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
Like the Kindle before it, Amazon has taken a great product that didn't really need improving, and somehow made it better in every way. It looks classier and it sounds significantly better, with all the same perks that made the original Dot such a compell...
This latest Echo Dot is undoubtedly the best yet. It may be a little larger than before, but it's still much more discreet than the bigger Echo 2. And we like the Sandstone Fabric colour that we were sent for review: it looks good on a white window sill o...
Published: 2018-10-11, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Alexa voice-control and all the smarts that brings, Hugely improved sound quality, Affordable
Potentially undercut by Echo Input (if you're just looking for an Alexa controller, Not speaker)
The 2018 Amazon Echo Dot is such a significant improvement over its predecessors. It's now much better suited for anyone who wants a compact music device, while still being affordable and increasingly smart.The introduction of the new £34.99 Echo Input me...
Published: 2018-10-10, Author: Ry , review by: CNET.co.uk
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
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
This is the best Dot yet at the same irresistible price -- but it will do little to slow Google's growing momentum...
Abstract: The third generation of the Amazon Echo Dot looks better than ever, but it also bears a striking resemblance to its main competitor, the Google Home Mini. Amazon unveiled the newest version of its petite smart speaker at the company's surprise hardware e...
For well over two years, the £50 Echo Dot has remained the cheapest way to get a digital voice assistant into your home. The full-fat Amazon Echo is almost twice as expensive, while Google Home and the Apple HomePod are £130 and £320 respectively.As previ...
Published: 2018-09-20, Author: Dan , review by: pocket-lint.com
Louder speakers, Stereo pairing
Do you need an Echo Input instead
Completely redesigned, the new Echo Dot is a super little puck that's an upgrade on its predecessor. The louder speaker is a welcome addition and the new design is certainly a lot more pleasant on the eye.But the launch of the Echo Input raises some quest...
