Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen)

from £50 / stuff.tv/dot

It can’t match a full-size smart speaker for audio, but as a radio and Alexa assistant for the bedside or kitchen, this cutey gets the job done. It’s worth paying £10 more for the ‘with Clock’ version, which adds extra functionality beyond telling the time.

Stuff says ★★★★★

With the optional clock, this is our favourite bedside wondergadget