Amazon has just launched its most recent 2024 version of the Echo Spot on the market, a combination of screen and smart speaker free of excess, simple and sober, with all the basic functions that make daily life easier. Visual clutter is the first thing this device helps avoid, because it doesn’t have too much space for unnecessary gadgets that fill the screen with distractions.
The screen is perfect for simple functions such as showing the time, weather, or music that is playing. The sound is decent, not exactly outstanding, so the quality of the speaker is not its strong suit, however, it has a good sound to respond to commands, without being designed to replace a speaker specifically dedicated to high quality sound.
Amazon Echo Spot 2024 – A fair balance
A mix between a smart speaker without a screen, and a full smart screen, this is the Amazon Echo Spot 2024, which strikes a balance for day-to-day functions. It is true that the sound quality is not up to par with its older brother, the Amazon Echo Dot, but it is more than enough to hear responses to commands adequately. However, those who value a more robust sound and want something smaller and cheaper will probably prefer the Echo Dot, which is higher-end but also has a higher price.
The integrated display is a solution for users who are more visual, as other smart speakers without a display start saying a bunch of weather numbers non-stop, and it can be frustrating or confusing, which Alexa does on any device. In the case of the Amazon Echo Spot with a screen, you can also see the data directly with a simple and clear graphic representation, making it much easier to understand. Seeing the numbers is much more effective than simply hearing them.
The Amazon Echo Spot 2024 is free of annoying advertising
While smart displays are useful, they can be distracting, and they often have cameras, which can be particularly worrying for those who prefer privacy, especially if using them in the bedroom. Additionally, larger versions like the Echo Show often include annoying ads in slideshows. Luckily, the Echo Spot 2024 offers a simpler alternative without these distractions, delivering the essential features rather than going overboard.
This is the return of the Echo Spot, since it is not the first time that Amazon has launched one of them. In 2017 it appeared on sale for the first time and has been a bestseller ever since. In 2019 they discontinued it and re-released it now in 2024, without a camera. This can be a plus for those who don’t need video calls and prefer the privacy of a screen without a lens that you can see through.
Price of the Amazon Echo Spot 2024
The Echo Spot 2024 is now on sale on Amazon.com in three colors to match your room decor, glacier white, ocean blue and black. Any of them are the same price, $79.99.
The manufacturer assures that it is built with 36% recycled materials, which makes it environmentally friendly, and it also consumes very little energy to make it environmentally friendly. It’s a better option compared to the Amazon Echo Pop, which doesn’t have a screen but is priced at $39.99.