Smart Speaker with Alexa vs Echo Plus (2nd Gen)
Smart Speaker with Alexa
2019 · $99 today
7451
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Smart Speaker with Alexa is better
- Height: 1.4 in vs 5.8 in(4.1× less)
- Weight: 10.5 oz vs 25.6 oz(2.4× less)
Why Echo Plus (2nd Gen) is better
- Color Options: 3 vs 1(3.0× more)
Verdict
Echo Plus (2nd Gen) leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Smart Speaker with Alexa | Echo Plus (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Driver | 2.75" | — |
| Low-End Frequency | 130 Hz | — |
| 3.5mm Line-Out | No | — |
| Woofer | — | 3.0" |
| Tweeter | — | 0.8" |
| Dolby Audio | — | Yes |
| Voice & Assistant | ||
| Built-in Assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Far-Field Microphones | 4 | 4 |
| Temperature & Humidity Sensor | Yes | — |
| Temperature Sensor | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz |
| Thermostat Remote Sensor | Yes | — |
| Zigbee Hub | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | 4.2 |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight | 10.5 oz● | 25.6 oz |
| Height | 1.4 in● | 5.8 in |
| Color Options | 1 | 3● |