I've tested all of Amazon's latest Echo speakers, and these are the best models to shop this Black Friday

If you do want the newest of the new, the Echo Show 8 is $20 off in its introductory Black Friday deal. It's a neat saving on Amazon's latest smart display with its fresh, floating display design and zippy AZ3 Pro chip, plus it comes with Alexa+ support out of the box. If that's of less interest, you're likely better off with one of the deals below.

Along a similar vein, the new Echo Show 11 packs much the same specs as the Echo Show 8 above, but with a larger display well-suited for kitchens and offices where bigger real estate makes for easier viewing even across the room. Its $25 introductory Black Friday deal is a small saving, but gets you the latest and greatest from Amazon.

The latest Echo Show 15 just recently saw a big refresh, bringing its specs up to speed and offering a better Alexa experience. These were the first smart displays from Amazon to see the Alexa+ treatment and, naturally, therefore offer one of the better user experiences with Amazon's gen AI-boosted subscription service, and I'd say they're a slightly better buy this Black Friday if that's your end goal.

The Echo Spot pairs a 2.83-inch touch screen with a 1.73-inch front-firing speaker, and it's a great bedside companion I use every day. Today's Black Friday deal slices $30 off its list price, a 38% saving not to be sniffed at.

I didn't love the Echo Pop when I reviewed it due to its high list price, but when it's on sale for just $21.99, it's a much more appealing offer. It's great for smaller rooms and bedrooms, given its less powerful speaker compared to larger models.

For better sound, Amazon also has the Echo Dot for $31.99. It's Amazon's best-selling model for a reason, packing the same Alexa smarts we know and love but with the added benefit of a temperature sensor and solid smart home functionality.

Though its wedge design looks increasingly dated alongside newer, more sophisticated models, the Echo Show 5 is on sale for only $54.99 and makes for a great little display around the home. It features a compact 5.5-inch display, impressive audio for its size and price point, and, naturally, a solid Alexa experience. It's likely the next display to see an upgrade from Amazon, too, which may well come with a list price increase; so this year's Black Friday sales might be one of the last chances.

For the snazziest, newest gadget where money is no object, the Echo Show 8 is £20 off in its first-ever Black Friday deal. While we won't have the benefit of Alexa+ in the UK for some time, the redesigned floating display and zippy AZ3 Pro chip might be enough to justify the otherwise moderate savings. It's a solid device, but if the best deal is your primary concern, read on for my recommendations.

It's a similar story for the Echo Show 11, which is functionally the same as the Echo Show 8 above but with a larger display well-suited for kitchens and offices where bigger real estate makes for easier viewing even across the room. It's £20 off in this introductory Black Friday deal, which is a moderate saving but gets you the latest and greatest from Amazon.

It's rare the UK gets such a significantly better deal than the US, but here it is: the Echo Show 15 is a whopping £70 off for Black Friday, its lowest-ever price, and one of the best deals on Amazon devices I've seen so far. I loved testing mine as a kitchen aid, and while it's not quite as sophisticated-looking as the new Show 8 or 11, the fact that it's wall-mountable and can work in landscape or portrait orientation really sells it for me.

Perfect as a bedside table companion, the Echo Spot, with its 2.83-inch touch screen with a 1.73-inch front-firing speaker, is Amazon's answer to the smart alarm clock. It's fast become a fan-favourite during sales events, and it's well worth it at this record-low price.

We've seen this model drop as low as £17.99 in years prior, but this low price still slashes 45% off the list price of Amazon's most affordable Echo Speaker. In my review, I noted its retail price was far too lofty for its quality and specs, but at nearly half price, it's a much more attractive offering.

For a more robust sound from one of Amazon's smaller speakers, the Echo Dot is your go-to, and one of the brand's best-selling devices. As well as the full Alexa experience and decent audio specs, this model features a temperature sensor.

Small but mighty, the 2023 Echo Show 5 still features that slightly chunky wedge shape sported by Echo Shows of yore, but if you can look past that, it's still a very capable smart display. It offers a compact 5.5-inch display and impressive sound for its size.