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You can tap the top to snooze an alarm, but I wish you could do it to just dismiss it too. You can change the wakeword from Alexa to Amazon, Echo or computer, but you still can’t change the gender of its voice, unlike competitors. Price Advertisement The fourth-generation Amazon Echo Dot costs £49.99 or £59.99 with the LED clock. For comparison, the third-gen Echo Dot has been reduced to £39.99, the standard Echo costs £79.99, Google’s Nest Mini costs £49 and Apple’s HomePod mini costs £99. Verdict The fourth-generation Echo Dot is a cute, ball-like redesign that breaks the mould of the traditional puck or pincushion-like speakers. Bought with or without an LED display, the Dot continues to sound better than you’d expect – ideal for small rooms or background listening – and provide all of Alexa’s features in a good-value package costing £50 or less in Amazon’s frequent sales. It may look more interesting, but it is slightly harder to place at home than the previous lower-profile design. The Dot with Clock’s screen is a little brighter at its dimmest setting, which some may find irritating. Pros: Good value, Alexa, loud enough for small rooms, Bluetooth, 3.5mm socket, can be paired, frequently discounted, good mics, can be bought with or without LED clock, fresh design. Cons: no real bass, less discreet shape, clock display brighter than predecessor, potential privacy implications of having mics.