Best Alexa powered Echo smart-speakers available in India for every budget

1st Gen Echo Dot

Price: Rs 4,499
Key Specs

• Size: 99x 99 x 43 mm
• Weight: 300 g
• Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process
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• Wi-Fi Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
• Bluetooth Connectivity:
• Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Dot or from Echo Dot to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported.

Amazon Echo

Price: Rs 9,999
Key Specs

• Amazon Echo is a hands-free smart speaker that you control using your voice. It connects to Alexa - a cloud based voice service to play music, make calls, check weather and news, set alarms, control smart home devices, and much more.
• Echo has powerful speakers that fill the room with immersive 360° omnidirectional audio, and deliver crisp vocals and dynamic bass response.
• Just ask for a song, artist, or genre from your favourite music services like Amazon Prime Music, Saavn, and TuneIn. Using multi-room music, you can even play music across multiple Echo devices at the same time.
• With seven microphones, beam-forming technology, and noise cancellation, Echo hears you from any direction-even in noisy environments or while playing music.
• Call or message anyone hands-free who also has an Echo device or the Alexa App. Simply ask "Alexa, how do I set up calling?" to get started. You can also use Alexa to make Skype calls.
• Controls lights, plugs, and more with compatible connected devices from Philips, Syska, TP-Link and Oakter.
• Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new features and skills. Just ask Alexa to order food from Zomato, request a ride from Ola, book a carpenter from Urbanclap, and more.

2nd Gen Amazon Echo Plus

Price: Rs 14,999
Key Specs

• Echo Plus has a new design and an improved sound. It comes with a built-in hub to easily setup and control your compatible smart home devices.
• New premium speakers powered by Dolby, play 360° audio with crisp vocals and dynamic bass response.
• Echo Plus connects to Alexa, a cloud-based voice service, to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and more.
• Stream music from Amazon Prime Music, Saavn, and TuneIn - just ask for a song, artist, or genre. You can also use your voice to adjust equalizer settings. Just say, "Alexa, increase the bass".
• Set up your smart lights and plugs from Philips Hue and Anchor without a separate hub - just ask "Alexa, discover my devices". Also control other compatible smart lights, plugs and remotes from Oakter, Syska, TP-Link, and more.
• Call or message family and friends who have an Echo device or the Alexa App and use Alexa to make Skype calls. Use announcements like a one-way intercom to broadcast messages to all your Echo devices.
• Control Echo Plus hands-free - it can hear you from across the room with 7 far-field microphones, even in noisy environments or while playing music.
• 15,000+ skills including ordering cab, food, jokes and games. Always getting smarter and adding new features.

Echo Spot

Price: Rs 12,999
Key Specs

• Echo Spot is designed to fit anywhere in your home. Use 2nd generation far-field voice recognition to watch video flash briefings, see music lyrics, weather forecasts, to-do and shopping lists, browse and listen to Audible audiobooks, and more. All hands-free-just ask.
• Echo Spot connects to Alexa, a cloud-based voice service to play music, read the news, answer questions, set music alarms, control smart home, and more.
• Just ask to play a song, artist, or genre, and see lyrics with Amazon Music. Also, stream music from Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and other music services, or books from Audible.
• Use the built-in speaker or connect to speakers through Bluetooth or 3.5 mm stereo cable. With multi-room music, you can play music on your Echo devices in different rooms. Adjust the treble, mid, and bass levels with your voice.
• Ask Alexa to turn on your lights, show baby monitors and front door cameras, and lock your doors. Plus, control your thermostats, garage doors, sprinklers, and more.
• Call almost anyone hands-free, or make video calls to family and friends with Skype, the Alexa app, an Echo Spot, or Echo Show. Instantly connect to other Echo devices around your home.
• With tens of thousands of skills, Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new features. Just ask Alexa to control your TV, request an Uber, order a pizza, and more.

Echo Sub

Price: Rs 12,999
Key Specs

• Echo Sub delivers down-firing, 100W deep bass sound through a 6" woofer.
• Pair with Amazon Echo or Echo Plus (sold separately) to enjoy dynamic music that fills the room.
• Pair with two Amazon Echo or two Echo Plus for rich left/right stereo sound.
• Simple to set up and use-just plug in, open the Alexa app, and wirelessly connect to your Echo device(s) to control music with your voice.

Echo Input

Price: Rs 2,999
Key Specs

• Echo Input adds Alexa to an external speaker and connects via 3.5 mm audio cable or Bluetooth.
• Can hear you from across the room-even when music is playing.
• Stream Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, and more on your favorite speaker.
• Just ask Alexa to play a song, read the news, or check the weather and traffic.
• Set alarms and timers, add items to your to-do list, and control compatible smart home devices.
• Calling and Drop In via Bluetooth is currently not supported.
• Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new skills like tracking fitness, playing games, and more.
• Slim, low-profile design fits almost anywhere.