Ask Alexa to do something and it is done. Marvellous. We love her.

the music has a wide and varied selection and is of good quality

Product was easy to setup. Was quite surprised at the bass levels on such a small speaker

very good as it is used nearly every day

Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is comfortably the most fully-featured Alexa smart speaker yet. With greater sound to rival the Google Nest Audio , the tried-and-tested functionality of Alexa, a stylish new design and Zigbee integration, Amazon has nailed its flagship speaker in 2020.

The new Echo has improved sound from previous Echos, a built-in Zigbee hub, a temperature sensor, and a snazzy new look. If you're committed to the Amazon ecosystem, upgrading to this 4th-gen Echo is a solid choice, though temper your expectations of the sound quality.

Aesthetically pleasing; Zigbee hub; Sidewalk compatible

Distorts at top volume

Smart speakers may have taken us a step closer to ambient computing, but adding new features to the latest iterations seem to have become a struggle for the makers. The freshest product of this toil is the 4th generation Amazon Echo, whose USP is its spherical design, though Amazon is also promising...

It's round; It's also got good bass and improved overall audio quality; Adds built-in Zigbee smart home hub capability.

Privacy is still a concern; Not truly omnidirectional; Besides audio and design, most upgrades are very incremental.