The best Alexa devices of 2025: After testing dozens of them, these are worth your time

You don't have to spend a fortune on a smart speaker with Alexa built in, and the $50 Amazon Echo Dot is the perfect example. In addition to controlling your smart home, this Alexa speaker has excellent sound quality when playing your favorite music, podcasts, or audiobooks.

Though it doesn't have a smart display, the Echo Dot is the perfect bedside companion. With Alexa, it's easy to set alarms with a voice command or in the app. You can also control Alexa-compatible devices triggered by the temperature or built-in motion sensors.

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"For the price of this, it's such a great value. Loud sound and clear, voice recognition is good, easy to set up and sleek appearance. Quality-built product, and it will definitely last! Overall great performance and easy to move," one reviewer commented.

The Echo Dot can be paired with another for a stereo pair and can simultaneously play music or other audio on all Echo devices in your home for a multi-room experience.

Echo Dot features: Smart speaker | Voice control | Smart home hub | Motion & temperature sensors | Price: $35 (currently on sale)