The Echo Spot offers many of same features as the Echo Dot (5th Gen), but it also gets you a small touchscreen display. So, which is better for your home?
Amazon has officially revived the Echo Spot for 2024, with the device getting a new design and features to modernize the iconic smart alarm. It joins an ever-growing list of Amazon devices built around Alexa, the most notable of which is the popular Echo Dot (5th Gen). But what exactly is the difference between these two smart devices, and which is better for your home?
From pricing and design to sound quality and more, here’s what you need to know about the Echo Spot and Echo Dot before making a purchase.Pricing and design
The new Echo Spot costs $80, making it much more expensive than the $50 Echo Dot (5th Gen). The two share similar footprints, with the circular Dot clocking in with a diameter around 4 inches and the Echo Spot standing around 4 inches tall and 4 inches deep. The big difference is that the Echo Spot features a semicircle design with a touchscreen display. The Echo Dot, meanwhile, is controlled largely via voice commands.
