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

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

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

Ravvy scores Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands at 89.8 and Echo Dot (newest model) at 93.48. Echo Dot (newest model) takes the overall pick, best for entry-level smart home setups and small room audio..

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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.

Ravvy pick

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Echo Dot (newest model)

93.5

$50

This is the definitive choice for those starting a smart home who want clear audio and automation sensors in a small footprint, provided they do not need to wire it to external speakers.

How they score

Factor	Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands	Echo Dot (newest model)
Form Factor	95	–
Audio Clarity	82	–
Display Quality	78	–
Privacy Features	98	–
Smart Home Integration	92	94
Wifi Utility	–	85
Audio Quality	–	78.5
Value for Money	–	91.5
Sensors and Automation	–	89

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

Echo Dot (newest model)

What owners praise

Significantly improved bass and vocal clarity
Built-in eero wifi extender functionality
Integrated temperature and motion sensors for automation
Responsive tap-to-snooze physical interaction
Broad compatibility with Matter and major streaming services

What to know first

No 3.5mm audio output for external speakers
eero extension limited to 100 Mbps speeds
Mono speaker configuration lacks true stereo separation

Skip it if audiophiles seeking stereo sound or physical audio output

Specs side by side

Spec	Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands	Echo Dot (newest model)
Size	4.5"W x 4.1"D x 4.4"H (113mm x 103mm x 111mm)	3.9” x 3.9” x 3.5” (100mm x 100mm x 89 mm)
Audio	Full range 1.73” built-in speaker. Lossless High Definition.	–
Camera	No camera.	–
Memory	1GB DRAM + 8GB eMMC	–
Weight	14.3oz (405g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process.	10.7 oz (304g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process
Display	2.83” touch screen (240x320px) with half-circle tinted cover glass.	–
Language	Alexa speaks English and Spanish	Alexa speaks English and Spanish
Processor	MT8519	–
Generation	Echo Spot - 2024 release	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.	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.
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.	–