The 10 best Echo devices for building a smarter home

We curated the best Amazon Echo devices, from the latest Echo Dot to the most popular Echo Show. Plus, they're all on sale for Prime Big Deal Days.

The 10 best Echo devices for building a smarter home
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Just like the continuous stream of new Kindles and Fire TV devices, Amazon has an ever-growing list of Echo devices — Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Auto, and now the Echo Spot alarm clock. Many of these devices also have multiple generations, and it's a lot to keep straight. So, we're here to help pull you out of that Echo chamber and find the best Echo devices for your smart home.

With Prime Big Deal Days running October 8 and 9, now is the time to buy a new Echo device on sale. As of this writing, almost the entire Echo lineup is on sale, and the October Prime Day event hasn't even started. Early deals include up to 55% savings on the Echo Pop, Dot, and Spot. We'll be keeping a running tally of the best Prime Day Echo device deals, making it easy to save on the device that's right for you.

What can an Echo smart speaker do?

An Echo Spot sitting on a nightstand next to a lamp
Tring out the new Echo Spot smart alarm clock. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

All Echo devices are designed to utilize Amazon Alexa's AI superpowers — it's just a matter of which form you want your Echo to take. The Echo and Echo Dot are smart speakers, which you can use for music, phone calls, calendar reminders, or news alerts. Amazon Echo Show devices, on the other hand, can do all of the aforementioned audio stuff, but they also boast colorful displays for making video calls, streaming entertainment, or managing your day. Think of Echo Shows as tiny and more affordable tablets, essentially.

Most Echo devices are designed to act as smart hubs within your home, but some Echo devices can also be taken on the road. Echo Auto brings hands-free Alexa functionality to the car, while Echo Buds and Echo Frames can travel with you anywhere.

Read on for the 10 best Amazon Echo devices of 2024 so that you can make an informed, stress-free Echo purchase during October Prime Day.