
Best selling Smart speakers
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1. Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen.)
The best-sounding Echo Dot yet: Enjoy an enhanced audio experience compared to all previous Echo Dots, with Alexa delivering clearer voices, deeper bass, and vibrant sound in any room. Your favorite music and content: Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and more, or via Bluetooth throughout your home. Alexa is happy to help: Ask Alexa for the weather forecast, set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions, and even hear jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm. Keep your home comfortable: Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically start a smart fan when the indoor temperature rises above your comfort zone. Do more with device linking: Fill your home with music by using compatible Echo devices in different rooms. Create a home theater system with Fire TV. Designed to protect your privacy: With multiple layers of protection and control over privacy, including a microphone switch that electronically disconnects the microphones. Climate Pledge Friendly: We have integrated sustainability into the design of this device, with 99% of the packaging coming from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources, 95% from post-consumer recycled material, and 55% from post-consumer recycled plastic.
Pro
- Sound for the size
- Small, as desired
- Quick installation
Contra
- Not linkable with youtube music
- WLAN only
- Some functions cannot be used in Switzerland

2. Apple HomePod 2nd Gen.
The HomePod delivers impressive premium sound - from clear, detailed highs to deep, rich bass. Advanced Computational Audio enhances the acoustics even further. 3D Audio provides an even more immersive sound experience. It works seamlessly with all your Apple devices. Connect and control your smart home while keeping everything private and secure.
Immersive premium Hi-Fi audio. Powerful high-excursion woofer for deep, rich bass. Five beamforming tweeters for clear, detailed highs. Advanced Computational Audio for room-filling sound. 3D Audio for sound all around you. Set up a stereo speaker pair with two HomePods for even more immersive listening experiences. Connect a HomePod or a stereo speaker pair to Apple TV and enjoy cinema-like sound at home.
It works seamlessly with Apple devices - just hold your iPhone near the HomePod and continue listening. Siri is your family's intelligent assistant, helping with everyday tasks. Home Hub for connecting and controlling your smart home accessories. Designed from the ground up to keep everything private and secure. Setup requires Wi-Fi and an iPhone or iPad with the latest software.
Pro
- Sound - very clean, clear treble and crisp bass
- Good and clear sound for television
- cooler design
Contra
- Quite expensive
- Does not work directly with other streaming services (only via iPhone via said AirPlay)
- Vibed less well with Spotify (delays)

3. Amazon ECHO Dot Max (2025)
The ECHO Dot Max from Amazon is an advanced smart speaker equipped with the Amazon Alexa virtual assistant. With its spherical design, the device blends seamlessly into any environment and offers a user-friendly interface for voice commands. The ECHO Dot Max enables wireless connection via various Wi-Fi standards, including Wi-Fi 6E technology, which ensures a fast and stable internet connection. The combination of state-of-the-art technology and appealing design makes the ECHO Dot Max an ideal choice for anyone looking for a smart and versatile audio experience.
- Integrated virtual assistant Amazon Alexa for voice control
- Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi standards, including Wi-Fi 6E
- Spherical design for an appealing aesthetic.
Pro
- Better sound
- Very comfortable

4. Apple HomePod mini
HomePod mini is a smart speaker that adapts to its surroundings and delivers immersive sound everywhere. Together with Apple Music (subscription required) and Siri, it creates a completely new way to discover music. With the perfect integration of the intelligent assistant Siri and compatibility with Apple HomeKit accessories, the HomePod is not just a music playback device but an extremely versatile everyday helper in various situations. Its compact format allows the speaker to be placed discreetly anywhere. HomePod can play Apple Music, your iTunes songs, iCloud music library, Beats 1 live, or Apple Podcasts, and connect with other devices using AirPlay and AirPlay 2. If you have an Apple Music subscription, you have full access to 45 million songs. Siri's artificial intelligence learns what you like and helps you discover more of it. A helping hand is just a "Hey Siri" away. Simply name the desired artist, song, album, or genre. Ask for background information, such as when the song was released. Or use Siri with all the features you already know from your iPhone: dictate a text message you want to send to a friend or manage your calendar events. Integrate it into your HomeKit system and control your smart home easily with your voice.
Pro
- Very good and comparatively full sound for the small size of the speaker
- amazingly good sound for the size
- Small and good sound
Contra
- Voice assistance does not work with Spotify
- Cable firmly attached to the device
- For many radio stations it only works together with the iPad, Iphone etc.

5. Amazon Echo Show 8
The Amazon Echo Show 8 is a versatile smart speaker equipped with an 8.7-inch display. It offers a combination of voice control and visual content, made possible by the integrated virtual assistant, Amazon Alexa. With a high-resolution 13 MP camera, the device is suitable not only for voice commands but also for video calls and displaying information, images, and videos. The connectivity options are diverse, as the Echo Show 8 features both wired and wireless technologies, including the latest Wi-Fi standards. Its sleek, rectangular design in Glacier White seamlessly fits into any environment, making it a practical companion for everyday use.
- Integrated 13 MP camera for video calls and monitoring
- Versatile connectivity with support for Wi-Fi 6
- Voice control through Amazon Alexa for easy operation
- Temperature sensor for smart home automation
- Built-in woofer for enhanced sound.

6. Amazon Echo Spot (2024)
The smart alarm clock Amazon Echo Spot (2024) impresses with its compact design and versatile features. With its 2.83-inch display, you can not only see the time and alarm times.
Pro
- Cool and simple app
- With alarm clock function
- Easy to control via voice
Contra
- Alexa question mode
- No known disadvantages

7. Amazon Echo Show 11
The Amazon Echo Show 11 is a versatile smart speaker equipped with an 11-inch display and integrated with the virtual assistant Amazon Alexa. This device offers a combination of audio and video experiences, allowing users to access information, stream music, and make video calls. With a high-resolution 13 MP camera and a powerful woofer, the Echo Show 11 delivers impressive sound and picture quality. It supports a variety of connectivity options, including both wired and wireless technologies, featuring the latest Wi-Fi standards. Its sleek, rectangular design in Glacier White seamlessly fits into any environment, making it an attractive addition to your home or office.
- Integrated 13 MP camera for video calls and monitoring
- Supports a variety of Wi-Fi standards, including Wi-Fi 6
- Built-in woofer for enhanced sound
- Temperature sensor for smart home integration
- Voice control and built-in microphone for easy operation.

8. Amazon Echo Studio
The Amazon Echo Studio is a high-fidelity smart speaker designed for exceptional audio performance with spatial audio technology. This speaker offers Dolby Atmos compatibility for immersive three-dimensional sound that fills the room with rich, detailed audio across all frequencies. The device features five directional speakers, including a 1-inch tweeter, three 2-inch midrange drivers, and a 5.25-inch woofer, which work harmoniously together to produce clear highs, detailed mids, and powerful bass reproduction. With a total power output of 330 watts, the Echo Studio automatically adjusts its sound profile to the room's acoustics, ensuring optimal audio performance regardless of placement. The speaker supports high-resolution audio formats, including 24-bit/192 kHz for audiophile listening experiences. Available in a sophisticated graphite finish, the Echo Studio measures 8.1 inches in diameter and 8.1 inches in height, weighing 7.7 pounds, and features a durable construction with high-quality materials. As a smart home hub, it has built-in Zigbee compatibility and works seamlessly with Alexa voice control for music playback, smart home management, and information access. The device connects via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and supports multiple streaming services and audio sources. With its advanced audio processing and high-quality speaker configuration, the Echo Studio represents a significant advancement in smart speaker technology for discerning audio enthusiasts seeking both convenience and exceptional sound quality in a single device.

9. Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd generation)
Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Generation) Media Center in Blue
With this smart home assistant, your life becomes easier and smarter. The built-in speaker and microphone not only enable clear voice communication but also provide a multimedia experience. With smart TV features and Amazon Alexa compatibility, controlling your smart home has never been easier. The Bluetooth interface and Wi-Fi allow for seamless connectivity to your devices, while the integrated webcam takes your communication to the next level.
Features:
- Alexa integrated
- Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth
- Smart home protocols: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh, Matter Controller
- Audio: 44 mm speaker
- 3 microphones
- Integrated camera with 2 MP and cover
- 5.5-inch display (14 cm)
- Power supply: mains operation
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 8.2 x 14.7 x 8.2 cm
- Weight: 456 g.
Pro
- Understands a lot
- Looks like new, no scratches found
Contra
- Do not read out recipes
- Spotify: no access to homescreen

10. Amazon ECHO Show 8 (3rd gen. 2023)
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Generation) black. The Amazon Echo Show 8 is a versatile smart display with built-in Alexa. It delivers excellent sound with room-filling 3D audio and high call quality thanks to a centered camera with automatic image adjustment.
Pro
- With appel music compatible
- Good sound
Contra
- does not understand me far too often and is otherwise very difficult to operate
- No connections
- Nothing to complain about
