Echo Pop speakers now £5.55 for Amazon Prime Day if shoppers do one thing
However, between bargain power banks and air fryers, the best discounts on electronics tend to be saved for Amazon's own devices. While this year's Prime Day has already seen significant price cuts on Kindles (39%), tablets (43%) and Ring doorbells (50%), some of the biggest deals are on Alexa devices.
Alexa smart home devices have become a staple in millions of homes since the Echo's debut in time for Black Friday 2014, with Amazon claiming the tech has picked up 'tens of thousands' of skills over the years, from playing music, audiobooks and podcasts to controlling compatible smart home devices like plugs or lights, all of which can be done hands free with Alexa voice control. Alexa can set timers, check the weather, place Amazon orders, answer questions and more.
While Alexa is hugely popular in British homes, there are several big-name alternatives available for UK shoppers. Google Nest devices incorporate Google Assistant, while Apple Homepods are powered by Siri and integrate well with other Apple devices. While specs vary and Apple inevitably integrates better with iPhones and iPads, both devices come in at a higher price point even before factoring in that the Google Nest requires a home hub to connect relevant device.
In comparison, one of the smallest and most versatile of Amazon's smart speaker range, the Echo Pop normally costs £44.99 but has been reduced to £20.99 for the Prime Day. While the 53% discount is already hefty, savvy shoppers have found a way to get one for less than £6 - working out an 88% saving on the usual price.
Bargain hunters who sign up with money saving website TopCashback can get a free £15 new member sign up bonus payable on their first purchase through a qualifying website, alongside a percentage back of every qualifying spend. For shoppers using the sign up link to buy an Echo Pop, after cashback the high-tech speaker effectively will end up costing £5.55, which works out even cheaper than Black Friday.
The popular Wi-Fi and Bluetooth smart speaker comes in four different colours and has a speaker that delivers full sound ideal for smaller spaces. There are now more than 19,000 reviews of the Echo Pop on Amazon now, with an average rating of 4.7 out of five stars.
82% of all shoppers gave the gadget a 5 star review, with reviewers praising the design and sound quality of the Pop, along with the ease of setup. One shopper said: "So many uses. Super handy. Great sound quality." They added: "Looks nice and neat. Great volume for a cheaper smaller model. I haven't noticed any difference in sound quality than our more expensive Alexa. Is perfect for so many uses. Door bell, listening to the radio/ music/ audio books, we have them set up with routines so they play at certain times of day to tell the time, weather, flash news briefing and radio for the morning, then nice chilled music in the evening to unwind. Brilliant, no issues."
Another added: " The device is fully functional and very easy to use. Alexa is responsive to voice commands, and the speaker quality is decent for everyday use. My main concern is that it has to be plugged in at all times to work, which limits portability. However, this does eliminate any worry about battery life. Overall, it's a great device for the price and offers good value for money."
A four-star reviewer said: "I've been using the Echo Pop for a few weeks now, and it's exceeded my expectations for such a small and affordable smart speaker! It's compact, looks great in charcoal, and does a fantastic job as both a Bluetooth speaker and a smart device with Alexa built in. There are a few areas for improvement, but overall, it's a solid addition to my home setup."
However, they added: "While the sound quality is good, the bass is limited due to its compact size. It's fine for casual music listening and spoken audio, but if you're a bass lover or want rich, deep sound, you might find it lacking compared to larger speakers in the Echo line.
"This speaker does a great job in small or medium rooms, but it struggles a bit in larger spaces. It doesn't quite have the power to fill a big room, so it's best suited for personal or smaller spaces."
The Echo Pop is not the only Alexa device discounted in the sale. The Echo Spot alarm clock is reduced to £49.99, saving 38%. Meanwhile the Echo Show 8 is 40% off and now currently £89.99.
How to claim an Echo Pop speaker for £5.55
Sign up as a new member of TopCashback via this link
Search for Amazon and click 'Get Cashback Now'
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