Testseek.com have collected 94 expert reviews of the Amazon Echo 4 smart speaker and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Echo 4 smart speaker.
October 2020
(85%)
94 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
497 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Zigbee
Bluetooth LE
And Amazon Sidewalk radios onboard
Alexa can control a huge number of smart home systems and devices
Plenty of bang for the buck
Good build quality
Price
Loud bass for small size
Smart home compatibility
Effective microphone system
New round design
Improved sound
Includes Zigbee Hub
Temperature sensor built in
Faster processing
As powerful as the Echo Plus
Strong bass for the size
Built-in smart home hub
Lovely new design
Seriously impressive audio
3.5mm audio jack
Built-in Zigbee smart hub
Great price
Sleek spherical design
Good audio for price
Great smart home skills
Audio in/out port
Strong bass for its size
Alexa is compatible with tons of smart home products
Quality builtin mic is good at picking up the wake word
Loud
Room filling sound
Bass you can hear and feel
Integrated smart home hub
Good voice response
Built-in Alexa support
Mic mute button
Impressive musical performance
Plenty of bass
Smart home hub built-in
Alexa wake-word almost never fails
Great audio quality
Two speakers sound even better as a stereo pair
Reasonable price
Alexa is a mature and useful virtual assistant
The editors didn't like
Google's Nest Audio sounds better
Sonos supports more music-streaming services
Polarizing industrial design
Round build may not be for everyone
Alexa app may be overwhelming initially
No YouTube Music compatibility by default
One less mic
Takes up more desk space
High frequencies don't get quite as much finesse as they could
Alexa can still be awkward to talk to
Inconsistent button response
I wish it had a clock
Audio not as good as Sonos One
Round design is nice
But not for everyone
Alexa app is confusing at first
No YouTube compatibility by default
Music can sound overly “processed” at times
Lacks warmth in the midtones
Not quite loud enough for large rooms
Midrange is still the weak spot
Are you a Google household or an Amazon one
Alexa can be finicky about music requests
Sphere design could be polarizing
Summary
Amazon's redesigned Echo improves upon its predecessor in several ways. It now has a Zigbee smart home hub built in
But more importantly it sounds excellent. If you wa
Abstract: The Black Friday sales season is here! The prices shown above are the best available now, though you may need to buy quickly as some deals will sell out. According to Amazon, the Echo Dot is its best-selling speaker (not even smart speaker - all speakers)...
The redesigned Echo is a winner. Thanks to the inclusion of the smart hub - and temperature sensor - you get more for your money as well as slightly better sound quality.Don't forget the new AZ1 processor: this makes Alexa respond faster and will bring mo...
Bold new design, Richer sound than ever, Zigbee now included
Alexa is still no Google Assistant, Sound not quite up there with Nest Audio
All-new Echo (4th generation) | With premium sound, smart home hub and Alexa | Charcoal£89.99 Buy now With all its first-party hardware, Amazon has a proud history of making small quality-of-life improvements with each generation, and the 2020 Echo is no...
Great sound, Excellent value, Zigbee hub included,
Zigbee hub not compatible with all devices,
Although the same price as the old version, the Amazon Echo (4th Generation) gives you more features and a better design. This model has upgraded audio, so that you can happily listen to music without wishing you had a separate speaker. There's also a bui...
Max volume level isn't loud enough, Not as clear as the Echo Studio, No Chromecast or Home Kit support, Privacy is still a big concern
The new Amazon Echo is a serious step up from its predecessors, even if it still doesn't have the best sound of any smart speaker. Add to that the built-in Zigbee smart home hub and a new AZ1 neural edge processor that will reduce the time it takes for Al...
Charming new spherical design, Dazzling LED light ring, Acts as an Amazon Sidewalk Bridge, Great sounding audio
Bass strains at highest volume
You bet! Whether you're looking to upgrade a previous speaker or make an addition to your existing collection, the Amazon Echo (4th Gen) offers outstanding value for its cost — plus it looks oh-so-good with its new spherical design!Editors' Recommendation...
Abstract: My house is working toward a PhD. Little by little, it's getting smarter. The transition started a couple of years ago, out of necessity. After peering beneath my bed skirt to retrieve a fallen item, I was horrified to discover a thick coating of dust on...
Abstract: Audio performance is our top criteria for reviewing speakers, but aesthetics matter too. No one wants a hideous hunk of plastic pumping out tunes in their living room, regardless of how good it sounds. Not all stylish speakers back up looks with hi-fi so...
Abstract: It's hard to imagine this headline being written even five years ago, but Bluetooth audio quality has made great strides. You'll still need to spend more money for a high-fidelity listening experience, but the audio delivered by today's sub-$100 portable...
Abstract: As our homes get smarter, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri have become our reliable digital helpers, living inside our devices and jumping at our spoken commands to set timers, play music, and teach kids how to spell those difficult homework words. Smart...
