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This is a good time to buy a smart speaker – especially if you’re looking for a better alarm. Amazon is only offering Gold Box deals on multiple Echo devices today (March 14). Exhibitions received the biggest discounts, with the awesome Echo Show 5 on sale for $ 50 (below $ 90) and the larger Echo Show 8 dropped to $ 80 (previously $ 130).
Buy Echo Show 5 on Amazon – $ 50
Buy Echo Dot with Clock on Amazon – $ 45
Buy Echo (4th Generation) on Amazon – $ 80
Don’t need a screen? The current generation Echo Dot has dropped to $ 35 (previously $ 50), while the clock-equipped version is $ 45 (normally $ 60). And if you prefer something more powerful, the standard Echo is on sale for $ 80 instead of the usual $ 100.
The Echo Show 5 is an easy choice if you are looking for a bed device. As long as you do not have a camera-equipped device (there is a private hatch), the Show 5 is just the right size for a nightstand, it provides an alarm function at sunrise and delivers surprisingly strong sound quality. The Echo Show 8 is also a solid device, but the larger size makes it better suited for kitchen viewing sessions.
The conventional speakers, meanwhile, are also simple choices. The Echo Dot delivers quality sound for the price (with 3.5mm input for more powerful speakers), and the clock variant is an obvious choice if you want to know if you’re late or not. The regular Echo, meanwhile, provides pleasant sound for many places in your home. It’s just about whether you want to jump into the Alexa smart home ecosystem.
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