Alexa and Echo Device Deals During Prime Day October, 2022

Ever since the first-generation Amazon Echo hit the shelves in 2014, Alexa has been the headliner of Amazon’s annual Prime Day event. Through thick and thin, and even during the pandemic, Amazon made sure to shine the spotlight on its voice assistant every Prime Day.

Well, now that a second Prime Day event of the year is upon us, there’s no question that we’ll see an onslaught of deals on Alexa speakers and smart displays once again.

We’re covering the event to help you find the best Prime Day Early Access Sale deals between October 11 and 12, and this page is all about Alexa devices.

Amazon Alexa: Early Prime Day October Deals

Amazon has been busy these past few weeks, first with the release of the fifth generation Echo Dot at the Amazon hardware event last month, and now with the Prime Day Early Access Sale.

There are plenty of deals to enjoy, from the tiny but powerful Echo Dot to the full-sized Echo Show 15.

You can also find bundled deals that include Alexa products from brands like Ring and eero.

Here are a few examples.

Past Prime Day Echo Deals

The mid-year Prime Day event took place on July 12 and 13, but deals were available as early as the last week of June. The best deals, however, dropped on the actual days of Prime Day.

Based on those examples, it’s clear that now is just as good a time as any Prime Day to purchase an Alexa device. The deals and discounts are mostly similar to the July Prime Day sale, so it’s time to add the Alexa device you’re eyeing to your Amazon cart.

A Guide To Amazon Echo Devices

Amazon’s Echo lineup is expansive, and the key to getting the best Prime Day Early Access deals is familiarizing yourself with every device in the Echo lineup. Here, we’ll help you pick the right Echo devices to buy.

Amazon Echo

The Amazon Echo is the original smart speaker from Amazon. Older generations have far-field microphones and speakers with Dolby processing. Newer models, however, offer so much more, including the ability to function as a hub for Zigbee smart home devices. The fourth generation Amazon Echo also features a round design, unlike earlier versions that are cylindrical.

The Amazon Echo is best placed in communal areas where its high-quality speakers can be best utilized, such as in living rooms. The older Amazon Echo versions are no longer offered. Only the fourth generation Amazon Echo is available, currently priced at $99.99.

Echo Dot

The Echo Dot is the smallest smart speaker from Amazon. While its audio is not as impressive as the Amazon Echo, it still boasts good-quality speakers. The latest Echo Dot model is the fourth generation Echo Dot, but there are also other Echo Dot models such as the Echo Dot with Clock we reviewed, which doubles as a smart alarm clock, and the Echo Dot Kids’ Edition.

Echo Show

The Echo Show consists of Amazon’s smart displays. They are named according to their screen size, the smallest being the Echo Show 5 and the largest being the Echo Show 15. Each version offers a touchscreen interface, a front-facing camera, and good-quality speakers. You can read our Echo Show 8 review to see examples of what Echo Show devices can do.

Other Echo Devices

There are also other Echo devices designed for specific purposes, such as the Echo Frame, Echo Flex, and Echo Studio.

• Echo Frame ($249.99): Prescription-ready eyeglass frames with Alexa built-in
• Echo Flex ($24.99): Plug-in smart speaker with built-in USB ports to charge your phones or to power night lights and other accessories (read our Echo Flex review)
• Echo Studio ($199.99): Alexa-enabled smart speaker 3D sound powered by Dolby Atmos and can be paired with Echo Sub (subwoofer)
• Echo Buds ($119.99): Wireless earbuds with Alexa built-in

Conclusion

The Prime Day Early Access Sale is a welcome addition to the list of sale events this year. We don’t know if it will be back again next year, but what we do know is that it’s as great an opportunity as any other Prime Day event to buy Alexa products at discounted prices. Don’t miss it!