Echo (4th Gen) vs Echo Plus (2nd Gen)
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Echo (4th Gen) is better
- Color Options: 4 vs 3(33% more)
- Bluetooth: 5.0 vs 4.2(19% more)
Why Echo Plus (2nd Gen) is better
- Weight: 25.6 oz vs 30.2 oz(18% less)
Verdict
Echo (4th Gen) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Echo (4th Gen) | Echo Plus (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Woofer | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Tweeters | 2 x 0.8" | — |
| Dolby Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Tweeter | — | 0.8" |
| Voice & Assistant | ||
| Built-in Assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Far-Field Microphones | 4 | 4 |
| Multi-Room Music | Yes | — |
| Temperature Sensor | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.0● | 4.2 |
| Zigbee Hub | Yes | Yes |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight | 30.2 oz | 25.6 oz● |
| Diameter | 5.7 in | — |
| Color Options | 4● | 3 |
| Height | — | 5.8 in |