8 of the best Amazon devices in the UK

We're not sure whether you're familiar with Amazon, but it's this online marketplace that sells a bunch of different products. It's not a big deal, but it has a hand in e-commerce, logistics, hardware, media, and a few other things. 

You've probably never come across the site before, but it's worth checking out. Amazon is one of the most popular online retailers used by individuals and businesses, and the site is available in loads of countries and languages. Does any of this sound familiar?

Maybe we're starting to ring a few bells. Amazon is that site that distributes video, music, and audiobooks through its Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Music, and Audible subsidiaries. It also has a publishing division, a film and television studio, and a cloud computing subsidiary. We guess it is sort of a big deal after all. Read more...

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BEST FOR PORTABILITY

Echo Dot

Smaller and ligher than the Echo but with most of the same features that users love.

• Alexa-compatible: Yes
• Colours: Charcoal, Heather, Plum, and Sandstone

£49.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR SOUND

Echo

The Echo boasts a larger, higher-quality, 360-degree speaker that trumps the Echo Dot.

• Alexa-compatible: Yes
• Colours: Charcoal, Heather, Sandstone, and Twilight Blue

£89.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR ORGANISING

Echo Show 5

The Echo Show 5 lets you manage your calendar, make to-do lists, cook recipes, and much more.

• Alexa-compatible: Yes
• Colours: Black and White

£79.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR FILM

Fire TV Cube

The Fire TV Cube delivers a fluid experience for your favourite films and TV shows.

• Alexa-compatible: Yes
• Colours: Black

£109.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR APPS AND GAMES

Fire HD 8 Tablet

Enjoy millions of movies, songs, apps, and games with this stylish tablet.

• Alexa-compatible: Yes
• Colours: Black, Yellow, Blue, and Red

£79.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR STREAMING

Fire TV Stick 4K

Powerful streaming media stick optimised for 4K Ultra HD streaming.

• Alexa-compatible: Yes
• Colours: Black

£49.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR READING

Kindle Paperwhite

E-reader provides instant access to over 5 million books including latest bestsellers and Kindle exclusives.

• Alexa-compatible: No
• Colours: Black and Twilight Blue

£119.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR SECURITY

Ring Video Doorbell 2

Ring Video Doorbell 2 lets you see, hear, and speak to visitors from multiple devices.

• Alexa-compatible: Yes
• Colours: Satin Nickel and Venetian Bronze

£179 from Amazon

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