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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen): price, specs & release date
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen), released 2022-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: amazon.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
- Best for Easy setup with deep Alexa voice control and smart-home skills; Good sound for its size at low-to-medium volume.
- Skip if Sound distorts / deteriorates at high volume is a dealbreaker.
Is the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) a good buy?
At $50, the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) is #3 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 4 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
Four whitelisted hands-on reviewers (TechRadar, What Hi-Fi, Tom's Guide, SoundGuys) covered this exact 5th-gen Echo Dot; all praise easy Alexa setup, deep smart-home skills, the low price, and better-than-expected sound for its size, while flagging distortion at high volume. Three of the four also note the dropped 3.5mm jack. None published measured dB or frequency numbers, so every verdict is qualitative.
Based on 4 reviews · 2022-11-08–2024-08-12
Tested by TechRadar, What Hi-Fi, Tom's Guide, SoundGuys
Consistently praised
- Easy setup with deep Alexa voice control and smart-home skills · 4 sources
- Good sound for its size at low-to-medium volume · 4 sources
- Very affordable, strong value · 4 sources
- New built-in room temperature sensor enables Alexa routines · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Sound distorts / deteriorates at high volume · 4 sources
- 3.5mm line-out jack removed versus 4th Gen · 3 sources
- Weak, muddy bass detail · 2 sources
- Data-collection / privacy concerns
Where reviewers disagree Real split on sound value: What Hi-Fi rates sound 5/5 as 'genuinely musical' and punching above its weight, while SoundGuys calls the sound 'lacklustre' and says it's 'hardly a must buy'; TechRadar (sound 3/5) and Tom's Guide land in between with 'good sound for its size'.
The sources (4)
Like most Apple products, it just works.
Depending on the track you're listening to, it can get a touch muddy.
The 3.5mm audio jack is no more which is frustrating for anyone looking to connect it to larger speakers.
the sonic experience is somewhat remarkable when you also consider the Dot's remarkably slim price tag and unobtrusive design
There's certainly weight at the lower register, even if some of the detail gets lost in the mud
the Echo Dot starts to struggle and distort whenever the knob gets turned towards the upper echelons
Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" thumped better than I've come to expect for a speaker this size.
However, at the highest volume, the speaker's sound quality and bass performance deteriorates.
the latest Echo Dot ditches the 3.5mm audio line out, so you can no longer pair it to a stronger-sounding speaker
The speaker also sounds pretty good at low-medium levels.
the Echo Dot sounds like a blown-out mess pretty quickly if you crank it up
It's hard to find what you need in this app, and that's a problem.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $49.99 US MSRP at launch (October 20, 2022) per Amazon and retailer listings. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Amazon |
| Released | 2022-10 |
| Assistant | Alexa |
| Drivers | 1x 1.73-inch (44mm) front-firing full-range driver |
| Smart home hub | Amazon Sidewalk, eero Wi-Fi extender built-in |
| Audio calibration | No |
| Aux or line out | — |
| Dimensions (in) | 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 |
| Multiroom | Yes |
Source: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by tomsguide.com. Dimensions (3.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 in) and weight (10.7 oz / ~303 g) confirmed from Staples product listing and web search aggregating Amazon's spec sheet. 1.73-inch (44mm) driver confirmed from Staples and Tom's Guide data. WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band confirmed. eero built-in (extends compatible eero network, up to 1,000 sq ft / 100 Mbps). Temperature sensor included. No 3.5mm jack (removed vs 4th gen). Release October 20, 2022. $49.99 US launch MSRP confirmed from TechRadar and multiple retailer listings.
Is the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) worth it vs cheaper smart speakers?
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) against its closest cheaper and pricier smart speakers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Assistant | Drivers | Smart home hub | Audio calibration | Dimensions (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) this | $49.99 | Alexa | 1x 1.73-inch (44mm) front-firing full-range driver | Amazon Sidewalk, eero Wi-Fi extender built-in | No | 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 |
| Google Nest Mini (2nd Gen) | $49 | Google Assistant | 1x 1.57-inch (40mm) full-range driver | Chromecast built-in | No | 3.85 dia x 1.65 h |
| Amazon Echo (4th Gen) | $99 | Alexa | 1x 3-inch (76mm) neodymium woofer, 2x 0.8-inch (20mm) tweeters | Zigbee, Amazon Sidewalk | No | 5.7 x 5.7 x 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)?
Four whitelisted hands-on reviewers (TechRadar, What Hi-Fi, Tom's Guide, SoundGuys) covered this exact 5th-gen Echo Dot; all praise easy Alexa setup, deep smart-home skills, the low price, and better-than-expected sound for its size, while flagging distortion at high volume. Three of the four also note the dropped 3.5mm jack. None published measured dB or frequency numbers, so every verdict is qualitative. Praised: Easy setup with deep Alexa voice control and smart-home skills; Good sound for its size at low-to-medium volume; Very affordable, strong value; New built-in room temperature sensor enables Alexa routines. Flagged: Sound distorts / deteriorates at high volume; 3.5mm line-out jack removed versus 4th Gen; Weak, muddy bass detail; Data-collection / privacy concerns. (From 4 tester reviews.)
How much does the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) cost?
The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) has a US price of $49.99 (US MSRP at launch (October 20, 2022) per Amazon and retailer listings.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) compare on price?
At $50, the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) is #3 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160.
When was the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) released?
The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) was released 2022-10.
What are the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)'s key specs?
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) (Amazon): assistant Alexa, drivers 1x 1.73-inch (44mm) front-firing full-range driver, smart home hub Amazon Sidewalk, eero Wi-Fi extender built-in, audio calibration No, dimensions in 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.5. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $49.99 at amazon.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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