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Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red — Smart/Portable · $99
Amazon

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red

Smart/Portable · $99

78
/ 100
From $99
VS
KEF LSX II wins by 14
KEF LSX II — Smart/Portable · $1399
KEF

KEF LSX II

Smart/Portable · $1399

92
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict

KEF LSX II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red lands at 78 and KEF LSX II at 92. That puts KEF LSX II ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some

Pick KEF LSX II if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

KEF LSX II

Compared on the sound sub-score

KEF LSX II leads on sound (92 vs 78).

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red more score per dollar ($99 vs $1,399).

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red 78
vs
92 KEF LSX II

Score breakdown

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red
78
sound 78
features 76
design 88
ecosystem 84
KEF LSX II
92
sound 92
features 90
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red versus KEF LSX II — full spec comparison
Spec Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red KEF LSX II

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

KEF LSX II

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

FAQ: Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red vs KEF LSX II

Which is better, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red or KEF LSX II? +

KEF LSX II scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red worth the price? +

At $99, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in design.

Is KEF LSX II worth the price? +

At $1,399, KEF LSX II delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red or KEF LSX II last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red or KEF LSX II? +

KEF LSX II — leads on sound (92 vs 78). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red or KEF LSX II? +

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Sunset Red — more score per dollar ($99 vs $1,399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.