Amazon Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker With In-Built Battery Launched For Rs. 4,999

Currently, Amazon offers 12 smart speakers in the Echo lineup in India. Now, the company has added another device to its portfolio with the launch of the Echo Input Portable Edition. This new variant of the Echo Input speaker is touted to deliver a 360-degree audio experience to users along with far-field voice recognition.

One of the issues faced by users of all Amazon Echo speakers is the lack of portability and the latest one addresses this by delivering a hands-free experience on-the-move. Well, this one comes with an in-built battery that will keep it powered even the device is unplugged. The company claims to have designed this new portable speaker, especially for the Indian users after taking their feedback.

Amazon Echo Input Portable Details

Amazon Echo Input Portable is identical to the Echo Input launched a few months back. The only inclusion is the presence of four LED notifications over the power button to indicate battery life. The new Echo device features downward-facing speakers and four microphones at the top. At the side, there is a physical power button, volume controls, and a USB 2.0 port.

The Echo Input Portable Edition misses out on an AUX port and features only Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for connectivity. It comes with similar audio features as the Echo Dot speakers and offers 10 volume levels.

Notably, the latest offering from Amazon does not come with an IP rating. Otherwise, it is identical to the other devices in the lineup with a mesh fabric around it. There is a 4800mAh battery for a portable Alexa experience that supports various use cases.

Amazon Echo Input Portable Price

The actual price of the Amazon Echo Input Portable Edition is Rs. 5,999 but it will be available at an introductory price of Rs. 4,999. This smart speaker is available only in a single Black fabric variant. Interested customers can pre-order the Echo Input Portable from Amazon India starting and it will start shipping from December 18.

Our Opinion

It is interesting to see Amazon take customer feedback and resolve one of the major pain points faced by users by launching a portable smart speaker. However, we cannot comment on its performance as we are yet to get our hands on it.