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Amazon Echo Plus (2nd gen. 2018)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews of Amazon Echo Plus (2nd gen. 2018). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the bass quality and price are on the whole positive. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably.
sound, usability, design, price, bass quality
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Echo Plus (2nd gen. 2018) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
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Expert review by : David Ludlow David Ludlow (trustedreviews.com)
Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) Review | Trusted Reviews
With its refined looks, improved audio and better smart home control, the Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) makes a good case for being the best audio-only Echo,
Smart new looks ; Decent audio ; Useful smart home hub and temperature sensor
Limited number of supported smart home devices
The original Echo Plus felt like a product that wasn't quite ready to go, and it was expensive for what it was. The Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) is a far superior product, starting out with the more attractive finish that makes it look far classier....
Jun, 2019
Expert review by : David Ludlow (trustedreviews.com)
Amazon Echo Plus
Amazon Echo Plus review: Not quite the smart home unifier that we were hoping for, so don't throw away your smart home hubs yet.
Easy to set up ; Routines and in-app smart device control ; Expanding range of Skills ; Clean audio and simple voice control
Poor sound compared to similarly-priced competition ; Can't use Zigbee switches and sensors
A neat attempt at unifying the smart home, but the Echo Plus needs a few improvements before it works perfectly.
Jan, 2018
Expert review by : Gerald Lynch (techradar.com)
Hands on: Amazon Echo Plus (2nd gen) review
New look, new audio internals
Better audio drivers ; Fabric design is attractive ; Temperature sensor
Still won’t catch the ear of audiophiles
A much prettier speaker than the original Echo Plus, the 2nd gen smart home speaker also has improved audio components – even if its ZigBee internals are no longer unique.
Oct, 2018
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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)
Amazon Echo Plus (2018) review: Second time's a charm
The Echo Plus is a better Echo all-round than the standard version, but we have to say we preferred last year's design that distinguished it from the
Great sound quality for the price ; Smart home control ; Alexa ecosystem - including Sub ; Stereo pairing and more
Alexa app is showing some cracks
There are many rivals to the Echo, but the Echo Plus feels like the smart speaker that's leading the way.
Oct, 2018
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Expert review by : Lewis Painter (techadvisor.co.uk)
Amazon Echo Plus (2nd-gen)
The second-gen Amazon Echo Plus is shorter, louder and better-looking than ever. What's not to like? Find out in our review.
Jul, 2019
Expert review by : Simon Lucas (stuff.tv)
Amazon Echo Plus 2.1 stereo system review
Amazon delivers a convenient, flexible sound system, but what about its audio?
Alexa functionality works well ; Affordable price tag ; Good audio quality
Bass quality could be better
Full-on stereo sound, wirelessly and with voice control, for £300? Yes please
Nov, 2018
Expert review by : Matt Breen (alphr.com)
Amazon Echo Plus review: Alexa has never sounded this good
Improved sound quality and extra features – the Amazon Echo is now better than ever
In this review, I laid my cards on the table pretty early and I stand by that stance. The Amazon Echo Plus is worth buying for the improved sound quality alone. It’s vastly better than the original, and although it does lag a little behind the best...
Aug, 2018
Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)
Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Generation) Review
The Amazon Echo Plus smart speaker adds a temperature sensor in addition to its Zigbee hub, but doesn't bring a dramatic difference in sound quality over its predecessor.
Jul, 2019
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Expert review by : Molly Price Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)
Amazon's fanciest speaker is still a tough sell
Amazon upgraded the sound, added seamless smart home hub controls and improved the look of the Amazon Echo Plus, all while keeping the $150 price tag.
The second-gen Echo Plus looks better than before and includes a temperature sensor and upgraded speakers.
It's Amazon's most expensive smart speaker and there are better-sounding options out there for the true audiophile.
If you're looking for an Alexa-enabled speaker with a Zigbee hub, the Amazon Echo Plus is your best bet. If you're looking for the best sound quality, the Sonos One is still the top contender.
Oct, 2018
Expert review by : Christopher Null (techhive.com)
Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) review: Good sound, plus a Zigbee smart-home hub for the win
If you can forgo Z-Wave smart-home devices, this is the smart speaker to buy (but that calculation could change soon).
Until recently, pricing for the Echo Plus (2nd Gen) was set at $150, while the standard Echo (3rd Gen) was $100. The $50 upgrade was at least cheaper than the $70 you’d pay for a SmartThings hub—though again, SmartThings supports both Zigbee Z-Wave....
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