Amazon has just launched a surprise sale event, and now could be a very good time to upgrade your smart speaker to something better. The very latest Echo Dot Max only launched late last year, but it’s now far more affordable thanks to this latest round of price cuts from the online retailer. When it first arrived in stores, the Max was priced at a very hefty £99.99. Luckily, that’s now been reduced to just £79.99 – which is 20 percent cheaper than before.

Yes, that’s still not exactly cheap, but this device does come brimming with some great-sounding upgrades. The ball-shaped Max now offers much improved audio quality, which packs enough punch to fill a room with sound. Tucked under its mesh shell is a tweeter and woofer which not only makes things crystal clear but also booming with bass.

It will also automatically adapt to its surroundings and constantly fine-tune playback, so you always get the best experience.

Another bonus is that it’s powered by the latest AZ3 chip, which means improved performance and future-proofing for when Alexa+ finally arrives in the UK. This updated personal assistant will offer a more conversational way to interact with the device and be able to answer and help more questions and queries.

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If £79.99 sounds like way too much to spend on a smart speaker, don’t panic. There are different options that are far cheaper.

The entry-level Echo Pop is now just £29.99, which saves 33 per cent off the usual price.

There’s also 31 percent off the Echo Spot which is now just £54.99. This device gets a neat little screen which shows the time, countdown timers and other information such as what is playing in the radio.