Amazon echo dot max review

Amazon has delivered on two important fronts - sound and style - the Echo Studio and Echo Dot Max embody both on top of the remarkable smart home features they put at your fingertips. If these are your first smart speakers - they will be a game changer.

The Amazon Echo Dot Max is a strong audio upgrade, along with lofty ambitions for the next generation of smart speakers.

Amazon’s newest, more premium smart speaker is a welcome addition to the Echo lineup, bringing improved smart home functionality, decent audio, and a neat new look. However, it’s a bit pricier than I’d expect, and unless you’ve got really old Echo devices at home that need upgrading, it’s hard to see who this speaker is really for at ties. £89.99 at Amazon(White) £89.99 at Amazon £89.99 at Argos £99.99 at John Lewis

Improved bass, better overall audio quality and a Zigbee/Thread smart home hub built in, the Amazon Echo Dot Max might be more expensive than its predecessor but it’s a clear upgrade. If you want the best audio quality then the Echo Studio (2025) is a better choice, while those with the old Echo (4th Generation) will find that they have slightly better audio quality. However, for new users looking for an Alexa smart speaker that’s decent for music, this is the best all-rounder – it would be nice to see Alexa+ in the UK to really maximise its capabilities, though.