We compare the Echo Dot and Pop in this side-by-side review. Amazon smart speakers are always popular pickups during the holidays and sales events like Prime Day 2025.

The new version of the Echo Dot brought some notable changes, but you should be aware of these specific features.

The fifth-generation Amazon Echo Dot adds tap gestures and mesh networking, but is otherwise nearly identical to the previous version.

The fifth-generation Amazon Echo Dot With Clock adds new visible information like song titles and weather conditions, making it an ever smarter speaker than the previous model for the same price.

We curated the best Amazon Echo devices, from the latest Echo Dot to the most popular Echo Show. Read up on our favorites and find one for your home.