Outside of Prime-exclusive sales, this $45 markdown is the highest ever offered by Amazon on the ultra-high-end Echo Studio, which obviously lacks a touchscreen while promising sound quality like no other smart speaker around thanks to state-of-the-art spatial audio processing technology and an intricate setup combining a 30mm tweeter with a trio of 2-inch mid-range speakers and a 5.3-inch woofer.
Much like the “standard” Echo and unlike the ultra-affordable Echo Pop and Dot, the Echo Studio also comes with built-in Zigbee smart home hub functionality. And on that note, you might want to consider an even better deal than the $45 discount on the premium smart speaker alone, as a special bundle including a handy Philips Hue color smart bulb as well currently goes for a whopping $83 under a regular price of $239.98. And no, you don’t need a Prime subscription for that sweet offer either.