Alexa and Echo Device Prime Day Deals October 2023

Besides being the behemoth of a company that it is, Amazon is perhaps best known for its smart voice assistant, Alexa. The Amazon Echo, the first Alexa device, hit the shelves in 2014. A year later, it headlined Amazon’s sale event that would later become an annual thing: Prime Day.

Now, Amazon seems to have a new tradition – a Prime Day sale (of sorts) in October. They had one last year called the Prime Early Access Sale, and they’re having another one this October 10 and 11 called the Prime Big Deal Days. And yes, the sale has officially begun!

Alexa has always been a huge draw during these Prime-exclusive events, and for good reasons. Prices of Alexa-enabled devices drop significantly during these sales, sometimes by as much as 60-percent.

As the Prime Big Deal Days continue to offer some of the biggest discounts of the year, what deals on Alexa devices are up for grabs? And are they worth it?

Prime Day October: A Good Time To Buy?

First of all, the Echo lineup has grown significantly since Amazon Echo. There are now smart speakers of different sizes, smart displays, even Alexa car accessories and wearables. Here, we’ll focus on smart speakers and displays, starting with bundles featuring Alexa speakers and other Amazon smart home devices.

In addition to the Alexa smart speakers, Amazon also has deals for the smart displays, from the small-screened Echo Show 5 to the full-size Echo Show 15.

Unlike previous years, when Amazon offered tons of bundles, Amazon kept the bundles to a minimum this year. That said, the discounts on individual smart speakers and displays are still massive, sometimes going up to 60-percent off.

Additionally, Amazon has discounts for other smart home and home security products. Read up on Ring security camera Prime-exclusive deals and consider adding security cameras to your Alexa smart displays. There are also affordable offers from Blink, another company owned by Amazon. Check out Blink Prime Day October deals here.

Before you go on a shopping spree of smart speakers and displays, though, here’s a quick refresher of each type of Alexa device Amazon offers.

A Guide To Amazon Echo Devices

Amazon’s Echo lineup is expansive, and the key to getting the best Prime Big Deal Days 2023 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 fifth 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 Pop

A newcomer to the Echo family, the Echo Pop is a small but powerful Bluetooth speaker that features all the goodies offered by the Echo Dot. Its half-orb design makes it a perfect fit for smaller spaces, like bathrooms and bedrooms, and it’s $10 cheaper than the Echo Dot.

It doesn’t produce as highly-defined audio as the Echo Dot, unfortunately, but it’s a great buy (especially with its Prime Big Deal Days price).

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

Next to the Prime Day sale in July, the Prime Big Deal Days event is one of the biggest sale events this year, especially for Alexa fans. Alexa devices come in different shapes and sizes, so stock up on all the smart speakers and displays you need for your smart home.