The 11 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2025): We've Tested Them All

The 11 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2025): We've Tested Them All

We’ve rounded up our favorite speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the best Echo speakers to third-party options like the Sonos Era.

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