5 Best Amazon Alexa Powered Smart Speakers
Amazon Alexa is not just available on Amazon Echo devices, but there are few good third-party speakers as well. It is important to note that Amazon Alexa got so many skills, so smart speakers powered by Alexa are interesting. While Amazon Echo devices are perfect and best to use Alexa with its full power, third-party speakers brings better audio quality, build quality and usability.
There are lots of things Alexa powered smart speakers ca do. These can create alarms, create reminders, play music, check weather details, tell traffic data and more. If you are interested in buying a good Amazon Alexa powered speaker, here are the best options.
If you are not sure what to buy, U can help you. I have complied the list of best Amazon Alexa-powered smart speakers that you can buy.
Best Amazon Alexa Powered Smart Speakers
1. Sonos One Smart Speaker
Sonos One is the best option for Alexa-powered speaker. It offers excellent audio quality and beautiful design. The build quality is also good. It is easy to install and use. It comes with both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity options.
It has one woofer, one tweeter, a pair of high-quality amplifiers, and six microphones for listing to your voice commands. It also has a touch-sensitive panel to control. You can also use voice commands or Sonos app on your smartphone for controlling it.
Price: $199.00
2. Zolo Halo Smart Speaker by Anker
Zolo Halo is affordable but offers good audio quality. You can also connect up to six Zolo Halo speakers together for multiroom audio experience. It can be done using the smartphone app. It comes with Bluetooth connectivity. SO, you can also use it as a bluetooth speaker. It has a single 1.7-inch audio driver with broad frequency response. So, the audio quality is also good. It come with built-in Alexa, so you can use it to perform actions, listening to music, check weather and more.
Price: $59.99
3. Amazon Echo Plus
Even if this is the official Amazon speaker with Alexa skill, I am putting it at the third place due to average audio experience. Amazon Echo Plus is capable of controlling number of gadgets, stream music, control your TV, request an Uber, order a pizza, and more.. It has seven built-in microphones for listening to your voice commands effectively. It is available in three colors: black, white, and silver. You can choose any of your choice.
Price: $149.99
4. Ultimate Ears Blast Smart Speaker
Ultimate Ears Alexa powered Bluetooth speaker is notable due to its waterproof body (IP67 Rating). If you need a rugged speaker with cool design, this one is for you. It delivers excellent 360-degree sound with an active audio drivers and two passive radiators for good bass delivery. It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Price: $229.99
5. Harman Kardon Allure Voice-Activated Home Speaker
It is capable of delivering 360-degree audio experience. It has a trio of 1.5-inch midrange tweeters and 3.5-inch woofer for good audio. If you want best music experience, this one is for you. It also has cool multicolor lighting that can be customized using the smartphone app.
Price: $249.95
Final Words
Here, you have the list of best Alexa-powered smart speakers. I listed all the notable features, so you can easily decide what is best for you. If you want the cost effective option, you have Zolo Halo speaker. If you want good music, you can buy Harman Kardon speaker. For rugged body, Ultimate Ears Blast is there.
What Alexa powered speaker do you prefer? Do not forget to share your choice with us in the comments.
Deepanker Verma is the founder of Techlomedia. He is a tech blogger, developer and gadget freak.
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