Testseek.co.uk have collected 90 expert reviews of the Amazon Echo Dot 4 smart speaker and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Echo Dot 4 smart speaker.
October 2020
(82%)
90 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
42 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Good value
Alexa
Loud enough for small rooms
Bluetooth
3.5mm socket
Can be paired
Frequently discounted
Good mics
Can be bought with or without LED clock
Fresh design
Space-age aesthetic
Easy setup and integration
3.5mm line-out jack
Better as a standalone speaker than before
Footprint the same as previous Dot
All the skills of Alexa
Minor performance improvements
Great design
Clear timepiece
Easy to set up
Alexa is still excellent
Choice of appealing colours
Simple setup and operation
Looks fantastic
New controls are easier to reach
Forward-firing speaker is clearer
Handy LCD display
Neat design
Clearer audio than previous model
Improved Alexa responses
Enhanced sound quality
Solid build
The editors didn't like
No real bass
Less discreet shape
Clock display brighter than predecessor
Potential privacy implications of having mics
Directional
Shallow sound
No Zigbee hub inside
No line-in available
It's less discreet than before
Essentially the same experience as last-gen Echo Dot
Weak bass frequencies
No 360-degree audio
No Zigbee hub
Design isn't as compact
Limited display customisation it the Clock version
Looks fantastic, New controls are easier to reach, Forward-firing speaker is clearer,
Low power mode has big restrictions, Not ideal for lots of music,
With its new spherical design, the Amazon Echo Dot (4th Generation) is a far more interesting-looking product than the old model, better able to slip into your home without standing out for the wrong reasons. While there's nothing new about what Alexa can...
Published: 2020-10-22, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
Space-age aesthetic, Easy setup and integration, 3.5mm line-out jack
Directional, shallow sound, No Zigbee hub inside, No line-in available
We haven't had long with it, but so far the Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) feels like the same internal components from last year packed into a new spherical shell...
Published: 2021-11-15, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Good audio for the size, Lots of Alexa smart home skills, Inexpensive
Large power brick
With the 4th generation Echo Dot, Amazon has once again delivered an inexpensive smart speaker that doesn’t skimp on features or quality. However, while I think the new spherical shape is interesting, it doesn’t serve much purpose. Unlike the larger Echo...
Published: 2020-12-18, Author: Paolo , review by: phandroid.com
Is the fourth-generation Echo Dot worth purchasing? The answer is both yes and no. I personally like the new spherical design but others might disagree. The previous generations are more compact and can be mounted on the wall. This device is also a boon f...
Attractive new look, Improved design, Environmentally friendly materials, Still has 3.5mm jack
Few internal improvements over predecessor, No keyhole mount
Primarily a design upgrade.The new Echo Dot is a great speaker at a great price, but it's not worth an upgrade if you already have the 3rd-gen Dot unless you're going with the clock version. For first time buyers, it's a no-brainer...
Published: 2020-11-03, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Alexa functionality keeps getting better, Affordable way to add Alexa to a new room, Slight improvement in audio quality, Clock display is very useful
Less discreet than 3rd Gen Echo Dot, No line-in or smart home hub support, Last-gen Echo Dot makes a strong value alternative
It might not quite tally with Amazon's positioning, but I've always seen the Echo Dot as being for spreading Alexa while the larger Echo models are for enjoying the services the assistant can access. Listening to music on an Echo Dot is fine, just not ver...
Improved connectivity, Marginally improved sound quality, Design stands out compared to the competition
New design isn't as versatile as the original puck-like style, Hard to reach buttons
The fourth-generation Echo Dot takes two steps forward and one step back. Compared to the model it replaces, sound quality and connectivity have improved and the design definitely stands out. However, the updated design isn't as versatile in mounting opti...
