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    These are probably the best Amazon Echo prices you’ll see till July

    These are probably the best Amazon Echo prices you’ll see till July

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    Save around 20 percent, and in some cases, more

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    Amazon discounts its Echo lineup every so often, and now is one of those times it might be worth taking a look. Prime Day 2019 in mid-July will likely bring better discounts, but if you’re in the market for a smart speaker right now, they’re the best prices you’re likely to find.

    Until 12AM ET on April 22nd, you can get around 20 percent off (and in some cases, more) on a few products, like the inexpensive Echo Input that brings Alexa voice commands to speakers that aren’t so modern, or the second-gen Echo Show, Amazon’s smart display that lets you enjoy TV shows, video chat with others, and more.

    Most of the deals are on Echo smart speakers themselves, and this sale loops in the Echo Dot Kids Edition and third-gen Echo Dot (either of which can be had for less than $50). Amazon’s second-gen Echo smart speaker is $20 off, too. To make it easier to decide which is best for you, we’ve listed a breakdown of each of the deals below.

    <a href="https://amzn.to/2UZpN01"><strong>Amazon Echo Input</strong></a> /

    The Echo Input can connect to speakers that you own with either a 3.5mm cable or Bluetooth. Once you’ve set it up within the Alexa app, you can summon the Input like you would an Echo speaker, and your speakers will playback Alexa’s voice, as well as whatever content you call out for. This deal has been running for a few days, and will expire at 12AM on April 22nd.

    $34.99 $19.99
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    <a href="https://amzn.to/2DcdeE6"><strong>Amazon Echo Dot (third gen)</strong></a> /

    The latest Echo Dot is a cheap and small, yet surprisingly good entry point for incorporating Alexa into your home. You’ll get along just fine with one, but our review notes that a pair of Echo Dot speakers can pull off a pretty good stereo sound effect. Currently, you can purchase a three-pack for $80.

    $49.99 $39.99
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    <a href="https://amzn.to/2UTBWDx"><strong>Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition</strong></a> /

    If your kid will be using the Echo Dot, consider the Kids Edition model. In this speaker, Alexa is specially tuned for kids, so expect fun jokes and banter that you won’t get from a regular Echo Dot. This speaker comes with a two-year warranty that protects it from both defects and accidents, as well as a year of FreeTime Unlimited that offers over 1,000 Audible books for kids. This deal has been running for a few days already, but will continue with the others until April 22nd.

    $69.99 $34.99
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    <a href="https://amzn.to/2X7odGt"><strong>Amazon Echo (second gen)</strong></a> /

    The second-generation Echo is smaller and more affordable than its predecessor. If you’re deciding between this and the cheaper Echo Dot, all that you really need to know is that the Echo has better sound. Usually $99.99, this smart speaker is down to $79.99. The lowest price we’ve seen is $69.99, but this is likely the best deal that we’ll see before Prime Day 2019, which we’re anticipating for mid-July.

    $99.99 $79.99
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    <a href="https://amzn.to/2GdxXIJ"><strong>Amazon Echo Show (second gen)</strong></a> /

    The latest Echo Show is the most capable Echo that Amazon makes. Unlike the others above, this one houses a 10.1-inch display that provides visual context for your Alexa queries. Additionally, you can use it strictly for entertainment purposes, like watching Prime Video content, or chatting with friends and family, made possible with its camera. This deal started on April 11th, and like the others, will last until April 22nd.

    $229.99 $189.99