Testseek.co.uk have collected 137 expert reviews of the Amazon Echo Dot 3 smart speaker and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Echo Dot 3 smart speaker.
May 2019
(85%)
137 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(95%)
2050 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Louder speakers
Stereo pairing
Simple but effective idea
Bright clock
Snooze function
Beefed-up audio
New twilight blue colour
Will be discounted
Clear and easy-to-read clock display
Tap-to-snooze alarms
All the charm and smarts of a regular Dot
LED clock is useful and versatile
Physical buttons are easy to use
Tons of Alexa Skills to add
Diverse compatibility with smart homes
Far better audio quality
Attractive fabric covered look
The new Echo Dot looks and sounds better than ever
And now you can pair two together for stereo audio. The ongoing space race between Alexa and Google Assistant means it'll keep getting a steady stream of new features. Best of all
It's still just $50
Clear and loud audio
3.5mm and Bluetooth audio outputs
Same price as old model
Improved design
Useful clock display
Loud and clear audio for speech
Looks great
Clear
Attractive display
Tap-to-snooze alarm clock and timer
All the charms and smarts of a regular Dot
Much cheaper than the main Echo unit
Alexa voice-control and all the smarts that brings
Hugely improved sound quality
Affordable
Solid sound
Improved Alexa capabilities
Budget price
Can always hear you
Small but loud enough
Great device support
Clear when muted
Activity can been seen from across the room
Bluetooth
3.5mm audio socket
Stylish design
New LED display
Good audio reproduction for its size
Range of colours to choose from
Physical mics off button
Same best-selling Echo Dot core
An Echo Dot. with a clock
Excellent voice pickup
Works with any music service
Pleasing minimalist aesthetic Decent sound
Decent sound
Cleaner
Airier presentation
Better timing and dynamics
Clock functions are smart
The clock is an excellent addition
Still a great speaker for the price
Comes with 3.5mm output
Same competitive price
Smart new design
Huge improvement to audio quality
You can connect the Echo Dot to any other existing speaker system (providing it has a 3.5mm audio input) to bring Alexa capabilities to it
It's got Bluetooth so you can stream music directly from your smartphone
The speaker has six microphones around th
The editors didn't like
Do you need an Echo Input instead
The display doesn't really do an awful lot
No visual indicator of multiple alarms
No Zigbee smart hub
Makes the Echo Plus a harder sell
Clock arguably cheapens the look
Distortion at higher volumes
Can't cast from apps directly
Form factor still hampers sound
It doesn't come in any fun colors like the Home Mini does
And it doesn't feature any new hardware tricks
Either. Aside from the new look and the stronger sound
It's just the same Dot as before
No longer USB-powered
Not ideal for music
Display doesn't show notifications
Sound quality is underwhelming
Built-in microphones could be better
Lightweight
Poor-quality audio
Potentially undercut by Echo Input (if you're just looking for an Alexa controller
Not speaker)
Alexa intelligence is limited
Music distorts at max volume
No real bass
General knowledge not quite as good as Google Assistant
More expensive than Amazon Echo Dot
Not suitable for providing music to a large room
Only one colour
Slightly more expensive
Sample variation may be an issue
Alexa is still weaker than Google Assistant
Alexa is still not as smart as Google Assistant
You'll need subscriptions to Amazon Prime or Spotify to ask Alexa to play music from these services
The Amazon Echo 3 is a great improvement on the Echo 2 not only in terms of design but audio output too. It looks great (even if it is identical to the second-gen Echo Plus) and most importantly, an upgraded 3in subwoofer and 0.8in tweeter setup provides...
If the one feature you want from an Echo Dot is a clock display, the Echo Dot with Clock is the one for you. Having the time on show is undoubtedly a handy feature if you're going to use it as a bedside alarm clock and it's just about worth the extra £10...
Published: 2019-09-27, Author: Dan , review by: pocket-lint.com
Simple but effective idea, Bright clock, Snooze function
The display doesn't really do an awful lot, No visual indicator of multiple alarms
The Echo Dot adds a little extra to what is already a hugely successful device - it's a neat idea but isn't enough to upgrade from an earlier Dot, of course. If you are adding a new Dot to your home or getting one for the first time then it's definitely w...
Published: 2019-09-25, Author: Dan , review by: pocket-lint.com
Beefed-up audio, New twilight blue colour, Will be discounted
No Zigbee smart hub, Makes the Echo Plus a harder sell
Available in mid-October, the standard Echo has received a very welcome sound boost and, while last year it was the Echo Plus that was the one to choose it's the other way around now.When Black Friday rolls around and Amazon offers it on a deal, it will b...
You can connect the Echo Dot to any other existing speaker system (providing it has a 3.5mm audio input) to bring Alexa capabilities to it, It's got Bluetooth so you can stream music directly from your smartphone, The speaker has six microphones around th
You'll need subscriptions to Amazon Prime or Spotify to ask Alexa to play music from these services
An affordable and compact way to bring Alexa to your home. It has a clear sound with a sense of bass – you can even use it to make your existing speakers smart...
The new Echo Dot is a slight improvement over the old one in every way. It's more attractive, sounds better, hears you just as well, still has a 3.5mm socket and Bluetooth audio in and out.It isn't a patch on the larger Echo speakers, which are almost twi...
Published: 2019-01-10, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
can always hear you, small but loud enough, great device support, clear when muted, activity can been seen from across the room, Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio socket
music distorts at max volume, no real bass, general knowledge not quite as good as Google Assistant
The new Echo Dot is a slight improvement over the old one in every way. It's more attractive, sounds better, hears you just as well, still has a 3.5mm socket and Bluetooth audio in and out.It isn't a patch on the larger Echo speakers, which are almost twi...
The latest Echo Dot is the easiest, cheapest and best way to bring Alexa into your home. It works well on its own or can be nicely integrated into myriad other smart home and AV products, bringing voice control and smart features just a command away. In l...
Clear and loud audio, 3.5mm and Bluetooth audio outputs, Same price as old model, Improved design
No longer USB-powered, Not ideal for music
Verdict Better-looking, louder and clearer than the previous generation, the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is a vast improvement over its predecessor and it even costs the same. It's the ideal smart home companion for placing all around your home. Pros Clear...
