Testseek.co.uk have collected 95 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%)
95 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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766 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Decent price
Especially once sales hit
Good screen
Does all the Alexa stuff
Loads of Amazon goodies at hand
Thoughtful design
Integrated how-to videos
Sub-£100 price tag
Plays video
Surprisingly loud
Works brilliantly as an alarm clock
Visual element improves many Alexa skills
Great price
Privacy shield on camera
All the features of the Show 2 in a smaller package
Enough size/volume for most rooms
Screen features are continuously improving
Ring doorbell integration
Great value
Relatively compact
Sounds good
Alexa
Good smart home control
3.5mm output
Extra clock and alarm features
Relatively low cost
Alexa keeps getting better
Easy smart home controls
Decent audio performance
Excellent price
Powerful speakers for the size
New dashboard and smart home controls
Alexa voice-control
Decent sound and video
Nicely put together
Great price point
Well-designed and sturdy
Good sound for the size
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 editors didn't like
Browser experience is bad
Screen a tad laggy
Smaller than most smartphones
No YouTube app
Makes Echo Spot redundant
Resolution isn't great
Won't do your music library justice
Alexa can be temperamental
No YouTube
So so audio quality
Disappointing microphone sensitivity
Not the best Echo option for music
Many Alexa Skills need further optimisation
Too small to watch long videos
Fairly big on your bedside table
Large bezels around screen
Screen isn't HD
Can't stand vertically
Screen isn't very big
Limited video app support
Thick display bezels
Some features really need a search option
Needs multiple settings for proper night control
Audio isn't the best
Slight lag on the touch screen
Low-ish resolution
Rating
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
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...
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Published: 2021-02-03, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com
Published: 2021-01-09, Author: James , review by: pocnetwork.net
Really, the Echo Show 5 is best considered an Echo Dot with a touchscreen and a camera. In the end, there isn't much more of a difference between the two models outside of the vast amount of features that come with having a touchscreen and camera. It's wh...
Has multiple uses, Full integration with Alexa, Really easy setup
Camera could be better
There’s no doubt about it: the Echo Show 5 is an excellent smart home hub. It’s quite the companion to have around the house, especially if you need to quickly answer calls, answer text messages, or stream a show on the home screen. While its camera is on...
Published: 2019-10-04, Author: Benjamin , review by: lifewire.com
Clear and colorful touchscreen display, Good sound quality, Good microphone pickup, Built-in 1MP camera for video calls
Easily collects dust, Screen angle is non-adjustable, Screen is a little small for photos and videos, Fabric is difficult to clean
One of our favorite Amazon Echo devices.Any way you look at it, the Echo Show 5 is priced just right and well worth the price. If you prefer Alexa over Google Assistant you're not going to be disappointed. While there's a growing field of competition out...
Good looks and a small size make it extremely versatile, Excellent information density for a small display, Good sound and music playback options, Camera toggle adds a sense of privacy
No native YouTube, Hulu, or Netflix, Plug can be unsightly
Whether you're using it as an alarm clock, a video player, or a smart home hub, the Echo Show 5 is a fantastic addition to the Alexa family...
Published: 2019-07-15, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Compact design, Bright, colorful touchscreen, Loud, full-sounding speaker, Convenient alarm functions, Ability to block the camera with physical shutter
Limited video capabilities, No support for any Google services, Not as cute as Echo Spot
