Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model), Smart display, Designed for Alexa+, 2x the bass and clearer sound, Charcoal

About this product

The Amazon Echo Show 5 is a compact smart display featuring a 5.5-inch touchscreen, upgraded speakers with double the bass, and an integrated camera. It is designed for users looking to add voice control, quick video calling, and visual smart home management to nightstands or small kitchen counters.

Best for

Bedside smart home control and quick video calling

What works well

• ✓Significantly improved bass and audio clarity compared to previous generations
• ✓Compact footprint fits easily on crowded nightstands or desks
• ✓Responsive touchscreen interface for quick smart home control

Worth knowing

• iSmall screen size limits comfortable long-form video watching
• iPhysical camera shutter can feel slightly stiff to operate

Bottom line

It makes sense for a compact bedside hub, but skip it if you want a large screen for streaming video.