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Don’t know which Amazon Echo to choose? Here are your top 5 options

By Monique Crawford, Komando.com
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April 10, 2022

Everyone loves having Alexa at their beck and call, so it’s best to keep at least one Echo device in your living room, bedroom, kitchen and garage. How do you know you have enough Echo devices? Hint: You never have enough. Tap or click to use your Amazon Echo to hear your TV’s dialogue better.

The next time you go online to buy an Amazon Echo, pay attention. There are tons of devices to choose from, and it’s important to know the differences between them.

Need a little help choosing the right Echo for your home or office? Check out our top five Echo devices for just about every place and situation.

1. Say 'cheese!'

Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release)

Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release)

Does your household include multiple people? You might want an Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release). This 8-inch HD touchscreen Amazon Echo comes with a 13 MP camera that uses auto-framing when you're in video calls to keep you on the center of the screen. Make video calls, snap photos, record videos to share or use it as a digital camera. This device is available in Glacier White or Charcoal. Alexa can pull up your favorite streaming services, play your favorite songs and more. This device is best in living areas such as living rooms, game rooms or the kitchen so that you can follow along with your favorite TV chef's latest recipe instructions.

Promising review: "I recently upgraded my show from the 5 to the newest 8. What a great decision. Obviously the screen is bigger but the sound quality is much better. When I ask Alexa a question I don’t feel like I need to raise my voice so she can here me. The fact that you can use all sorts of pictures for your background is awesome. Alexa has never not been able to answer a question, she has a sense of humor and all the other stuff these Shows can do make a purchase like this a great decision. I’m super happy with the Show 8!"
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$129.99 on Amazon.com

2. Pump it up

Echo Studio

Echo Studio

If you're looking for an Amazon Echo for your next house party, check out the Echo Studio. This five-directional speaker delivers deep bass, a dynamic midrange and crisp high notes. Alexa is always waiting for your instructions, and you can access 75 million songs with Amazon Music HD. This Echo auto senses the acoustics of the room you place it in so it can fine-tune playback sound. Dolby Atmos brings your music to life, so when you're ready to party, you can be sure everyone can hear the clean, crisp audio. This device is available with or without Echo Sub and is perfect for the living room, pool deck or patio.

Promising review: "This is by far the best sounding home assistant that is currently on the market. The microphones have been substantially improved so it can pick up your wake word even while the music is playing at a higher level. No more screaming at Alexa in this house!"
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$199.99 on Amazon.com

3. Bigger is better

Introducing Echo Show 15

Introducing Echo Show 15

Have you ever wanted a TV that wasn't a full-size television in the kitchen? Try out the Echo Show 15. This 15.6-inch smart display allows you to stream all your favorites at 1080p and is designed to be mounted. The 5MP camera captures your beautiful face when you're on video calls. You can use tons of Alexa-powered widgets for shared calendars, personalized sticky notes, shopping lists, reminders and more. Get recipe ideas, follow video instructions, use the screen as a digital frame and more. It is available as a stand-alone Echo Show, or you can add on a Blink Mini, Ring Doorbell or Tilt Stand. This Echo is great for the kitchen, home office or dorm room.

Promising review: "How do you improve an already fantastic product? Ask Amazon! I have several Alexas and use them to help make the task of everyday life a bit easier by using the calendar and weather skills to plan my day, connecting the Ring and Blink cameras to monitor my home and business, and the many other skills to personalize these devices to my liking. NOW I get to do it all and more on a 15 inch screen personalized with face recognition! ..."
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$249.99 on Amazon.com

4. A classic

Echo Dot (3rd Gen, 2018 release)

Echo Dot (3rd Gen, 2018 release)

First-time Echo buyers and seasoned customers alike can enjoy the Echo Dot (3rd Gen, 2018 release). This smart speaker is compact, so you can keep it out of sight or right in the center of your coffee table. Bring Alexa to any room in your home or office to control your smart home devices, listen to music, get the latest news or weather forecast and more. You can make hands-free calls to others who have the Alexa app or an Echo device of their own, too. Want to make a house-wide announcement? Speak into the speaker from the kitchen to announce dinner is ready, and everyone in the bedrooms, living room, back yard, garage or front patio will hear you from your other Echo Dot devices. The Echo Dot is available with or without a Smart Plug and is perfect for literally any room in your home or office.

Promising review: "I absolutely love my echo dot! I have three already. It’s a life saver. You can ask it anything and even notifies you when you receive an Amazon package (we receive so many!)."
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$39.99 on Amazon.com
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