#9Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)

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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)

Compact/entry · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com list, Sept 2026 — raised from $49.99 Aug 21, 2026

79
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Rank #9 of 10 · Smart Speakers
$79.99
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The verdict

Why it scored a 79

Still the best-sounding Dot and a rock-solid Alexa device, but the August 2026 price hike from $49.99 to $79.99 knocks Value down hard — it is now double the Echo Pop for a modest step up in sound. Satisfaction and Reliability stay high on years of real-world use; wait for a sale unless you specifically want the temperature sensor and tap gestures.

Key specs

What you're getting

  • 1.73-inch front-firing driver, clearer vocals and deeper bass than 4th Gen
  • AZ2 Neural Edge processor; Alexa+ Early Access eligible on Prime
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 plus Bluetooth streaming in; no Bluetooth out or 3.5 mm jack
  • Built-in temperature sensor and ultrasound motion detection for Routines
  • Tap gestures on top to snooze alarms or pause music
  • eero Built-in Wi-Fi extender adds up to 1,000 sq ft to an eero mesh
  • No Zigbee, Thread or Matter hub radios
  • 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 in, 10.7 oz; 'with Clock' variant available

ViperScore breakdown

FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value74×25%18.5
Quality80×20%16.0
Features78×15%11.7
Reliability90×15%13.5
Satisfaction92×15%13.8
Warranty55×10%5.5
Weighted total79

At a glance

  • 1.73-inch front-firing speaker — best-sounding Dot to date
  • Temperature sensor, ultrasound motion detection, tap gestures
  • Alexa built in, AZ2 chip; eero extender up to 1,000 sq ft
  • Price$79.99
  • TierCompact/entry
  • Category rank#9 of 10
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