


However, audio quality did get a noticeable bump this time around and is more adept at handling tracks with deeper bass notes. The reality is that thanks to its diminutive footprint, there’s a ceiling to how dynamic Amazon’s Echo Dot smart speaker (5th generation or otherwise) can sound. That kind of proclamation is a tall order for any speaker, much less one that weighs in at just under 11 ounces. Amazon says the full-range driver powering the Echo Dot makes it the “highest excursion speaker of any Echo Dot,” promising improved clarity and up to twice as much bass as the Dot that came before it. The Echo Dot is outfitted with some intriguing new audio components. With improvements to sound quality, temperature regulation and built-in Eero mesh, the 5th generation is better than ever.
