ECHO DOT vs ECHO 4 (Best Amazon Alexa Smart Speaker 2020)
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
$100 vs $50
ONLY ECHO
* Now a zigbee hub!
* Amazon sidewalk connectivity
* BLE Mesh (Acts as a hub for smart home stuff) - future proof
* 3” woofer and 2 x .8” tweeters
* 5.2” diameter
* ¼ - 20 base mount female threads for a light stand or camera tripod screw (options are endless)
ONLY ECHO DOT
* smaller, more window-sill friendly
* clock option for $10 more
* 2 kids designs (tiger and panda)
* white, charcoal, and twilight blue (clock not available on charcoal)
* LED display can show more than just the time
* 1.6” front firing speaker
* 3.5” diameter
BOTH
* same Alexa commands and skills (TONS of them!)
* fabric cover
* mute button, command button, volume up, volume down
* buttons integrated in fabric
* aux in OR out port
* power ports (but different)
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Are you going to do a comparison to the Nest Audio?
What instrumental were you playing
I play baseball so it makes a big difference because now I can throw it at them
What is that song called you use in video and who it made by
I think the echo should have a display on it!
I am gonna buy this just for home defense.
A heavy machine gun, anyone?
Lol 😂
Alexa call Mike Tyson
Alexa, report a dead body!
"DEAD BODY REPORTED"
Haha!!
I really wish the larger Echo had the clock like the Echo Dot. It would be a no brainer, but I feel like I have to either give up great sound for the ability of being more productive with being more aware of time.
I use an Echo Dot as an alarm clock. So the new one with the clock is perfect!
There was a other echo dot with clock
How do you display the time
@@joselyn4789 you need get the one with the clock
@@joselyn4789 hi, you have to get the echo dot with clock.
Same
149.00 here in Australia - just grabbed the larger with improved sound quality and zigbee hub - too bad there was no room for the led display!
I like the Echo and got it on sale on a Mother’s Day sale for $30 off. I have a 1st generator Dot I use in my bedroom to control light. I love them both. Going to buy a Glow as a night light on Amazon Prime day in June
I would get The Echo for Common areas like A living room, Dining Room, Basement. But get the Dot for Something like one's Bed room.
I’m the opposite. Spend most my time in my bedroom so I’ll use the echo as a better speaker and the dot in my lesser used diner/kitchen/living room
@@CazialsChannel same
Get a Show 5 for bedrooms, a larger show for kitchen, and then smart speakers in the garage, basement, etc.
If you have a big bedroom get a echo, dot is pretty full for a big space imo
The small one is good for bedrooms yes
Nice review. You mentioned 2 things I haven't heard anyone else point out. The threaded mount and the ability to defend yourself with an Echo.
HaHa😆
The fact he said you can use it to throw at someone is brilliant.
I know this is a month old but they already have mounts for the dot and the echo, I have two of each, plus with the dot you can use two command strips.
Excellent review on these. The Echo Dot and Echo are so very different, I wouldn't look at it as a "one or the other." The Echo Dot is a terrific desk or bedside speaker. The sound is excellent, a notable step up from the Echo Dot 2. The Echo Dot 3 is essentially the same hardware-wise as the Echo Dot 4 (same internal speaker), but the 4 has a slight boost in soundstage with the sphere. The Echo has so much more going on with sound... but it's also so much more expensive. Use the Echo Dot at desk or bedside and the Echo near the TV or where you typically listen to music.
Thanks perfect explanation helped me loads 👌🏾
Reminds me of the magic 8 ball lol. I do love the rotating color lights underneath and the display.
Hi Mike! Luv your videos! I have preordered the Echo Dot with the clock.
Thanks for knowledge... Now I'm decide which one I'm going to buy...
After watching this, I am convinced by the sound demonstration alone. I am going to buy the regular Echo instead of the dot.
Hi Mike, I have just bought myself an Echo Dot 4th Gen and wondering can I link up a 4th gen Echo with it for music in another room? Am I correct in thinking that to have 'stereo' they both have to be the same (i.e. 2 echo dots not an echo dot and an echo) Thanks
This was a really good review! I Got the echo but I will definitely be getting the echo dot for my bedroom. Thank you!
Same
I have two and was wondering if I can have sound coming out of both at the same town through Bluetooth or aux plug-ins
Loved the ball comment lol I was going to get my first Alexa & fancies the dot with the time displayed but I don’t think the music would be loud enough & that all I think I’d use it for .Cheers from 🇬🇧
I like the hub because I bought lights that require it. Did not know that when I bought it.
I like the dot it is small but hub it a + for me.
Good RV thanks
I’m getting another dot in order to have a 2.1 sound system with my other dot and an old sub I have. I can’t wait to see how it works out
Good review, covered all the basics. Thanks and liked :)
Thanks for the video, I was looking at these 2 on amazon and they literally looked exactly the same.
Exactly the pictures doesn't exactly show how big of a difference the sizes are for the two of them.
Exactly
Hey, something that might interest you. A couple of days ago my Amazon account was closed with no warning for after hours of wasted time they're telling me it's for excessive returns which I think is an error but that's beside the point. When they closed my Amazon account all my Amazon devices that I own for years primarily all my Echo devices stopped working. I lost access to the Amazon Photos and Prime Video which I pay for. So apparently the devices you already own are subject to be disabled by Amazon on your perceived shopping habits! I assume the same applies to all other Amazon devices and services like fire OS tablets, Ring cameras, and probably AWS as well. Just wanted to make other people aware of this because they definitely don't tell you this when you buy your hardware and services.
Mike i like the one where you can contril the things in house i think its a echo dot great video
Thank you so much! You helped me out a lot! Echo is coming home tomorrow! 🥰
Same ❤️
Thanks for explaining the difference.. 😊
I got a pair of Echo hub models to pair for simulated stereo music and sleep sounds background. I really would like to see the clock added to this model...then I could reduce the number of items on my night stand. Thanks for the video.
Get one echo and two dots and set them all up to play like a stereo. You get lots of base and the nicer treble the dots provide.
Although i dont buy these but all videos are really entertaining 😃
Excellent video... very organized and complete. Kudos to Mister Mike!
Thank you!
Mike, have you compared the echo to the new $199 speaker? I can't find your review if you did one. Thanks
Superb review Mike. You have covered all the pros and cons in detail. Keep up the good work. I think I will go with the Echo. The sound is so much better.
Me too... I play a lot of music.
I’m here because of Christmas shopping and the echo dot (28.99) is pretty cheap on Amazon and was wondering if it was too good to be true.
Black Friday deals. I ended up getting the ECHO for 65$! And my mom the Echo Dot with the clock for 35$. Worth it
can we play around the house putting echo dot in smaller rooms and echo4 in bigger or open spaces? you think will it work?
I bought the full size Echo with the hub and the dot with the clock . I was ready to go full in on Philips hue so it was a total win for me !
Which one is actually better echo or echo dot?
@@arunimabhowmik5471 Well that's a good question , I'll do my best to answer it .
The blue full size Echo I use in my craft room , the Flex I use in my bathroom for added range of my voice . I have an Echo Show in my living room which works as a smart clock and extends my range , but it appears to do everything that my Full-size Echo does . I also have an Echo Dot in my barn so I can play music or news but again all in all it's out there to extend my wifi range without buying an actual Wifi Extender device (Using the Amazon Sidewalk feature ) . The App on your phone is really the "Brains" of it all . I hope this helps you .
Great video! I listen to my Echo dot 4th all the time. I even have them all rooms. Well watching your video I'm definitely getting the Echo 4th. I love sound quality and couldn't believe the difference in sound. That's what I want in a speaker. That's one reason I miss my stereo. It only played local stations. The thing I like about Alexa devices is I can listen to my Sirius XM channels as long as I set it up in my app. Thank you for the review. I liked and subscribed! :)
In the Alexa app you can also connect your current echo dot to a Bluetooth speaker for even better sound than the echo 4! Instead of upgrading I just link it to my soundbar when I want a boost
Thank u that was really helpful👍✌️
Outstanding job, Mike.
As always another awesome review....
Hi Mike. What Is your opinion ir the color of the Energy adaptor. White for the black echo? I think thats a design error.
Ngl ... I just love the way he just sticks to the content and goes through it fast
I'm glad you like my video style!
The Echo Dot 4th gen , 2020 has a built in hub also and its on both are on sale now at amazon :)
Only the echo does.
There’s also a lot of bad reviews on the 4th generation. Everyone likes the 3rd better and for some reason the black hub comes with a white cord this time???
Already bought the new echo, it's definitely worth the upgrade imo
Can the fifty dollar one turn on my tv
@@bigmexicanwomen7632 if your tv is compatible it should
@@bigmexicanwomen7632 It should but if it’s compatible but if it isn’t you could buy the firestick, I think it’s priced around 30$ or already at 20$ if you get the previous gen and it should power on the tv when you tell alexa to turn on the firestick, that’s at least in my case.
T9y
Two dots and the amazon sub woofer, fantastic sound 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Microphone reception is the same on both of these devices?
I love how u included the self defence aspect of the echo dots😂
First time ever watching a video from you or hearing about you and you HAVE to be nates brother? Your mannerisms are identical
Can you pair echo with dot for multi room audio?
Thanks Mike.
Which one to get. Echo (2020) or echo dot (2020) who lives in an apartment?
Can I listen to the dot in the kitchen or living room while playing the echo dot (2020) or Echo (2020) in a bedroom?
Got my echo 4th Gen for $80 Canadian. Pretty amazing sound quality for a cheap speaker
Which one has a better microphone
That is my main reason of buying one other another
I'm happy with anything for sound I'm not an audophioe but being better at picking up my voice when music is on at 60% is my main pet peeve so willbuh whatever is best
Nice comparison but hey what phone is that? I like the color
Much needed video!
I have 2 echo dots 4th gen linked to a echo SUB for the bedroom home theatre set up, do you recommend getting another echo SUB for 2 full sized echo 4th gen? or will 2 full size echos 4th gen have enough base that the echo sub wont be necessary?
Haha throwing the dot at an intruder so funny .
When you connect your phone to your Echo Dot does it charge with your phone?
Which one is good in sound quality nd overall amazon echo or echo dot?
How do I know which size I bought because I bought one that cost 60 dollars
I might have to get the Echo Dot for that LED Screen.... I’d love to have better sound but idk anymore
I was thinking to buy the echo dot but now is clear! Gracias 🙏🏽
Nice review bro. Keep it up.
@mike, hi what music was that , my kid totally loves it
Hi Mike, you can control philips hue with Echo Dot without a hub. You can also do it with the 3rd generation of the echo dot. I have 3rd and 4th gen and they control all my philips hue lighting, and even my TV.
The larger one has a built in hub so only on echo and not echo dot
Well my echo dot 3rd gen and 4th gen control my philips hue lighting, WiFi socket and my TV.
Which echo is better to buy amazon echo (4th) gen small or amazon echo (4th) gen big one
Now, I'm wondering about the new Echo Show series...
Great vid, Mike!
Just got the dot with the clock and love it. Does everything my other large echo does but like seeing the clock in the morning and it has become my new alarm clock waking up to music and my news/talk station. And now its only $39
Someone tell me the difference between the iLive platinum and the regular Amazon echo besides that iLive is wireles
I think both are decent choices for interested consumers because it has been integrated with suitable features.
What a basic, meaningless bot comment
So does a hub mean that devices connect through the hub instead of your wifi modem?
were do you hear the music better in a smartphone or in the Amazon Echo Dot 4th?
I would but the small one for the clock display. But I already have an Amazon dot with clock.
Not sure about the big Echo. Have to see how it compares to HomePod mini and Google Nest.
I have just bought the new Google, the base is much improved but the mid ranges seem a bit muffled to me. The sound on the demo. for the new Echo seemed much more defined and crisp.
Do they sound better than the previous generation? What about between the new Google Nest speaker?
Will the Echo 4 show up on the app and will it synch to the everything group? I have 3 other Echo Dots.
Could I get an echo studio for music and an echo dot for general use around the house?
When are the next gen Echo devices coming?
Thanks, getting the echo for prime days 😊
I bought an echo and an echo dot. The Echo is fantastic in terms of sound and it's a no brainer. I got the smaller one for my bedroom, but in the main living room area then I'd say the Echo produces sound that's just as good as my expensive bluetooth JBL speaker. Fantastic value. If you had to choose one then go for the Echo
Is it louder than the jbl speaker?
Hey Mike great 👍information
I have a question If I get multiple in one house is ther a membership or an additional monthly fee
Damn you really summed that up real good now I no exactly what I’m going for thanks 😊
The burglary defense angle 😂😂😂
I have the echo dot 4th gen with clock in the living room and it’s brilliant, great sound quality but I turned off the auto brightness feature and set the display to brightness 6 so my mum can see the time when it’s dark
Hey i have just ordered the echo dot 4th gen so if you have it can you please tell me if it has good bass?
Going to buy the echo 4th
Thank you for this!
Do a comparison of echo dot 3rd gen vs 4th gen
The clearest sound comparison
How much more louder is an echo compared to the echo dot??
I really wish there was a clock on the larger echo....I've got two of the smaller dots (4th gen) with clock...and really like them....but the sound is.....well...smaller....lol.
Good speaker, can also be used as a weapon! 😂
A guy told me he pays a monthly subscription for Alexa. Is this compulsory or can you just use your home internet and use it for free ? (Apart from internet subscription). Also would it hook up to my laptop wirelessly to use as a laptop speaker for listening to You tube etc.
Great video! I have 8 echo dots (2nd Gen) in my house and they pretty much control my entire home from lights, to thermostat, garage, etc and I have a love/hate relationship w/Alexa. Is it just me or has Alexa been having the hardest time understanding? I feel Alexa was spot on the first couple years and lately, I often have to call her twice in order for her to answer me or I'll be 3 feet away from her and the Echo 15 feet away or another floor answers me, that happens quite often! I don't have an accent so I don't think that's it, lol. Just wondering if anyone has experienced similar issues with their Echo/Dots?
Same here! I have the 3rd gen and it seems as though voice detection deteriorates over time somehow? I'm suspecting dust getting into the mics but still, it's noticeable
I have several 3rd Gen echo dots and 2nd Gen echo cylinders and I've experienced the same changes in Alexa behavior you described, over the last 3 to 6 months. Definitely has deteriorated. I think the issue is a result of software updates. Hopefully Amazon will address this in future software updates.
Alll the time !! Same happen to us at home
Agreed. Google is still miles ahead.
Wish Amazon would add the clock feature to the Echo !
Can you tell it to turn off the LED clock? (In case I want total darkness in my room at night)
You can say "Alexy, turn on/off display" and it will go completely off. There are also adaptive lighting settings you can turn on that will dim it with the ambient lighting in the room. Just make sure your dot isn't hidden under a shelf or something as the light sensor won't detect light properly.
Yeah
I still don’t sleep with my light off and I’m 22 lol
Does the black one have the clock feature?
I've upgraded to the echo but also brought the new dot, but I think I'll sent the echo dot back
Re the sound, on the website it says only the echo can do in and out sound with the cable.
Do you know if the Echo would work as a speaker for a PC monitor?
I ordered a pair of the echos wont get them till the 11th though which sucks but it is what it is... That was ordering it a week before it came out too.. Now its pushed back even further
Because of the pandemic that's going on right now !! But try calling amazon and see if they can get your stuff early
Do these have any significant advantages over the first generation of alexa? Still rocking my first generation of my alexa dot and i have it connedted to a bluetooth speaker. Looking to upgrade but it doesn't seem like there is any changes internally except the sound.
the 4th gen has a better chip so Alexa is more responsive along with the fact that the 4th gen has a directional speaker so it sounds a lot better when you have it pointed in your direction versus the 3rd gen with its 360 sound. It should be a very decent upgrade from the 1st gen but if you want to look into better sound quality just buy from speakers and connect them to your dot and youll have good stereo sound along with smart capabilities still since its attached to Alexa.
EDIT: Just read that you already have it connected to a speaker so the biggest upgrade will be the faster chip inside of it and the more responsive/Snappy Alexa.
@@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou thanks for the answer! :) just doesn't seem like much of an upgrade then :)