Amazon is having an extended sale on the popular Amazon Echo for a limited time. You can grab one for only $99.99, saving $80 off the regular price. The sale is expected to go on until September 4th. The Amazon Echo qualifies for same day shipping in participating cities. Click here to see if same day shipping is available in your area. If your city doesn’t have same day shipping and you don’t want to wait two days to get your Amazon Echo, just head over to your nearest Best Buy to get a price match.
The Echo isn’t the only Amazon product on sale. The Echo’s little brother, Echo Dot, is $44.99 and also qualifies for same day shipping.
What’s the difference between the Echo and Echo Dot?
The main difference between the two is going to be the speaker. The Echo Dot is pretty much just the top part of the bigger Amazon Echo. Everything else that can be done on the Echo can be done on the Echo Dot. If you’re looking for basic Alexa functionality than the Echo Dot is more than adequate for your needs. You can even accessories like the Vaux to enhance audio quality.
However, the quality of the Amazon Echo is nothing to sneeze at. If you don’t already have a solid set of Bluetooth speakers and aren’t an audiophile, you should be more than content with the Amazon Echo. The sound is well-balanced and the cylindrical design projects well in open rooms. The volume can get really loud, which is more than enough to fill my entire apartment. It’s a great option for people who want an all inclusive package of great sounding audio and smart home assistance.
Regardless of which one you prefer, be sure to pick one up before the sale ends on September 4th. There is nothing more satisfying than having Alexa turn off your bedroom lights without having to get up out of bed.