Echo Dot (4th Gen) vs Echo Dot (3rd Generation)
Echo Dot (4th Gen)
2020 · $39.99 today
7658
Echo Dot (3rd Generation)
2018 · $29.99 today
6744
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Echo Dot (4th Gen) is better
- Weight: 12.2 oz vs 163 g(13.4× less)
- Height: 3.9 in vs 43 mm(11.0× less)
Why Echo Dot (3rd Generation) is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Echo Dot (4th Gen) leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Echo Dot (4th Gen) | Echo Dot (3rd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Driver | 1.6" | — |
| Low-End Frequency | 100 Hz | — |
| 3.5mm Line-Out | Yes | — |
| Driver Configuration | — | 1.6" speaker |
| Power Output | — | Undisclosed (est. 5 W) |
| Frequency Range Low | — | 150 Hz |
| Voice & Assistant | ||
| Built-in Assistant | Alexa | — |
| Far-Field Microphones | 4 | — |
| Temperature Sensor | No | — |
| Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa |
| Microphone Array | — | 4 mics |
| Multi-Assistant Support | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | Yes (A2DP) |
| Zigbee Hub | No | — |
| Aux/Line-in | — | 3.5mm |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight | 12.2 oz● | 163 g |
| Height | 3.9 in● | 43 mm |
| Color Options | 4 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 12.2 oz● | 163 g |
| Height | 3.9 in● | 43 mm |
| Battery Life | — | None (plug-in) |