Amazon Echo (newest model), Alexa speaker with premium sound, Ideal for large bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens, Charcoal

The music quality is excellent. Love the highs (treble) and the lows (bass) One of the best buys I've made. I love the volume control on the unit itself as well as the on/off button for Alexa. The size is also nice having a speaker with clarity and style that's not too big. Love the voice activation and ease of use. Great value for money. Excellent purchase would buy again.

I have always wanted one of these and I was finally able to purchase one. It actually exceeds my expectations and the technology that is accompanied with this item is amazing! The sound quality is great! At first I was a little confused on the setup, but after reviewing the instruction manual as well as the online video, it was very easy to follow the setup instructions and I was able to create voice recognition for my whole family! The light on the bottom of it tells you when to speak to tell it what you want it to do and it is bright enough to recognize the different colors. The ease of connection to my wi-fi was very simple steps. Size wise, it was larger than I had originally thought, which is not a bad thing as the sound quality I feel is better. Weight wise, it is heavy and one of those items that are very sturdy. I highly recommend this product especially for those who have complications remembering things as you are able to setup reminders, create lists such as grocery items so you don't forget something you need, and more! There is an app that is downloaded to your phone that collaborates and you can access settings and personalize this item through that app as well. I will definitely be looking into the items that communicate together through this item and investing in those in the future as well! Money definitely well spent!

The Echo (4th Gen) exceeded all my expectations. Its sleek, modern design fits beautifully into any room, but what truly stands out is the sound quality—deep bass, clear highs, and enough volume to fill the space effortlessly.As a smart home hub, it works flawlessly. I was able to connect all my compatible devices easily, and Alexa responds quickly and accurately, even with music playing in the background.This is hands down one of the best smart devices I’ve ever purchased. Whether you're upgrading or buying your first Echo, this is the one to get.

The new Echo 4th Gen is a big change in aesthetics and design for the Echo line. The new spherical shape is wider and shorter than previous Echo versions, and now focus sound in one primary direction instead of 360 degrees. It adds an extra tweeter, and seems to produce more sound than previous versions. Here are my early thoughts so far, after using it for about 24 hours:THE GOOD:Setup was incredibly simple. I just powered the device on, and the Echo announced that it was ready for setup. I opened the Alexa app on my phone, and the new Echo was automatically detected and set up instantly. I didn't have to enter any information at all. It can't get any easier than this.BETTER SOUND. This new Echo has an extra tweeter, for a total of two 0.8 inch tweeters, and the same 3.0 inch Sub from the Gen 3 Echo. This new Echo is designed with the tweeters pointed forward, and the speaker placement seems to generate more bass also somehow, even with the same Sub as the Gen 3. All in all I think it sounds much better than Gen 3, with a little more bass and louder max volume. This could also be do to the sound-mapping feature that allows Echo to maximize the sound by detecting the acoustics and shape of the room. You can also pair two of these in stereo; and you are supposed to be able to use it as a speaker for your FireTV device, though I haven't tested that out yet.Temperature sensor included. Yes, you can ask Alexa what the temperature is, and it seems very accurate so far. This is a nice touch, and I look forward to doing more testing, to see if I can set up routines based on temperature.AZ1 Processor. This new Amazon processor promises better voice recognition and faster Alexa responses. In my testing so far, I have barely noticed a slight speed improvement (for example turning on certain room lights) but there are supposed to be upcoming updates that will make an even bigger difference in speed.Zigbee + Sidewalk Bridge. This comes with a Zigbee hub, just like previous versions of the Echo Plus. It also contains the new Sidewalk Bridge, which allows the Echo to use bluetooth and radio connections to connect to some smart devices at long range, and push data to the internet.THE BAD:No 360 degree speakers. While I personally prefer the sound of this new version, some people might miss the 360 degree speaker setup of previous Echo generations. It certainly might lead to a situation where the ideal placement of the Echo in your room could be different.White power cord. This is minor, but a strange choice. No matter what color Echo you get, the power cord is white. Some people might find that annoying.Voice detection is not great while loud music is playing. This surprised me, as previous generations haven;t really struggled with this in my experience. I'm not sure if it is because this speaker is much louder, but Alexa hasn't heard me a few times when I talked while the music was playing at max volume. This could be annoying if you often listen to very loud music.NEUTRAL:-Aesthetics. I think I preferred the look of the cylinder design, instead of this new sphere shape. This is totally personal preference of course. I also wish the entire sphere was fabric, instead of being plastic on the back side. Some people might prefer the ball shape though, so that is up to you.All in all, I'm keeping this new Echo because of the better sound and faster responsiveness, but it is not really a massive upgrade. Pretty decent so far, I'll update this review and try to answer any questions in the future!

I honestly didn’t expect to love my Echo Dot as much as I do, but now I use it every day! It’s small but surprisingly powerful. The sound quality is great, especially for its size, and Alexa makes life so much easier.I use it for everything—playing music, setting timers while cooking, checking the weather before heading out, and even controlling my smart lights. It picks up my voice really well, even when I’m across the room.Setup was a breeze, and I love how seamlessly it connects with my other smart devices. Plus, it just looks nice sitting on my shelf. If you're thinking about getting one, do it! It’s one of those little gadgets you don’t realize you need until you have it.Would definitely recommend!