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Amazon Echo Dot Max (2025)


This is the little smart speaker that could. We love this well-rounded device for its rich feature set and approachable price point.

$79.99 from Amazon

$119.99 from Best Buy

$79.99 from Target

Pros and Cons


Pros

  • Faster, smarter Alexa+

  • Minimalist design

  • Built-in eero, so the speaker can function as a Wi-Fi extender

Cons

  • Great sound but not as good as Echo Studio

  • If don’t have Prime, Alexa+ is a paid service that won’t likely do well

  • No display


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