Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen vs. 2nd Gen: Should you upgrade?
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Are you new to the world of Alexa speakers? Been buying them since the original Echo came out in 2014? Wherever you stand, we've got the Alexa buying advice you need to make your shopping as stress-free as can be. Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Best Dot yet $50 at Amazon Pros Vastly improved speakers Gorgeous fabric design Still really affordable Cons No real difference in functionality compared to 2nd Gen Dot Whether you already have 2nd Gen Echo Dot or are looking to buy into the Alexa ecosystem for the first time, the Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is a phenomenal product. It looks great, sounds better than ever, and retains the excellent $50 price tag. Echo Dot (2nd Gen) Even cheaper $40 at Amazon Pros New lower price Connects to other speakers Same great Alexa experience Cons Sound quality doesn't hold up Plastic design is boring The Echo Dot (2nd Gen) still works just fine in 2018, but if you have the means to upgrade, the Echo Dot (3rd Gen) delivers a better all-around experience. The...