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Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen, 2020)

Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen, 2020)
alaScore 95

35 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 reviews of Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen, 2020). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and usability. The sound and price also get good reviews, whereas the mids quality and bass quality get less positive views.

design, price, sound, usability, size

bass quality, mids quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen, 2020) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : John Velasco (digitaltrends.com)

Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) review: Growing up to set the benchmark

 

Amazon's smallest smart speaker has undergone a radical change, so will the Echo Dot's (4th Gen) new design be enough to garner attention over the competition?

Charming new design ; Great audio quality for its size ; Alexa Guard protection ; Affordable cost

LED clock should be default

Oct, 2020

Expert review by : Sascha Segan Will Greenwald Will Greenwald Will Gr (pcmag.com)

Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) Review

 

The fourth-generation Echo Dot speaker doesn't offer particularly impressive sound quality, but for $50, it's still the best basic gateway to Amazon's Alexa voice assistant.

Only a cosmetic change from previous model ; Weak bass

Jun, 2021

Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) Review – Sphere of Influence

 

Alexa is getting a fresh wardrobe for 2020, and the new Echo Dot (4th Gen) is going spherical just like its bigger Echo sibling. As always, the pitch is fairly straightforward: at $49.99, the Echo …

Alexa functionality keeps getting better ; Affordable way to add Alexa to a new room ; Slight improvement in audio quality ; Clock display is very useful

Less discreet than 3rd Gen Echo Dot ; No line-in or smart home hub support ; Last-gen Echo Dot makes a strong value alternative

Nov, 2020

Expert review by : Ben Patterson (techhive.com)

Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen) review: The new Dot delivers a revamped look and (slightly) better sound

 

The latest Echo Dot is technically the best Dot yet, but only by a narrow margin.

Eye-catching spherical design ; Modestly improved audio quality ; Easy setup ; New tap-to-snooze gesture

Somewhat bigger than its predecessor ; The discounted third-gen Echo Dot is significantly cheaper

There’s no question that the new Echo Dot is better than the third-gen Dot it’s replacing, but is it a better? Hmm. Yes, the fourth-gen Echo Dot has slightly better audio quality than its predecessor, but we’re not talking a knockout punch here. And...

Expert review by : Ben Patterson (techhive.com)

Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen) with Clock review: The clock-equipped Echo Dot gets a spherical makeover

 

Aside from its new spherical design, the revamped Echo Dot with Clock doesn't veer far from the original's winning formula.

Spherical redesign ; LED clock display is a natural for the Echo Dot ; Alexa is tops at smart home control ; Slightly improved audio quality

Considerably taller than its predecessor

No question, the revamped Echo Dot with Clock looks radically different than its predecessor, and with its prominent yet tasteful LED display, this new clock-equipped Dot ups the ante as far as looks go.

Expert review by (androidcentral.com)

Amazon Echo Dot & Echo Dot with Clock (4th Gen) review: Having a ball

 

Amazon's 4th Gen Echo Dots show off an entirely new look, featuring a soft, spherical design. These new Echo speakers really round out Amazon's lineup.

Improved design ; Improved sound ; Comes in more than one color ; Climate Pledge Certified

Most expensive Echo Dot ; Not available in Charcoal color ; LED functionality and capabilities unchanged from 3rd Gen

The Echo Dot with Clock (4th Gen) is an improvement over the previous generation device in nearly every way. It has a more refined, rounded look, comes in more color options, and sounds much better. Along with all of the new Echos, it is part of...

Oct, 2022

Expert review by : Dhruv Bhutani (androidauthority.com)

Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) review: A bit better, a bit worse

 

The Echo Dot 4th gen massively overhauls the design, while keeping much of the same functionality and affordable price.

Improved connectivity

Sep, 2022

Expert review by : Cody Toombs (androidpolice.com)

Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen) review: Good things come in small packages

 

Amazon's entry-level smart speaker delivers

Tightly integrated with Amazon’s services ; Alexa is an effective voice assistant ; Subtle design that doesn’t draw too much attention

Mediocre sound quality ; Power cable doesn’t match all models

Maybe. It really depends on what you’re looking for in a smart speaker. The Echo Dot can be a fantastic choice if you want a voice assistant with tight integration into Amazon for shopping and services. It’s very affordable, especially since it goes on...

Jul, 2022

Expert review by : Michael Aulia (cravingtech.com)

Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) with Clock Review

 

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (4th Generation) Review – We like the 4th generation of Amazon Echo ‘s new sphere design, along with the internal upgrades. But if you were hoping they'd also upgrade the previous Echo Dot with Clock , then hope no more.

Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) with Clock comes with the whole new sphere design that adds aesthetics to the room. Functionality wise, it is not much different from the previous generation so if you already have it, you may not need an upgrade unless you...

Dec, 2020

Expert review by : Ankita-Chakravarti (indiatoday)

Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen review: Best smart speaker under Rs 5000

 

Currently, available at a special price of Rs 3299 in India, Echo Dot 4th Gen comes with a fresh design and improved internals. In this Echo Dot review, India Today Tech finds that it makes a compelling case for itself.

Design ; Smarter Alexa ; Price

No Battery ; Lacks Bass

Nov, 2020

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