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Amazon Echo Spot (2017)

Amazon Echo Spot (2017)
alaScore 97

162 reviews

Oct, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 162 reviews of Amazon Echo Spot (2017). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the microphone and usability. The sound and size also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the price.

design, size, sound, usability, microphone

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Echo Spot (2017) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : David Ludlow (trustedreviews.com)

Amazon Echo Spot (2024) Review

 

A handy smart alarm clock, the Amazon Echo Spot (2024) is nice for a bedroom but it lacks some key features that the Show devices have.

Good value ; Useful touchscreen ; Loud speaker

Small screen ; No video support

A neat device with a small screen, the Amazon Echo Spot (2024) is a nice alarm clock with Alexa built-in. The screen can do some clever things, such as showing the upcoming weather forecast, but lacks the full capabilities of an Echo Show, such as...

Jul, 2024

Expert review by : Ced Yuen (trustedreviews.com)

Amazon Echo Spot

 

Amazon Echo Spot: This shrunken alternative to the Echo Show is much more than an alarm clock – it's the best Alexa device yet. Here's why.

Useful screen ; Video calling works well ; Compact dimensions ; More intuitive than audio-only Echo devices

Sound could be better

This is far more than an alarm clock; it’s the best Echo to date.

Feb, 2018

Expert review by (t3.com)

Amazon Echo Spot review: it's back and it's better than ever

 

After being discontinued in 2019, the Echo Spot has finally returned

Impressive alarm function ; Good quality sound ; Sleek design

Limited screen control ; Deceiving semi-circle display

I thoroughly enjoyed testing the new Amazon Echo Spot, and it's clear the new model has had a strong upgrade from its 2017 predecessor. The Spot's alarm clock function is particularly impressive, setting it apart from other smart speakers on the...

Aug, 2024

Expert review by : Josephine Watson (techradar.com)

Amazon Echo Spot (2024) review: more smart alarm than speaker

 

…but what if I want it to be both?

Nice customization options ; No more invasive camera ; Great audio quality for a small speaker

Expensive for what it offers ; Display is very limited and small ; More style than substance

The Echo Spot is back, with a new design that feels much better suited to its smart alarm clock functionality. With improved audio hardware and a more vivid display, but without its predecessor’s slightly invasive in-built camera, the new Echo Spot is...

Jul, 2024

Expert review by : Marc Chacksfield (techradar.com)

Amazon Echo Spot review

 

Meet the cutest member of the Echo family

Lovely design ; Clear video

Round screen means video cropping ; Can be pricey

The Amazon Echo Spot is the best-looking Echo product out there: a circular, versatile, Alexa-toting video device that wants to be in your bedroom, your kitchen, your office and, well, just about everywhere else too.

Feb, 2019

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Amazon Echo Spot review

 

Amazon's display-toting smart speaker is worth a punt...

Sharp screen ; Good range of features ; Neat design ; Clear midrange

Divisive camera ; Sound quality could be improved ; Needs more video content

One of the most capable smart-devices we’ve come across

Jan, 2018

Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Amazon Echo Spot review: That hits the spot

 

The Spot hits a number of key areas: it's the best designed of the Echo range, giving it immediate appeal. Whether in the bedroom, on a kitchen

'Alexa Calling' video calls ; Cute design ; Sounds pretty good considering the size ; The smartest radio alarm clock you'll ever find

'Drop In' could cause privacy concerns ; Price feels a little high compared to Echo Dot ; Small screen for video playback

The Amazon Echo Spot hits a number of key areas: it's the best designed of the Echo collection, giving it immediate appeal. Whether in the bedroom, on a kitchen worktop or side table in the living room, the Spot fulfils its role as master of all.

Jan, 2018

Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Amazon Echo Spot

 

Much more than a mere alarm clock, the Amazon Echo Spot is a fully fledged Alexa device with a cute round screen. Here's our full review.

Nov, 2018

Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Amazon Echo Spot Review: Echo Dot gets screen smarts

 

If audio quality isn't a deal breaker, Amazon's Echo Spot is a refreshingly compact smart speaker. Boasting Alexa skills and a dinky screen for video...

Dinky design ; Alexa smarts ; Decent mics ; Can be connected to other speakers ; Display feedback

Tinny audio ; Very compact screen

If you want a compact, subtle smart speaker which provides visual feedback on top of the usual voice control, the Echo Spot is one of your only options right now. So just as well that it’s everything we hoped for..

Feb, 2018

Expert review by : Andrew Hayward (stuff.tv)

Amazon Echo Spot review

 

Now that the Echo Spot is on sale in the UK, we see whether it deserves a place on your nightstand

Sleek, compact design ; Alexa with all her powers ; Great as a bedside clock

Only modest sound quality ; Not many useful visual skills yet ; Bedroom camera can be unsettling

Alexa’s sleek alarm clock form finds the purpose that the Echo Show lacks

Jan, 2018

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