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

Ravvy scores Echo Hub (newest model), 8" at 89.41 and Echo Dot (newest model) at 93.88, 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 Hub (newest model), 8" or Echo Dot (newest model)?

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

Head to head · Smart Home

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

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

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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.

Ravvy pick

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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.

How they score

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

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

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

Specs side by side

Spec	Echo Hub (newest model), 8"	Echo Dot (newest model)
Size	7.9"W x 5.4"H x 0.6"D (202 mm x 137mm x 15mm)	3.9” x 3.9” x 3.5” (100mm x 100mm x 89 mm)
Audio	Pair of top ported full range speakers, with stereo playback	–
Weight	12.9 ounces (365 grams). Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process.	10.7 oz (304g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process
Display	8” touch screen with 1280 x 800 resolution	–
Sensors	Passive infrared (PIR) sensor for proximity detection, ambient light sensor (ALS)	–
Language	Alexa speaks English and Spanish.	Alexa speaks English and Spanish
Processor	MediaTek MT 8169 A	–
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.
Privacy features	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.	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.
Set up technology	Amazon WiFi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their wifi network in a few easy steps. WiFi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about Frustration-Free Setup.	–
Wifi connectivity	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.	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.
Power requirements	Compatible with alternative USB-C PD power accessories. Power supply must comply with USB PD protocol and support both 5V/2.4A and 9V/3A ratings.	–