Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen, 2020)

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

LED clock should be default

Only a cosmetic change from previous model ; Weak bass

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

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.

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...

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...

Improved connectivity

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...

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...

Design ; Smarter Alexa ; Price

No Battery ; Lacks Bass