What Is Alexa (and What’s the Best Alexa Speaker)?

By Wirecutter
Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
"Our pick: The best basic Alexa speaker"
Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen)
"Budget pick: A good Alexa speaker (if sound quality isn’t as important)"
Sonos One
"Upgrade pick: The best Alexa speaker for whole-house music"
Ultimate Ears Megablast
"Also great: The best Alexa speaker for backyards"
Marshall Stanmore II Voice
"Also great: The best-sounding speaker"
Amazon Echo (3rd Gen)
"Our pick: The best basic Alexa speaker"
Amazon Echo Dot
"Budget pick: A good Alexa speaker if sound quality isn’t important"