Effectively an Echo Dot, the Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (4th Generation) adds an LCD display to the front so that you can see the time, view timers and get the current temperature. Is this add-on worth an extra £10?

Handy LCD display; Neat design; Clearer audio than previous model

Audio not great for music lovers

The fourth-generation Amazon Echo Dot With Clock is an ideal smart speaker for your desk or nightstand, with a small LED display that makes a big difference in usability.

Affordable; Simple to use; Shows time; alarms; and temperature

Only a cosmetic change from previous model; Weak bass

The Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (2020) has undergone a dramatic design overhaul – but underneath the hood, little has changed over its predecessor. The compact smart speaker/alarm clock-hybrid shares many of the pros and cons of the original Dot with Clock, and unless the new space age-style design...

Great design; Clear timepiece; Easy to set up

Weak bass frequencies; No 360-degree audio; No Zigbee hub

If you're after a smart speaker for a desk or bedside table, the Dot with Clock is a no-brainer – but get the standard Dot if you don't need the clock, of course.

Ideal bedside companion; Alexa a fully-featured assistant

Light ring less obvious than previous version; Display doesn't do much

The entry-level Echo Dot is great value and Alexa is more responsive than on the previous generation.

Great new design; Alexa responds faster; Better bass than before

No temperature sensor; Display same as before

It’s been a busy few weeks for smart speakers. Amazon kicked things off in late September with newer, rounder versions of both the Echo and Echo Dot. Less than a week later, Google updated the Home, after four years, with the rebranded Nest Audio .

Works well with the App. Good sound considering the size.

Its very good product. I bought it for my child and he is very much excited to interact with this.

Easy to use. Great communications and exceptional clarity and tone definition. Doesnt stand out in the room.