Amazon Echo Spot (2017)

Useful screen ; Video calling works well ; Compact dimensions ; More intuitive than audio-only Echo devices

Sound could be better

This is far more than an alarm clock; it’s the best Echo to date.

I adore the Echo Spot. It looks great on my nightstand, and I love using it in the kitchen to look up recipes or add to my grocery list. The screen enhances the standard Alexa experience; I love being able to see the information rather than just listen...

Cute, sleek looking device ; Intuitive controls ; User-friendly ; Alexa keeps getting smarter

Video camera could be a privacy issue ; Wish it had a USB port

With its sleek design and the additional alarm clock features, the Echo Spot is an attractive device that could be useful in any room.

Super cute design. Useful display. Supports all Alexa features. 3.5mm output.

Not a powerful speaker. No non-camera option.

These are quibbles. The Echo Spot is one of the nicest, most flexible alarm-clock-like gadgets we've ever seen. It's beautifully designed and works well. It's also been around for two years, and in that time we've seen some equally useful and...

Lovely design ; Clear video

Round screen means video cropping ; Can be pricey

The Amazon Echo Spot is the best-looking Echo product out there: a circular, versatile, Alexa-toting video device that wants to be in your bedroom, your kitchen, your office and, well, just about everywhere else too.

Sharp screen ; Good range of features ; Neat design ; Clear midrange

Divisive camera ; Sound quality could be improved ; Needs more video content

One of the most capable smart-devices we’ve come across

'Alexa Calling' video calls ; Cute design ; Sounds pretty good considering the size ; The smartest radio alarm clock you'll ever find

'Drop In' could cause privacy concerns ; Price feels a little high compared to Echo Dot ; Small screen for video playback

The Amazon Echo Spot hits a number of key areas: it's the best designed of the Echo collection, giving it immediate appeal. Whether in the bedroom, on a kitchen worktop or side table in the living room, the Spot fulfils its role as master of all.

Display is neat ; Audio output

Webcam is creepy ; Expensive