The Amazon family of Alexa-enabled devices are huge. From the spherical Echo to the rotating Echo Show 10, you can bring Alexa into your home in many ways. These devices can answer your questions, help you sort through essentials, set timers, play all kinds of audio content, and even serve as a control center for your growing smart home. These are our favorite Amazon Echo and Alexa compatible speakers for every home and budget.
The best time to buy any Amazon speaker is during a major sales event like Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, as there are usually huge discounts. If you’re trying to decide which smart devices might be best for you, be sure to check out WIRED’s picks in our roundups, including the best smart speakers, best smart displays, and best Bluetooth speakers. We also have guides on how to set up your Echo speaker, create Alexa routines, and Alexa skills that are really fun and useful to help you get started.
Updated May 2024: We’ve added Echo Frames (3rd Gen) to this guide and removed a mention of the Echo Show 8 Photos Edition, which is no longer available.
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