Amazon Echo (4th generation) vs Amazon Echo Hub
These two are close: same ecosystem role and similar radio coverage — the spec rows below carry the differences.
| Amazon Echo (4th generation) | Amazon Echo Hub | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $64.99 | $179.99 |
| Ecosystem | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Matter controller | Yes | Yes |
| Thread border router | Yes | Yes |
| Zigbee radio | built-in | built-in |
| Z-Wave radio | none | none |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No | No |
| Local (no-cloud) control | No | No |
| Subscription required for core features | No | No |
| Built-in voice assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2020 | 2024 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Amazon Echo (4th generation) — 7,221 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the Amazon Echo Hub — 7,221 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Amazon Echo (4th generation) or the Amazon Echo Hub?
They tie in this database: both pair 7,221 devices directly.
Can I run the Amazon Echo (4th generation) and Amazon Echo Hub together?
Usually yes. Matter's multi-admin lets the same Matter device join several controllers at once, and Thread border routers from different vendors share one mesh. Zigbee and Z-Wave devices, though, pair to exactly one hub at a time.