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Echo Studio (Newest) Review: Amazon's Best-Sounding Speaker, Now Smaller

The new Echo Studio shrinks Amazon's flagship speaker while keeping its big ambitions: spatial audio, Dolby Atmos and room-tuning. It's the Echo for people who actually care about how music sounds.

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Key features

• Spatial audio and Dolby Atmos make music and movies sound fuller.
• Room adaptation tunes the sound to your space.
• Pair a second Studio for bigger sound, or group it with other Echos for multi-room music.
• A built-in smart home hub and eero extender add utility.

Best for

Music lovers in Alexa homes who want a single great-sounding speaker.

Things to consider

• Atmos content is limited on some music services.
• It's more expensive than other Echos.
• Audiophiles may still prefer dedicated speaker brands.

Verdict

The best-sounding Echo, and a smart upgrade from a Dot.

Consider instead

Echo Dot Review: The Easiest Way to Try a Smart Speaker — Echo Dot: a budget pick if sound isn't a priority.