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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
Amazon
What earns it a place here: temperature sensor useful for automation triggers and compact size fits anywhere. Keep in mind that audio quality is for ambient listening, not music-focused listening.
- Compact spherical design
- Improved audio over 4th Gen
- Temperature sensor built in
- Works with all Alexa devices
- LED color ring
Pros
- Temperature sensor useful for automation triggers
- Compact size fits anywhere
- Audio improved significantly from previous generation
Cons
- Audio quality is for ambient listening, not music-focused listening
- No built-in smart home hub (Zigbee requires full Echo)
- Small driver limits low-frequency response
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