'Hands down best' Echo Dot cut from £55 to £12.87 in better than Prime Day stack
Amazon's Prime Day Deals are in full swing, with hundreds of discounts across the homeware, gardening, beauty, and tech departments. The seasonal event is a savvy time for households to buy devices that may otherwise be out of budget.
The marketplace has a string of deals on its own-brand tech, including the popular Echo Dot (Newest gen), which is reduced to £28.49 for Prime members, down from £54.99, until Friday, June 26. However, there is a way consumers can get it for even cheaper, thanks to the money-saving platform Topcashback.
When registering as a new member of TopCashback, shoppers can take advantage of a £15 cashback sign-up bonus when spending £15 or more at one of the participating retailers. Effectively letting Prime members cut the usually £54.99 Echo dot to £12.87.
New members of TopCashback but not Amazon Prime members can still make the most of the deal stack too. Using the same cashback the Echo Dot goes from the £29.99 Prime Day sale price to £14.34.
Amazon's Echo Dot (Newest gen) has a plethora of features, including Alexa, a voice assistant that can answer questions, provide weather updates, set timers, and engage in playful interactions. It can also be used as a speaker for music and podcasts, and is compatible with platforms such as Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Music and Spotify.
Amazon Echo Dot (Newest gen)
The Echo Dot (Newest gen) is on sale for £28.49, down from £54.99. On top of this, new members of TopCashback and Prime shoppers can get it for below £13.
Users can also control compatible smart home devices with their voice or set routines for 'temperature-based actions'. The Amazon Echo Dot is available in three colours: charcoal, blue and white.
There aren't many alternative devices that directly compete with the Echo Dot (Newest gen), however, shoppers who are after a Bluetooth speaker specifically can find other options.
For instance, Argos is selling this Acoustic Solutions Blast Wireless Speaker for £49.99. The portable device has two internal speakers and two amplifier channels. It's compatible with iPod, iPhone and iPad. This device does not come with a charging adaptor.
JBL is another popular speaker brand, though its devices are pricier than the aforementioned ones. This JBL Grip compact Bluetooth speaker is £89.99 and offers up to 14 hours of playtime. It also has an ambient light feature.
Amazon's Echo Dot (Newest gen) has more than 53,000 reviews with more than 5,000 purchased in the past month alone. In the reviews, one user said: "I absolutely love this Echo Dot; it's hands-down one of the best additions to my room. Setting it up took less than five minutes with the app, and the sound quality is shockingly crisp and powerful for such a compact device.
"I use it every single day to blast my morning playlists, set alarms, and ask for quick weather updates before heading out. It responds instantly to voice commands even when the music is playing loudly, making it the perfect, hassle-free companion for hands-free control!
Another customer said: "Love it! Easy to set up using my personal Amazon account. Sounds much more personal when speaking. Great sound. Quick delivery. Good price. Can’t fault it."
However, one user noted that the voice command feature can be too reactive, explaining: "Pretty impressive sound quality for the small size (I also own the larger version). Responsive most of the time, can sometimes react when not spoken to, which is annoying. A big improvement on the previous Gen."
An additional buyer was more pleased, stating: "Only two days and I’m already having the time of my life with my new roommate (Alexa). Sound is great also."
Someone else remarked: "Can call restaurants and make a booking for you! Get Amazon Music with it. Highly recommended."
A final user penned: "Works great, within five minutes of delivery, it was set up and working perfectly. Quite loud too, considering its size. Easy to set up, even for a complete novice, and fast delivery, as I only ordered it last night. Thanks so much defo recommend."
- Sign up as a new member of TopCashback for free using this unique link
- Search for Amazon on the site, click through and buy the item as normal
- Get £15 cashback when you spend £15 or more on an item
- The cashback will track to your TopCashback 'Earnings page' within seven days of purchase.
Daily Mirror
