Stack Deals to Save £42 on Echo Dot
Shoppers can secure the latest generation Amazon Echo Dot for as little as £12.87 by combining a Prime Day price cut with a cashback offer from TopCashback. The smart speaker, which normally retails for £54.99, is currently discounted to £29.99 as part of Amazon's Big Prime Day event. New TopCashback members can then claim £15 cashback on purchases of £15 or more, bringing the effective price down to £12.87 for Prime members, or £14.34 for those without Prime.
How the Deal Works
To claim the deal, shoppers must sign up as a new member of TopCashback via a dedicated link. They then search for Amazon on the TopCashback site, click through to Amazon, and purchase the Echo Dot normally. The £15 cashback tracks to the user's earnings page within seven days. Existing TopCashback members can still benefit, getting the Echo Dot for £27.87 with Prime or £29.34 without Prime after cashback.
Echo Dot Features and Customer Ratings
The Echo Dot (newest gen) integrates Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, enabling music and podcast playback via Wi-Fi, as well as control of smart home devices such as lights and TVs. Amazon promises 'big vibrant sound' with clear vocals and rich bass. The device holds a 4.7-star rating from over 53,000 customer reviews on Amazon.
Positive Customer Feedback
One reviewer wrote: 'I purchased the Echo Dot on Prime shopping day... very useful for casual use and as a Smart Home enabler. The configuration is easy, and the sound is smooth and good quality.' Another said: 'Works great within 5 mins of delivery... quite loud considering the size.' A third added: 'Most impressive is the sound quality, given its small size.' Others praised its ease of setup and value.
Criticisms Noted
Some users reported frustrations. One audiophile noted: 'The only downside is the Alexa+ as its conversational style... instead of direct answers is frustrating.' Another mentioned issues with a connected light turning on randomly and the Alexa alarm sounding repeatedly.
Alternative Smart Speakers
For those seeking alternatives, the Sonos Era 100 SL is available at Argos for £169, featuring dual angled tweeters and Bluetooth. Apple users might consider the HomePod Mini at Argos for £99, which works with Siri for music, reminders, and news.
