Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023)

Inexpensive ; Integrated Alexa voice assistant ; Compact ; Plenty of volume for its size

Can't produce deep lows or crisp highs ; Mediocre camera ; No 3.5mm audio port

Amazon's 2023 Echo Show 5 is one of the best small smart displays available, and we like this version's more powerful speakers and improved voice response. Just know that the larger Echo Show 8 is a more well-rounded offering.

Display looks beautiful ; Clear audio ; Lots of functionality

Touchscreen still isn't great ; Poor camera quality

Better audio ; Faster responses ; Clever nighttime features

No Netflix ; More expensive than old model

More of a tweak than a radical rethink, the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Generation) is the best small smart display available, and particularly good as a smart bedside companion. Its screen is bright and easy to read, and audio more than good enough for...