The 7 best Amazon Echo devices for 2026

In 2026, Amazon has released an updated list of their popular Echo devices, as the global memory crisis has led to significant price increases. The Echo Dot, now priced at $79.99, has increased from $49.99, while the Echo Dot Max has risen to $119.99, up from $99.99. The Echo Spot, which was previously $79.99, is now $109.99, and the Echo Show 5 has gone up to $99.99, from $89.99.

The Echo Show 8 has seen a substantial price jump to $199.99, from $149.99, and the Echo Show 11 is now $249.99, up from $219.99. The Echo Show 15 has increased dramatically to $349.99, from $299.99, and the Echo Show 21 has skyrocketed to $499.99, from $399.99.

Despite these price increases, Echo devices continue to provide users with Amazon Alexa's AI capabilities for music, phone calls, calendar reminders, and news alerts. However, Echo Show devices also feature colorful displays for video calls, streaming entertainment, and managing daily tasks. Some devices, like Echo Auto, Echo Buds, and Echo Frames, are designed for portability and can be used while on the go.

Alexa+, an AI-powered version of Alexa introduced in March 2025, has been integrated into Echo devices. Prime subscribers now receive Alexa+ for free, while non-subscribers must pay a $19.99 monthly fee. Alexa+ allows for more engaging conversations with Alexa, providing daily security footage highlights, reading stories to children, planning date nights, booking restaurant reservations, controlling smart home technology, setting reminders, answering questions, making phone calls, setting up video calls with Echo Show devices, getting weather and news updates, following recipes, shopping on Amazon, streaming music, playing games, and more.

Alexa+ also integrates seamlessly with other smart home devices, like smart thermostats and light bulbs, allowing users to create routines and control their homes using voice commands.