Amazon Echo Studio Review | Still Worth it in 2020? | Mark Ellis Reviews

In this video, I offer my thoughts on the Amazon Echo Studio. I was 'tricked' into buying this (in my humble opinion) by a rather clever naming convention on Amazon's website.

See if you agree with me and find out whether the Amazon Echo Studio is still a good buy in 2020. Is it better than the Apple HomePod?

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Build quality
02:28 - How it works
02:53 - What does it sound like?
05:01 - 3D audio
07:15 - Alexa
08:15 - New Echo products
08:48 - Verdict

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[neorich]

I'm still using my Wharfedale Speakers, which I bought (I think for about £80) way back in the 80's and they sound amazing still. Can't see any "smart speaker" lasting for 40+ years.
That said, I've just bought a 3rd Gen Echo Dot, which sits atop one of the speakers and is very useful when I'm too lazy to push actual physical buttons! I love it! 😉

[balaoo]

I have had mine for a while and love it, wondering how a stereo pair would sound (the regular echos are a different class when paired) would it affect 3d audio? Think the bass depends on the track, (maroon 5 girls like you, Selena Gomez Lose you to love me) sound really good for example. For a standalone single speaker it is really impressive. And the smart speaker integration is flawless.

[Reeeeeeeeeeee]

Love the review, I‘m still debating if I should get it, I have the UE Boom which is not bad, but I‘d like an upgrade. The echo studio is on prime day sale from 195€ down to 146€, so yeah it‘s enticing...

[EVoLutionAutoDrivingSchool]

Thanks you’ve persuaded me to go for this on the basis that placement won’t matter. It’s going to replace a Sonos Play 3.

[TravelandTech]

Thanks for the in-depth review, worth noting Amazon are selling the Studio for £159 during this week (Black Friday). Tempted to buy it for its Atmos capability with a firestick for my projector. Agree Echo is better than Siri although the latter has the advantage of being integrated in the Apple eco system. Thanks again for the review.

[ricardorehlander]

Great high quality video mate! You need more subs! :)

[miltonbrown]

You should have bought this from QVC for £139, that's the price that I paid for my Echo Studio. I wonder how does the Echo Studio compare to the Bose HomeSpeaker 500. Would be a good comparison in my books.

[soopermarkus]

Apparently 3D audio with music not mastered for it leads to really crushed mids/vocals and muddy bass. I haven’t seen this addressed much in reviews.

[ariframzan]

I'm considering getting this as I have Amazon fire tv cube . I'm hoping there be a price reduction as I want to buy 2. It's £145 including delivery from QVC UK . Can I connect this wireless to my sky hd box ? I have a smart tv but don't think it has Bluetooth .

[Mr.A.Tatlock]

The problem is you can't play your own music. You have to subscribe to an Amazon service. I don't want to pay Amazon to play music i already own.