Echo Spot vs Echo Pop: Which is Better?
By Naila Syifa
Updated August 2024
Echo Spot and Echo Pop are two compact Amazon Alexa devices that can be used to control smart home devices, play music, and more. While they are similar in a lot of aspects, both devices have a few key differences that may sway your purchasing decision. So which one is a better choice for your needs? Let's find out!
Key Takeaways
While the Echo Spot stands out with a display, the Echo Pop has a larger speaker and can double as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender. However, the Echo Spot offers built-in motion detection that the Echo Pop lacks, making it a better choice for users who want advanced smart home automation features.
Echo Spot
Compact Smart Alarm Clock
✓ 2.83” Display
✓ 1.73” Front-Firing Speaker
✓ Motion Detection
✓ Support Matter
Echo Pop
Compact Smart Speaker
✓ 1.95” Front-Firing Speaker
✓ Lossless High Definition
✓ Support Matter
✓ Eero Built-In
#1 Design
Echo Pop
Echo Spot and Echo Pop have a similar half-rounded design with a flat base, but the Echo Pop's front surface is all covered in a speaker mesh, while the Echo Spot divides its front surface into a display and a speaker mesh.
This new 2.83” display with 320 x 240 resolution on the Echo Spot allows for visual interactions beyond just audio, so you can view things like timers, weather, and more.
While the lack of display in the Echo Pop limits its control and interaction to more audio-centric, the larger speaker mesh surface on the Echo Pop is likely to provide better audio distribution and volume compared to the Echo Spot.
In addition, the Echo Pop features a light bar that the Echo Spot lacks, which will glow to indicate when the microphone is active and Alexa is listening.
Echo Pop also comes in a wider range of color options, including Charcoal, Glacier White, Lavender Bloom, and Midnight Teal. Echo Spot is only available in Black, Glacier White, and Ocean Blue, which is less vibrant than the Echo Pop color options. The display color and clock face on the Echo Spot can be personalized though, so you can still customize the look to better suit your decor.
When it comes to size, the Echo Spot is slightly larger at 4.5" x 4.1" x 4.4", while the Echo Pop measures 3.9” x 3.3” x 3.6”. However, both are compact and designed to fit easily on a nightstand or end table.
#2 Features
Echo Spot
Echo Pop features a larger 1.95" front-firing speaker, though the difference is not that significant compared to the 1.4" full-range, front-firing speaker on the Echo Spot. Both devices support Lossless High-Definition audio and are compatible with a range of audio content on Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Audible, and other popular audio streaming services.
Alexa allows for hands-free voice commands, from controlling smart home devices to setting timers and alarms. Routines can also be set up for home automation, triggering certain actions based on certain voice commands or schedules.
The Echo Spot has an advantage with built-in motion detection, allowing you to set up routines based on room occupancy, such as turning on lights when someone enters the room. The Echo Pop has no motion detection capabilities, but similar automation can be achieved through external motion sensors if needed.
#3 Connectivity
Echo Pop
Both the Echo Spot and Echo Pop support a range of smart home devices, including Matter-compatible devices. This wide compatibility ensures seamless integration and control of your smart home ecosystem using Alexa, whether you choose the Echo Spot or the Echo Pop.
However, the Echo Pop sets itself apart with the Eero Built-In feature, which allows it to serve as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender to expand the coverage of a compatible Eero Wi-Fi network. If you have an Eero Wi-Fi system in your home, the Echo Pop can help boost the signal and improve connectivity throughout your home.
Echo Spot vs Echo Pop
Final Thoughts
Echo Spot
The choice between the Echo Spot and Echo Pop ultimately comes down to your specific needs and preferences. If a visual display is a priority for you, the Echo Spot's 2.83-inch screen gives you the ability to view information like timers, weather, and more. Its built-in motion detection also makes it a better choice for advanced smart home automation.
On the other hand, the Echo Pop's larger speaker is attractive to users who prioritize audio-centric features over visual features. In addition, for Eero mesh Wi-Fi users, the Echo Pop can be more appealing due to its ability to function as a Wi-Fi extender and boost connectivity throughout the home.
If you like to read more about Alexa Echo devices, check out our other relevant guides here:
Echo Dot (5th Gen) vs Echo Dot (4th Gen)
Echo Dot vs Echo Pop
Echo Spot vs Echo Dot
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