Echo Dot (5th Gen) vs Echo Dot (4th Gen)
Echo Dot (5th Gen)
2022 · $44.99 today
7764
Echo Dot (4th Gen)
2020 · $39.99 today
7658
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Why Echo Dot (5th Gen) is better
- Low-End Frequency: 90 Hz vs 100 Hz(11% less)
- Speaker Driver: 1.73" vs 1.6"(8% more)
Why Echo Dot (4th Gen) is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Echo Dot (5th Gen) leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Echo Dot (5th Gen) | Echo Dot (4th Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Driver | 1.73"● | 1.6" |
| Low-End Frequency | 90 Hz● | 100 Hz |
| 3.5mm Line-Out | No | Yes |
| Voice & Assistant | ||
| Built-in Assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Far-Field Microphones | 4 | 4 |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Matter Support | Yes | — |
| Zigbee Hub | — | No |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight | 12.2 oz | 12.2 oz |
| Height | 3.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Color Options | 4 | 4 |