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Amazon Echo Dot Max1 / 9
Amazon

Amazon Echo Dot Max

Current price · Amazon US
$99.99
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Value for Money & design
7/ 10
7
0.010.0

A 7 puts its value for money in the bottom third of speakers we've measured.

Measured on 78 of the 469 we've cataloged.

7/ 10
Design
7
0.010.0

A 7 puts its design in the bottom quarter of speakers we've measured.

Measured on 78 of the 469 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Multiroom
YesMost common
True100%

True is the most common — on 100% of the 30 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 30).

Display
NoMost common
False86%True14%

False is the most common — on 86% of the 29 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 30).

Streaming Services
Spotify connect12%Amazon music11%Apple airplay 210%Apple music9%

Amazon music appears on 11% of the 122 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 30).

Power Source
AC mainsMost common
Ac mains90%Rechargeable battery10%

Ac mains is the most common — on 90% of the 30 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 30).

Features

Multiroom
Yes
Display
No
Companion App
IOS + Android
Speakerphone
Yes
Smart Home Protocol
Zigbee, Matter, Thread
Voice Assistant Support
Alexa

Connectivity

Streaming Services
Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer
Bluetooth Codec
SBC
Bluetooth Version
5.3
Connection Type
Wifi, bluetooth
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Power Source
AC mains
Color Options
Amethyst, glacier white, graphite
Dimensions Depth
109 mm
Dimensions Height
99 mm
Dimensions Width
108 mm
Is Portable
No
Weight
505 g

Sound

Driver Count
2
Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
1.0 (mono)
Adaptive Audio
Yes
Total Power Output
22 W

Microphone

Physical Mute
Yes

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.6/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed February 2026
Connectivity9.0
Design7.0
Features8.5
Value7.0
The verdict

The Amazon Echo Dot Max delivers more output than the standard Dot and adds extra convenience with new smart home hub options and connectivity. It’s still a mono speaker with no wired inputs or battery, but for a compact speaker that balances casual audio with smart home control, it’s a practical middle ground.

✓What we like
✓Stronger output than standard Echo Dot
✓Built-in smart home hub
✓Good Alexa voice pickup
✕What could be better
✕Mono playback
✕No wired connections
✕No IP rating
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