Amazon Echo Studio (2nd Gen)
Amazon's most powerful speaker with Dolby Atmos, built-in Zigbee hub, and unbeatable Alexa integration.
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Key Specifications
What We Love
- Dolby Atmos and 360 Audio at an incredible price
- Powerful 330W output with deep bass
- Built-in Zigbee smart home hub
- Wi-Fi 6E and 3.5mm line-in included
Room for Improvement
- Can be bass-heavy for some tastes
- Design is functional, not premium
- Alexa is the only voice assistant
- Spatial audio depends on source material
Full Review
The Amazon Echo Studio (2nd Gen) is Amazon's premium smart speaker offering, and it competes admirably with speakers costing twice as much.
Design
The cylindrical design is functional if not groundbreaking. It's well-built and the fabric exterior fits into most home decors. The 2nd generation brings improved processing and better audio calibration.
Sound Quality
With a 5.25-inch woofer, three 2-inch midrange drivers, and a 1-inch tweeter pushing 330W of peak power, the Echo Studio delivers room-filling sound with impressive bass. Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio support create an immersive listening experience.
Alexa Integration
This is where the Echo Studio truly shines. Alexa is the most capable voice assistant for smart home control, and the Studio includes a built-in Zigbee hub for directly connecting compatible devices. For Aussie homes with Alexa-compatible gear, it's the ideal control centre.
Smart Home Hub
The built-in Zigbee hub eliminates the need for separate bridges for many smart home devices. Set up lights, sensors, and switches directly through the Echo Studio without additional hardware.
Streaming
Native support for Amazon Music HD, Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal means high-quality streaming from virtually any service. The spatial audio experience on supported platforms is genuinely impressive.
Value
At $329 AUD, the Echo Studio undercuts the Sonos Era 300 by over $400 while offering competitive sound quality, spatial audio, and superior smart home integration. It's remarkable value.
Verdict
The Amazon Echo Studio is the best value premium smart speaker in Australia. It combines impressive audio quality, Dolby Atmos support, and the best smart home integration available. If you're an Alexa household, it's the obvious choice.
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