Amazon Echo (4th gen) review: Hold my sphere

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The fourth-generation Amazon Echo sports a spiffy new shape, great sound quality and easy smart home setup for a reasonable price. It’s one of the best smart speakers we’ve ever tested. Check out the video for all of the details including a head-to-head sound comparison with the Nest Audio.
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  • @mohammed.baig.
    @mohammed.baig.3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine the music on that thing being so loud it flips over and rolls away

  • @notlucasmiller

    @notlucasmiller

    3 жыл бұрын

    underrated comment lmao

  • @laura_000

    @laura_000

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @AbelleSK

    @AbelleSK

    3 жыл бұрын

    U made me laugh I haven't laughed in years like this

  • @silloweet

    @silloweet

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not funny didn’t laugh 😐

  • @aneshiajohnson2161

    @aneshiajohnson2161

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @hectorohh
    @hectorohh3 жыл бұрын

    Just ordered one for my friend. She just got a new place so I’m going to tech her up!!

  • @1234nikster

    @1234nikster

    3 жыл бұрын

    So cute!

  • @vanessamorales8534

    @vanessamorales8534

    3 жыл бұрын

    dang can u be my friend 😂

  • @GameThrone20774

    @GameThrone20774

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats nice of u

  • @mendozairis
    @mendozairis3 жыл бұрын

    It's SPHERICAL!... *SPHERICAL*

  • @DarkMagician281

    @DarkMagician281

    3 жыл бұрын

    Drake and Josh! Lol 😂

  • @Mistercrazy528

    @Mistercrazy528

    3 жыл бұрын

    I came looking for this comment. Thank you.

  • @iNguyenn

    @iNguyenn

    3 жыл бұрын

    HUG ME BROTHA!

  • @raydurazo5930

    @raydurazo5930

    3 жыл бұрын

    I understood that reference

  • @NileshR12

    @NileshR12

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg yes!! That's what came to my mind with the 4th gen Echo Dot & the Echo!

  • @paulmorphy6187
    @paulmorphy61872 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed your presenting style, it kept me interested in the video...thanks

  • @icestrm2778
    @icestrm27783 жыл бұрын

    this is rolling off the table with the design, literally 😳

  • @FragBoyStewie
    @FragBoyStewie3 жыл бұрын

    I believe two of these can be used in conjunction with the Echo Studio to deliver an atmos experience.

  • @ItsAthena_
    @ItsAthena_3 жыл бұрын

    I love that it’s a sphere now not only does it match my really bubble looking decorations its so cute looking

  • @humectanianha8261
    @humectanianha82613 жыл бұрын

    I believe the spherical design gives a more fuller projection of sound. I can imagine they have an event to using this for a sound room

  • @ethanturner2958
    @ethanturner29583 жыл бұрын

    I’m excited to see how the Nest Audio, HomePod mini, and Echo all stack up. The HomePod mini only has one speaker, but apple’s audio engineering is amazing

  • @andrewjohnson1486

    @andrewjohnson1486

    3 жыл бұрын

    And Amazon's Echo devices are the cheapest with similar function because of the affordable Mediatek chipsets powering them.

  • @XMguy
    @XMguy3 жыл бұрын

    Love that Magavox Astrosonic.

  • @benjaminlee3669
    @benjaminlee36693 жыл бұрын

    The clean and compact design makes it a good fit for small spaces as well. The integrated features are neat as well including the Mediatek processor and the LED light at the bottom.

  • @A_R_888
    @A_R_8882 жыл бұрын

    Acoustic song is by Ben Sollee song name: “The Holdout/Speed Breaker”.

  • @TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou
    @TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou3 жыл бұрын

    The Nest seems like a pretty good deal for the price. It just depends on your other devices and what you use. A year and some change back I bought a new phone on Amazon and it was an Amazon edition and priced very reasonable (less than half the price of the Non-Amazon version) so it came with Alexa and that's where it started.... Then I got a fire tv stick and some echo buds and i had been watching the echo dots and echos for a while and was waiting for a deal. Which prime day just came around and I got an echo dot 3rd gen along with a smart plug for free. Then I ordered a couple more echo dots for 18 dollars each and pre-ordered a couple echo 4th gens. I also bought some smart lights and a smart 6 outlet adapter. So I'm set now for a while anyway. I am disappointed in amazon's smart plugs and only get them when discounted to a few bucks at the most. They are way to big for what they are and for that size it should have two outlets not one. Meanwhile third party companies sell smart plugs that are less than half the size. The 6 outlet smart outlet adapter was only 18 dollars which is less than amazon's retail price for their ugly smart plug. It has 3 individually controlled outlets and 3 that are always on... It also has 3 usb ports that can be turned off or on (not individually) For 18 dollars it's a fantastic deal and has been working great. It worked with Alexa just fine too and was no hassle to connect. Amazon needs to step it up heck Amazon bundled a smart light with one of my echo's and it doesn't even work right with Alexa.. You would think the company that made Alexa would be sure to sell smart lights that work properly with Alexa that's the only reason I bought it because I figured it has to work. Nope I was horribly wrong the lifx light has issues on its own app as it is and has issues setting up as a new device because a most of the time it claims to not be connected to wifi after you finish the setup and hit finish and you have to go through the process again. But when pairing with Alexa you have like a 15-20% chance of it pairing and even then if you unplug the light or your wifi drops or your power goes off and on off whatever reason it won't reconnect and will stay listed as unresponsive. You have to reset the light and set it back up in the lifx app again and then try to pair with Alexa again and hope it works. Oh did I mention if it doesn't pair with Alexa the first time you have to reset the bulb add it back to the lifx device and try again? You can't just disable the skill re-enable and try again because it will never discover the device. It's pathetic that Amazon would support a light like this and it seems like lifx is more interested in trying to push their product on their app versus ensuring it works properly.

  • @ryanmiller3020
    @ryanmiller30203 жыл бұрын

    I think your remarks about the spherical shape of the echo are pretty funny. I actually bought one myself, and I also like it. Tell the truth, I don’t know which I like more, listening to it or holding it.

  • @EricSocash
    @EricSocash3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds great, love the new Technology, however I prefer the Minimalist shape of the old echo, and love my echo video for all rooms in the house that I like having a larger echo around.

  • @nancy8770

    @nancy8770

    2 жыл бұрын

    we have the battery base for echo 4th gen ,do you want to try it?

  • @alexlazar651
    @alexlazar6513 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Can you please let me know if the sound quality and the max volume of the echo 4 is better than an echo dot4 paired with a JBL flip 4?

  • @0m1d
    @0m1d3 жыл бұрын

    Plot twist: Homepod mini from apple in Upside-down 😂😂

  • @rupivisuals

    @rupivisuals

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg how are you so correct tf

  • @antgarcia62
    @antgarcia623 жыл бұрын

    It's spherical! SPHERICAL!!!

  • @theanorakchannel2496
    @theanorakchannel24963 жыл бұрын

    It will be good to see a comparison between this and the Apple HomePod, but also the echo studio. I have an echo plus, any idea whether I compare that with the Amazon fire stick?

  • @dhruvbatra1693
    @dhruvbatra16933 жыл бұрын

    Looks stunning and has really impressive features with a solid MediaTek backing for the price

  • @_frs
    @_frs3 жыл бұрын

    SpHeRes aRe ThE sHaPe Of tHE FuTurE

  • @jameschristensen1658

    @jameschristensen1658

    3 жыл бұрын

    they look snazzy

  • @MicmiC901
    @MicmiC9013 жыл бұрын

    Amazon Echo vs Homepod mini please

  • @HearMeLearn

    @HearMeLearn

    3 жыл бұрын

    homepod mini might sound better when it comes down, but ultimately the amazon echo is gonna be more useful overall. plus the difference in sound isn't going to be big

  • @jrrichards9392

    @jrrichards9392

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HearMeLearn probably true. But It depends of you are tied to a particular ecosystem. I am all Apple but have used theses echos and they are great especially when they are on sale for 25 bucks. Def not good for music tho.

  • @Ca1ns.goofy.

    @Ca1ns.goofy.

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ya

  • @eddyparker10

    @eddyparker10

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its said that homepod mini will only have a woofer with no tweeters, that would be a very interesting to hear against the new Echo.

  • @ishaanbakshi6460
    @ishaanbakshi64603 жыл бұрын

    I feel like buying one for myself. MediaTek has been doing so well with its VAD platform

  • @Detryie

    @Detryie

    3 жыл бұрын

    there not 100 dollars anymore today on cyber monday there 30 dollars but after today it will be 50

  • @7depique
    @7depique3 жыл бұрын

    Aaaaah I am getting this on my birthday

  • @jonsalgado585
    @jonsalgado5853 жыл бұрын

    It’s spherical. SPHERICAL!!

  • @elimtunji1259
    @elimtunji12593 жыл бұрын

    great vid I'd buy it if I had the chance

  • @FlygirlFunnyLady
    @FlygirlFunnyLady3 жыл бұрын

    How does it compare to Studio? My Pilates instructor has The Studio and I fell in love with the sound quality

  • @lelecapixaba
    @lelecapixaba3 жыл бұрын

    This man is too caught up in this sphere shape/dimension etc... the other video was the same comments. Let’s not be so repetitive... overall a good video tho.

  • @JesusChristismyLord316
    @JesusChristismyLord3163 жыл бұрын

    Spherical... SPHERICAL!!!!

  • @xOhSo
    @xOhSo2 жыл бұрын

    So should i get one of these over my homepod mini? I love my mini so far

  • @dannieboi3742
    @dannieboi37423 жыл бұрын

    Guy was about To make a mad peanut butter and jelly in the kitchen but remembered he’s got this to review so he went ahead and done it while high AF. Salute 👏👏👏

  • @tanishpatki4711
    @tanishpatki47113 жыл бұрын

    I have both, the nest audio and this. The sound quality is better on the Nest, but the farfield mics are better on this. It depends on what you need the most.

  • @YiG_switch

    @YiG_switch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Got both as well but I find the nest is better at hearing you when the volume is set high.. Only had the echo a few hours and I'm pretty impressed though I do find the clarity better on the nest at lower volumes.

  • @jfoan4275
    @jfoan4275Ай бұрын

    Mine is coming tomorrow

  • @tyronerockwood5314
    @tyronerockwood53143 жыл бұрын

    I’ve replaced a version 1 echo near my bed with this new version and I now have to yell most of the time to get it’s attention. It’s even closer to my bed now. Seems microphone sensitivity is less responsive.

  • @user-vy2ks5zw7d
    @user-vy2ks5zw7d3 жыл бұрын

    Que bueno q mal q no me notifo KZread grasias por el video

  • @rycariad
    @rycariad3 жыл бұрын

    I like it but what’s with the white cable on a charcoal grey unit?!

  • @CoZmicShReddeR
    @CoZmicShReddeR3 жыл бұрын

    I pre ordered three Twilight Blue to replace 3 generations of the pucks! :p

  • @twosawyers
    @twosawyers3 жыл бұрын

    I’m waiting on more generation.

  • @GameThrone20774
    @GameThrone207743 жыл бұрын

    Personally for me, the HomePod mini is better but this is pretty good still!

  • @taranagnew436
    @taranagnew4363 жыл бұрын

    can you set the default speaker as a sonos speaker and what was the 1st track you played?

  • @Dhr2uv
    @Dhr2uv3 жыл бұрын

    i got this already as it was launched and i think im the first to buy it in india

  • @TreDogOfficial
    @TreDogOfficial2 жыл бұрын

    I wish it had some usb ports. I just wanna put it on my fridge and charge my phone while im cooking. I do like the ones that have a digital clock though

  • @thecedars0612
    @thecedars06123 жыл бұрын

    How does it sound when compared to the Echo Show 8? And with the addition of Zigbee, I won't need a smart plug for my smart bulb? because my smart plug won't stay connected, defeating the purpose of having it.

  • @connerwallace4427
    @connerwallace44273 жыл бұрын

    What is the acoustic music used in this? It sounds familiar.

  • @zelllzelllzelll
    @zelllzelllzelll3 жыл бұрын

    dope, but i will def keep my 2nd gen echo.

  • @beehivecluster7496
    @beehivecluster74963 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a 3rd gen echo dot which is impressive for its size. I want to upgrade to a 4th gen (either echo or dot) for better sound quality WITHOUT having to scream at it even louder and more frequently than I scream at my echo dot 3rd gen. QUESTION: if I upgrade to 4th gen will I be screaming at it more or less?

  • @gloriabosco3160

    @gloriabosco3160

    2 ай бұрын

    I have Echo Dot Premium 4th Generation. I don't have to "scream" at it. I'm 12 - 15 feet away & asked in a normal voice, "What time is it?" & she responded.

  • @fefehacker6848
    @fefehacker68483 жыл бұрын

    This reminds me of the GameSphere

  • @charlievelasquez8985

    @charlievelasquez8985

    3 жыл бұрын

    Drake and Josh 😜

  • @MakeLuvWorldWide
    @MakeLuvWorldWide13 күн бұрын

    Def cleaner acoustic on the nest. Deeper bass on the echo

  • @ZeusTheImortal
    @ZeusTheImortal3 жыл бұрын

    Anyone notice how the Echo kinda looks like a old school Nexus Q?

  • @amazonalexa1133
    @amazonalexa11333 жыл бұрын

    Wow! That's me!

  • @jamesrwarzyniak3190
    @jamesrwarzyniak31903 жыл бұрын

    What did they do take the left over echo shows and take the screen off?

  • @camilobastidas6176
    @camilobastidas61763 жыл бұрын

    DA BALL LOOKS GOOD!

  • @79ompatil26
    @79ompatil263 жыл бұрын

    Everything's fun and games until it rolls of the counter and the dog sees it....

  • @stevenb1804
    @stevenb18043 жыл бұрын

    The Amazon death star

  • @warrenbuggles9078
    @warrenbuggles90782 жыл бұрын

    Maybe it's where I placed It in my room but I didn't hear a difference between this and the echo dot third generation.

  • @cherishctz
    @cherishctz3 жыл бұрын

    I got headphones on! Amazon surely win!

  • @jimgunsch6670
    @jimgunsch6670 Жыл бұрын

    Yep. How about 2 for $100. Just got em . Already have 3 gen dots paired in stereo and was gonna buy the added subwoofer. Saw these $50 each. I think someone's getting some gently used 3Gen Dots for Christmas!

  • @andrewjohnson1486
    @andrewjohnson14863 жыл бұрын

    This globe is literally so good with its LED lighting. I think Amazon is using great mediatek chipsets because they all perform so good.

  • @Raskullbx
    @Raskullbx3 жыл бұрын

    I really don't like the cord that comes along with it. I got the black one today. And the cord is white. The ac adapter just dosnt complement the product in my eyes and I feel its a lil shorter cord then the 3rd gen cord that came with my previous 3rd gen echo dot. Also the base of the cord is more bulkier then the previous one. It takes up more space on my surge protector. The product itself does take up tiny bit more space then the 3rd gen but not alot at all and sphere shape takes lil bit getting used to and the sound is marginally better then 3rd gen but not alot better, just a tad crisper. im going to keep it. But I think 3rd gen is going to be my primary one. And later on if I decide to switch. I will.. over all it a good product just don't know if it worth the upgrade from a 3rd gen echo. And the generic ac adapter just turned me off to be quite honest with you.. if you coming from a 3rd gen to 4th gen you might get a tad bit buyers remorse like me.

  • @ptm3993
    @ptm39933 жыл бұрын

    Compare homepod mini to this plz

  • @ericyoung3183
    @ericyoung31833 жыл бұрын

    Amazon echo devices with mediatek processors have always been a class apart. This one looks pretty slick.

  • @alexa.1495
    @alexa.14953 жыл бұрын

    It’s A2DP on that hardware?? I don’t find anywhere info of that. Thx

  • @tempaccess7195
    @tempaccess71953 жыл бұрын

    Can you please ID the acoustic track? artist/song?

  • @Guitar387
    @Guitar3873 жыл бұрын

    Echo sounds so much better than the nest

  • @salmonline
    @salmonline3 жыл бұрын

    Paul's Boutique = Hipster cred, now?

  • @Thebazzman
    @Thebazzman3 жыл бұрын

    Do these things link with your smart tv to replace the remote control?

  • @emm_bot

    @emm_bot

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! It can it can open applications and shows.

  • @Seriesfan1
    @Seriesfan13 жыл бұрын

    The Echo Dot intercom wins for me

  • @GOLFADDICT65
    @GOLFADDICT652 жыл бұрын

    amazon has it on for 79.00 Canadian currently

  • @tapyinz
    @tapyinz3 жыл бұрын

    I legit think spheres are the future. They soon, follow you around and talk to you and even steps wont be a problem. I have a solution for that too.

  • @jrrichards9392
    @jrrichards93923 жыл бұрын

    Is that a bigger HomePod mini upside down?

  • @sghantous
    @sghantous3 жыл бұрын

    Love the sphere idea, but the buttons kill the look for me

  • @LFY_OFFICAL

    @LFY_OFFICAL

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sameee

  • @SuperSport2024
    @SuperSport20243 жыл бұрын

    Why does the black model come with a white power cord???

  • @ImJustThatGamer22
    @ImJustThatGamer222 жыл бұрын

    Spherical, SPHERICAL

  • @stonefree1911
    @stonefree19113 жыл бұрын

    Sphere is a good movie. Under-rated.

  • @genesis1194
    @genesis11943 жыл бұрын

    Got mine yesterday. PROBLEM: The power cord only comes in WHITE! So, if you are trying to coordinate your Echo with, say, a black granite bar top, know that there will be a raging white cord running to it. Very poor "visioneering".

  • @richardwilde1348
    @richardwilde13483 жыл бұрын

    What about the intelligence of the AI assistant? That's what I've found very weak with the Amazon/dot one - not nearly as capable at understanding what I'm asking vs Google.

  • @DaltonHenderson99
    @DaltonHenderson993 жыл бұрын

    Looks like the nexus Q

  • @hzafary
    @hzafary Жыл бұрын

    The hip-hop song slaps

  • @Delid
    @Delid8 ай бұрын

    Does it have a 3.5mm input so i can connect my laptop to it and use it has a speaker since my laptop doesn't have bluetooth.

  • @TOCTAAM
    @TOCTAAM3 жыл бұрын

    Oh I forgot about these

  • @GenSneaky81
    @GenSneaky812 жыл бұрын

    Sound was very different through my Turtle Beach’s

  • @Brian_Burt
    @Brian_Burt3 жыл бұрын

    I just can't with this dude ...& his background.

  • @scottwillson5562

    @scottwillson5562

    3 жыл бұрын

    i mean he's quarantined, right.

  • @thomasnielsen7478
    @thomasnielsen74783 жыл бұрын

    How many can you pair together

  • @LostInSpice
    @LostInSpice3 жыл бұрын

    Everybody: Waiting for the drop on the hip-hop sound example. CNET: Mwahahahahahaha!

  • @enmanueltejeda2755
    @enmanueltejeda27553 жыл бұрын

    Won’t this version have a clock as well? Cause I don’t wanna get the dot is this is vastly superior

  • @Detryie

    @Detryie

    3 жыл бұрын

    the white one and the light blue edition does not the charcoal edition.

  • @Edward135i
    @Edward135i3 жыл бұрын

    I still use a first gen Echo, don't really feel any need to upgrade it.

  • @DigitalKid14

    @DigitalKid14

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @akashjoseph6649

    @akashjoseph6649

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's cos you're cheap

  • @Edward135i

    @Edward135i

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@akashjoseph6649 No I have real speakers, I don't find much of a need to upgrade a normie device.

  • @Detryie

    @Detryie

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Edward135i fr dont know how thats being cheap just people being dickheads

  • @vica7667
    @vica76673 жыл бұрын

    Has anyone noticed their echo moves with the bass? Mine scoots forward on my table over the course of an hour or so of playing music.

  • @Maxumized

    @Maxumized

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s part of the plan for it to grow feet

  • @tedbrock6752
    @tedbrock67523 жыл бұрын

    What was that acoustic track?

  • @North-Korea
    @North-Korea3 жыл бұрын

    In my country only black is available, but I want the whit one 🙁

  • @enp3413
    @enp34133 жыл бұрын

    The Echo just sounds richer :l

  • @vp5335
    @vp53353 жыл бұрын

    It literally looks like Bezos head 😀

  • @ApplePie2141
    @ApplePie21413 жыл бұрын

    3:03 this is everything... but not hip hop.

  • @parkerjeverett

    @parkerjeverett

    3 жыл бұрын

    Someone said it🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

  • @DatBoyIsAvirgin

    @DatBoyIsAvirgin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely not hip hop

  • @deviouslaw
    @deviouslaw3 жыл бұрын

    Anyone talking about sidewalk should make sure to mention that it lets other people use your internet connection.

  • @phillipallen5564
    @phillipallen5564 Жыл бұрын

    i see it was a lower model yeah thats bussin brah it bumps i thought it was a little one my bad thats a great deal

  • @greggormaco1090
    @greggormaco10903 жыл бұрын

    I'm planning to get one but can Alexa Echo be used outside the US & Europe?

  • @user-bu2xu7lf4s

    @user-bu2xu7lf4s

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @dabaydestrian437
    @dabaydestrian4373 жыл бұрын

    i'll stick to homepod mini

  • @alexgonzalez2574
    @alexgonzalez25743 жыл бұрын

    U got the same one as me

  • @user-wh5yl8gu9l
    @user-wh5yl8gu9l3 жыл бұрын

    2nd generation echo dot , collect here 🙌

  • @darshansheth3853
    @darshansheth38533 жыл бұрын

    Vs home pod mini? Please

  • @MrFelixthegreatone
    @MrFelixthegreatone3 жыл бұрын

    All hail king 👑 booker!

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