Amazon Echo Dot Max review

The Echo Dot Max sits between the Echo Dot and the Echo Studio, and for many Alexa homes it is the sensible middle choice. Amazon gives it a 0.8-inch tweeter and a 2.5-inch woofer, which it says delivers nearly twice the bass of the Echo Dot (2026 release), plus automatic room adaptation. Unlike the Echo Dot (5th Gen), it has a built-in smart home hub, so lights, locks and other Alexa devices can connect without a separate bridge, and Omnisense lets routines start from temperature or presence detection. eero built in adds up to 1,000 sq. ft. of Wi-Fi coverage to an existing eero network. It runs on the AZ3 chip with a four-microphone array for Alexa+, and two can be paired for richer sound. Like the Studio, it is Alexa-only, Alexa+ is free with Prime but $19.99 a month otherwise, and we could not confirm its US price from our location.

Who it is for

Alexa households that want more bass than an Echo Dot without the size of the Echo Studio.

Price

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Key features

• 0.8-inch tweeter and 2.5-inch woofer with automatic room adaptation
• Built-in smart home hub with Omnisense presence and temperature triggers
• eero built in, adding up to 1,000 sq. ft. of coverage to an eero network
• Four-microphone array designed for Alexa+
• Pairs with a second Echo Dot Max or groups with other Echo devices

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Separate tweeter and woofer at Dot size
• Strength: Routines can trigger from temperature or presence detection
• Strength: Plays Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and SiriusXM
• Weakness: US price could not be checked from our location
• Weakness: Alexa+ costs $19.99 a month without Prime
• Weakness: No Dolby Atmos, unlike the Echo Studio

Key facts

• Voice assistant: Alexa+
• Speakers: 0.8 in tweeter, 2.5 in woofer
• Processor: AZ3
• Microphones: 4
• Size: 4.27 x 4.27 x 3.9 in

Where it ranks

Amazon Echo Dot Max is No. 4 in our Best Smart Speakers verdict.