Early Prime Day Sales Bring Amazon Echo Devices to All-Time-Low of $18 [CNET]

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While we’re still a few days away from Prime Day, Amazon hasn’t let that stop them from dropping prices on some of their most popular Amazon devices. Today, Prime members can get significant discounts on many of the models in Amazon’s Echo line of devices with the Amazon Echo Pop falling to just $18. This is the lowest price we’ve seen to date for the Alexa-supported speaker. It’s ideal for filling bedrooms or other small spaces with substantial sound.

The fifth-generation (2022) Amazon Echo Dot, known for its affordability and numerous features to help run a smart home, has dropped to $25. Available in charcoal, glacier white and deep sea blue, there’s a style to fit any home with incredible sound to back it up. 

For comparison, CNET reviewer Ty Pendlebury stated: “When side by side, I found the Echo Dot was more enjoyable with music than both the Nest Mini and the Echo Pop. The Dot generated more bass and sounded better with modern rock or pop. Though it was possible to get it louder than the other two, that was only by introducing distortion as well.”

On top of this, Prime members can get a huge 50% drop in price on a pair of 2023 Amazon Echo Buds. This puts the earbuds at an asking price of $25, $10 less than we’ve seen them previously. These wireless buds have 20-hour battery life, Bluetooth connectivity, seamless switching and customizable tap controls so that you can use Alexa, make phone calls and control your music. 

These devices are in good company with Amazon’s Prime Day device deals, which include great prices on Kindles, Fire TVs, Blink security cameras and more. Not sure about these offers? Check out our list of the best smart speakers, compiled by the CNET team that’s tested everything from the Amazon Echo to the Apple HomePod to the Google Nest and beyond.