I've had all the echoes, and this Gen in specific has been kind to me, it works most of the time, and audio is good for what you need it, I use it for night sounds, and when it talks back and notifies me of stuff. I like the app integration because it offers me a way to control my devices simply easily and it saves a ton of space while looking discreet. One awesome feature that surprised me was the equalizer on the app, now I can connect it via a cable to my big speakers and adapt the sound to my taste.
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]