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

Amazon Echo (5th gen)

Smart/Portable · $99

78
/ 100
From $99
VS
Amazon Echo Studio wins by 4
Amazon Echo Studio — Smart/Portable · $199
Amazon

Amazon Echo Studio

Smart/Portable · $199

82
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Amazon Echo Studio takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Amazon Echo (5th gen) lands at 78 and Amazon Echo Studio at 82. That puts Amazon Echo Studio ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Amazon Echo (5th gen) if…

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

Pick Amazon Echo Studio 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.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

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

Sound

Amazon Echo Studio

Compared on the sound sub-score

Amazon Echo Studio leads on sound (82 vs 78).

Value for money

Amazon Echo (5th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Amazon Echo (5th gen) more score per dollar ($99 vs $199).

Amazon Echo (5th gen) 78
vs
82 Amazon Echo Studio

Score breakdown

Amazon Echo (5th gen)
78
sound 78
features 76
design 88
ecosystem 84
Amazon Echo Studio
82
sound 82
features 80
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Amazon Echo (5th gen) versus Amazon Echo Studio — full spec comparison
Spec Amazon Echo (5th gen) Amazon Echo Studio

Amazon Echo (5th gen)

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

Amazon Echo Studio

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) vs Amazon Echo Studio

Which is better, Amazon Echo (5th gen) or Amazon Echo Studio? +

Amazon Echo Studio scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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

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

Is Amazon Echo Studio worth the price? +

At $199, Amazon Echo Studio delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in design.

Does Amazon Echo (5th gen) or Amazon Echo Studio 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) or Amazon Echo Studio? +

Amazon Echo Studio — leads on sound (82 vs 78). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Amazon Echo (5th gen) or Amazon Echo Studio? +

Amazon Echo (5th gen) — more score per dollar ($99 vs $199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.