Good75/100

- Sensible further development of the design
- Better sound compared to the predecessor
- Simple set up
- No USB-C
- No battery
- Alexa's knowledge is limited

The initial set-up and commissioning via the Alexa app posed no challenge whatsoever and was completed in no time at all. The recognition of our test voice commands was also convincing across the board.

Anyone who hasn't been able to get to grips with smart speakers and Echos so far probably won't be convinced by the Echo Dot 4th gen. will probably not be convinced. But the new Echo Dot should appeal to all other smart home fans. We find its design a clear further development, the new Echo Dot is absolutely suitable for the living room...