Which is cheaper, Echo Dot (newest model) or Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands?

Echo Dot (newest model) lists at $50 and Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands lists at $80. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

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Echo Dot (newest model) vs Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands

Ravvy scores Echo Dot (newest model) at 89.98 and Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands at 89.8. Echo Dot (newest model) takes the overall pick, best for small to medium rooms needing a mix of smart control and background music..

Ravvy pick

Amazon

Echo Dot (newest model)

90.0

$50

The Echo Dot 5th Gen is the best budget smart speaker for those deeply integrated into the Alexa ecosystem who value smart home automation sensors over high-fidelity audio.

Amazon

Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands

89.8

$80

The Echo Spot is the perfect middle ground for the bedroom, offering visual information and great sound while sacrificing a camera for total privacy.

How they score

Factor	Echo Dot (newest model)	Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands
Setup ease	96	–
Audio quality	72.4	–
Network utility	85.5	–
Value for money	91.2	–
Privacy features	82	–
Smart home integration	94.8	–
Form Factor	–	95
Audio Clarity	–	82
Display Quality	–	78
Privacy Features	–	98
Smart Home Integration	–	92

Echo Dot (newest model)

What owners praise

Improved bass and vocal clarity from the 1.6 inch driver
Built-in eero wifi extender adds up to 1,000 sq. ft. of coverage
Integrated temperature and motion sensors for advanced automation
Matter protocol support ensures broad smart home compatibility
Physical microphone kill switch for privacy assurance

What to know first

Removal of the 3.5mm auxiliary audio output jack
Wifi extension requires an existing eero mesh network
Small size naturally limits maximum volume and soundstage

Skip it if audiophiles or users requiring a 3.5mm wired audio output

Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands

What owners praise

No camera ensures absolute bedroom privacy
High contrast display is easy to read at night
Doubles as an eero mesh wifi extender
Responsive touch controls for music and alarms
Better bass response than the Echo Dot or Pop

What to know first

No video playback or streaming capabilities
Small screen size limits complex smart home viewing
eero extension limited to 100 Mbps speeds

Skip it if users who want to make video calls or watch streaming video

Specs side by side

Spec	Echo Dot (newest model)	Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands
Size	3.9” x 3.9” x 3.5” (100mm x 100mm x 89 mm)	4.5"W x 4.1"D x 4.4"H (113mm x 103mm x 111mm)
Weight	10.7 oz (304g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process	14.3oz (405g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process.
Language	Alexa speaks English and Spanish	Alexa speaks English and Spanish
Generation	Echo Dot (5th Gen) - 2022 release	Echo Spot - 2024 release
eero Built-in	Your wifi network must use a compatible eero router and your Echo device must stay in range of a compatible eero device. You will need to link your eero and Amazon accounts and manage eero Built-in from the eero mobile application to use this feature. eero Built-in compatible Echo devices support up to 1,000 sq. ft. of additional coverage, speeds up to 100 Mbps, and 10 or fewer connected devices in the 5 GHz band. Actual performance can vary and certain eero, Echo, or Alexa features may be incompatible with eero Built-in. Learn more about eero Built-in performance, availability and compatibility. Use of eero and eero-related products and services, including eero Built-in, requires creation of an eero account and agreement to eero’s Terms of Service. Review eero’s Privacy Notice.	Your wifi network must use a compatible eero router and your Echo device must stay in range of a compatible eero device. You will need to link your eero and Amazon accounts and manage eero Built-in from the eero mobile application to use this feature. eero Built-in compatible Echo devices support up to 1,000 sq. ft. of additional coverage, speeds up to 100 Mbps, and 10 or fewer connected devices in the 5 GHz band. Actual performance can vary and certain eero, Echo, or Alexa features may be incompatible with eero Built-in. Learn more about eero Built-in performance, availability and compatibility. Use of eero and eero-related products and services, including eero Built-in, requires creation of an eero account and agreement to eero’s Terms of Service. Review eero’s Privacy Notice.
Amazon Sidewalk	Sidewalk uses Echo and Ring devices to securely keep other devices connected and help find lost items by reporting their approximate location to the owner. Sidewalk can enable supported devices to remain connected even when wifi is lost or the supported devices are outside the range of their home wifi. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth and the approximate location of your devices to provide these benefits to you and your neighbors. Sidewalk is turned on for your device unless you have previously turned it off. You can turn off Sidewalk at any time. Learn more about Amazon Sidewalk.	Sidewalk uses Echo and Ring devices to securely keep other devices connected and help find lost items by reporting their approximate location to the owner. Sidewalk can enable supported devices to remain connected even when wifi is lost or the supported devices are outside the range of their home wifi. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth and the approximate location of your devices to provide these benefits to you and your neighbors. Sidewalk is turned on for your device unless you have previously turned it off. You can turn off Sidewalk at any time. Learn more about Amazon Sidewalk.
Audio Bandwidth	62 Hz - 19 kHz (volume 6)	–
Privacy features	Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone off button, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy.	–
Setup technology	Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their wifi network in a few easy steps. Wi-Fi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about Wi-Fi simple setup.	Amazon wifi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their wifi network in a few easy steps. Learn more about frustration-free setup.
Playback Channels	Mono	–
Wifi connectivity	Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks.	–
Included in the box	Echo Dot, glacier white power adapter (15W), and Quick Start Guide.	–