Echo Dot (newest model) vs Echo Hub (newest model), 8": which is better?

Ravvy scores Echo Dot (newest model) at 93.88 and Echo Hub (newest model), 8" at 89.41, so Echo Dot (newest model) is the stronger overall pick. The Echo Dot 5th Gen is the best entry-level smart speaker for Alexa users, offering significant sensor and networking upgrades despite its mono output.

Which is cheaper, Echo Dot (newest model) or Echo Hub (newest model), 8"?

Echo Dot (newest model) lists at $50 and Echo Hub (newest model), 8" lists at $180. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

Head to head · Smart Home

Echo Dot (newest model) vs Echo Hub (newest model), 8"

Ravvy scores Echo Dot (newest model) at 93.88 and Echo Hub (newest model), 8" at 89.41. Echo Dot (newest model) takes the overall pick, best for smart home beginners and eero mesh wi-fi users..

Ravvy pick

Amazon

Echo Dot (newest model)

93.9

$50

The Echo Dot 5th Gen is the best entry-level smart speaker for Alexa users, offering significant sensor and networking upgrades despite its mono output.

Amazon

Echo Hub (newest model), 8"

89.4

$180

The Echo Hub is the definitive wall-mounted command center for Alexa power users, trading audio quality for a highly efficient, responsive interface and professional-grade connectivity.

How they score

Factor	Echo Dot (newest model)	Echo Hub (newest model), 8"
Setup Ease	96	–
Connectivity	89.5	–
Audio Quality	74	–
Value for Money	91	78.5
Smart Home Integration	94.5	98
Display Quality	–	82
Audio Performance	–	55
Installation Flexibility	–	91.5
Interface Responsiveness	–	89

Echo Dot (newest model)

What owners praise

Significantly improved bass and vocal clarity
Acts as an eero mesh Wi-Fi extender
Built-in temperature and motion sensors for automation
Convenient tap-to-pause and snooze gestures
Matter compatibility for broader smart home support

What to know first

Requires an eero system for Wi-Fi expansion features
Mono audio output lacks true stereo separation
90-day limited warranty is relatively short

Skip it if audiophiles seeking stereo separation

Echo Hub (newest model), 8"

What owners praise

Comprehensive built-in support for Matter, Thread, and Zigbee protocols
Highly customizable dashboard for quick access to frequent routines
Slim, wall-mountable design that mimics a professional security panel
Power over Ethernet (PoE) compatibility for clean, reliable installations
Fast, responsive interface optimized for smart home control over media

What to know first

Audio quality is noticeably thinner compared to the Echo Show 8
Many premium features require additional Ring or Alexa+ subscriptions
Table stand and PoE adapters must be purchased separately

Skip it if casual users seeking a bedside media player or portable smart speaker

Specs side by side

Spec	Echo Dot (newest model)	Echo Hub (newest model), 8"
Size	3.9” x 3.9” x 3.5” (100mm x 100mm x 89 mm)	7.9"W x 5.4"H x 0.6"D (202 mm x 137mm x 15mm)
Weight	10.7 oz (304g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process	12.9 ounces (365 grams). 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	–
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.	–
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.	Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone off button, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, support for Ring’s End-to-End Encryption feature that provides End-to-End Encrypted Ring video (coming soon) on your Echo Hub, 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.	–
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.	Dual-band wifi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wifi 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.	Echo Hub, power adapter (12.5W) and 6 ft. (1.8m) cord (white), wall mount, anchors, screws, mounting template, and quick start guide. Setup requires internet via wifi or ethernet. Device can be wall mounted (electric drill required) or placed on a stand (sold separately). Device not intended for handheld or portable use.