I spent two weeks testing Amazon’s new Echo Studio, and I love the stylish new design — but I’m not sure it’s worth the audio-quality trade-offs

Amazon’s second-generation Echo Studio arrives with some noteworthy improvements, but there are a few too many concessions made on sound quality and value for money that make it harder to recommend than the first-generation model. That said, it manages to thrive where many Echo speakers fail, and during sales events, it may be among the best Echo deals you can find.

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  Broadly strong audio and speedy Alexa performance

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  Great smart-home functionality

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  Attractive redesign and 40% smaller than the first-gen

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  Audio quality is hit or miss depending on the track

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  No 3.5mm jack

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  Alexa+ is US-only at the time of release

It’s been a while since the original Echo Studio launched way back in 2019. So, it makes sense that it’s such a drastic overhaul; the new, 2025 model is 40% smaller with a total design refresh, Alexa+ compatibility and new Fire TV features ...