In this video I do a quick side-by-side rundown of the current Amazon Echo lineup as of June 2024—Echo Pop, Echo Dot, Show 5, Show 8, the new Echo Hub, Show 10, Echo Studio, and Show 15. You’ll notice one device is missing: the regular-sized Echo. I explain why I don’t recommend it for most people—at that price, you’re usually better off going cheaper with a Dot/Pop, or stepping up to a Show for the screen and smart home controls. I also break down what I like in each room. The Echo Pop is perfect for small spaces like an office or kids room (and I like the color options). For bedrooms, I lean toward the Echo Dot with the clock, and while the Show 5 is “acceptable,” I think the screen is a little too small for most people. The Show 8 is the sweet spot with great speakers and a bigger display for pulling up live camera feeds, weather, and photo slideshows—just make sure you go into Home Content settings and turn off the ad-type stuff that’s enabled by default. If you want a dedicated smart home control panel, the Echo Hub is a killer value (and currently shows no ads), and for a big wall-mounted dashboard experience I’d jump all the way up to the Show 15.