Amazon Echo (1st Generation) vs Amazon Echo Plus
Amazon Echo (1st Generation)
2014 · $199 today
6732
Amazon Echo Plus
2017 · $149 today
7648
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Amazon Echo (1st Generation) is better
- Height: 9.25 in vs 9.3 in(lower)
Why Amazon Echo Plus is better
- Weight: 988 g vs 1063 g(8% less)
Verdict
Amazon Echo Plus leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Amazon Echo (1st Generation) | Amazon Echo Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | 2.5in woofer + tweeter | 3in woofer + 0.8in tweeter |
| Far-field Microphones | 7-mic array | 7-mic array |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Wake Word Detection | Always-listening | — |
| Smart Home Hub | — | Built-in Zigbee hub |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) | 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Height | 9.25 in● | 9.3 in |
| Weight | 1063 g | 988 g● |