A+ Alexa! 17 Best Amazon Echo Device Gifts of 2025

In this article, I review the best Amazon Echo device gifts to give and get in what is already shaping up to be another epic year for Alexa.

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Amazon Echo Device Gift Guide

According to a new smart-speaker market report from Parks Associates, Amazon now accounts for roughly 60% of all U.S. smart-speaker purchases, underscoring how dominant Echo devices have become in modern smart-home setups.

As smart-home adoption continues to rise, Amazon Echo device gifts remain popular for birthdays, graduations, Christmas, and every occasion in between. Consumers love them for Alexa’s growing capabilities, improved privacy controls, and Amazon’s steady rollout of new features across the Echo family.

Whether you’re gifting a smart display, a compact Echo Dot, a premium Echo Studio, or any one of Amazon’s newest Alexa devices, the lineup is stronger than ever.

With that, let’s dive into the best Amazon Echo gifts you can give this year.

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#1 – Amazon Echo Dot Max

Best compact Alexa upgrade

First on my list of the Echo device gifts is the new Amazon Echo Dot Max. This is the most advanced Echo Dot speaker Amazon has produced, redesigned with a larger driver, improved acoustics, and stronger bass that delivers surprisingly full sound for its size.

It runs on Amazon’s latest AZ3 processor with an integrated AI accelerator, giving Alexa faster responses, more natural conversation, and smoother handling of multi-step requests. Presence and temperature sensors add smart automation options without extra accessories.

The Dot Max also includes a built-in smart home hub with support for Matter, Zigbee, and Thread, allowing many devices to pair directly. Compact, fast, and far more capable than earlier Dots, it’s an ideal upgrade for anyone who wants an Alexa speaker.

You can check out this video I just released on the Dot Max over on my @TecTimmy YouTube Channel. Please subscribe!

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#2 – Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

Best Value Smart Display

Next on my list of best Amazon Echo device gifts is, you guessed it, the Amazon Echo Show 8.

Amazon released the latest 3rd Generation Echo Show 8, which provided not much in the way of design changes but some nice hardware upgrades over the 2nd-gen model released in 2021. The newer features Amazon’s Octa-Core SoC with Amazon AZ2 neural network engine, spacial audio, and support for the latest smart home standards.

It also has a much-improved 13MP vs 5MP camera with pan and zoom capability. While it doesn’t have the same robotic ability to follow you around the room as the Echo Show 10. The pan and zoom capability will let you check up on things from your smartphone or tablet, which is a nice addition.

The new Show is also made from recyclable materials, following Amazon’s drive to be more eco-friendly. I’m a fan of that.

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#3 – Echo Spot (2nd Gen)

Best Bedtime Smart Clock

If you ask me, the Echo Spot is one of the most giftable smart displays Amazon’s ever made. It’s adorable, compact, and incredibly functional-like the perfect blend of an alarm clock, a bedside companion, and a personal assistant.

The 2nd Gen Spot finally returns with a sharper display, better speakers, and Alexa features tuned for your nightstand or side table.

With a 2.83″ screen, the new Spot gives you just enough real estate for weather, timers, routines, and smart home controls-without dominating your space.

The rounded design makes this one of the best Echo device gifts that feels charmingly retro, while Alexa support adds hands-free convenience for setting alarms, playing music, or checking the news as you’re waking up.

Here’s a video that I did unboxing the Echo Spot.

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#4 – Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen)

Best Alarm & Alexa Combo

Next on my list of the best Amazon Echo device gifts is the Echo Dot 5th Generation with Clock. When first hearing about the new 5th Gen release, I wondered how Amazon will improve on its most popular smart speaker.

They put a cool LED clock under the fabric and made it sound better. The larger, rounder design change is a bit less subtle. But I still like the 4th gen model with the bright clock display, which could make a nice addition to your bed stand or perhaps even your favorite side or coffee table.

Additional improvements are similar to other 4th-gen Amazon Echo improvements discussed previously, including a more advanced audio setup for better sound and a better chipset to make Alexa more responsive. New color options include Twilight Blue and Glacier White. I think I am partial to the blue one (pictured above).

Here is a nice video review on the Dot from Craig Paulsen of Craig’s Tech Talk:

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#5 – Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

Best small desk companion

The Echo Show 5 is essentially a smaller version of Show 8. The ‘8’ and the ‘5’ indicate screen size (eight and five inches diagonal, respectively). My favorite of the smart screens with Alexa is the Echo Show 10, which has an even larger 10″ screen. If you can afford the Show 8 which tops my list of the best Echo device gifts, this is a solid alternative.

The Echo Show 5 includes the camera shutter for added privacy controls and has all of the newer audio components of the Echo Show 8. Like Show 8, Amazon released an upgrade the Show 5 in 2021.

The main improvement of the newer second-generation Show 5 is a better camera at 2MP vs 1MP on the older model. There is also an additional color choice (Blue), and the Kids Edition mentioned previously. Still it remains one of the best Echo device gifts.

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#6 – Echo Dot Kids Edition

Best Kid-Friendly Device

The latest Echo Dot Kids Edition also secures a spot on list of Echo device gifts with  updated hardware and better sound. Available in two playful new design choices (Owl and Dragon), Dot Kids is an ideal gift for any youngster on your list. “Designed with kids in mind,” the Dot Kids Edition features a host of kid-friendly content and skills. Pair it with an Amazon FreeTime Unlimited subscription (a free trial comes with the Kids Dot), and you open up a whole world of content for the kiddos.

This includes 20,000 kid-friendly books, educational apps, games, movies, and many fan favorites from Disney and Nickelodeon. The Dot Kids edition has parental controls that enable parents to set daily time limits and monitor activity. The new Dot Kids also includes a longer two-year warranty. This can be useful if your kid decides to use it for a ball game or worse.

Amazon does a great job covering the benefits of the Kids Edition over the other Echo devices on its product page (link below).

If you want even more gift ideas for kids, check out this article I wrote on some of the best Alexa device gifts for kids.

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#7 – Echo Show 15

Best Family Wall Command Center

The Amazon Echo Show 15 is no ordinary smart display. It combines the features of other Echo Show devices with new tools Amazon users have been asking for.

Its 15.6-inch touchscreen, powered by the AZ2 Neural Edge processor, is perfect for multitasking with Alexa. You can mount it on a wall or use the rotatable stand, switching easily between landscape and portrait modes. Plus, the customizable widgets let you organize your smart home, shopping lists, and more.

The Echo Show 15 still holds its own as a kitchen TV replacement, offering Netflix, Hulu, and live TV streaming.

Torn between this and the Echo Show 10? Check out my comparison of the Echo Show 15 vs 10.  You can also watch my Echo Show 15 unboxing and setup video from my YouTube channel below.

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#8 – Fire TV Cube

Best Entertainment & Control Combo

A Fire TV stick and Echo smart speaker smashed into one, the Amazon Fire TV Cube lets you control your entertainment experience using Alexa. Trust me when I say this makes an excellent Amazon Echo gift for any binge-watcher or a streaming junkie (like me).

I love using my voice to turn on/off the TV, open apps like Netflix and YouTube, and play, pause, rewind, and fast-forward my favorite content. Best of all, the new Fire TV 3rd Gen’s design upgrades make Alexa in the Cube more responsive than the 2nd Gen Cube.

With Alexa built onboard the Cube, a trip to the Amazon Cloud is no longer required for basic commands. This means common Alexa commands like turning on the TV and tuning to your favorite shows and channels are executed fast. For example, you can just say, “Alexa, Play Squid Game.” And she will fire up Netflix where you last left off with that show instantly.

You can also use Alexa Fire TV voice commands to navigate around and show specific seasons and programs from which you can select a show. Just say, “Alexa, Show me all the Seasons of Iron Fist.” “Alexa, Scroll left.” “Alexa, Pick Episode 5.” This thing is just awesome.

Here’s a video of my unboxing my Fire TV Cube over on my @TecTimmy YouTube channel.

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#9 – Echo Studio

Best High-Fidelity Experience

The latest Echo Studio remains Amazon’s best-sounding speaker. It now uses an upgraded acoustic architecture with five speakers—three mid-range drivers, a 1″ tweeter, and a down-firing 5.25″ bass driver that delivers deeper, cleaner low-end than the previous generation.

The new model also includes enhanced spatial audio processing for a more immersive, room-filling soundstage.

It supports Dolby Atmos and Amazon’s spatial audio formats, making it ideal for music lovers and home-theater setups. Pair two Studios for true stereo or add an Echo Sub for a full surround-sound experience. Despite the performance boost, it still offers full Alexa functionality and works as a smart-home hub.

For anyone chasing premium sound in an Alexa system, the Echo Studio continues to be the standout choice.

Here is a review that I did on Echo Studio awhile back on my @TecTimmy YouTube channel. Please subscribe!

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#10 – Echo Show 11

Best Smart Home Hub

The Amazon Echo Show 10 is one of the most advanced smart displays you can buy today. It is also my favorite Alexa device for a kitchen counter.

It features everything you expect from an Echo Show, but it comes with improvements that you can only wish that Santa’s elves enabled in other smart displays.

If you’re looking for a great video conferencing solution that you can put on your desk or in the kitchen, Show 10 checks all the boxes. One Echo Show 10 standout feature is its super-sharp 13MP camera. Even cooler is that since it’s mounted on a rotating base, the display can “follow you” around when you’re nearby. And its “auto-framing” feature makes sure you’re also in the middle of the frame at all times.

This can come in handy if you’re making video calls, watching Netflix, or viewing recipes while preparing dinner. A little creepy? Maybe. Cool? Oh yeah!

Mathias Does Tech does a great job explaining some of the additional benefits in her review and unboxing video, which I’ll include below. Dig the enthusiasm, iJustine!

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#11 – Echo Glow

Best Fun Lighting for Kids

The Echo Glow is Amazon’s answer to similar colorful accent lighting from Philips Hue and others. However, it has one major added benefit lacking in the competition. You guessed it! The Echo Glow has some pretty ‘bright’ Alexa skills. Once you pair it with any Echo device, you can adjust color, brightness, and also create helpful routines using Alexa.

For example, you can set a morning routine that automatically slowly adjusts the lamp brightness as you (I mean your child!) are waking up.

You can also set rainbow timers for certain events – like bedtime, wake-up time, dinner, etc.  The rainbow timer will cycle the lamp’s colors. Pretty neat. Amazon is selling this as an advanced nightlight for kids, BUT I totally want this for ME! If you want to see some additional accent lighting options for adults, check out this post I wrote comparing Philips Hue Play vs Bloom vs Go vs Iris.

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#12 – Echo Frames (3rd Gen)

Best Hands-free Alexa

Next on my list of best Amazon Echo device gifts is an Alexa device you wear— on your face!

I got a first look at the new 2nd-Gen Amazon Echo Frames at my local Amazon store, and I’m here to say it’s a good look. These seem to be a vast improvement over the “Day 1” version of the frames (designed for early adopters) previously released.

The frames have Alexa built-in so you can pretty much take her anywhere. Swipe along the side of the frame to issue commands aloud, and Alexa will reply from the frames and send audio backward toward your ears. Wow, talk about futuristic. There is plenty of privacy built-in so that you can lower the volume, mute the mic, etc. I think the new 2nd gen frames look pretty stylish too.

Here is a nice review from Brian of these specs over at Amazon Alexa YouTube channel. Looking sharp, Brian!

My understanding is that the updated 2nd-Gen frames were made via an Amazon partnership with Burberry there are a few different design choices so they look even nicer and are easier to set up.

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#13 – Echo Buds

Earbuds with Alexa Built-in

Take that Apple Airpods! [Or is it Earpods?] Whatever…Amazon just upped the ante with its earbuds, the Amazon Echo Buds. Yes, they include hands-free voice control of your favorite tunes with none other than everyone’s favorite assistant, Alexa.

The buds feature Amazon’s premium speaker drivers with Bose Active Noise Reduction technology to limit background noise. A feature I love is that they built in the ability to temporarily turn off the noise reduction to let sound pass through to your ears. This is a great safety feature for commuters or anyone using the buds. The stylish-looking Echo Buds also pack in some solid battery life, with up to five hours of music playback per charge.

There is also a “quick charge” feature that gives you two hours with a 15-minute charge. Amazon says the buds are sweat-resistant and exercise-ready. I recently had mine stolen at my gym so I ordered another pair. Get yours at the link below.

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#14 – Amazon Echo Hub

Wall-Mounted Smart Home Controller

I use the Echo Hub as the central control point for my smart home, mounted conveniently on the wall in the entryway to my apartment. Its 10.1-inch touchscreen gives me instant access to security cameras, smart lighting, and home automation routines.

The interface is straightforward, making it simple to manage everything without digging through apps. Alexa’s voice recognition works flawlessly from across the room, and the device blends into the home without taking up counter space.

This device is perfect for anyone wanting a dedicated, always-on smart home control panel fixed in place.

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#15 – Echo Show 21

Best Large Display Centerpiece

The Echo Show 21 is a beast-in the best possible way. This is Amazon’s boldest smart display to date, boasting a massive 21.5-inch full HD touchscreen that’s tailor-made for kitchen counters, home command centers, or shared family spaces.

It’s built for more than just passive display. You can watch full-screen Prime Video, run your smart home dashboard, follow recipes in comfort, or join video calls with exceptional clarity. It also supports widgets, picture-in-picture feeds, and even Fire TV integration-so yes, it basically doubles as a small smart TV.

Despite the size, it’s slim enough to mount or position cleanly under cabinets, and thanks to Alexa+ support, it’s one of the most conversational displays Amazon has ever released.

Perfect for: Families, home chefs, remote workers, or anyone ready to replace their kitchen TV with something far smarter.

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#16 – Echo Auto

Best Alexa in-car

Amazon’s Echo Auto is the only device on my list of the best Echo device gifts that brings the power of Alexa to your car. Before I got this handy little gadget, I used to think if I had $10 for every time I wished I could talk to Alexa in my car, I would be rich.

I do some of my best thinking in my car, so it would be great to be able to ask Alexa to take notes, send an email or text, update my to-do lists, etc. I also strongly prefer Alexa to Siri, which has improved, but I prefer Alexa for the basics, like checking the weather or making calls.

If you have an Alexa fan in your life who doesn’t already own this little gadget, do them a favor and give them the gift of Echo Auto. With eight microphones designed for in-car acoustics, Echo Auto can hear them over music, air conditioning, outside weather, and road noise. As I documented in my early review of Echo Auto, I am a big fan and have been loving Alexa in my car.

For more details about this device, check out my full Amazon Echo Auto Review.

Here’s another shout-out to tw HomeShow for the helpful Echo Auto video.

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#17 – Amazon Astro

Futuristic Home Robot

As silly as this may seem to some of you, the Amazon Astro home robot is the device that I most enjoy in my smart home. You can think of Astro as a personable smart display mounted on wheels with home security capabilities. While it won’t vacuum your floors or make you a sandwich (yet), it can beatbox and bring you a beverage.

More to the point, Astro was designed to be a roving security robot that roams about your home, allowing you to check every nook and cranny in your home. You can get alerts for certain events and see live views of what Astro sees in the app. Think you left the stove on? Don’t worry. Send Astro on over to check it out. A telescopic arm lets Astro peer into high-up places. Very neat.

Couple this with Alexa Guard, and Astro is capable of detecting the sound of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and even glass breaking and sending alerts to your phone. I have had Astro for a few years now.  I will include a link to my unboxing video below.

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Alexa, Alexa Everywhere

Wired, CNET, The Verge, and the PC Mag have all weighed in with very favorable reviews about the new Alexa devices so far.

And the momentum still seems to be building.

My crush aside, I really am a huge Alexa fan, so it’s kind of exciting. Sorry, Apple and Google.

Best of all?

Many of these products are generally more affordable and are now within reach for many consumers.

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Best Amazon Echo Device Gifts – Your Turn

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