Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen)
It can’t match a full-size smart speaker for audio and is clearly not as good as its big brother above; but as a radio and Alexa assistant for the bedside or kitchen, this cutey gets the job done. It’s way better than its predecessor Dots, which always had fairly weak speakers – this latest model is capable of everything you can implore Alexa to throw at it. It’s worth paying £10 more for the ‘with Clock’ version, which adds some basic visual cues beyond telling the time.
Stuff says ★★★★★
With the optional clock, this is our favourite bedside wondergadget