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Series

Echo Dot1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Amazon sells the product as part of the Echo Dot line, with Echo Dot Max and Echo Dot with clock as separate models.

Echo Dot1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Amazon sells it as part of the Echo Dot line. It is a larger and pricier model than the Echo Dot (5th Gen).

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

C2N6L43Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TR7RlV0WehGNoLYxKMRead 20 October 2026Amazon Safety and Compliance Information for the Echo Dot (5th Generation): model number C2N6L4. The with-clock model is C4E8S3 and is not this product.4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TR7RlV0WehGNoLYxKMRead 20 October 2026UK version of the compliance page: radio equipment type C2N6L4. It lists Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy at 2402 to 2480 MHz and states no Bluetooth version.

MA49CA2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TPx5qo6zqds5Hoyjo3Read 20 October 2026Amazon Safety and Compliance for Echo Dot Max (UK version): model number MA49CA. The US version of the page lists the same model.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 September 20229Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026BusinessWire dateline 28 September 2022 at Amazon's devices event. The page header shows 27 September.

30 September 20256Press releaseaboutamazon.ca/news/devices/amazon-unveils-its-all-new-echo-lineup-with-premium-audio-and-striking-designRead 20 October 2026Amazon's 2025 devices event, 30 September 2025. The Canadian CAD price on that page is not stored.

Status

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Amazon US lists the Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) for sale with a buy box and over 200,000 ratings.

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Amazon US lists the Echo Dot Max (2025 release) for sale. Amethyst, Glacier White and Graphite are the color options, with a Stereo (Pack of 2) option.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: the Echo Dot (5th Gen) is the predecessor to the Echo Dot Max. Amazon prices the Max higher, so the 5th Gen stays on sale next to it.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Amazon Echo Dot Max17Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026SoundGuys review of the Echo Dot Max calls the Echo Dot (5th-gen) the predecessor to the Echo Dot Max. Amazon prices the Max higher and keeps selling the 5th Gen next to it.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$49.999Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026Echo Dot is $49.99 in Deep-Sea Blue, Charcoal and Glacier White. US prices exclude sales tax.

$99.995Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 20 October 2026Amazon announcement: Echo Dot Max is $99.99 in the US. US prices exclude sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€59.9912Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-11/echo-dot-5-generation-uhr-testRead 20 October 2026Germany, includes VAT: Echo Dot (5th Gen) without clock 59.99 EUR list price, unchanged from the 4th generation. The with-clock model is 69.99 EUR. hifi.de gives the same list prices.13Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-5-test-126121Read 20 October 2026Launch list price 59.99 EUR for the Echo Dot without clock.

€109.9911Reviewmobiflip.de/amazon-echo-dot-max-test/ampRead 20 October 2026German test: the Echo Dot Max costs 109.99 EUR at market start, which includes VAT. hifi.de gives the same list price of 109.99 EUR. The German sale started after the US sale.12Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-max-test-252742Read 20 October 2026Spec table: list price 109.99 EUR, street price about 90 EUR. Germany, VAT included.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, DE2Maker product pageamazon.co.uk/echo-dot-2022/dp/B09B8YWXDFRead 20 October 2026Amazon UK sells the 2022 Echo Dot. Amazon US and a German launch price confirm the other two markets.12Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-11/echo-dot-5-generation-uhr-testRead 20 October 2026German launch list price and German review.

US, GB, DE9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026UK review with a UK price of about 100 GBP.11Reviewmobiflip.de/amazon-echo-dot-max-test/ampRead 20 October 2026German price and sale. hifi.de's test of 28 December 2025 lists German retailers.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Charcoal, Deep Sea Blue, Glacier White1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Color selector: Charcoal, Deep Sea Blue, Glacier White.9Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026Deep-Sea Blue, Charcoal and Glacier White. The product page spells it Deep Sea Blue.

Graphite, Glacier White, Amethyst1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Color selector: Amethyst, Glacier White, Graphite. Retailer and review pages use the same three names.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Home1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026The page sells it for bedrooms, dining rooms and offices. It runs from a power adapter and has no battery, so it is a home speaker.

Home1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026The page sells it for living rooms and medium-sized spaces. It runs from a power adapter and has no battery, so it is a home speaker.

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Technical Details: Playback Channels is Mono.

Mono1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details: Playback Channels is Two-way mono. SoundGuys confirms one mono speaker that pairs for stereo.8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: a mono speaker. You can pair two together for stereo.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AAmazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Full-range front-firing driver	1	44

Source2Maker product pageamazon.co.uk/echo-dot-2022/dp/B09B8YWXDFRead 20 October 2026Technical details: one 1.73 inch front-firing speaker. Amazon US lists a 1.6 inch full-range driver. The 44 mm figure (1.73 in) is confirmed by Expert Reviews, ComputerBase, hifi.de and a teardown. Per-driver power is not published.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-5th-generation-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: the speaker grew from 1.6 in to 1.73 in.12Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-11/echo-dot-5-generation-uhr-testRead 20 October 2026Review of the with-clock model, which shares the speaker: one 44 mm full-range driver, up from 41 mm.13Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-5-test-126121Read 20 October 2026Spec table: one 44 mm driver, up from 41 mm.14Reviewpocket-lint.com/smart-home/reviews/amazon/163268-amazon-echo-dot-5th-gen-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec table: 1.73 inch (44 mm) driver. No 3.5 mm output.15Reviewbriandorey.com/post/echo-dot-5th-gen-smart-speaker-teardownRead 20 October 2026Teardown: 1.73 inch speaker, up from 1.6 inch.

BAmazon Echo Dot Max

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	1	63.5
Tweeter	1	20.32

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details: 1x 0.8 inch tweeter, 1x 2.5 inch woofer. Stored as the exact metric conversion of the maker's inches. Reviewers round them to 64 mm and 20 mm. Per-driver power is not published.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: a 0.8 in tweeter and 2.5 in woofer. The woofer fires upwards and slightly rearwards and the tweeter fires forwards and down.10Reviewtechradar.com/home/smart-home-hubs/echo-dot-max-review-amazons-best-mid-range-speaker-but-not-by-muchRead 20 October 2026Review: a single 20mm tweeter and a 6cm woofer. This is a rounded figure and the maker's inches are used for the diameter.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

62Hz1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Technical Details list Audio Bandwidth as 62 Hz to 19 kHz at volume 6. No tolerance is published. This is the speaker's acoustic bandwidth, not a Bluetooth range. Only the US page lists it. The same table gives a 1.6 inch driver, which conflicts with 1.73 inches on the UK page, so the table may carry older values.

53Hz1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details list Audio Bandwidth as 53 Hz to 16 kHz at volume 6. No tolerance is published. This is the acoustic bandwidth, not a Bluetooth range.

Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

19kHz1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Audio Bandwidth 62 Hz to 19 kHz at volume 6. See the lower limit note.

16kHz1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Audio Bandwidth 53 Hz to 16 kHz at volume 6. See the lower limit note.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes8Reviewtrunetto.com/troubleshooting/smart-speakers/amazon/echo-dot-5th-gen-equalizer-settingsRead 20 October 2026Troubleshooting guide for this model: three-band equalizer with Bass, Midrange and Treble from -6 to +6. It lists no presets. This is a single third-party source and Amazon's own page does not name the model.

Yes8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: a simple three-band EQ for bass, midrange and treble in the Alexa app.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: the Alexa app has an equaliser, group options and a stereo pair for two Echo Dot Max.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

37Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G47S426T49K2S75URead 20 October 2026Control Bass, Treble, and Midrange in the Alexa App: three adjustable controls in Devices, device settings, Sound, Equalizer. The page says some devices may not offer the equalizer and does not name the Echo Dot (5th Gen), so model support rests on the Trunetto page below.8Reviewtrunetto.com/troubleshooting/smart-speakers/amazon/echo-dot-5th-gen-equalizer-settingsRead 20 October 2026Three bands: Bass, Midrange, Treble.

38Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Three bands: bass, midrange, treble.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details: Audio Signal Processing lists Automatic Room Adaptation. The feature bullets say it adapts to your space and fine-tunes playback.5Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 20 October 2026Sound automatically adapts to your space.7Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-echo-dot-max-echo-studio-sound-quality-bassRead 20 October 2026The device analyzes what it plays, detects how the room changes the sound and rebalances its output without manual calibration.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Feature bullets: play music across rooms with compatible Echo devices. The stereo pair rules are on the Amazon help page below.5Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GZRS8FRPWWFPPZ63Read 20 October 2026Compatible Echo Devices for Stereo Pairs: the Echo Dot (5th Generation) pairs with another Echo Dot (5th Generation), the with-clock version, the Echo Dot (4th Generation) and its clock version, or an Echo Sub. Stereo pairing runs over Wi-Fi.13Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-5-test-126121Read 20 October 2026Spec table: stereo pairing yes, compatible with the Echo Dot 4.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Feature bullets: pairs with a second Echo Dot Max for richer sound. The Stereo (Pack of 2) option sells two.3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GZRS8FRPWWFPPZ63Read 20 October 2026Compatible Echo Devices for Stereo Pairs: the Echo Dot Max pairs with another Echo Dot Max or with an Echo Sub.8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: pair two Echo Dot Max for proper stereo.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: form a stereo pair with two of these speakers.12Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-max-test-252742Read 20 October 2026Spec table: stereo mode available with a second speaker.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Alexa Multi-Room Music1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Feature bullets describe multi-room music across compatible Echo devices. No maximum group size is published on the product page.6Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GZ5U38E9GGBBWEM8Read 20 October 2026Play Music on All Your Echo Devices: multi-room music groups are set up in the Alexa app under Combine Speakers. Alexa creates an Everywhere group automatically. The page states no maximum number of devices.

Alexa Multi-Room Music, Alexa Home Theater4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GYYMWGZJUK28FEN6Read 20 October 2026Alexa Home Theater Device Compatibility Guide: the Echo Dot Max works with Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K models in Configuration 1.5Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 20 October 2026Up to five Echo Studio or Echo Dot Max devices work with compatible Fire TV sticks for surround sound through Alexa Home Theater.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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54Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GYYMWGZJUK28FEN6Read 20 October 2026Configuration 1 allows up to five Echo speakers plus one Echo Sub. The five are Echo Dot Max or Echo Studio (2025 release) units and must match. This is the Alexa Home Theater group. No maximum is published for Multi-Room Music groups.

Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026

Yes8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.013Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-5-test-126121Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.0. Neither Amazon page states a version, and a GearBrain catalog entry lists Bluetooth 4.0 LE, so this is a single secondary source. Codecs are not published.

5.31Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details Bluetooth row: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3. SoundGuys, Expert Reviews and hifi.de all name Bluetooth 5.3.12Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-max-test-252742Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

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SBC8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: Bluetooth audio uses only the SBC codec.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Bluetooth connectivity row: A2DP for streaming audio from a phone to the Echo Dot or from the Echo Dot to a Bluetooth speaker, and AVRCP for voice control of connected phones.

A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth row: A2DP audio streaming to the speaker and from the speaker to a Bluetooth speaker, and AVRCP for voice control of connected phones.

Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

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Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Wifi connectivity row: dual-band Wi-Fi on 2.4 and 5 GHz. Ad-hoc and peer-to-peer networks are not supported.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details: Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax).

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Wifi connectivity row: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Wi-Fi 6 is not listed.3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TR7RlV0WehGNoLYxKMRead 20 October 2026Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.12Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-11/echo-dot-5-generation-uhr-testRead 20 October 2026Dual-band Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. No Wi-Fi 6.

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026The page names IEEE 802.11ax. The Amazon compliance page lists 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TPx5qo6zqds5Hoyjo3Read 20 October 2026Wi-Fi standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.

Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

Spotify Connect16Reviewtaenk.dk/test/bluetooth-hoejtalere/amazon-echo-dot-5th-genRead 20 October 2026Public spec rows of the test page, firmware 8.289.070.468: Spotify Connect yes, Wi-Fi yes, Bluetooth yes, assistant Alexa. The measured results on that page are behind a members login and are not used.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

No15Reviewbriandorey.com/post/echo-dot-5th-gen-smart-speaker-teardownRead 20 October 2026Teardown: the only rear connector is the power input socket. There is no USB port for audio. The debug header is inside the base.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: no wired inputs, including no 3.5mm jack, USB audio or Ethernet port.

USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AAmazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)

Connector	Count	Role
DC power	1	Power input for the included 15 W adapter (12 V DC, 1.25 A)

Source3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TR7RlV0WehGNoLYxKMRead 20 October 2026Lists one DC input port. Power adapter output 12.0 V DC, 1.25 A, 15.0 W. Input 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A.15Reviewbriandorey.com/post/echo-dot-5th-gen-smart-speaker-teardownRead 20 October 2026Teardown: the only rear connector is the power input socket. The 3.5 mm audio output of the 4th generation was removed. A debug header under the base foot is not a user port.

BAmazon Echo Dot Max

Connector	Count	Role
DC power	1	Power input for the included 22 W adapter (18 V DC, 1.23 A)

Source2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TPx5qo6zqds5Hoyjo3Read 20 October 2026No ports are listed on the page. The included adapter PA42EU is rated 100 to 240 V AC input and 18 V DC, 1.23 A, 22 W output. The device electrical rating is 18.0 V, 1.23 A. The power socket is confirmed by TechRadar.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: no physical connections except the power. The 3.5 mm jack is absent.10Reviewtechradar.com/home/smart-home-hubs/echo-dot-max-review-amazons-best-mid-range-speaker-but-not-by-muchRead 20 October 2026Review: on the rear is a single power port, with no 3.5mm jack. PCWorld also describes a barrel-shaped power socket.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Amazon's own press release says a tap on the top can end a call. Calls run through Alexa over Wi-Fi, not through a phone over Bluetooth. The Echo Dot has built-in microphones, which the compliance page and teardown show.9Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026Tap the top of the device to pause and resume music, dismiss timers or end a call.

Yes8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review FAQ: supports Alexa calling, including calls to other Alexa devices and the Alexa app. These calls run through Alexa, not through a phone over Bluetooth. Availability depends on region and account.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Amazon Alexa, Alexa+1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Alexa is built in and answers without a phone. The page says Designed for Alexa+ and that Alexa speaks English and Spanish. PCWorld says the Echo Dot supports Alexa+ just like the Echo Dot Max does. Alexa+ availability depends on country and account.18Reviewpcworld.com/article/3032857/amazon-echo-dot-max-review.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review of the Echo Dot Max: the Echo Dot supports Alexa+ just like the Dot Max does, and it also doubles as an eero mesh extender.

Amazon Alexa, Alexa+1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Alexa is built in. The page says Designed for Alexa+. Alexa+ availability depends on country and account.

Controls

Volume up button, Volume down button, Action button, Microphone off button, Tap on top to pause and resume music, snooze alarms, dismiss timers and end calls9Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026Tap the top of the device to pause and resume music, dismiss timers or end a call.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-5th-generation-reviewRead 20 October 2026Four buttons on top: two volume, microphone mute and a button that makes Alexa listen. The 3.5 mm line in and out jack was removed.12Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-11/echo-dot-5-generation-uhr-testRead 20 October 2026Four buttons: action, volume up, volume down, microphone off, and a light ring.

Volume down button, Microphone off button, Volume up button, Tap gestures to pause music and snooze alarms8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: physical buttons for volume up, volume down and microphone mute, with the mute button in the middle. Tap gesture support through the accelerometer.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: front controls to mute the mic and change volume, plus tap gestures to pause music or snooze an alarm.

Companion app

Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026System requirements: works with the Alexa app.

Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026System requirements: works with the Alexa app.

App platforms

iOS, Android, Fire OS1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026System requirements: the Alexa app supports Fire OS, Android, iOS and web browsers. The web browser is not an app and is not stored.

iOS, Android, Fire OS1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026System requirements: the Alexa app supports Fire OS, Android, iOS and web browsers. The web browser is not an app and is not stored.

User firmware updates

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Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

No15Reviewbriandorey.com/post/echo-dot-5th-gen-smart-speaker-teardownRead 20 October 2026Teardown: no battery, the device is mains powered.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: no built-in battery. It runs on AC power only.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

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Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

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Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

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Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

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Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width100Height89Depth100mm(3.9 × 3.5 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Size row: 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 in (100 mm x 100 mm x 89 mm). The compare table labels it 3.9 in W x 3.9 in D x 3.5 in H, so height is 89 mm. The page also gives 10.7 oz (304 g), which conflicts with the UK page and is not stored.2Maker product pageamazon.co.uk/echo-dot-2022/dp/B09B8YWXDFRead 20 October 2026Technical details: 100 x 100 x 89 mm, which matches the US page.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-5th-generation-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: 100 x 100 x 89 mm, same as the 2020 model.13Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-5-test-126121Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 100 x 100 x 89 mm.

Width108.7Height99.2Depth108.6mm(4.3 × 3.9 × 4.3 in)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Size: 4.27 x 4.27 x 3.9 in (108.7 mm x 108.6 mm x 99.2 mm). The compare table labels it 4.27 in W x 4.27 in D x 3.9 in H, so width 108.7, depth 108.6 and height 99.2 mm. hifi.de labels the first two as width and height, which does not match Amazon's labels.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

340g(12 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.co.uk/echo-dot-2022/dp/B09B8YWXDFRead 20 October 2026Technical details: 340 g, and actual weight may vary by manufacturing process. Amazon US states 10.7 oz (304 g). Expert Reviews, Pocket-lint and hifi.de all give 340 g, so 340 g is stored.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-5th-generation-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: 340 g, against 328 g for the 2020 model.13Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-5-test-126121Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 340 g.14Reviewpocket-lint.com/smart-home/reviews/amazon/163268-amazon-echo-dot-5th-gen-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec table: 340 g, 100 x 100 x 89 mm.

505.3g(1.1 lb)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Weight: 17.82 oz (505.3 g). The page notes that actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. Expert Reviews, SoundGuys and hifi.de agree.8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review spec table: 17.8 oz / 505.3 g.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: 505.3 g.12Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-max-test-252742Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 505 g.

Body materials

Recycled post-consumer fabric9Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026The new Echo Dot is built with 100% post-consumer recycled fabric. The UK release says 95%, so no percentage is stored.10Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/uk/2022/9/amazon-introduces-three-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-to-echo-studio-audioRead 20 October 2026UK release cites 95% post-consumer recycled fabric. The US release cites 100%.

3D knit fabric7Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-echo-dot-max-echo-studio-sound-quality-bassRead 20 October 2026Amazon audio engineers: the exterior uses a new 3D knit fabric designed for acoustic transparency.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

Climate Pledge Friendly, Carbon Trust certified9Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026The new Echo Dot is Carbon Trust certified. All new devices carry the Climate Pledge Friendly badge.

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In the box

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In the box

Echo Dot, Power adapter (15 W), Quick start guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Technical Details, Included in the box: Echo Dot, power adapter (15 W) and Quick Start Guide.12Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-11/echo-dot-5-generation-uhr-testRead 20 October 2026A 15 W power adapter is included.

Echo Dot Max (2025 release), Power adapter (22 W), Quick start guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Included in the box: Echo Dot Max (2025 release), power adapter (22 W) and quick start guide.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ31Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026

www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQ1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Amazon US product page.

Spec sheet

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Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

0.25years1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026US page: 90-day limited warranty and service. Stored as 0.25 years. Optional 1, 2 and 3-year extended warranties are sold separately. The Amazon UK page states a one-year limited warranty.

1year1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details: 1-year limited warranty and service included for the US. Optional 2 and 3-year extended warranties are sold separately.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.