Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) Review
4.5/5
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Overview
Key Features
Pros & Cons
Pros
- • Compact 5.5-inch display perfect for nightstands and desks
- • Full Alexa smart home hub with touch screen controls
- • Built-in camera for video calls with physical privacy shutter
- • Excellent alarm clock with sunrise simulation
- • Streaming music, news, recipes, and weather at a glance
Cons
- • Camera quality is mediocre (2MP) for video calls
- • Speaker audio is decent but not room-filling
- • Screen is too small for comfortable video watching
- • Some features require Amazon subscriptions
- • Can feel sluggish with multiple commands
Who It's Best For
Specifications
Detailed Analysis
The Verdict
4.5/5
The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is the best bedside smart display you can buy. At $49.99, it's a fantastic alarm clock, smart home controller, and kitchen companion all in one. The camera privacy shutter and compact size make it feel appropriate for any room.
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