
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 Release), Smart Speaker with Alexa -- Charcoal
4.7(192,619)
$29.99$49.99−40%
Price as of Jul 20, 2026 — subject to change. See current price on Amazon.
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Amazon's compact smart speaker with Alexa, improved bass response over the previous generation, a built-in temperature sensor, and eero Wi-Fi extender capability.
Pros
- Noticeably better sound and bass than the 4th-gen Echo Dot
- Strong Alexa smart-home integration with wide streaming-service support
- Undercuts the price of comparable smart speakers like the Apple HomePod Mini
- Compact, minimalist build that fits easily in most rooms
Cons
- Sound quality distorts at higher volumes and is not designed for filling large rooms
- Dropped the 3.5mm line-out jack found on earlier Echo Dot generations
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