Amazon Echo Dot Max (2025)
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This is the little smart speaker that could. We love this well-rounded device for its rich feature set and approachable price point.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Faster, smarter Alexa+
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Minimalist design
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Built-in eero, so the speaker can function as a Wi-Fi extender
Cons
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Great sound but not as good as Echo Studio
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If don’t have Prime, Alexa+ is a paid service that won’t likely do well
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No display
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