Amazon's Echo line, which has practically created the category of smart speakers, is filled with devices that come in different shapes and sizes.
Some of them even have giant screens that follow you as you move around the room.
So how do you know which one is the right one?
It's a tough question, but over the past few months we've tried all of them and felt ready to answer.
Below are all of the Echo devices that Amazon currently sells, with a breakdown of their features and capabilities.
Echo Dot (3rd generation) (MX $ 1,299; amazon.com.mx)
Amazon's Echo Dot line is where you'll find the smallest, yet most affordable, smart speaker offerings from the tech giant.
The third-generation Echo Dot looks more like a hockey puck than a horn.
But don't be fooled, the Dot is a capable Alexa device that's small enough to put on just about any surface, whether it's a nightstand next to your bed or a corner of your kitchen counter.
There's an LED ring that swivels around the top, letting you know when Alexa is listening to you.
Also, you can turn off the microphone using one of the four buttons on the top.
You can ask Alexa questions like the local weather report, control your smart home gadgets, or even use them to stream music.
It's not big or powerful enough to fill a large room, but it does a fantastic job in a smaller area like a bathroom.
There is a 3.5mm audio jack on the back, which allows you to connect a standard, and perhaps more powerful, speaker to the Dot.
You can get the third-generation Echo Dot in charcoal, gray, plum, or sandstone for MX $ 1,299.
Echo Dot (4th generation) (MX $ 1,499; amazon.com.mx)
The fourth generation Echo Dot has a completely new design and is priced slightly higher than the previous generation Dot.
CNN Underscored recently named it the best budget pick for a smart speaker in 2021. Instead of a hockey puck, Amazon designed a new Echo experience that looks more like a tennis ball.
The sphere-shaped design has a fabric covering that takes up most of the visible area, giving the point a refined look that will blend in with your home or apartment furnishings.
Because it is part of the Dot line, it is still relatively small, which lends itself to being placed almost anywhere.
However, it is larger than the third-generation Echo Dot.
At the top is a power button, volume controls, and a button that deactivates the microphone for those times when you want complete privacy.
The base of the new Echo Dot has the standard Alexa lighting ring that turns blue when you talk to the personal assistant.
Despite being compact in size, we found this version to offer a louder and more robust sound.
It's still not enough for a large living room, but it should be fine for a bedroom or even the kitchen.
The MX $ 1,499 fourth-generation Echo Dot comes in three colors: charcoal, white, or twilight blue.
Echo Dot with watch (4th generation) (MX $ 1,799; amazon.com.mx)
Do you need a new alarm clock?
Take a look at the Echo Dot with Clock.
It uses the same design as the fourth generation Echo Dot, but instead of a smooth cover, there is a functional LED clock built into the case.
That means you no longer have to ask Alexa what time it is, just take a look.
You'll get all the same features as the standard Echo Dot, like interacting with Alexa, getting news updates, listening to music, or controlling the lights in your home.
The Dot with Clock only comes in two colors: White and Twilight Blue.
Echo (4th generation) (MX $ 2,999; amazon.com.mx)
Amazon's flagship Echo device is so good that it won top honors as our top overall pick for a smart speaker in 2021. It shares the same design as the latest Echo Dot, with a lighting ring along the bottom of the globe. .
In fact, we would say that the ring makes the Echo appear to be almost floating.
Instead of a single speaker like the Echo Dot, the standard Echo has two tweeters and a woofer, which provide a richer and clearer sound, regardless of volume level.
It's enough to fill almost any room in your house, so don't be afraid to turn up the volume.
One reason it sounds so much better is because of some pretty cool technology that helps the Echo detect how close it is to other objects, like a wall, and will automatically adjust the sound on the fly.
Beyond just being a way to talk to your smart home gadgets, the Echo also includes Zigbee and Amazon Sidewalk connection protocols, making it a smart home hub that connects directly to compatible devices like smart lights or plugs.
The Echo comes in charcoal, white, PRODUCT (RED) red and twilight blue for MX $ 2,999.
Echo Show 8 (MX $ 2,999; amazon.com.mx)
The Echo Show 8 is a smart display with a 1 megapixel camera so your video calls via Zoom or Skype look great.
A 3.5mm audio jack on the back of the screen gives you the option of connecting to a larger speaker that you can control through the screen.
It has four built-in microphones that make it easy to pick up your voice from across the room, even when you're playing your favorite song at high volume.
There is a physical switch in the upper right corner that will turn off the microphone and disable the camera when you want complete privacy.
The Echo Show 8 is ideal for those who want to save some space on their counters, but want a smart screen built into Alexa that allows them to control their home, view their daily schedule or follow recipe instructions, with video guides, while on the go. in the kitchen.
Echo Show 5 (MX $ 1,999; amazon.com.mx)
Smaller, the Echo Show 5 is Amazon's most affordable Echo Show at $ 1,999.
With a screen size of, you guessed it, 5.5 inches, it's small enough to fit in almost any corner of your home or on your nightstand, where it would double as a very smart and modern alarm clock.
Even though the screen is almost half the size of the Original Show, Amazon still includes a front camera and video calling capabilities.
It's still just a 1 megapixel camera, but it's good enough for quick chats with friends or family.
The display is not HD, so if you're picky you'll want to start your search for a smart display with the Echo Show 8. As with the rest of the Show line, there's a 3.5mm audio jack, a switch physical to disable microphone and camera, and you get full access to Alexa's full catalog of skills.
The Echo Show 5 comes in charcoal or sandstone.
Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) (MX $ 6,699; amazon.com.mx)
The newest member of the Echo Show family is the Echo Show 10. It's unlike any other Echo Show we've seen before, instead of a stationary screen, the Show 10 screen actually rotates and follows you around the room for a video call with the 13 megapixel camera or while watching a program.
Not only does it move to keep you in the frame during a call, it will move with you as you walk around the room.
It's kinda creepy, but cool.
The design is a mix of previous Echo Show models, combined with the new Echo design.
That is, it is a screen that is on a spherical base.
The base rotates as you move, keeping the screen and speakers always looking at whoever is in the room.
That means you can ask to watch a video camera feed of your child sleeping and not have to worry about carrying an extra tablet just to keep an eye on them.
Sound quality is excellent too, giving the Echo Show 10 more versatility when paired with the clear 10.1-inch screen.
You can pick up the Echo Show 10 in charcoal or glacier white for MX $ 249.99.
Echo Studio (MX $ 4,499; amazon.com.mx)
If Echo speakers leave you wanting more, then Amazon's Echo Studio is for you.
It's Amazon's first and only speaker that supports HD and 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos, and it sounds great.
The Studio fills any room in your house with sound, and when it plays compatible audio files, it has a very wide soundstage, with 3D effect.
You can listen as the sound moves through your room, even though there is only one speaker.
In addition to great sound quality, the Studio doubles as a smart home hub with built-in Zigbee and Alexa connectivity.
It's much larger, comparatively at least, than other Echo devices, so you'll want to make sure you have a dedicated spot on a shelf or TV stand for it.
Speaking of television, you can connect the Studio to a compatible Amazon Fire TV and use it as an output speaker, or pair two Echo Studios for even bigger sound.
Echo Sub (MX $ 3,800.10; amazon.com.mx)
The Echo Sub doesn't offer any of the Alexa features that the rest of Amazon's Echo line has.
It doesn't even have a microphone, but is meant to act as a subwoofer for any of your Echo devices.
Its main intention is to connect with Echo Studio to complete the entire surround sound experience, but don't let that stop you from getting one.
It will work with Echo Dot 4th Generation, Echo Dot 3rd Generation, Echo 4th Generation, Echo 3rd Generation, Echo 2nd Generation, Echo Show 10 3rd Generation and Echo Plus 2nd Generation.
In short, the Echo Sub is an additional device that will complete your Echo experience if you are listening to a lot of music on your Echo (s) and want to improve the overall experience.
Note: The above prices reflect the price at the time of publication of the article.