Smart displays
Smart displays with a screen and voice assistant, judged on the screen, sound and smart-home control.
Of the 3 smart displays we score so far, the highest-rated by professional reviewers is the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen): critic score 84 out of 100 from 5 reviews, 5 of them positive. Most praised: sound.
Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
5 professional reviewers tested the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen), and 5 recommend it. Most praised: sound.
The catch: The camera is mediocre and the screen is small.
3 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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Not the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)? Pick by situation
How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) | 84 | 5 | Medium | Best overall |
| Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) | 79 | 6 | High | Best for sleep tracking |
| Amazon Echo Spot (2024) | 76 | 6 | Medium | Best bedside alarm clock |
Not scored yet
We publish a score only once at least 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
- Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025) · 1 of 4 reviews needed
- Amazon Echo Show 11 · 2 of 4 reviews needed
- Amazon Echo Show 15 · 2 of 4 reviews needed
Common questions
Which smart display do critics rate highest?
Of the 3 we score, the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen), with a critic score of 84 from 5 professional reviews. Most praised: sound.
Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) vs Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen): which is better?
Critics score the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) 84 and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) 79. We list the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) under “Best for sleep tracking”. Its main drawback: sound is thin and the interface can lag.