Amazon Echo (2nd Generation, Sandstone Fabric)
Model: B06XCM9LJ4
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General Information
Drivers | 1x 2.5" (63.5 mm) woofer 1 x 0.6" (16 mm) tweeter |
Voice Control | 7 far-field microphone array |
Wi-Fi | Dual-band (2.4 / 5.8 GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n (does not support connecting to ad-hoc or peer-to-peer Wi-Fi networks) |
Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) for audio streaming from mobile devices or to a Bluetooth speaker Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices; hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices; Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported |
Audio Output | 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) |
System Requirements | The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices |
Dimensions (Ø x H) | 3.5 x 5.9" (88 x 148 mm) (approximate) |
Weight | 1.8 lb (0.8 kg) |
We’re glad the Echo is more affordable and more compact than before, but a little disappointed sound quality took a turn for the worse. Overall, the new Echo is more approachable and will likely be extremely popular.
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Interchangeable shell allows you to mix up design, Updated Alexa features include individual voice recognition and routines, Compact, Audio output Jack
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Sound on calling feature more muffled than with original Echo, Acoustics better with firmware upgrade
The 2018 model of the Amazon Alexa-powered Echo Show smart display is a major upgrade over the original, with a larger, more functional touch screen and a much more powerful speaker system.
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Feature-rich touch-screen interface. Friendly design with big, bright screen. Powerful audio. Web browser.
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Heavily sculpted sound emphasizes extremes and downplays midrange. Screen only supports 720p video.
The new Echo will be many users' first time with not only redesigned hardware but also with new Alexa features. Is the new Echo a totally different beast than the original? No—not in design and not in Alexa's function.
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Improved design., Mic array hears every utterance of "Alexa.", More understandable Skills page makes discovery easier., Smart home integration lets you access basic controls in the Alexa app., Lower price than original Echo.
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Audio quality is only decent., Phone call audio quality mimics that of a regular speakerphone., Alexa doesn't support multi-layered commands for basic requests., Drop In may be too invasive for some users.
The new Echo’s best feature is its price
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Lower cost, Smaller, more attractive design, Customizable appearance
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Below average audio quality for music, Decorative shells don’t look great
When a company announces that a new generation of a product is coming out, it’s assumed that it will be an improvement on the original. This is especially true when it’s a product as popular as the Amazon Echo with Alexa.
The second coming of Echo is more of the same but smaller, and now cheaper
The Amazon Echo is a great-looking, affordable smart speaker with the best voice assistant technology.
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Less expensive and better-looking than previous Echo. Alexa is the best voice assistant ecosystem. Adds 3.5mm out. Loud.
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Not much bass.
Amazon Echo 2: The new Amazon Echo 2 is smaller and adds new features — plus it’s cheaper than the last one
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Cheaper than the original, Smaller, with new design options, New Alexa features
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Much the same as the original
The Amazon Echo Dot is a great product. Despite shrinking in size and price, it maintains almost everything that made the original Echo so great.
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Small, subtle design, Stellar voice recognition, Line-out functionality is useful
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Sound quality could be better, No digital audio output
It doesn’t have the audio prowess to take on the best Bluetooth speakers. However, clear audio, great looks and a significantly lower price than the original make this smart assistant a winner.
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Excellent value, Easy to set up, Expandable range of skills, Clean audio and simple voice control
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Similarly priced speakers offer better sound
We are having fun with Alexa! The set up is easy and I love what it can do. It's a big time saver in the kitchen for several reasons. We listen to our news, enjoy music while fixing and eating dinner, asking questions related to recipes is a big time saver.
I bought this out of curiosity. I never dreamed how helpful the Echo Dot could be. Not only does she verbally remind me to take my medicine, she messages me on my phone. She answers my questions, sets timers, plays music on request, makes calls for me, and much more.
Had a "dot" before and that gadget had pretty decent sound but, this "Echo" has a more throaty deep sound so that you can enjoy music with more bang.
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Much more bass than I had before with just the dot.
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The vocal part of this gadget is not quite as clear as the dot.
Good looking, sounds great and Alexa answers everything I want to know
Really happy with the echo. Looks good, great sound quality. So helpful in our busy household. We use it for lists that both myself and husband can manage together. Playing music throughout the house. And random facts or answers when we don’t have our phone around.
Very easy to setup control. Alexa is controlling all of my Sonos ,Samsung smart T.V. S and my ecobee thermostats. Works well with all these products..
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Ease of setup
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I love my Echo. Alexa is very responsive, informative and entertaining. Still learning about her many capabilities. Love the size and looks also.
Works Great and lots of Fun!
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Home automation control, music, fun to converse with, and great Apps!
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So far so good. I bought this mostly out of curiosity a few weeks ago, and use for streaming musi, especially Sirius XM. It has a very nice sound and is convenient to use. The set up was easy. I’ll have to start using the other features soon.Nice small foot print.
Highly impressed. Great sounding music. Good recognition to voice commands, even from a room away. Easy setup via laptop took 5-10 min.
- Far-Field Voice Recognition Technology
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity
- 1/8" Audio Output
- 1x 2.5" Woofer, 1x 0.6" Tweeter
- Supports Multiple Cloud Music Services
- Multi-Platform Alexa Companion App
- Works with Select Home Automation Brands
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- Amazon Echo (2nd Generation, Sandstone Fabric)
- Limited 1-Year Warranty