Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) Review
Our Verdict
The Echo Show 5 is the ideal compact smart display — buy one for the bedroom, kitchen, or office at a price that makes sense.
Pros & Cons
+ Pros
- +Perfect bedside/kitchen size
- +Physical camera shutter for privacy
- +Clear 5.5" display
- +Alexa smart home hub for Zigbee
- +Affordable price
− Cons
- −Small speaker limits music quality
- −5.5" screen feels small for video calls
- −No built-in temperature sensor
In-Depth Review
The Amazon Echo Show 5 3rd Gen is the smart display we'd put on every bedside table. Its compact 5.5" display shows weather, calendars, music controls, and news at a glance. Alexa handles alarms, reminders, and home control effortlessly. The 2 MP camera enables video calls to family. Audio quality is better than you'd expect for a $89 device. The 3rd Gen adds improved processing and camera quality over previous versions. Physical camera shutter and microphone mute button provide solid privacy options. An unbeatable combination of size, price, and smart home capability.
Specifications
| Display | 5.5" 960×480 |
| Camera | 2 MP with physical shutter |
| Audio | 1.75" speaker |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, Zigbee hub |
| Dimensions | 5.8" × 3.4" × 2.9" |
| Power | 15W adapter |
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