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Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022)
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Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022)

Amazon's Echo Dot (5th gen) is a compact Alexa speaker with fuller sound and a temperature sensor.

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8.7/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Echo Dot if you want an affordable Alexa speaker for a bedroom or kitchen: reviewers praised its surprisingly expansive, well-balanced sound for the size, convenient tap gestures, a temperature sensor for routines, a simple design and its ability to act as an Eero mesh node. Skip it if you want to connect a bigger speaker, because it drops the 3.5mm output. Sound distorts at high volume, and the version with a clock costs only a little more.

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Key specs
Wi‑Fi
1
Bluetooth
1
Power
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Highlights

Specs that matter

Body
Dimensions
100x100x89mm
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Echo Dot if you want an affordable Alexa speaker for a bedroom or kitchen: reviewers praised its surprisingly expansive, well-balanced sound for the size, convenient tap gestures, a temperature sensor for routines, a simple design and its ability to act as an Eero mesh node. Skip it if you want to connect a bigger speaker, because it drops the 3.5mm output. Sound distorts at high volume, and the version with a clock costs only a little more.

Best for

Alexa homes that want a cheap speaker for any room.

Not for

Anyone who wants to wire it to a bigger speaker.

Main strengthGood sound for its size
Main weaknessNo 3.5mm output
Reasons to buy
Good sound for its size
Tap gestures
Temperature sensor
Doubles as an Eero node
Reasons to avoid
No 3.5mm output
Distorts at high volume
Limited bass
Measured view8.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

32 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Connectivity
Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and has a built-in Matter controller for broader smart home compatibility.
Wifi Version
1
Wifi Bands
2.4_ghz|5_ghz
Better Audio
Features a larger speaker driver for richer sound, clearer vocals, and deeper bass than previous generations.
Microphone Mute Control
physical_switch
Versatile Use
Can be part of a multi-room audio system or paired with Fire TV for home theater sound.
Alexa Integration
Hands-free control for music, news, weather, timers, and managing compatible smart home devices.
Tap Controls
Uses an accelerometer for tap gestures to snooze alarms or play/pause music.
Smart Home Hub
Includes built-in motion and indoor temperature sensors to trigger Alexa Routines automatically.
Manufacturer Sku
Echo Dot 5th Gen
Subcategory
speakers-hubs
Short Name
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022)
Bluetooth Version
1
Model Number
Echo Dot 5th Gen
Dimensions
3.94 in (10 cm)
Stereo Pairing
1
Speaker Configuration
mono
Source Notes
Specs from Amazon.nl/de listings (Echo Dot 5th gen tech details). Price range from DE retailers Technikdirekt/Wow-Soundart (~€63-70) observed Sep 2026; leave as range as list price fluctuates.
Notes
Mapped to TSDS-015. Spec fields only filled when present in research sources; empty means unverified. Runtime allowlist may not yet persist category fields until registry is generated.
Needs Review
1
Source Row
1
Power Source
ac_mains
Companion App
Amazon Alexa
Works With Alexa
1
Built In Voice Assistant
Alexa
Voice Assistant Platforms
alexa
Matter Controller
1
Smart Home Protocols
matter|bluetooth_le|wifi
Wireless Protocols
matter|bluetooth_le|wifi
Wireless Connectivity
bluetooth|wifi
Form Factor
compact
Image License
needs_review
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