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@seangodsell4873 жыл бұрын
Are you going to do a comparison to the Nest Audio?
@iordaniskaravasilis3 жыл бұрын
What instrumental were you playing
@maxs96663 жыл бұрын
I play baseball so it makes a big difference because now I can throw it at them
@macromashy38713 жыл бұрын
What is that song called you use in video and who it made by
@josefholzer24333 жыл бұрын
I think the echo should have a display on it!
@Discovery123.3 жыл бұрын
I am gonna buy this just for home defense.
@pepboyzero3 жыл бұрын
A heavy machine gun, anyone?
@Vinowrld473 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂
@funnybluehairman75093 жыл бұрын
Alexa call Mike Tyson
@Kirby76013 жыл бұрын
Alexa, report a dead body! "DEAD BODY REPORTED"
@tylerjohnson13523 жыл бұрын
Haha!!
@ccroy20013 жыл бұрын
I use an Echo Dot as an alarm clock. So the new one with the clock is perfect!
@PseudoShork3 жыл бұрын
There was a other echo dot with clock
@joselyn47893 жыл бұрын
How do you display the time
@PseudoShork3 жыл бұрын
@@joselyn4789 you need get the one with the clock
@ccroy20013 жыл бұрын
@@joselyn4789 hi, you have to get the echo dot with clock.
@Jace.Wallis3 жыл бұрын
Same
@woofinu3 жыл бұрын
Nice review. You mentioned 2 things I haven't heard anyone else point out. The threaded mount and the ability to defend yourself with an Echo.
@sheezdaone3 жыл бұрын
HaHa😆
@Arma_Dei2 жыл бұрын
I really wish the larger Echo had the clock like the Echo Dot. It would be a no brainer, but I feel like I have to either give up great sound for the ability of being more productive with being more aware of time.
@cytherians2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review on these. The Echo Dot and Echo are so very different, I wouldn't look at it as a "one or the other." The Echo Dot is a terrific desk or bedside speaker. The sound is excellent, a notable step up from the Echo Dot 2. The Echo Dot 3 is essentially the same hardware-wise as the Echo Dot 4 (same internal speaker), but the 4 has a slight boost in soundstage with the sphere. The Echo has so much more going on with sound... but it's also so much more expensive. Use the Echo Dot at desk or bedside and the Echo near the TV or where you typically listen to music.
@prashlad41422 жыл бұрын
Thanks perfect explanation helped me loads 👌🏾
@AllenWalker157353 жыл бұрын
I would get The Echo for Common areas like A living room, Dining Room, Basement. But get the Dot for Something like one's Bed room.
@CazialsChannel3 жыл бұрын
I’m the opposite. Spend most my time in my bedroom so I’ll use the echo as a better speaker and the dot in my lesser used diner/kitchen/living room
@AJ_Liftz3 жыл бұрын
@@CazialsChannel same
@jasonjulian64363 жыл бұрын
Get a Show 5 for bedrooms, a larger show for kitchen, and then smart speakers in the garage, basement, etc.
@ashyy1903 жыл бұрын
If you have a big bedroom get a echo, dot is pretty full for a big space imo
@GameThrone207743 жыл бұрын
The small one is good for bedrooms yes
@hamzazahir8512 жыл бұрын
Ngl ... I just love the way he just sticks to the content and goes through it fast
@MikeOBrienMedia2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like my video style!
@sixfootfive65562 жыл бұрын
After watching this, I am convinced by the sound demonstration alone. I am going to buy the regular Echo instead of the dot.
@thelpsoldier3 жыл бұрын
The fact he said you can use it to throw at someone is brilliant.
@monopoly54963 жыл бұрын
Already bought the new echo, it's definitely worth the upgrade imo
@Big-Saps3 жыл бұрын
Can the fifty dollar one turn on my tv
@ethancollins03093 жыл бұрын
@@Big-Saps if your tv is compatible it should
@zipperman3 жыл бұрын
@@Big-Saps It should but if it’s compatible but if it isn’t you could buy the firestick, I think it’s priced around 30$ or already at 20$ if you get the previous gen and it should power on the tv when you tell alexa to turn on the firestick, that’s at least in my case.
@appuroshan67172 жыл бұрын
T9y
@vinylmonster49073 жыл бұрын
149.00 here in Australia - just grabbed the larger with improved sound quality and zigbee hub - too bad there was no room for the led display!
@bbblop45453 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I was looking at these 2 on amazon and they literally looked exactly the same.
@m.ahussain40053 жыл бұрын
Exactly the pictures doesn't exactly show how big of a difference the sizes are for the two of them.
@Jace.Wallis3 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@GodsendNYC2 жыл бұрын
Hey, something that might interest you. A couple of days ago my Amazon account was closed with no warning for after hours of wasted time they're telling me it's for excessive returns which I think is an error but that's beside the point. When they closed my Amazon account all my Amazon devices that I own for years primarily all my Echo devices stopped working. I lost access to the Amazon Photos and Prime Video which I pay for. So apparently the devices you already own are subject to be disabled by Amazon on your perceived shopping habits! I assume the same applies to all other Amazon devices and services like fire OS tablets, Ring cameras, and probably AWS as well. Just wanted to make other people aware of this because they definitely don't tell you this when you buy your hardware and services.
@scorchin73chavez533 жыл бұрын
The Echo Dot 4th gen , 2020 has a built in hub also and its on both are on sale now at amazon :)
@ivaporizedmitski3 жыл бұрын
Only the echo does.
@elizabethturner47243 жыл бұрын
There’s also a lot of bad reviews on the 4th generation. Everyone likes the 3rd better and for some reason the black hub comes with a white cord this time???
@Brisleep13 жыл бұрын
I know this is a month old but they already have mounts for the dot and the echo, I have two of each, plus with the dot you can use two command strips.
@nataliez3431 Жыл бұрын
I bought an echo and an echo dot. The Echo is fantastic in terms of sound and it's a no brainer. I got the smaller one for my bedroom, but in the main living room area then I'd say the Echo produces sound that's just as good as my expensive bluetooth JBL speaker. Fantastic value. If you had to choose one then go for the Echo
@elvisb72468 ай бұрын
Is it louder than the jbl speaker?
@BornAgainFarmGirl3 жыл бұрын
I bought the full size Echo with the hub and the dot with the clock . I was ready to go full in on Philips hue so it was a total win for me !
@arunimabhowmik54712 жыл бұрын
Which one is actually better echo or echo dot?
@BornAgainFarmGirl2 жыл бұрын
@@arunimabhowmik5471 Well that's a good question , I'll do my best to answer it . The blue full size Echo I use in my craft room , the Flex I use in my bathroom for added range of my voice . I have an Echo Show in my living room which works as a smart clock and extends my range , but it appears to do everything that my Full-size Echo does . I also have an Echo Dot in my barn so I can play music or news but again all in all it's out there to extend my wifi range without buying an actual Wifi Extender device (Using the Amazon Sidewalk feature ) . The App on your phone is really the "Brains" of it all . I hope this helps you .
@bobb87383 жыл бұрын
Just got the dot with the clock and love it. Does everything my other large echo does but like seeing the clock in the morning and it has become my new alarm clock waking up to music and my news/talk station. And now its only $39
@ericyoung31833 жыл бұрын
Amazon's echo dot devices have always been pretty consistent with their performance tbh. alexa is especially fast and reliable because of the mediatek processor it comes with.
@tristiangaming2 жыл бұрын
I love the dots but I went with the echo 4 for the sound this time round
@jameslee22153 жыл бұрын
I like the Echo and got it on sale on a Mother’s Day sale for $30 off. I have a 1st generator Dot I use in my bedroom to control light. I love them both. Going to buy a Glow as a night light on Amazon Prime day in June
@AmitSharma372 жыл бұрын
Superb review Mike. You have covered all the pros and cons in detail. Keep up the good work. I think I will go with the Echo. The sound is so much better.
@sherikab1836 Жыл бұрын
Me too... I play a lot of music.
@maxgallardo3502 жыл бұрын
Black Friday deals. I ended up getting the ECHO for 65$! And my mom the Echo Dot with the clock for 35$. Worth it
@benjaminlee36693 жыл бұрын
I think both are decent choices for interested consumers because it has been integrated with suitable features.
@ivand0007 Жыл бұрын
What a basic, meaningless bot comment
@rinnastar29503 жыл бұрын
This was a really good review! I Got the echo but I will definitely be getting the echo dot for my bedroom. Thank you!
@Jace.Wallis3 жыл бұрын
Same
@mikecrabtree82003 жыл бұрын
Get one echo and two dots and set them all up to play like a stereo. You get lots of base and the nicer treble the dots provide.
@blueeyedtech12342 жыл бұрын
I’m getting another dot in order to have a 2.1 sound system with my other dot and an old sub I have. I can’t wait to see how it works out
@yosansu3 жыл бұрын
Although i dont buy these but all videos are really entertaining 😃
@ImNotMC3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have 8 echo dots (2nd Gen) in my house and they pretty much control my entire home from lights, to thermostat, garage, etc and I have a love/hate relationship w/Alexa. Is it just me or has Alexa been having the hardest time understanding? I feel Alexa was spot on the first couple years and lately, I often have to call her twice in order for her to answer me or I'll be 3 feet away from her and the Echo 15 feet away or another floor answers me, that happens quite often! I don't have an accent so I don't think that's it, lol. Just wondering if anyone has experienced similar issues with their Echo/Dots?
@Isakovian3 жыл бұрын
Same here! I have the 3rd gen and it seems as though voice detection deteriorates over time somehow? I'm suspecting dust getting into the mics but still, it's noticeable
@futureaceone39713 жыл бұрын
I have several 3rd Gen echo dots and 2nd Gen echo cylinders and I've experienced the same changes in Alexa behavior you described, over the last 3 to 6 months. Definitely has deteriorated. I think the issue is a result of software updates. Hopefully Amazon will address this in future software updates.
@junytokash67722 жыл бұрын
Alll the time !! Same happen to us at home
@nickzourikian45552 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Google is still miles ahead.
@ZantherStone3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell it to turn off the LED clock? (In case I want total darkness in my room at night)
@zacharygraves75383 жыл бұрын
You can say "Alexy, turn on/off display" and it will go completely off. There are also adaptive lighting settings you can turn on that will dim it with the ambient lighting in the room. Just make sure your dot isn't hidden under a shelf or something as the light sensor won't detect light properly.
@sam_92283 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@bingzgaming13183 жыл бұрын
I still don’t sleep with my light off and I’m 22 lol
@dwayneshaffer3 жыл бұрын
I’m Buying several of both, I have Google Homes and Alexas all over my house
@legend93353 жыл бұрын
Same, best of both worlds.
@VictorLeEPICVIC9513 жыл бұрын
Same 😂
@odd-one-out44093 жыл бұрын
Haha throwing the dot at an intruder so funny .
@ataa691203 жыл бұрын
He is so silly 😂😂😂 , he said if someone breaks into your house and you are looking for something to throw at them use the amazon echo dot like is he for real 😳 😂😂
@MikeOBrienMedia3 жыл бұрын
😂🙃
@joelpitout Жыл бұрын
I love how u included the self defence aspect of the echo dots😂
@TrishH6702 жыл бұрын
Great video! I listen to my Echo dot 4th all the time. I even have them all rooms. Well watching your video I'm definitely getting the Echo 4th. I love sound quality and couldn't believe the difference in sound. That's what I want in a speaker. That's one reason I miss my stereo. It only played local stations. The thing I like about Alexa devices is I can listen to my Sirius XM channels as long as I set it up in my app. Thank you for the review. I liked and subscribed! :)
@cody72572 жыл бұрын
In the Alexa app you can also connect your current echo dot to a Bluetooth speaker for even better sound than the echo 4! Instead of upgrading I just link it to my soundbar when I want a boost
@bak2jack9293 жыл бұрын
First time ever watching a video from you or hearing about you and you HAVE to be nates brother? Your mannerisms are identical
@tonygSDWR2 жыл бұрын
The reason Im returning it is that when it connects to bluetooth, it blares out an audio notification, "connected to your macbook" or what ever you're trying to connect. This feature cannot be disabled or even allow the volume to be lowered. Over time has driven me insane, you'll hate it too.
@dmvxtrap32323 жыл бұрын
this is really upsetting, I’m leaning towards the echo dot simply for the led display it’s convenient. If only the echo had an led display it would be a no brainer, thanks for the review anyway.
@silverdj999993 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, you can control philips hue with Echo Dot without a hub. You can also do it with the 3rd generation of the echo dot. I have 3rd and 4th gen and they control all my philips hue lighting, and even my TV.
@averyrichardson11333 жыл бұрын
The larger one has a built in hub so only on echo and not echo dot
@silverdj999993 жыл бұрын
Well my echo dot 3rd gen and 4th gen control my philips hue lighting, WiFi socket and my TV.
@VictorLeEPICVIC9513 жыл бұрын
Now, I'm wondering about the new Echo Show series... Great vid, Mike!
@andyjohn73153 жыл бұрын
I have the echo dot 4th gen with clock in the living room and it’s brilliant, great sound quality but I turned off the auto brightness feature and set the display to brightness 6 so my mum can see the time when it’s dark
@arjunnnnnnnn2 жыл бұрын
Hey i have just ordered the echo dot 4th gen so if you have it can you please tell me if it has good bass?
@ruffgirl17763 жыл бұрын
I have two and was wondering if I can have sound coming out of both at the same town through Bluetooth or aux plug-ins
@christopherflux62543 жыл бұрын
Good speaker, can also be used as a weapon! 😂
@carlmoore45182 жыл бұрын
I got a pair of Echo hub models to pair for simulated stereo music and sleep sounds background. I really would like to see the clock added to this model...then I could reduce the number of items on my night stand. Thanks for the video.
@mayaford61223 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the magic 8 ball lol. I do love the rotating color lights underneath and the display.
@juanpuebla3153 Жыл бұрын
The burglary defense angle 😂😂😂
@charleshunt92173 жыл бұрын
Mike i like the one where you can contril the things in house i think its a echo dot great video
@ThisCrazyLifeOfFive3 жыл бұрын
Can you connect two /3 of them in a house to have music in multiple rooms?
@fernando_42773 жыл бұрын
Yes you can
@badvibesfxrever9753 жыл бұрын
Mike: echo dots are baseball sized so u can throw them at intruders Me: sold
@joshuaralph63142 жыл бұрын
The clearest sound comparison
@hannahstanfield43053 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You helped me out a lot! Echo is coming home tomorrow! 🥰
@Jace.Wallis3 жыл бұрын
Same ❤️
@troyami3 жыл бұрын
I might have to get the Echo Dot for that LED Screen.... I’d love to have better sound but idk anymore
@jasoncrook12 жыл бұрын
Two dots and the amazon sub woofer, fantastic sound 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
@janeburke1473 жыл бұрын
Loved the ball comment lol I was going to get my first Alexa & fancies the dot with the time displayed but I don’t think the music would be loud enough & that all I think I’d use it for .Cheers from 🇬🇧
@DoRayMeFa3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video... very organized and complete. Kudos to Mister Mike!
@MikeOBrienMedia3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@joeklamut62673 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike! Luv your videos! I have preordered the Echo Dot with the clock.
@NSBee2 жыл бұрын
The AUX on the Echo Dot is an OUTPUT ONLY. For INPUT, you will need the larger ECHO 4th Gen.
@drleo64093 жыл бұрын
I like the hub because I bought lights that require it. Did not know that when I bought it. I like the dot it is small but hub it a + for me. Good RV thanks
Got my echo 4th Gen for $80 Canadian. Pretty amazing sound quality for a cheap speaker
@fr3dy4u19863 жыл бұрын
I was thinking to buy the echo dot but now is clear! Gracias 🙏🏽
@foxusername1Ай бұрын
Lmao at the self defense line
@andrewjohnson14863 жыл бұрын
Did you know that all these Echo devices from Amazon are powered by Mediatek chipsets? I was really surprised to find out that.
@stevenm3852 жыл бұрын
As a serial cat burglar I definitely would prefer to be hit with an echo dot than a full blown bowling ball echo
@GHNight3 жыл бұрын
Who was here on black Friday
@matthewfire14653 жыл бұрын
Me lol
@eTommyy2 жыл бұрын
me but a year later lol
@GHNight2 жыл бұрын
@@eTommyy on god
@alessiaallattaccochallenge1513 жыл бұрын
Do i see a white cable ? On a black device?.?
@StickOnHair2 жыл бұрын
The Microphone is THE NUMBER ONE concern for anyone using these for home automation, which is the only reason these things need to exist. How often can she hear her name? With Echo Dot 3, its around 40% fail rate.
@jaspritsingh6933 жыл бұрын
Thanks for knowledge... Now I'm decide which one I'm going to buy...
@macromashy38713 жыл бұрын
This helped me alot even tho the echo is 90 pounds I'm getting it cause of how good sound is
@sam_92283 жыл бұрын
Tbh, I want the sound to be better, but I don't need the greatest sound since I mostly use headphones
@chriskench18833 жыл бұрын
Tbh depends on your needs I got the echo dot that’s good for me for sound, but if I play my music of my phone I will use my sound bar
@charweedefense3 жыл бұрын
There are multiple wall mounts (multiple manufacturers) for these (just so everyone knows)!
@abiramij78183 жыл бұрын
Microphone reception is the same on both of these devices?
@serenitysherrithomas53183 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike great 👍information
@HaroldMosby3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding job, Mike.
@ArmandoSanchez-lv3bl3 жыл бұрын
How do I know which size I bought because I bought one that cost 60 dollars
@harrymouland54023 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I have just bought myself an Echo Dot 4th Gen and wondering can I link up a 4th gen Echo with it for music in another room? Am I correct in thinking that to have 'stereo' they both have to be the same (i.e. 2 echo dots not an echo dot and an echo) Thanks
@tensejim Жыл бұрын
Thanks, getting the echo for prime days 😊
@reviewassistant68913 жыл бұрын
Which one has a better microphone That is my main reason of buying one other another I'm happy with anything for sound I'm not an audophioe but being better at picking up my voice when music is on at 60% is my main pet peeve so willbuh whatever is best
@FishRfunАй бұрын
Just ordered the 4th generation echo. I wanted the premium sound, plus I ordered a few light bulbs as well for different moods in my bedroom. I've already set up part of my echo before it gets here tomorrow. I'm hoping it will find my nest thermostat so I can control the temperature from the echo. It's a Google nest thermostat so I doubt it will work though. Oh well. I have a Google nest show but it won't find the thermostat and the volume isn't exactly loud enough to jam in my bedroom. Will the amazon echo 4th generation have loud enough sound to really pump up the jam in my standard sized bedroom. About 12×14?
@Marian1st.3 жыл бұрын
Do they sound better than the previous generation? What about between the new Google Nest speaker?
@ellemmjay222 жыл бұрын
1:24 for that reason im buying it straight away🤣😆
@RappersDelight8083 жыл бұрын
I've upgraded to the echo but also brought the new dot, but I think I'll sent the echo dot back Re the sound, on the website it says only the echo can do in and out sound with the cable.
@juancarlosg.zuniga14103 жыл бұрын
Do you know if the Echo would work as a speaker for a PC monitor?
@JoseSantos-vn4nt3 жыл бұрын
I’m here because of Christmas shopping and the echo dot (28.99) is pretty cheap on Amazon and was wondering if it was too good to be true.
@henryrivas2525 Жыл бұрын
I think I'll buy the big one, This will be my 1st purchase so let's see what happens..
@blurryeclipse44643 жыл бұрын
Why would you even call it Alex?😂Its literally called Alexa.
@cloudh2o3713 жыл бұрын
So I doesn't activate people's echo
@stephaniebowers91752 жыл бұрын
I just got the small one how do I make the LED clock appear?
@heres_the_sauce3 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison but hey what phone is that? I like the color
@george7463 жыл бұрын
Which one to get. Echo (2020) or echo dot (2020) who lives in an apartment? Can I listen to the dot in the kitchen or living room while playing the echo dot (2020) or Echo (2020) in a bedroom?
@SuperShadowKin3 жыл бұрын
So does a hub mean that devices connect through the hub instead of your wifi modem?
@elmarrano9373 жыл бұрын
Alexa.... We need GUNS😎
@ShadowHawk99 Жыл бұрын
pretty good breakdown... except for the if someone breaks into your house you can use the dot... just ... wtf
@glenn97773 жыл бұрын
Good review, covered all the basics. Thanks and liked :)
@SonuKumar-dl9gr3 жыл бұрын
Which echo is better to buy amazon echo (4th) gen small or amazon echo (4th) gen big one
@yairrakhminov27942 жыл бұрын
I have a question If I get multiple in one house is ther a membership or an additional monthly fee
@Jb-wi7xq3 жыл бұрын
Can you pair echo with dot for multi room audio?
@armandodelacruz463 жыл бұрын
can we play around the house putting echo dot in smaller rooms and echo4 in bigger or open spaces? you think will it work?
@Tull19963 жыл бұрын
I really wish there was a clock on the larger echo....I've got two of the smaller dots (4th gen) with clock...and really like them....but the sound is.....well...smaller....lol.
@MasterG7532 жыл бұрын
Is it a normal thing in USA to compare Alexa device for the way they can be thrown at intruders face ? I dont even lock my front door around here..
@mohammadsaid97813 жыл бұрын
As always another awesome review....
@gregpotts952 жыл бұрын
The Echo footprint is much less of an issue if you can get rid of your existing Philips Hue hub…
@techyshadow80272 жыл бұрын
Which one is good in sound quality nd overall amazon echo or echo dot?