From PCMAG · Will Greenwald · · 1m 40s
Amazon Echo Dot Max Review: New Smart Speaker Sweet Spot
Amazon's Echo Dot Max delivers better smart home features and audio than its predecessor at $119.99.
In brief
Amazon's Echo Dot Max delivers better smart home features and audio than its predecessor at $119.99. The Echo Dot Max is Amazon's best all-around smart speaker with improved smart home support and audio performance. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Quick answers
- Should You Upgrade?
- The Echo Dot Max offers better smart home features and future-proofing than the standard Echo.
- What is the key takeaway from Amazon Echo Dot Max Review: New Smart Speaker Sweet Spot?
- The Echo Dot Max is Amazon's best all-around smart speaker with improved smart home support and audio performance.
Amazon Echo Dot Max Review
Amazon has retired its standard Echo speaker after 11 years and four generations.
New Amazon Echo Dot Max
The Echo Dot Max costs $119.99 and fits between the $49.99 Echo Dot and $219.99 Echo Studio.
Editors' Choice Award
The Echo Dot Max earns Amazon's Editors' Choice award as the best all-around smart speaker.
Design Features
The Echo Dot Max has a small orb design with tap and voice control capabilities.
Smart Home Support
The Echo Dot Max supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and multiple smart home protocols including Matter and Thread.
Alexa+ Integration
The Echo Dot Max can be instantly upgraded to Alexa+ without a new speaker, with Prime membership included.
Audio Performance
The Echo Dot Max has a 2.5-inch woofer and 0.8-inch tweeter for balanced sound in its size.
Sound Quality
The Echo Dot Max delivers punchy bass and clear midrange for its compact size.
Comparison to Echo Studio
The Echo Studio has three 1.5-inch drivers and a 3.75-inch woofer for better stereo sound.
Alexa Home Theater
The Echo Dot Max can work with Alexa Home Theater for surround sound when launched.
Should You Upgrade?
The Echo Dot Max offers better smart home features and future-proofing than the standard Echo.
Final Recommendation
The Echo Dot Max is the best all-around smart speaker for most users at $119.99.
The headline
The Echo Dot Max is Amazon's best all-around smart speaker with improved smart home support and audio performance.
