The Amazon
Echo Dot (5th Gen) w/ clock is part of the
Smart Speakers test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Smart Speakers
models like the Echo Dot (5th Gen) w/ clock are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Sound quality
Sound quality represents tonal accuracy and ability to reproduce fine sonic detail. Sound quality judgments are made with the system optimized using its own auto speaker set-up function (if so equipped), and with its own tone controls and/or pre-set tone settings (if any) adjusted for most balanced sound.
Versatility
Versatility score is based on the presence or absence of useful features.
Ease of use
A composite score that includes the assessment of wireless setup, console controls, remote app and voice control of play functions.