Overview
- The Echo Dot Max is available in the U.S. for $99.99, introducing a room-filling speaker with a built-in smart home hub and AZ3 silicon.
- Amazon’s redesigned Echo Studio is on sale for $219.99 with spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, though Atmos playback on the device requires Amazon Music Unlimited.
- Early reviews report faster, more reliable Alexa+ responses on the new chips and praise the Studio’s balanced sound despite a smaller body and lower-watt amplifier.
- The 2025 Echo Studio drops the 3.5mm input and uses a new driver layout, while the Dot Max and Echo Show 11 add Omnisense sensors for more proactive, context-aware routines.
- Home theater pairing with compatible Fire TV devices is planned for up to five Echo Studio speakers, but Alexa Home Theater support was not yet active in initial testing; Echo Show 8 and 11 remain on preorder for November shipments.