Amazon’s fourth-gen Echo is the cheapest it’s been since the holidays

Amazon’s fourth-gen Echo smart speaker sounds better than the new fifth-gen Echo Dot and is currently only $15 more. | Image: Dan Seifert / The Verge

My favorite thing about deals on smart speakers like Amazon’s fourth-gen Echo? They double as so many things — alarms, speakers, and more — that you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck. That is why today’s deal on Amazon’s 2020 Echo smart speaker is a standout. Right now, you can buy the versatile gadget for $64.99 ($35 off) at Amazon, B...