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Echo Dot Max
The Echo Dot Max lands as a solid mid-range smart speaker, built around Alexa.
56/100
AlexaGraphiteYes
£99.99best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Stereo pairing
- Hardware mute
- Built-in smart-home hub
- No spatial audio
- No matter
Score profile
Scored against the smart speakers classWhere the Echo Dot Max wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Assistant
Voice assistantAlexa
Audio
Stereo pairingYes
Multi-room platformAlexa
Design
Hardware muteYes
ColourGraphite
Connectivity and smart home
BluetoothYes
Built-in smart-home hubYes
More specs
WIFIYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowEcho Dot Max vs Amazon Amazon Echo Show 8
Echo Dot MaxAmazon Echo Show 8
| AmazonEcho Dot MaxThis page | AmazonAmazon Echo Show 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56 /100 | 60 /100Better |
| Voice assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| WIFI | Yes | — |
Who it's for
Is the Echo Dot Max right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smart speaker for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need spatial audio, in which case a higher-tier smart speaker is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Echo Dot Max worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 56/100 against other smart speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Echo Dot Max?
Its stereo pairing stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Amazon Echo Show 15 (newest gen)?
The Amazon Echo Show 15 (newest gen) scores 58/100 versus this one at 56/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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