Amazon raised prices on Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle devices — here's how much more you're going to pay
This past weekend, Amazon raised prices on most of its devices, including the Echo, Kindle, Fire TV and eero.
Amazon recently raised prices on its range of devices, including Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle products. The price hikes vary, with some devices seeing an increase of up to 60%. Fortune was the first to report the changes, which were spotted by the publication. The most significant price jump was for the Echo Dot, which saw its price increase from $49 to $79, a 61.2% rise.
Other affected devices include the Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 5, Echo Show 8, Echo Show 11, and Echo Show 21. Fire TV Stick HD also saw a price increase, from $35 to $39, a 11.4% rise. The Kindle devices also got a price hike, with the original Kindle going from $109 to $149, an increase of 35.5%. Despite the price hikes, some Amazon devices may still be cheaper than competitors.
For instance, the Echo Dot is still cheaper than the Google Home Speaker, which starts at $99. However, Amazon's timing for the price increases is curious, especially considering the company announced last week that Alexa+ would be available for free on its newest Fire TV devices.
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