Is the 5th-gen Echo Dot worth it over the 4th gen?

Yes if you want better sound and tap controls. The 5th gen is louder with deeper bass and adds tap-to-pause and sensors; the 4th gen is fine for basic voice commands.

How does it compare with the Echo Pop?

The Dot has a fuller front-firing driver and motion and temperature sensors. The Pop is smaller and cheaper but has a simpler speaker and no temperature sensor.

Can I connect it to a bigger speaker?

Yes. It has a 3.5 mm output jack, so you can run audio to a powered speaker or stereo. It also streams over Bluetooth.

Does it work as a smart home hub?

No. It controls Wi-Fi devices by voice but has no Zigbee or Thread radio, so Zigbee bulbs and sensors need a separate hub.

The speaker and an AC power adapter. No cable for the 3.5 mm jack is included.

Can I turn off the microphone?

Yes. A button on top cuts the mics, and a red light shows when they are off.

Where is the Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation) cheapest?

At eBay, for $45.99, 43% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation)?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 75 ratings.

Where can I buy the Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation)?

16 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Verizon, Newegg, Quill, Best Buy.

Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation) Price History: $45.99 at eBay

What reviewers say

4.6 / 575 ratings

Owners rate it highly and mostly praise the jump in sound quality over earlier Dots, the tap controls and the small footprint. Complaints center on the mono speaker and the lack of a built-in smart home hub.

What people mention

Sound qualityPraisedOwners say it is the best-sounding Dot yet, with more bass and clearer voices than earlier models.
Tap controlsPraisedPeople like tapping the top to pause music or snooze an alarm without speaking.
SizePraisedThe small sphere is easy to place on a nightstand, desk or kitchen counter.
Mono audioCriticisedListeners note it plays in mono and cannot be paired with another Dot for stereo music.
Smart home hubCriticisedBuyers wanting Zigbee or Thread devices must add a separate hub or a pricier Echo.
PowerMixedIt needs a wall outlet, so it is not portable like a battery speaker.

From Quill

Amazon's best sounding Echo Dot yet: clearer vocals, deeper bass and vibrant sound
Play music, audiobooks and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others, or via Bluetooth
Ask Alexa for weather updates, hands-free timers, answers to questions and jokes
Control compatible smart home devices with voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors
Tap to pause a song, end a call, stop a timer or snooze an alarm
Built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a mic off button

Materials: 100% post-consumer recycled polyester yarn; 55% post-consumer recycled plastics
Guarantee: 90 Day warranty
Returns: Free returns
Shipping: Delivery tomorrow, Nov 11, when ordered within the next 5 hr and 20 min; next-day delivery on most orders
In the box: AC power adapter

About the Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation)

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