Amazon Echo (4th Gen) vs Sonos Five

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonos site.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is the better overall pick. It separates itself most clearly on price, rating, and hub, while still looking better on sensors and alerts. There is still a case for Sonos Five, but mainly if warranty, integrations, and voice assistant is what you value most. In practical terms, Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is the easier product to recommend.

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

$99.99

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Sonos

Sonos Five

$577.99

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Feature	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)	Sonos Five	Winner
Price	$99.99	$577.99	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Rating	4.6	4.3	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Warranty	90 days	1 year	Sonos Five
Integrations	Alexa, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant	Sonos Five
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	None	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Voice Assistant	Amazon Alexa	Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control	Sonos Five
Sensors	Motion, Temperature	None	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Alerts	Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm	None	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet	Tie

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

$99.99

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+ Price: $99.99
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- Warranty: 90 days vs 1 year
- Integrations: Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant

Sonos

Sonos Five

$577.99

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+ Warranty: 1 year
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant
+ Voice Assistant: Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control
- Price: $577.99 vs $99.99
- Rating: 4.3 vs 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) or Sonos Five?: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and hub.
What is the biggest difference between Amazon Echo (4th Gen) and Sonos Five?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) lists $99.99, while Sonos Five lists $577.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is listed at $99.99, while Sonos Five is listed at $577.99. Amazon Echo (4th Gen) (better spec).
Who should buy Amazon Echo (4th Gen)?: Choose Amazon Echo (4th Gen) if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than warranty.
Who should buy Sonos Five?: Choose Sonos Five if your priority is warranty and integrations and that matters more than price.