Dimensions
Size comparison
Echo Dot MaxHome Speaker
| Echo Dot Max | Home Speaker | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 108.7 mm | 86.6 mm | +22.1 mm |
| Width | 108.6 mm | 106 mm | +2.6 mm |
| Depth | 99.2 mm | 106 mm | −6.8 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Echo Dot Max better than Home Speaker?
Echo Dot Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Home Speaker better than Echo Dot Max?
Home Speaker has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | 1.0 | — |
| Channel count | 1 | — |
| Stereo | No | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Smart home hub (Zigbee / Matter / Thread) | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Width | 109 mm | 106 mm |
| Height | 109 mm | 87 mm |
| Depth | 99 mm | 106 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
