We purchased the Echo Show 5 so that our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and review it. Read on for our full product review.
Amazon Echo Show 5 review: an Alexa screen with alarm clock features
The Echo Show 5 is part of Amazon’s latest generation of smart hubs and is powered by the incredible power of the Alexa voice assistant. It’s a great smart alarm clock, competing with the Google Nest Hub and the strikingly similar Lenovo Smart Clock. We took a look at the Echo Show 5’s design and features to see how it fits in with the rest of Amazon’s Echo devices and whether it deserves a spot on your bedside table.
The Echo Show 5 is a compact touchscreen device, measuring just 3.4 x 5.8 x 2.9 inches and 14.5 ounces. Its 5.5-inch, 960 x 480 display is tilted slightly backwards and houses a 1 MP front-facing camera. Its body is covered in the same fabric as the latest Echo Plus, Echo Sub, and Echo Dot devices, and it's a nice aesthetic upgrade from the simple plastic of previous generations.
Amazon’s new design for their Echo line makes all of their devices, including the Echo Show 5, feel and look like they are of a higher quality. The materials and build seem fairly durable, and the touchscreen quality is great. Aesthetics make a big difference, and we really like how the Echo Show 5 fits in with our other decor.
