93.5
Best for home theater enthusiasts and power users who prefer a physical ethernet connection
- Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity
- Rechargeable Voice Remote Pro
- Dolby Vision and Atmos support
$91
Head to head · Electronics
Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands vs Echo Show 11 (newest model)
Ravvy scores Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands at 89.8 and Echo Show 11 (newest model) at 89.57. Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands takes the overall pick, best for privacy conscious users wanting a bedside smart clock.
Ravvy pick
$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.
89.6
$220
The Echo Show 11 is the perfect middle-ground smart display, offering premium audio and a vibrant screen for users who prioritize a centralized home dashboard over portability.
How they score
| Factor | Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands | Echo Show 11 (newest model) |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | 95 | – |
| Audio Clarity | 82 | – |
| Display Quality | 78 | 92 |
| Privacy Features | 98 | – |
| Smart Home Integration | 92 | – |
| Camera Clarity | – | 90 |
| Processing Speed | – | 89 |
| Audio Performance | – | 87.5 |
| Smart Hub Capability | – | 95 |
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 Show 11 (newest model)
What owners praise
- Vibrant 11 inch Full HD touchscreen
- Rich spatial audio with dedicated woofer
- Integrated Zigbee, Matter, and Thread hub
- Auto-framing 13MP camera for video calls
- Fast AZ3 Pro AI processor performance
What to know first
- Significant footprint requires ample counter space
- Highly dependent on Amazon services for full utility
- Higher price point compared to standard tablet alternatives
- Limited app store outside of primary streaming partners
Skip it if minimalists with limited counter space or those outside the alexa ecosystem
Specs side by side
| Spec | Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands | Echo Show 11 (newest model) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 4.5"W x 4.1"D x 4.4"H (113mm x 103mm x 111mm) | 10” x 5” x 7.2“ (255mm x 127mm x 182mm) |
| Audio | Full range 1.73” built-in speaker. Lossless High Definition. | 1 X 2.8” Woofer and 2 full-range drivers |
| Camera | No camera. | 13 MP with auto framing |
| Memory | 1GB DRAM + 8GB eMMC | – |
| Weight | 14.3oz (405g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. | 45.92 oz (1302 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
| Display | 2.83” touch screen (240x320px) with half-circle tinted cover glass. | 10.95” Full HD touchscreen with 1920 x 1200 resolution |
| Language | Alexa speaks English and Spanish | Alexa speaks English and Spanish |
| Processor | MT8519 | AZ3 Pro with AI Accelerator |
| Generation | 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. | – |
| 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 Wi-Fi is lost or the supported devices are outside the range of their home Wi-Fi. 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. | – |
Other options in this category
93.5
Amazon
Echo Dot (newest model)
Best for entry-level smart home setups and small room audio.
- 1.6-inch full range front-firing speaker
- Built-in eero mesh wifi capability
- Integrated indoor temperature sensor
$50
90.4
Best for smart home enthusiasts who want premium sound without the bulk of a full-sized speaker
- 3x Bass vs 2022 Echo Dot
- Wifi 6E & eero Built-in
- Matter & Zigbee Smart Hub
$100