Testseek.com have collected 137 expert reviews of the Amazon Echo Dot 3 smart speaker and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Echo Dot 3 smart speaker.
May 2019
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137 Reviews
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The editors liked
Adds significant bass to an existing Echo speaker setup
Pairing with other speakers is straightforward
Clock display is practical
Decent audio quality
Small footprint and simple setup
3.5mm audio line-out
Tiny form factor fits anywhere
Excellent microphone pickup
A very inexpensive voice-powered smart home controller
Best sounding audio in its class
Pretty industrial design
Good build quality with fabric covering
Seamless connectivity and easy to set up
Lots of Indian services (skills)
Well priced
Excellent design that looks great in any room
2.5-inch circular screen is bright
Crisp
And doubles as a clock
Camera can be completely disabled
ZigBee smart home hub onboard
Large
Vibrant
Higher-resolution display
Vastly improved user interface
You'll never need to say
“Alexa
What time is it?”
Display is easy to see
Even in direct sunlight
Good sound
Can pair with another Echo Dot for stereo
Elegant design
Still affordable
The new Echo Dot looks and sounds better than ever
And now you can pair two together for stereo audio. The ongoing space race between Alexa and Google Assistant means it'll keep getting a steady stream of new features. Best of all
It's still just $50
MUCH louder
Nice tactile buttons
Improved design
Easy set up
Much better sound than previous model
Still the best inexpensive Alexa speaker
3
5mm jack for more powerful speakers
Alexa remains the best voice ecosystem for smart home control
Same performance and features as the Echo Dot
Bright
Clear LED clock face
LED lights show time
Timers
And temperature
Can tap the top to snooze alarms
3.5 mm audio output to connect other speakers
Much louder
Fuller sound than previous Echo Dots
LED display is more visible
Fuller sound than original
Fair price for a smart alarm clock
LED display
Enhanced sound quality
Tap to snooze alarm clock
Inexpensive
Nice design
Vastly improved audio
Brilliant integration of two great products - an Echo and an alarm clock
Slick auto-dimming and tap to snooze
Surprisingly loud and rich sound
Improved aesthetics
Maintains the low price
Currently selling for $30 alone and even less in bundles
Best audio among mini smart speakers
3.5mm jack and Bluetooth to supplement
Backed by Amazon's leading
Largest skill and device library
More refined home décor look compared to pre
Improved Audio
Comes with Alexa Built-In
Comes with Amazon Music for Prime Members
Supports a wide range of music apps
Voice assistant is smart
Very affordable
Surprisingly strong audio quality
Clock is handy if a bit superfluous
3.5mm audio output jack
Alexa is a mature and powerful voice assistant
Hardware buttons make it easy to use
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Seems a tad expensive at full price
More colour options for the LED display would be welcome
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Audio is mono unless you pair two together
Uses same large power pack as other Echo devices
Issues with the app and connectivity
Fabric is difficult to clean
It's still not a speaker I'd recommend for critical music listening
$10 more expensive than the 2nd-gen model if you don't care about its musicality
Google Home Mini offers tighter integration with Android smartphones
Sound quality isn't the best
The duo comes with proprietary charging ports
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Hefty cord somewhat limits where it can be placed
Videos are truncated in full-screen mode
No Z-Wave support
Not the best smart speaker for music
The power plug can be a little tricky to hide
Lack of visual search can be frustrating
Plays catch-up t
The Nest Mini is the better small smart speaker for music
Costs $10 more than the Echo Dot without a display
Can't display indoor temperature
Sound lacks bass
Power cord is now proprietary
It doesn't come in any fun colors like the Home Mini does
And it doesn't feature any new hardware tricks
Either. Aside from the new look and the stronger sound
It's just the same Dot as before
No more USB port
Audio gets muddy at top volumes
Light animations aren't as smooth
Alexa isn't up to Google Assistant's level at answering broad information queries
Slightly weak high-frequency response
Alexa can be a little stilted compared with Google Assistant
Most expensive Echo Dot version
Display can't show notifications
Only 1 color option (Sandstone)
No new display features
Still small-scale sound
Can't change its look
No color options (yet)
Only available in shades of gray
New power adapter takes up more space on a wall outlet
Bass response is lacking without external subwoofer
Axing microUSB power makes device and plug more proprietary
Alexa still lags behind Google Assistant in answering a broader set of queries and doing so more accurately
Not so good for extended periods of music listening
The new Echo Dot looks and sounds better than ever, and now you can pair two together for stereo audio. The ongoing space race between Alexa and Google Assistant means it'll keep getting a steady stream of new features. Best of all: It's still just $50
It doesn't come in any fun colors like the Home Mini does, and it doesn't feature any new hardware tricks, either. Aside from the new look and the stronger sound, it's just the same Dot as before
This is the best Dot yet at the same irresistible price -- but it will do little to slow Google's growing momentum...
Same competitive price, Smart new design, Huge improvement to audio quality
Alexa is still not as smart as Google Assistant
Like the Kindle before it, Amazon has taken a great product that didn't really need improving and somehow made it better in every way. It looks classier and it sounds significantly better, with all the same perks that made the original Dot such a compelli...
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)...
LED clock is useful and versatile, Physical buttons are easy to use, Tons of Alexa Skills to add, Diverse compatibility with smart homes
Distortion at higher volumes, Can't cast from apps directly
Yes, especially if you're looking to start building up your smart home.Editors' RecommendationsAmazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) Review Google Home vs. Amazon Echo Google Nest Mini vs. Amazon Echo Dot: Which is better? The best smart displays for 2020 Amazon Ech...
Abstract: Encased within a coating of Sandstone fabric, this third-generation, circular smart speaker is reasonably compact. Weighing 300g, it has dimensions of 43 x 100 x 100mm and so requires minimal footprint space where ever you decide to position it within the...
Published: 2019-11-14, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Cleaner, airier presentation, Better timing and dynamics, Clock functions are smart,
Sample variation may be an issue,
The Echo Dot with Clock does all the usual Alexa stuff - controlling music playback, sorting your calendar, controlling compatible smart bulbs and thermostats and reading news and weather reports - but with a clock built-in. Ask Alexa to set your alarm as...
Published: 2019-11-01, Author: Matt , review by: stuff.tv
An Echo Dot. with a clock, Excellent voice pickup, Works with any music service, Pleasing minimalist aesthetic Decent sound, Decent sound
Only one colour, Slightly more expensive
The Echo Dot has for a long time been one of the very best bargains in tech. Now you can get one with a clock on it for an extra £10. If you don't want the clock, save money and buy the cheaper one. Everyone's happy. Bear in mind that for an additional £...
Clear, attractive display, Tap-to-snooze alarm clock and timer, All the charms and smarts of a regular Dot
Sound quality is underwhelming, Built-in microphones could be better
If you're looking for a budget-friendly wireless speaker that can make calls, control your smart home, and play the occasional song or two, the Amazon Echo Dot with Clock could make a fantastic addition to your home.It has the chic design of the third-gen...
Published: 2019-10-18, Author: Robert , review by: T3.com
Stylish design,New LED display,Good audio reproduction for its size,Range of colours to choose from,Physical mics off button,Same best-selling Echo Dot core,
More expensive than Amazon Echo Dot, Not suitable for providing music to a large room,
The Amazon Echo Dot with Clock is the third generation Dot you know and love, but now it comes with an LED display on the front. The addition of this display means that now the smart speaker can display the time, temperature or any timers you may have set...
Useful clock display, Loud and clear audio for speech, Looks great,
Not ideal for music, Display doesn't show notifications,
The Amazon Echo Dot with Clock is a great addition to the Echo range of speakers. You get all the benefits of the current Echo Dot - including neat looks and powerful audio for speech - and the clock on the front makes it the ideal bedside companion, if y...
