After researching, testing, and reviewing many devices, we wrapped up a few devices and made a list of the best Alexa devices. So, let’s get started with the options to choose from. Let’s start with the little Echo Dot. If you don’t own an Echo smart speaker, we suggest you select the Amazon Echo. It comes at a very reasonable price. Although, if you already have an Echo and want to explore what else is available, we have many options.
Echo (4-Gen)- Smart Home Club
This series is one of the best till now. While testing our product, we found that it offers an improved sound architecture in the first three generations, one borrowed from the expensive Echo Studio and the Zigbee home hub integration of its larger cousin. Like the other Echo devices, you can connect these two to create a stereo pairing or with your Fire TV for improved audio to see your visual content. Plus, it doesn’t have a camera or screen, which is good for those concerned about privacy.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 5.7X5.7X5.2 inches
Colors: charcoal, twilight blue, and glacier white
Speakers: 3-inch woofer, dual front-firing 0.8-inch tweeters
Room calibration: present
Bluetooth: A2DP, AVRCP, and BLE Mesh
Wifi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Voice assistant support: built-in Alexa
Processor: AZ1 Nerual edge
Mic on indicator: LED ring around the base
Smart home tech: Zigbee smart home hub, sidewalk bridge
Smart TV compatibility: pairs with the newest fire TV devices for audio output
Low power mode: Yes
Advantages:
Impressive spherical design
Offers better sound architecture and Zigbee home hub
It can pair with another Echo or Fire TV for stereo sound
Amazing Twilight blue color is available
Disadvantages:
Screen and video calling are unavailable
Expensive as compared to its siblings
Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen)
This device is excellent for managing smart home devices, watching Videos, and watching Amazon Prime content. It is one of the best speakers Amazon has manufactured till now. The sound quality is awesome. However, there is no Dolby processing built-in. Overall, the device is amazing for managing the smart home life.
Specifications:
Display: 8 inches with 1280X800 resolution
Processor: MediaTek MT 8183, 8 core
Front camera: 13MP
Dimensions: 7.9X5.4X3.9 inches
Weight: 36.6 ounces
Privacy controls: Includes built-in camera shutter and microphone mute button
Connectivity: Dual-band wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth A2DP
Colors: Glacier white and charcoal
Advantages:
Excellent screen size
13MP camera like Echo show 10
Elegant design
Privacy-focused camera shutter and mute switch
Disadvantages:
Color options are only two
Weak speaker without Dolby processing
Echo Sub Speaker
This wireless speaker provides 100W of bass from a 6-inch downward-firing speaker. After connecting the Echo Sub with two other speakers, such as the standard Echo, you can get a good 2.1-channel audio configuration. However, you can’t use Echo Sub as a standalone speaker because it’s easily paired with up to two of the same Echo devices, as all options are second-generation and new.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 8.0 X 8.3 inches
Weight: 9.3 pounds
Low-frequency response: 30Hz
Crossover frequency: 50Hz-200Hz adaptive low-pass filter
Wi-Fi: Dual-band wifi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5Hz)
Advantages:
Connect wirelessly
Works in a 2.1 configuration
Enhance low-end audio
Disadvantages:
Can pair with only second-generation devices or a newer one
It cannot work as a standalone speaker
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite HD Streaming Device
All three Fire TV sticks are great options at $50 or less. However, we liked the $19 Fire TV Stick Lite, which can give you 90% of what the other sticks do. You also get a full HD video and Dolby Atmos Audio, and it provides you with an Alexa voice remote to control your view and the smartphone. The only disadvantage is that the remote control your TV like other Fire TV sticks do.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 3.4 X 1.2 X 0.5 inches
Weight: 1.1 ounces
Processor: Quad-core 1.7 GHz
Storage: 8GB internal
WiFi: Dual band, dual antenna Wifi, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth low energy
Voice supports: Amazon Alexa via voice remote
Ports: micro-USB for power and HDMI output
Audio support: HDMI audio passthrough of Dolbey encoded audio
Video content formats: HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, Vp9
Output resolution: 1080p and 720 p up to 60fps
Advantages:
Low price
Comes with Alexa Voice remote
Offers full HD quality screen
Provides access to Dolby Atmos Audio
Disadvantage:
Alexa voice remote can’t control the TV
Dolby Atmos Audio through HDMI pass-through
4k UHD video available
Fire HD 8 Tablet
The Fire HD 8 tablet is now on the 10th version and has continued to manage durability, affordability, and friendly experience. At a good price, you receive a hands-free digital voice assistant HD screen, front and rear-facing cameras, good storage, and a roadmap for all the good content in the Amazon ecosystem.
This tablet device can work for 12 hours on a single charge which is good for long flights or drives. However, this device doesn’t run Google Apps just after purchase. Hence, nontechnical users can follow the simple instructions to add apps after purchase.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 7.94 X 5.40 X 0.37 inches
Colors: black, denim, and rose
Weight: 11.8 ounces
Cameras: 2MP front and rear
Wireless charge: no
Display: 8 inches HD
Resolution: 1280X800
Storage: 32/64 GB expandable up to 1TB
Processor: Quad-core 2.0 GHz
RAM: 2GB
Advantages:
Good screen size
Portable
Best in controlling devices
Excellent battery life
Multi-user support
Expandable storage up to 1TB.
Disadvantages:
It doesn’t come with google apps
Doesn’t include all features of the HD 8 Plus
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