Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) review
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- Home speaker
- Alexa
The third-generation Amazon Echo Dot is one of the most popular ways to add Alexa voice control and smart hub functionality to your home. It now has more powerful speakers, which Amazon claims make it suitable for listening to your tunes with 'better-sounding' audio, alongside its smart hub credentials. See what we think of the Amazon Echo Dot and how it performs as a speaker in our full review.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's the sound like?
- What's it like as a smart hub?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Technical specifications
Specification
- Size H x W x D (mm)42x98x125
- Weight (kg)0.3
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| RetailerRetailer rating | PriceDelivery | In stock | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Coolshop Not rated | £66.00Free | Go to store |
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