Testseek.com have collected 97 expert reviews of the Amazon Echo Show 5 smart speaker and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Echo Show 5 smart speaker.
July 2019
(80%)
97 Reviews
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766 Reviews
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The editors liked
Perfect size for any room
Impressive screen quality
Decent audio quality
Has the power of Alexa
The editors didn't like
No YouTube access
Some menus and settings could be better
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Published: 2019-07-24, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
relatively compact, sounds good, Alexa, good smart home control, 3.5mm output, extra clock and alarm features, relatively low cost
too small to watch long videos, fairly big on your bedside table, large bezels around screen, screen isn't HD, can't stand vertically
The Echo Show 5 is the Echo Dot of smart displays. It's smaller, cheaper and does most of the things you want from a smart display. But like the Echo Dot, when you try to use it more for entertainment it begins to fall down.You can watch videos on it, but...
Published: 2019-07-19, Author: Lee , review by: Theinquirer.net
Great price point, well-designed and sturdy, good sound for the size
Slight lag on the touch screen, low-ish resolution, Rating:
All-in-all, the Echo Show 5 has a lot going for it, especially its price. It offers impressive audio playback considering its compact size, and the screen gives it an extra level of functionality compared to previous, non-Show devices...
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Published: 2019-07-12, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Alexa voice-control, Decent sound and video, Nicely put together,
Audio isn't the best,
(Image credit: Future)The Echo Show 5 isn't pretending to be something it's not, and if sound is your priority there are plenty of other wireless speakers out there that will do a better job in purely sonic terms.But this is an £80 box of tricks that does...
You can play videos from WikiHow that show you how to do everything from chopping a pineapple to tying a tie, Built-in parental controls let you block access to items like the web browser, The display has a camera so you can make video calls to other Echo
The camera isn't as high quality as the existing Echo Show, You'll need subscriptions to Amazon Prime or Spotify to ask Alexa to play music from these services
Simple to use, this is ideal for those that want a smart display next to their bed. It's packed with handy features such as a camera and the ability to make video and voice calls You can watch videos, although the viewing experience isn't the best on a sm...
If you're happy with the small screen, and you will be if you want to use it as a smart clock, then at this price the Show 5 is the best Echo Show yet. It doesn't sound as good as the 10-inch Echo Show, but that costs more than twice as much. Few people w...
Published: 2019-07-02, Author: Dan , review by: pocket-lint.com
Enough size/volume for most rooms, Screen features are continuously improving, Ring doorbell integration, Great value
No YouTube, Not the best Echo option for music, Many Alexa Skills need further optimisation
For the price, the Echo Show 5 is a great value device. Sure there are some compromises, such as in sound quality and no YouTube, but you are absolutely getting value for money and, knowing Amazon, the Echo 5 will soon be discounted further.If you've got...
Excellent price, Powerful speakers for the size, New dashboard and smart home controls
Some features really need a search option, Needs multiple settings for proper night control
Verdict Basically a shrunken Echo Show, the new Echo Show 5 is far easier to place than its big brother, making it the ideal bedside companion or just for use where you don't have a lot of room. The new interface is largely a success and the smart home co...
Great price, Privacy shield on camera, All the features of the Show 2 in a smaller package
So so audio quality, Disappointing microphone sensitivity
In many ways, the Echo Show 5 isn't anything particularly special, then. It sounds okay, but its microphone array isn't great and it doesn't move the smart display paradigm on significantly over the Echo Show 2. It's essentially the same device, just smal...
Published: 2019-06-26, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv
Sub-£100 price tag, Plays video, Surprisingly loud, Works brilliantly as an alarm clock, Visual element improves many Alexa skills
Resolution isn't great, Won't do your music library justice, Alexa can be temperamental, No YouTube
Having seen the Echo Show 5 in the flesh, shrinking the screen seems like such a no-brainer. It means it fits into your life more easily but still allows you to fall back on a visual interface when words just aren't enough. The question that remains is w...
