The Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio smart speakers comes with upgraded audio features and Alexa support.
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The Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio smart speakers in India at Rs 10,999 and Rs 23,999, respectively.
Both speakers feature AZ3 chipsets, improved wake word detection, smart home hub support, and future Alexa+ compatibility.
The Echo Dot Max offers nearly 3x bass, while the Echo Studio brings Dolby Atmos-backed immersive spatial audio.
With an aim to enhance user experience, tech giant Amazon has unveiled the new Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio smart speakers for Indian consumers. Both smart speakers are powered by the company's AZ3 custom silicon chipsets, which are claimed to deliver fast performance and allow several other features.
While the Echo Dot Max features a new two-way speaker system, custom tweeter, and nearly 3x the bass of the standard Echo Dot, the Echo Studio delivers immersive spatial audio with Dolby Atmos support and a superior soundstage in a compact spherical design. Check out the price, features, and all the other key details.
The Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio are priced at Rs 10,999 and Rs 23,999, respectively.
It is worth noting that Prime subscribers can avail of 5 percent cashback using the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card.
Both smart speakers can be purchased via e-commerce platforms Amazon and Flipkart.
The Amazon Echo Dot Max comes in Amethyst, Graphite, and Glacier White colours.
Meanwhile, the Echo Studio is available in Graphite and Glacier White colour options.
The Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio are claimed to offer improved wake word detection by nearly 50 percent and provide better conversation detection, thanks to AZ3 custom silicon chipsets.
They include Omnisense technology for presence, motion, and temperature detection using audio, ultrasound, Wi-Fi radar, and an accelerometer.
Both smart speakers function as built-in smart home hubs with support for Zigbee, Thread, and Matter, and support Alexa Home Theater with compatible Fire TV devices. They allow users to view and delete voice recordings in the Alexa app.
Notably, these speakers have powerful hardware built in, so they can fully support and run Amazon's much smarter generative AI-powered Alexa+ as soon as it becomes available in India.
Here's a detailed look at the features:
The Amazon Echo Dot Max is powered by the AZ3 chip.
It is the first Echo Dot with a sophisticated two-way speaker system.
The speaker features a high-excursion woofer and a custom tweeter.
It delivers nearly 3x the bass compared to the Echo Dot (5th Gen).
This smart speaker has automatic room adaptation for optimized sound.
It includes a redesigned audio architecture with double the air space.
The Amazon Echo Dot Max brings upgraded audio with a two-way speaker system, nearly 3x bass, and Alexa support.
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Alternatives to Echo Dot Max
The Amazon Echo Studio is powered by the AZ3 Pro chip.
It has a compact modern spherical design with 3D knit fabric for better acoustics.
The smart speaker delivers immersive spatial sound with Dolby Atmos support.
It features a powerful high-excursion woofer along with three full-range drivers for rich, room-filling sound.
The Amazon Echo Studio offers immersive Dolby Atmos audio and room-filling sound in a compact spherical design.
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Alternatives to Echo Studio
What are the features of Amazon Echo Dot Max?
The Amazon Echo Dot Max features a two-way speaker system, high-excursion woofer, custom tweeter, nearly 3x more bass than the Echo Dot (5th Gen), automatic room adaptation, and redesigned audio architecture. It is powered by Amazon's AZ3 chip.
What is new in the Amazon Echo Studio launched in India?
The new Amazon Echo Studio comes with the AZ3 Pro chip, Dolby Atmos-powered spatial audio, a compact spherical design with 3D knit fabric, and a powerful audio setup featuring a high-excursion woofer and three full-range drivers for immersive sound.
What are the prices of the new Amazon smart speakers?
The Amazon Echo Dot Max is priced at Rs 10,999, while the Echo Studio carries a price tag of Rs 23,999 in India.
Do Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio support Alexa voice commands?
Yes, both the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio support Alexa voice commands. They are also built to support Amazon's generative AI-powered Alexa+ when it becomes available in India.
Which Amazon smart speaker is best for home entertainment?
The Echo Studio is better suited for home entertainment, thanks to Dolby Atmos support, immersive spatial audio, and a more powerful speaker setup designed for room-filling sound.
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