Amazon Echo Spot (2017)

Good value ; Useful touchscreen ; Loud speaker

Small screen ; No video support

A neat device with a small screen, the Amazon Echo Spot (2024) is a nice alarm clock with Alexa built-in. The screen can do some clever things, such as showing the upcoming weather forecast, but lacks the full capabilities of an Echo Show, such as...

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.

Impressive alarm function ; Good quality sound ; Sleek design

Limited screen control ; Deceiving semi-circle display

I thoroughly enjoyed testing the new Amazon Echo Spot, and it's clear the new model has had a strong upgrade from its 2017 predecessor. The Spot's alarm clock function is particularly impressive, setting it apart from other smart speakers on the...

Nice customization options ; No more invasive camera ; Great audio quality for a small speaker

Expensive for what it offers ; Display is very limited and small ; More style than substance

The Echo Spot is back, with a new design that feels much better suited to its smart alarm clock functionality. With improved audio hardware and a more vivid display, but without its predecessor’s slightly invasive in-built camera, the new Echo Spot is...

Good sound quality for its size ; Useful screen shows time, weather, and album art ; Touch controls for audio playback and some smart home devices

Small screen has limited functionality and can't play videos ; Screen brightness drops at off-center angles ; No camera for video calls

While its display isn't too impressive, the 2024 Amazon Echo Spot performs quite well as a smart speaker, provides useful bits of information, and offers basic smart home controls.

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