How much power do the Amazon Echo devices consume?
How much power do the Amazon Echo devices consume? Here, the Echo Dot, 4th generation.
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The Amazon Echo devices are becoming increasingly popular and are indispensable in many households. But what about the power consumption of these smart speakers and voice assistants?
In this article, we will take a closer look at how much energy the different Echo models require during operation and how their consumption compares to other electronic devices and household appliances. We will also provide some tips on how to reduce the power consumption of Echo devices and save energy costs.
To measure the power consumption of the Echo devices, a Brennenstuhl power meter is used. This not only measures the power consumption during operation, but also in standby mode, as the Echo devices still consume electricity even when not actively used.
In addition, the power consumption of the Echo devices is measured during music playback, both at a low volume (level 1) and at a higher volume (level 5). The power consumption is measured over a certain period of time to obtain meaningful results.
The measurement results show that the power consumption of the Echo devices in standby mode is relatively low, but still present. During music playback, power consumption increases, especially at higher volume levels. However, the power consumption of the Echo devices is generally low compared to other electronic devices and household appliances.
If you want to further reduce the power consumption of your Echo devices, you can follow some tips. For example, it is recommended to completely turn off the Echo devices in standby mode when they are not in use. Disabling unnecessary functions can also reduce power consumption.
Power consumption - Amazon Echo - 1st generation.
For the first power consumption test, I selected the first Echo speaker (1st generation). The measurements showed that power consumption in standby mode is just under 3 watts, precisely at 2.9 watts. During music playback at low volume (level 1), power consumption only increased slightly to around 3.0 watts. Even at higher volume (level 5), power consumption was only slightly higher at around 3.1 watts.
The results show that the Echo speaker does not consume much more power during operation than in standby mode.
