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May 2019
(78%)
64 Reviews
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Users
(90%)
2076 Reviews
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The editors liked
Nice big screen
Improved audio
Decent smart home hub
Alexa still a handy helper
The second generation of the Echo Show brings a better and bigger display
Fuller sound and YouTube via Firefox or Amazon Silk browsers
Larger 1080p screen
Improved audio design
Alexa is getting even better
Big screen
Better sound
More sensitive mics
Video calling works well
Easier to get to grips with than other Echo speakers
Good sound quality
Impressive sound quality
Crystal clear display
Larger screen than previous model
Built-in smart home hub
Built-in parental controls let you block access to items like the web browser
The brightness of the screen can be automatically adjusted based on your surroundings
Compatible with a wide choice in smart home devices
The camera cover means you don't nee
The editors didn't like
Pricey
Screen feels underused
Audio needs tweaking
Limited video playback
There still aren't a lot of useful or entertaining animations in common Alexa interactions
There still aren't many useful or entertaining animations in common Alexa interactions
No improvements to camera
Original Echo Show is so cheap
Doesn't make the most of extra size
Bass is a bit overbearing
Not the most attractive thing
Expensive
No Z-Wave integration
There's not the choice of recipes to follow as offered by other smart displays
The large screen means the Echo Show takes up a large amount of space
The second generation of the Echo Show brings a better and bigger display, fuller sound and YouTube via Firefox or Amazon Silk browsers
There still aren't a lot of useful or entertaining animations in common Alexa interactions
If you like the idea of a smart display for cooking, calling or watching videos, the newest Echo Show is a great option. But don't expect any extras...
The second generation of the Echo Show brings a better and bigger display, fuller sound and YouTube via Firefox or Amazon Silk browsers
There still aren't many useful or entertaining animations in common Alexa interactions
If you like the idea of a smart display for cooking, calling or watching videos, the newest Echo Show is a great option. But don't expect any extras...
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Published: 2018-09-21, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
Larger 1080p screen, Improved audio design, Alexa is getting even better
No improvements to camera, Original Echo Show is so cheap
The refreshed front face of the Amazon Echo Show tells you everything you need to know: this is a better-looking, more modern Echo Show for 2018...
Abstract: Amazon doubled down on its Echo Show franchise, announcing the $230 Echo Show (second generation) smart display. The retail giant made the move at a press event held today in Seattle. This revamped device includes a refined design, a larger touchscreen, p...
Brilliant integration of three great products - a voice controller, smart display, and a Zigbee Smart Home Hub
Hard to find in stock
IntroductionWe've tested nearly every Amazon Echo product ever released, as well as a few competitors, and our favorite product so far has been the Echo Show. But there was one thing Amazon really needed to add to it to assert full control over the Smart...
Excellent design that looks great in any room, 2.5-inch circular screen is bright, crisp, and doubles as a clock, Camera can be completely disabled, ZigBee smart home hub onboard, Large, vibrant, higher-resolution display, Vastly improved user interface,
Hefty cord somewhat limits where it can be placed, Videos are truncated in full-screen mode, No Z-Wave support, Not the best smart speaker for music, The power plug can be a little tricky to hide, Lack of visual search can be frustrating, Plays catch-up t
The Echo Spot just might be the perfect smart speaker, with a versatility and fashion-sense that give it a sense of purpose and style.In a two-device race to rule table-top A.I, Google Home bests Amazon Echo in terms of audio quality, microphone range, d...
ZigBee smart home hub onboard, Large, vibrant, higher-resolution display, Vastly improved user interface, Offers a visual interface to the Google Assistant, Works as a single control panel for all Google-compatible smart home devices, Step-by-step cooking
No Z-Wave support, Not the best smart speaker for music, It's another screen to distract you in your home, The small size means some compromise on fullness of audio, It can't be used as a base for video calls
The second-generation Amazon Echo Show might use the same processor as the first, but virtually everything else is new and improved.The Google Home Hub brings a visual face to Google Assistant and adds an extra dimension to the information it serves. This...
Abstract: If you've spent any time looking at DIY smart home security products, you'll have come across Ring and Nest. These aren't the only companies in this space, but they are two of the biggest names, and each is fighting hard to win your business.Many articles...
Abstract: Even YouTube makes an appearance on the new $229 Echo Show.Source: Echo Show 2018 review: Seeing is believing, and there's a lot more to see...
Ridiculously good speakers, Improved display, High-quality build, Simple set-up
Alexa is still weird on displays
If you're already a part of the Alexa ecosystem, you're going to love this new Echo Show. It sounds so nice, and Amazon's track record of improving the Alexa experience speaks for itself. This experience will be way better than it is right now in a matter...
