Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Generation, Charcoal)

The new Amazon Echo Dot delivers dramatically improved sound, making it an even better buy for an entry-level Alexa speaker.

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  Much better sound than previous model, Still the best inexpensive Alexa speaker, 3.5mm jack for more powerful speakers, Alexa remains the best voice ecosystem for smart home control

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  Alexa isn't up to Google Assistant's level at answering broad information queries

“The new Echo Dot is the best compact smart speaker on the market by a wide margin.”

With a nicer design and vastly improved audio, the third-generation Echo Dot is Amazon's best, cheapest speaker yet.

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  Inexpensive, Nice design, Vastly improved audio

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  Can't change its look

Yes. In my opinion, the new Echo Dot is a better option compared to the previous generation model, which is currently available for Rs 3,499. The new Echo Dot offers a lot of genuine improvements: superior sound quality, premium looks, and better integration with smart home devices.

Amazon is seriously stepping up its home automation game. The gadgets are very well priced and the Amazon ecosystem is super easy to integrate with NodeRED . Currently, Amazon wins over Google when it comes to the hardware design, but lags behind in terms of the software.

The 3rd generation of Amazon's Echo Dot is your perfect virtual assistant and gives you access to some amazing capabilities and endless music! It's truly part of the smart-home revolution!

With a nicer design and vastly improved audio, the third-generation Echo Dot is Amazon's best, cheapest speaker yet.

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  Inexpensive, Nice design, Vastly improved audio

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  Can't change its look

For not a lot of money you get a whole load of smart voice functionality and decent sound

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  Clear, solid sound, Improved Alexa capabilities, Budget price

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  Alexa intelligence is limited

Overall, the Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is even better than the previous one, with a better speaker quality, new design and improved microphones (for the most part).

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  Cheaper than comparable smart speakers (i.e Google Home Mini), Nice fabric design, Has Bluetooth and AUX out, Great sound, Easy to setup

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  Comes with a much larger power adapter than the previous version, Alexa has some trouble hearing

The new Echo Dot is a slight improvement over the old one in every way. It’s more attractive, sounds better, hears you just as well, still has a 3.5mm socket and Bluetooth audio in and out.

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  Pros: can always hear you, small but loud enough, great device support, clear when muted, activity can been seen from across the room, Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio socket

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  Cons: music distorts at max volume, no real bass, general knowledge not quite as good as Google Assistant

I just bought two more to add to the one we already had and now our house is filled with Alexa fun. I never realized how many features were available. I also purchased smart plugs and can control my lights from my Echo Dot with just a voice command. Best purchase I have made!

Linked up to wifi fine. Looks nicer than gen 2. To my ears, the bass is a bit muddy, but we are talking about a mini speaker.I wish the labels on top were more visible, especially in the dark

It’s loud and it does everything you can think about asking it

I love this product. I have it beside my bed. when I wake up in the morning or whenever I sitting in my room. I say Alexa play this song . Love it..

We bought this so we could have a way to play music for dogs without needing a radio or speaker system. This is a lot of fun for the kids and has many features. The only downside is it needs to remain plugged in to work.

I love my echo dot. Thinking about purchasing another one

The 3rd generation is very impressive.Better quality ,better sound ,all new features.

This has great sound for a small unit in my bedroom. I have surround sound and an Echo8 in the main room. The Echo 2 or the Echo Plus for my bedroom would have been to much sound for a small room. This is my opinion and preference.