Echo Dot (3rd Generation) vs Amazon Echo (1st Generation)
Echo Dot (3rd Generation)
2018 · $29.99 today
6744
Amazon Echo (1st Generation)
2014 · $199 today
6732
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Echo Dot (3rd Generation) is better
- Weight: 163 g vs 1063 g(6.5× less)
Why Amazon Echo (1st Generation) is better
- Height: 9.25 in vs 43 mm(4.6× less)
Verdict
Echo Dot (3rd Generation) leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Echo Dot (3rd Generation) | Amazon Echo (1st Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | 1.6" speaker | 2.5in woofer + tweeter |
| Power Output | Undisclosed (est. 5 W) | — |
| Frequency Range Low | 150 Hz | — |
| Far-field Microphones | — | 7-mic array |
| Voice & Assistant | ||
| Assistant | Amazon Alexa | — |
| Microphone Array | 4 mics | — |
| Multi-Assistant Support | No | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (A2DP) | Yes |
| Aux/Line-in | 3.5mm | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 163 g● | 1063 g |
| Height | 43 mm | 9.25 in● |
| Battery Life | None (plug-in) | — |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Alexa |
| Wake Word Detection | — | Always-listening |
| Design | ||
| Height | 43 mm | 9.25 in● |
| Weight | 163 g● | 1063 g |