Echo Dot 5th Gen: $31.99 Reported in August 2025, $50 List
Slickdeals posted the Echo Dot 5th gen at $31.99 at Best Buy and $37.99 at Amazon in August 2025. We removed our old "$22.99 Prime Day low" and countdown. Here are the dated prices, the newer Echo Dot Max for comparison and a five-step check.
What is the lowest total you would pay for Amazon Echo Dot 5th gen today?
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✓ This guide is for you if
- Want an Alexa speaker
- Want to avoid overpaying
- Will compare with the Dot Max
- Want a price alert
✗ Skip it if
- Want a live price (open the listing)
- Want a predicted price (we don't predict)
- Need the newest Echo
- Need a confirmed current price
What changed since our last update
The page we replaced said the Echo Dot was "$39.99 right now," that it "hit $22.99 at Prime Day last year," and showed a Prime Day countdown. Prime Day is over, we can't source those prices, and a countdown to a past date is misleading, so all of it is removed.
The most recent dated reports we found are from 2025. Slickdeals (August 4, 2025) posted the 5th gen at $31.99 at Best Buy against $50 (36% off). Slickdeals (August 17, 2025) posted it at $37.99 at Amazon against $50 (24% off). Both are expired. We found no sourced 2026 price for this model, so check the live price.
Why check the history on a $30 to $50 speaker
Small prices hide big percentages. Here the swing was $12 to $18, 24% to 36% of the list price.
- $31.99 at Best Buy (Aug 4, 2025) against $50: $18.01 off, about 36% (our arithmetic).
- $37.99 at Amazon (Aug 17, 2025) against $50: $12.01 off, about 24%.
- The two reports are two weeks and two retailers apart, so compare the seller as well as the price.
The free Zroppix extension puts that history on the Amazon listing itself: the last 90 days of price for the exact version you have open, a BUY or WAIT verdict based on where today's price sits in that range, and an alert if you would rather wait. No account is needed to see the history.
Is today's price near $32, or near $50?
Open the Echo Dot on Amazon with Zroppix and see the 90-day price range for the exact model before you pay.
How to tell whether today's price is fair
We don't publish a price chart or a predicted price for the Echo Dot 5th gen on this page, because we can't back one up with recorded data here. What we can give you is a method that works for any product, and the free Zroppix extension that applies it for you on the Amazon page.
- Confirm the exact version. Model year, size, colour and bundle can each change the price. Read the title and the variant selector, not just the headline.
- Open the price history. Use the Zroppix extension (90-day history on Amazon pages) or another tracker such as CamelCamelCamel or Keepa. Where Amazon shows its own price history link, use that too.
- Compare today's price with the lowest in the window. At or near the low is a fair price. A big "percent off" badge on its own proves little, as our guide to sale badges explains.
- Check who sells it. Amazon or the brand is safest. Compare against the manufacturer's own site, which may run separate promotions.
- Set an alert if the price isn't right yet, and decide on your own timeline. Nobody can tell you what the price will do next.
Echo Dot 5th gen or the newer Echo Dot Max
- Price gap: our Echo Dot Max page lists $75 to $79.99 reports from 2026, so the gap to the 5th gen's 2025 prices was roughly $40 to $48 (comparing different years, so check the live prices).
- Model name: make sure the listing says 5th gen, not another Echo.
We haven't tested the speaker. Read independent reviews for sound quality.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Trusting a "$22.99 Prime Day low." We can't source it.
- Treating an old countdown as real. Prime Day is over.
- Comparing different Echo models.
- Ignoring the seller. One of the reported prices was at Best Buy.
Compare before you decide
If the price isn't right, or you want to compare options, these are worth a look.
An Alexa speaker.
Check before buying: Check that the listing says 5th gen.
The newer Echo Dot, with its own price page.
Check before buying: Compare the price gap.
Echo Dot 5th gen price reference points
Dated reports from named sources, not today's prices. Different models, sizes and sellers are priced differently.
| Date | Model | Reported price | Source | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2025 | Echo Dot 5th gen, Amazon | $37.99, list $50 (expired) | Slickdeals | Find cheaper → |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Echo Dot 5th gen, Best Buy | $31.99, list $50 (expired) | Slickdeals | Find cheaper → |
Honest pros and cons
What stands out
- Reported 24% to 36% off a $50 list in 2025
- Cheaper than newer Echo Dot models
- Dated, sourced figures
What to weigh
- The latest sourced prices are from 2025
- One reported price was at Best Buy
- We show no live prices
- We haven't tested the speaker
Before you buy
A quick checklist for this purchase.
- Confirm the exact model in the listing title and variant selector.
- Check what's included: bundle, accessories, colour.
- Open the price history for that exact model.
- Compare today's price with the lowest in the window.
- Check the seller and the return window.
- Set an alert if the price isn't right yet.
Keep going
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Echo Dot 5th gen?
The latest dated reports we found are from August 2025: $31.99 at Best Buy and $37.99 at Amazon, against a $50 list. Check the live listing.
Was $22.99 the lowest price?
Our old page said so, but we can't source it, so we removed it.
Is the Echo Dot 5th gen or the Echo Dot Max better?
They are different models at different prices. See our Echo Dot Max page for 2026 reports.
Is the deal still on?
Both reported deals are expired. Check the live listing.
Will it be cheaper on Black Friday?
We can't predict that. Black Friday is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30, 2026. Set an alert and check the history first.
How do I check the price history?
Install the free Zroppix extension for a 90-day history on Amazon pages, or use a tracker such as CamelCamelCamel or Keepa.
A $18 swing is worth a check
Slickdeals posted $31.99 and $37.99 in August 2025. Check the history and set an alert.
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How this page was made. Written by the Zroppix team with AI assistance (Claude, from Anthropic). Prices and facts can change after a page is written, so check the retailer’s own page before you buy. This page has no affiliate links. We make Zroppix and sell Zroppix Pro, a paid plan.