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Amazon Echo Hub — Hub
Amazon

Amazon Echo Hub

Hub

82
/ 100
From $179
VS
Amazon Echo Hub wins by 4
Amazon Smart Plug (Black) — 2018
Amazon

Amazon Smart Plug (Black)

2018

78
/ 100
From $25
Specdex verdict

Amazon Echo Hub takes it — here’s why.

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

Pick Amazon Echo Hub if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations

Pick Amazon Smart Plug (Black) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants
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Winner by scenario

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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Ecosystem

Amazon Echo Hub

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Amazon Echo Hub leads on ecosystem (82 vs 78).

Features

Amazon Echo Hub

Compared on the features sub-score

Amazon Echo Hub leads on features (80 vs 76).

Value for money

Amazon Smart Plug (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Amazon Smart Plug (Black) more score per dollar ($25 vs $179).

Amazon Echo Hub 82
vs
78 Amazon Smart Plug (Black)

Score breakdown

Amazon Echo Hub
82
ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80
Amazon Smart Plug (Black)
78
ecosystem 78
local 70
ease 84
features 76

Specs side-by-side

Amazon Echo Hub versus Amazon Smart Plug (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec Amazon Echo Hub Amazon Smart Plug (Black)
Release year
—
2018
Color
—
Black

Amazon Echo Hub

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

Amazon Smart Plug (Black)

Pros
  • +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • +App-based setup
  • +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
  • −Subscription sometimes required
  • −Cloud dependency on many
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: Amazon Echo Hub vs Amazon Smart Plug (Black)

Which is better, Amazon Echo Hub or Amazon Smart Plug (Black)? +

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

Is Amazon Echo Hub worth the price? +

At $179, Amazon Echo Hub delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Is Amazon Smart Plug (Black) worth the price? +

At $25, Amazon Smart Plug (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ease.

Does Amazon Echo Hub or Amazon Smart Plug (Black) 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 ecosystem, Amazon Echo Hub or Amazon Smart Plug (Black)? +

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

Which is better for features, Amazon Echo Hub or Amazon Smart Plug (Black)? +

Amazon Echo Hub — leads on features (80 vs 76). Compared on the features sub-score.