New Echo Studio: Better Than Expected… But Worth $219?

The new Echo Studio surprised me with better sound than I expected — but is it really worth $219 over the old Studio or the $99 Echo 4th Gen? Here’s the honest breakdown. Amazon’s new Echo Studio is smaller, built for Alexa+, and brings a new AZ3 processor, spatial audio, a premium braided cord, and a full smart home hub with Zigbee, Thread, and Matter support. But how does it actually sound compared to the original Echo Studio — and is it worth upgrading from the Echo 4th generation or Echo Dot Max? 🔴 Check out the New Echos 🔊 Echo Dot Max https://geni.us/EchoDotMax 🔊 Echo Studio https://geni.us/EchoStudio2025 🍿 Echo Dot Max Review: Is Amazon’s New $99 Echo Worth It? https://youtu.be/4dpiqyO5sFU 🍿What Alexa+ Told Me About the Echo Dot Max https://youtu.be/KTADc5BSwl0 🍿 EVERYTHING You Need to Know about HomePods! https://youtu.be/9BVfE7jfAfk 🟠 My Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/craigstechtalk 🎟 Channel membership - Support the channel & member only content: https://geni.us/npIB7zG 💳 BUY ME A COFFEE - Donate to the channel: https://paypal.me/CraigCTT ℹ️ WEBSITE - https://www.craigstechtalk.com 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigpoulsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craig_poulsen * The links are affiliate links. If you use them and buy something I am paid a commission. **I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Smart Home Features 01:59 New AZ3 Pro Processor 03:12 Theater Surround Sound 03:53 Echo Studio Sound 06:13 Sound Comparison 07:52 Recommendations #AmazonEcho #EchoStudio #EchoDotMax #CraigsTechTalk