WIRED has published a roundup of the best smart speakers that let users talk to Alexa, ranging from the widely sold Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.
Smart speakers · Alexa buying guide
Choosing an Alexa speaker, from the Echo Dot to the Echo Studio
A roundup of Alexa-powered speakers for controlling music, asking questions, and managing connected home devices by voice, covering both entry-level and premium models within the same ecosystem.
Two ends of the lineup
Entry-level
Echo Dot
Compact and lower-cost. A practical pick for adding Alexa to a room without a large budget or footprint.
Premium
Echo Studio
Larger body, aimed at better audio. Suited to shoppers who put sound quality first.
How to use the guide
Step 1
Compare models
Size vs. audio trade-off
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Step 2
Read the full piece
Details behind each pick
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Step 3
Check current prices
Confirm with retailers
Before you buy
This is a guide, not a product launch. No new hardware, pricing, or software is announced.
Prices and availability for smart speakers can change over time.
The scoring criteria and test details sit in the full article, not this summary.
Alexa remains one of the most common voice platforms in home devices.
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