Amazon
Amazon Echo (5th gen)
Smart/Portable · $99
78
/ 100
From $99
VS
KEF LSX II wins by 14
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) 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) 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
Amazon Echo (5th gen) 78
vs 92 KEF LSX II
Score breakdown
Amazon Echo (5th gen)
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
| Spec | Amazon Echo (5th gen) | KEF LSX II |
|---|
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
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) vs KEF LSX II
Which is better, Amazon Echo (5th gen) 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) worth the price? +
At $99, Amazon Echo (5th gen) 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) 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.