Testseek.com have collected 41 expert reviews of the Amazon Echo Plus 2 smart speaker and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Echo Plus 2 smart speaker.
September 2020
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41 Reviews
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A couple years past the launch of the original Amazon Echo and the novelty certainly has worn off. Smart speakers with their own digital assistants aren't anything new anymore, and they're no longer expensive. Google and Amazon each have a $49 offering. Y...
Abstract: Amazon released the first Echo Plus smart speaker/smart-home hub in 2017, and this second generation arrived a year later. What makes it “Plus” is simple: A built-in Zigbee radio. That eliminates the need to also have something like a Samsung SmartThings...
The second-gen Echo Plus looks better than before and includes a temperature sensor and upgraded speakers
It's Amazon's most expensive smart speaker and there are better-sounding options out there for the true audiophile
If you're looking for an Alexa-enabled speaker with a Zigbee hub, the Amazon Echo Plus is your best bet. If you're looking for the best sound quality, the Sonos One is still the top contender...
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Published: 2020-09-04, Author: Christopher , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Amazon released the first Echo Plus smart speaker/smart-home hub in 2017, and this second generation arrived a year later. What makes it “Plus” is simple: A built-in Zigbee radio. That eliminates the need to also have something like a Samsung SmartThings...
The circular design means you get the same sound quality no matter where in the room you stand, You can make calls to other echo devices and smartphones and tablets with Alexa app installed, It has a built-in temperature sensor that lerts you know the tem
You'll need subscriptions to Amazon Prime or Spotify to ask Alexa to play music from these services
If you like plenty of bass and want Alexa built-in to your home speaker, the Echo Plus is a great buy. It's just £40 more expensive than the Echo but the sound is more powerful and punchier. Simple to use, it can act as a smart home hub and even tell you...
The second-gen Echo Plus is an all-around improvement on the original, not only in terms of design but audio quality too. The fabric mesh design is a welcome change and helps the Echo Plus blend into the home environment seamlessly.The larger 3in speaker...
Smart new looks, Decent audio, Useful smart home hub and temperature sensor
Limited number of supported smart home devices
With its better looks, more powerful audio and vastly improved smart home control, the Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) is no longer a curiosity, but a worthy smart speaker in its own right...
Once again, Amazon has offered steady, solid improvements with the 2018 Echo Plus. The sound is excellent for the price (though, as ever, you can always do better for more money), it's more compact and more stylish than before and even more feature packed...
The second-gen Echo Plus looks better than before and includes a temperature sensor and upgraded speakers
It's Amazon's most expensive smart speaker and there are better-sounding options out there for the true audiophile
If you're looking for an Alexa-enabled speaker with a Zigbee hub, the Amazon Echo Plus is your best bet. If you're looking for the best sound quality, the Sonos One is still the top contender...
Better audio drivers, Fabric design is attractive, Temperature sensor
Still won't catch the ear of audiophiles
A much prettier speaker than the original Echo Plus, the 2nd gen smart home speaker also has improved audio components – even if its ZigBee internals are no longer unique...
