Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation) – Charcoal

The Echo Dot (5th Gen) is Amazon’s latest compact smart speaker, offering improved sound performance, built‑in Alexa voice controls, smart‑home integration (including Matter support) and a sleek spherical design — ideal for bedrooms, offices, or anywhere you want smart convenience and great sound. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Key Features

• Improved Audio: Features a 1.73″ (≈ 44 mm) front‑firing speaker for clearer vocals and deeper bass than prior Echo Dot models. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Smart Home & Connectivity: Dual‑band Wi‑Fi (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), Bluetooth with A2DP/AVRCP, Matter and Wi‑Fi Mesh support, plus built‑in temperature sensor for routines. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Compact Design: Dimensions approx. 100 × 100 × 89 mm (3.9″ × 3.9″ × 3.5″), weight around 304 g. Available in Charcoal (shown), Deep Sea Blue and Glacier White. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Alexa Voice Assistant: Hands‑free voice commands for music, news, smart home control, timers, questions and more. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Privacy Features: Built‑in mic‑off button, voice command privacy options, streaming indicator ring. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Technical Specifications

• Driver Size: 1.73″ (≈ 44 mm) front‑firing speaker. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Dimensions: Approximately 100 × 100 × 89 mm. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Weight: ~304 g (10.7 oz) in Charcoal model. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Wireless: Wi‑Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth with A2DP & AVRCP. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Smart Home Protocols: Matter, Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh; Amazon Sidewalk support indicated. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Package Contents

• Echo Dot (5th Gen) – Charcoal
• Power adapter and cable
• Quick‑Start Guide
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Benefits

• Excellent value for compact smart audio with voice control and smart home integration.
• Improved sound quality compared to earlier Echo Dots — suitable for music in smaller rooms.
• Seamlessly integrates with Alexa ecosystem and connects with many smart home devices via Matter and Wi‑Fi.
• Sleek spherical design fits easily into modern home décor.

Keywords

Amazon Echo Dot 5th Generation, Echo Dot Charcoal, Alexa smart speaker, compact smart speaker, Matter smart home speaker, Wi‑Fi smart speaker, Bluetooth speaker with Alexa.