Every so often, Amazon will hit its lineup of Alexa devices with a refresh. The latest model for the Echo Dot Max only came out last Fall so it isn’t due for one any time soon. It is due, however, for a big discount. Right now, you can save 25% on this premium Alexa speaker, bringing the price from $100 to just $75. Amazon also offers a two-pack, on sale as well for 25% off. Get the bundle for $150 instead of $200 for a limited time.
Performance Enhancements
On the surface, this Echo Dot Max isn’t much different from the standard models. It’s got that same, space-saving form that you’ll find across the lineup. The real enhancements come down to how it sounds.
This speaker, despite its small statures, is capable of producing loud, room-filling sound with a richer sound profile and stronger bass than the regular Echo Dot—three times more so. Even vocals come across with better clarity. Its equipped with a front-facing speaker that can project the audio across a space and stands out as a strong option for listening at home to music, podcasts, and audiobooks alike.
The Echo Dot Max also allows for more options when it comes to high-quality audio formats. This smart speaker can stream lossless HD audio over Amazon Music so listeners can experience fuller and more detailed sound than on other Alexa speakers. Beyond Amazon Music, you can choose to listen via your preferred service be it Spotify, Apple Music, and SiriusXM. Hopping between playlists or making volume adjustments can be achieved with either the physical buttons present on the front of the unit, or by simply asking Alexa with a voice command.
Introducing Alexa+
Perhaps the biggest story with the news model of the Echo Dot Max is its integration with Alexa+. This is Amazon’s more advanced version of it’s voice assistant, keeping up with the likes of every other tech company’s LLM models. It’s designed to be more context sensitive and conversational than the Alexa we’ve come to know since it first launched over a decade ago. Prime users can make full use of Alexa+, included with their subscriptions.
The Amazon Echo Dot Max is available in three different colors. There’s the traditional graphite as well as the more vibrant amethyst or glacier white. All three are on sale at the moment, now selling for $25 off at the reduced price of $75 for a limited time.
