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@seangodsell487

3 жыл бұрын

Are you going to do a comparison to the Nest Audio?

@iordaniskaravasilis

3 жыл бұрын

What instrumental were you playing

@maxs9666

3 жыл бұрын

I play baseball so it makes a big difference because now I can throw it at them

@macromashy3871

3 жыл бұрын

What is that song called you use in video and who it made by

@josefholzer2433

2 жыл бұрын

I think the echo should have a display on it!

I am gonna buy this just for home defense.

@pepboyzero

3 жыл бұрын

A heavy machine gun, anyone?

@Vinowrld47

3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@funnybluehairman7509

3 жыл бұрын

Alexa call Mike Tyson

@Kirby7601

3 жыл бұрын

Alexa, report a dead body! "DEAD BODY REPORTED"

@tylerjohnson1352

3 жыл бұрын

Haha!!

I use an Echo Dot as an alarm clock. So the new one with the clock is perfect!

@PseudoShork

3 жыл бұрын

There was a other echo dot with clock

@joselyn4789

3 жыл бұрын

How do you display the time

@PseudoShork

3 жыл бұрын

@@joselyn4789 you need get the one with the clock

@ccroy2001

3 жыл бұрын

@@joselyn4789 hi, you have to get the echo dot with clock.

@Jace.Wallis

2 жыл бұрын

Same

I really wish the larger Echo had the clock like the Echo Dot. It would be a no brainer, but I feel like I have to either give up great sound for the ability of being more productive with being more aware of time.

Nice review. You mentioned 2 things I haven't heard anyone else point out. The threaded mount and the ability to defend yourself with an Echo.

@sheezdaone

3 жыл бұрын

HaHa😆

The fact he said you can use it to throw at someone is brilliant.

I would get The Echo for Common areas like A living room, Dining Room, Basement. But get the Dot for Something like one's Bed room.

@CazialsChannel

3 жыл бұрын

I’m the opposite. Spend most my time in my bedroom so I’ll use the echo as a better speaker and the dot in my lesser used diner/kitchen/living room

@AJ_Liftz

3 жыл бұрын

@@CazialsChannel same

@jasonjulian6436

3 жыл бұрын

Get a Show 5 for bedrooms, a larger show for kitchen, and then smart speakers in the garage, basement, etc.

@ashyy190

3 жыл бұрын

If you have a big bedroom get a echo, dot is pretty full for a big space imo

@GameThrone20774

3 жыл бұрын

The small one is good for bedrooms yes

After watching this, I am convinced by the sound demonstration alone. I am going to buy the regular Echo instead of the dot.

Excellent review on these. The Echo Dot and Echo are so very different, I wouldn't look at it as a "one or the other." The Echo Dot is a terrific desk or bedside speaker. The sound is excellent, a notable step up from the Echo Dot 2. The Echo Dot 3 is essentially the same hardware-wise as the Echo Dot 4 (same internal speaker), but the 4 has a slight boost in soundstage with the sphere. The Echo has so much more going on with sound... but it's also so much more expensive. Use the Echo Dot at desk or bedside and the Echo near the TV or where you typically listen to music.

@prashlad4142

Жыл бұрын

Thanks perfect explanation helped me loads 👌🏾

Thanks for the video, I was looking at these 2 on amazon and they literally looked exactly the same.

@m.ahussain4005

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the pictures doesn't exactly show how big of a difference the sizes are for the two of them.

@Jace.Wallis

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

149.00 here in Australia - just grabbed the larger with improved sound quality and zigbee hub - too bad there was no room for the led display!

Hi Mike! Luv your videos! I have preordered the Echo Dot with the clock.

Ngl ... I just love the way he just sticks to the content and goes through it fast

@MikeOBrienMedia

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like my video style!

I know this is a month old but they already have mounts for the dot and the echo, I have two of each, plus with the dot you can use two command strips.

This was a really good review! I Got the echo but I will definitely be getting the echo dot for my bedroom. Thank you!

@Jace.Wallis

2 жыл бұрын

Same

Although i dont buy these but all videos are really entertaining 😃

I like the Echo and got it on sale on a Mother’s Day sale for $30 off. I have a 1st generator Dot I use in my bedroom to control light. I love them both. Going to buy a Glow as a night light on Amazon Prime day in June

Reminds me of the magic 8 ball lol. I do love the rotating color lights underneath and the display.

Excellent video... very organized and complete. Kudos to Mister Mike!

@MikeOBrienMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good review, covered all the basics. Thanks and liked :)

Outstanding job, Mike.

Thank you so much! You helped me out a lot! Echo is coming home tomorrow! 🥰

@Jace.Wallis

2 жыл бұрын

Same ❤️

As always another awesome review....

Thanks for knowledge... Now I'm decide which one I'm going to buy...

Already bought the new echo, it's definitely worth the upgrade imo

@bigmexicanwomen7632

3 жыл бұрын

Can the fifty dollar one turn on my tv

@ethancollins0309

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigmexicanwomen7632 if your tv is compatible it should

@zipperman

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigmexicanwomen7632 It should but if it’s compatible but if it isn’t you could buy the firestick, I think it’s priced around 30$ or already at 20$ if you get the previous gen and it should power on the tv when you tell alexa to turn on the firestick, that’s at least in my case.

@appuroshan6717

2 жыл бұрын

T9y

Superb review Mike. You have covered all the pros and cons in detail. Keep up the good work. I think I will go with the Echo. The sound is so much better.

@sherikab1836

Жыл бұрын

Me too... I play a lot of music.

Now, I'm wondering about the new Echo Show series... Great vid, Mike!

Mike i like the one where you can contril the things in house i think its a echo dot great video

Haha throwing the dot at an intruder so funny .

Thank u that was really helpful👍✌️

I’m getting another dot in order to have a 2.1 sound system with my other dot and an old sub I have. I can’t wait to see how it works out

Thanks for explaining the difference.. 😊

Hey Mike great 👍information

I bought the full size Echo with the hub and the dot with the clock . I was ready to go full in on Philips hue so it was a total win for me !

@arunimabhowmik5471

2 жыл бұрын

Which one is actually better echo or echo dot?

@BornAgainFarmGirl

2 жыл бұрын

@@arunimabhowmik5471 Well that's a good question , I'll do my best to answer it . The blue full size Echo I use in my craft room , the Flex I use in my bathroom for added range of my voice . I have an Echo Show in my living room which works as a smart clock and extends my range , but it appears to do everything that my Full-size Echo does . I also have an Echo Dot in my barn so I can play music or news but again all in all it's out there to extend my wifi range without buying an actual Wifi Extender device (Using the Amazon Sidewalk feature ) . The App on your phone is really the "Brains" of it all . I hope this helps you .

Two dots and the amazon sub woofer, fantastic sound 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

I love how u included the self defence aspect of the echo dots😂

Get one echo and two dots and set them all up to play like a stereo. You get lots of base and the nicer treble the dots provide.

Nice review bro. Keep it up.

Thanks Mike.

Much needed video!

Loved the ball comment lol I was going to get my first Alexa & fancies the dot with the time displayed but I don’t think the music would be loud enough & that all I think I’d use it for .Cheers from 🇬🇧

I was thinking to buy the echo dot but now is clear! Gracias 🙏🏽

The Echo Dot 4th gen , 2020 has a built in hub also and its on both are on sale now at amazon :)

@ivaporizedmitski

3 жыл бұрын

Only the echo does.

@elizabethturner4724

3 жыл бұрын

There’s also a lot of bad reviews on the 4th generation. Everyone likes the 3rd better and for some reason the black hub comes with a white cord this time???

Great video! I listen to my Echo dot 4th all the time. I even have them all rooms. Well watching your video I'm definitely getting the Echo 4th. I love sound quality and couldn't believe the difference in sound. That's what I want in a speaker. That's one reason I miss my stereo. It only played local stations. The thing I like about Alexa devices is I can listen to my Sirius XM channels as long as I set it up in my app. Thank you for the review. I liked and subscribed! :)

@cody7257

2 жыл бұрын

In the Alexa app you can also connect your current echo dot to a Bluetooth speaker for even better sound than the echo 4! Instead of upgrading I just link it to my soundbar when I want a boost

Black Friday deals. I ended up getting the ECHO for 65$! And my mom the Echo Dot with the clock for 35$. Worth it

First time ever watching a video from you or hearing about you and you HAVE to be nates brother? Your mannerisms are identical

The clearest sound comparison

I like the hub because I bought lights that require it. Did not know that when I bought it. I like the dot it is small but hub it a + for me. Good RV thanks

I got a pair of Echo hub models to pair for simulated stereo music and sleep sounds background. I really would like to see the clock added to this model...then I could reduce the number of items on my night stand. Thanks for the video.

Just got the dot with the clock and love it. Does everything my other large echo does but like seeing the clock in the morning and it has become my new alarm clock waking up to music and my news/talk station. And now its only $39

Hi Mike, I have just bought myself an Echo Dot 4th Gen and wondering can I link up a 4th gen Echo with it for music in another room? Am I correct in thinking that to have 'stereo' they both have to be the same (i.e. 2 echo dots not an echo dot and an echo) Thanks

Thanks, getting the echo for prime days 😊

Hey, something that might interest you. A couple of days ago my Amazon account was closed with no warning for after hours of wasted time they're telling me it's for excessive returns which I think is an error but that's beside the point. When they closed my Amazon account all my Amazon devices that I own for years primarily all my Echo devices stopped working. I lost access to the Amazon Photos and Prime Video which I pay for. So apparently the devices you already own are subject to be disabled by Amazon on your perceived shopping habits! I assume the same applies to all other Amazon devices and services like fire OS tablets, Ring cameras, and probably AWS as well. Just wanted to make other people aware of this because they definitely don't tell you this when you buy your hardware and services.

I have two and was wondering if I can have sound coming out of both at the same town through Bluetooth or aux plug-ins

I think both are decent choices for interested consumers because it has been integrated with suitable features.

@ivand0007

Жыл бұрын

What a basic, meaningless bot comment

Thank you for this!

Damn you really summed that up real good now I no exactly what I’m going for thanks 😊

Mike, have you compared the echo to the new $199 speaker? I can't find your review if you did one. Thanks

I’m Buying several of both, I have Google Homes and Alexas all over my house

@legend9335

3 жыл бұрын

Same, best of both worlds.

@VictorLeEPICVIC951

3 жыл бұрын

Same 😂

The burglary defense angle 😂😂😂

Hi Mike, you can control philips hue with Echo Dot without a hub. You can also do it with the 3rd generation of the echo dot. I have 3rd and 4th gen and they control all my philips hue lighting, and even my TV.

@averyrichardson1133

3 жыл бұрын

The larger one has a built in hub so only on echo and not echo dot

@silverdj99999

3 жыл бұрын

Well my echo dot 3rd gen and 4th gen control my philips hue lighting, WiFi socket and my TV.

Good speaker, can also be used as a weapon! 😂

Going to buy the echo 4th

I bought an echo and an echo dot. The Echo is fantastic in terms of sound and it's a no brainer. I got the smaller one for my bedroom, but in the main living room area then I'd say the Echo produces sound that's just as good as my expensive bluetooth JBL speaker. Fantastic value. If you had to choose one then go for the Echo

@elvisb7246

6 ай бұрын

Is it louder than the jbl speaker?

Nice comparison but hey what phone is that? I like the color

Great video Mike. I didn't even realize 4th gen launched until I saw your video.

Got my echo 4th Gen for $80 Canadian. Pretty amazing sound quality for a cheap speaker

Hi Mike. What Is your opinion ir the color of the Energy adaptor. White for the black echo? I think thats a design error.

can we play around the house putting echo dot in smaller rooms and echo4 in bigger or open spaces? you think will it work?

Excellent sound comparison segment in your video. Very concise and helpful video overall. I was only going to go with the dot, but I'm going to do both now. Thank you!

I’m here because of Christmas shopping and the echo dot (28.99) is pretty cheap on Amazon and was wondering if it was too good to be true.

Always more than basics, thats what we always wanted 🔥🔥

Amazon's echo dot devices have always been pretty consistent with their performance tbh. alexa is especially fast and reliable because of the mediatek processor it comes with.

@tristiangaming

2 жыл бұрын

I love the dots but I went with the echo 4 for the sound this time round

I might have to get the Echo Dot for that LED Screen.... I’d love to have better sound but idk anymore

Great video! I have 8 echo dots (2nd Gen) in my house and they pretty much control my entire home from lights, to thermostat, garage, etc and I have a love/hate relationship w/Alexa. Is it just me or has Alexa been having the hardest time understanding? I feel Alexa was spot on the first couple years and lately, I often have to call her twice in order for her to answer me or I'll be 3 feet away from her and the Echo 15 feet away or another floor answers me, that happens quite often! I don't have an accent so I don't think that's it, lol. Just wondering if anyone has experienced similar issues with their Echo/Dots?

@Isakovian

3 жыл бұрын

Same here! I have the 3rd gen and it seems as though voice detection deteriorates over time somehow? I'm suspecting dust getting into the mics but still, it's noticeable

@futureaceone3971

3 жыл бұрын

I have several 3rd Gen echo dots and 2nd Gen echo cylinders and I've experienced the same changes in Alexa behavior you described, over the last 3 to 6 months. Definitely has deteriorated. I think the issue is a result of software updates. Hopefully Amazon will address this in future software updates.

@junytokash6772

2 жыл бұрын

Alll the time !! Same happen to us at home

@nickzourikian4555

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Google is still miles ahead.

very good youtube video ! i like this very interesting information ! i may look into this !

Which one has a better microphone That is my main reason of buying one other another I'm happy with anything for sound I'm not an audophioe but being better at picking up my voice when music is on at 60% is my main pet peeve so willbuh whatever is best

I have 2 echo dots 4th gen linked to a echo SUB for the bedroom home theatre set up, do you recommend getting another echo SUB for 2 full sized echo 4th gen? or will 2 full size echos 4th gen have enough base that the echo sub wont be necessary?

Which one to get. Echo (2020) or echo dot (2020) who lives in an apartment? Can I listen to the dot in the kitchen or living room while playing the echo dot (2020) or Echo (2020) in a bedroom?

@mike, hi what music was that , my kid totally loves it

Which one is good in sound quality nd overall amazon echo or echo dot?

I have the echo dot 4th gen with clock in the living room and it’s brilliant, great sound quality but I turned off the auto brightness feature and set the display to brightness 6 so my mum can see the time when it’s dark

@arjunnnnnnnn

2 жыл бұрын

Hey i have just ordered the echo dot 4th gen so if you have it can you please tell me if it has good bass?

Microphone reception is the same on both of these devices?

1:24 for that reason im buying it straight away🤣😆

Wish Amazon would add the clock feature to the Echo !

Can you pair echo with dot for multi room audio?

When are the next gen Echo devices coming?

Which echo is better to buy amazon echo (4th) gen small or amazon echo (4th) gen big one

Do they sound better than the previous generation? What about between the new Google Nest speaker?

Love your reviews. I've got the third gen Amazon Echo (the mini puck-looking one?) Do you have any clue if the Dot would have equal/better sound quality?

@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou

3 жыл бұрын

It will definitely sound better. The 4th gen dot has a directional speaker versus the 360 style speaker on the 3rd gen. So if you have it pointed at you it will definitely sound better. Also Alexa doesn't sound muffled on the 4th gen meanwhile the 3rd gen Alexa has a horrible muffled voice. That being said youd probably be better off just getting a pair of speakers to connect to your current echo dot for proper stereo sound for a decent price. The sound quality isn't going to be some massive improvement because they both use the 1.6" speaker but it will definitely be noticeable but again its mono too so if you want quality sound just buy some speakers to connect to it.

@Isakovian

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou thanks for the detailed reply, really appreciate it. I'm actually only concerned about speaker quality because my 3rd gen has significantly deteriorated in mic/voice detection quality and I wanted to upgrade, hoping I wouldn't compromise on the sound. I've got bookshelf speakers but mainly just need good mic and decent sounding Echo.

@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou

3 жыл бұрын

@@Isakovian yeah I don't think they changed up the microphones any. Maybe they are positioned differently and if so maybe that will make a difference but I really have no clue. But yeah speaker sound should be an improvement even though it's the same 1.6" speaker. As long as you don't have a need for the 360 sound that is. If you keep the dot towards one end of the room or against a wall ect then you will benefit from it just make sure the speakers facing towards you. If you happen to keep it in the center of the room you may prefer the 3rd gen. That being said you could always get an echo it does cost more but there is a significant difference in sound quality. Or you could buy speakers to attach to your dot and potentially improve sound quality significantly depending on the external speakers you go with then you could also place them across the room if they are Bluetooth and then the microphones would probably pick up your voice better since the music wouldn't be coming directly out of the echo dot or near it.

@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou

3 жыл бұрын

@@Isakovian if you want better voice detection the echo 4th gen (not the echo dot) has a seven microphone array and should be a decent bit better at picking up voice your voice compared to the dots 4 microphone array. It does cost twice the price but I believe it's well worth the difference seeing how it has way better speakers and a larger microphone array.

Mike: echo dots are baseball sized so u can throw them at intruders Me: sold

How do I know which size I bought because I bought one that cost 60 dollars

When you connect your phone to your Echo Dot does it charge with your phone?

He is so silly 😂😂😂 , he said if someone breaks into your house and you are looking for something to throw at them use the amazon echo dot like is he for real 😳 😂😂

@MikeOBrienMedia

3 жыл бұрын

😂🙃

Will the Echo 4 show up on the app and will it synch to the everything group? I have 3 other Echo Dots.

Do a comparison of echo dot 3rd gen vs 4th gen

So does a hub mean that devices connect through the hub instead of your wifi modem?

Can you tell it to turn off the LED clock? (In case I want total darkness in my room at night)

@zacharygraves7538

3 жыл бұрын

You can say "Alexy, turn on/off display" and it will go completely off. There are also adaptive lighting settings you can turn on that will dim it with the ambient lighting in the room. Just make sure your dot isn't hidden under a shelf or something as the light sensor won't detect light properly.

@sam_9228

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@bingzgaming1318

3 жыл бұрын

I still don’t sleep with my light off and I’m 22 lol

This helped me alot even tho the echo is 90 pounds I'm getting it cause of how good sound is

@sam_9228

3 жыл бұрын

Tbh, I want the sound to be better, but I don't need the greatest sound since I mostly use headphones

@chriskench1883

3 жыл бұрын

Tbh depends on your needs I got the echo dot that’s good for me for sound, but if I play my music of my phone I will use my sound bar

Do these have any significant advantages over the first generation of alexa? Still rocking my first generation of my alexa dot and i have it connedted to a bluetooth speaker. Looking to upgrade but it doesn't seem like there is any changes internally except the sound.

@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou

3 жыл бұрын

the 4th gen has a better chip so Alexa is more responsive along with the fact that the 4th gen has a directional speaker so it sounds a lot better when you have it pointed in your direction versus the 3rd gen with its 360 sound. It should be a very decent upgrade from the 1st gen but if you want to look into better sound quality just buy from speakers and connect them to your dot and youll have good stereo sound along with smart capabilities still since its attached to Alexa. EDIT: Just read that you already have it connected to a speaker so the biggest upgrade will be the faster chip inside of it and the more responsive/Snappy Alexa.

@samuelsanaee

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou thanks for the answer! :) just doesn't seem like much of an upgrade then :)