Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model), Smart display, Designed for Alexa+, 2x the bass and clearer sound, Glacier White Reducing CO2
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the compact Echo Show 5 is the entry point into Alexa smart displays, and the volume behind it is enormous, more than 68,000 Amazon ratings averaging 4.2. High-trust Best Buy verified-purchase reviewers rate it higher at 4.6 across roughly 1,600 reviews, citing improved bass and clearer sound, easy setup and good value for a bedside or desk clock-plus-assistant. The trade-offs are exactly what you'd expect at the price, and reviewers are candid about them.
What reviewers liked
- Best Buy verified-purchase reviewers rate it 4.6 with praise for sound and easy setup
- Among the cheapest ways into the Alexa display ecosystem
- Enormous review volume (68,000+ on Amazon) backing baseline reliability
Where it falls short
- r/amazonecho reviewers say the 5.5-inch screen is too small for real media use
- r/alexa thread reports an "awful" laggy interface
- Owners note the Alexa+ update produced an inconsistent, tiny clock display
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Across the reviewers we read, the compact Echo Show 5 is the entry point into Alexa smart displays, and the volume behind it is enormous, more than 68,000 Amazon ratings averaging 4.2. High-trust Best Buy verified-purchase reviewers rate it higher at 4.6 across roughly 1,600 reviews, citing improved bass and clearer sound, easy setup and good value for a bedside or desk clock-plus-assistant.
The trade-offs are exactly what you'd expect at the price, and reviewers are candid about them. r/amazonecho members point out the 5.5-inch display is too small to be a real media screen, and an r/alexa thread complains the interface is "awful" with multi-second lag and that the Alexa+ update shrank the clock into an inconsistent tiny widget. The consensus is that the Show 5 is a strong budget alarm-clock-and-assistant for a bedroom or office, not a primary display you'd watch shows on.
- Alexa can show you more - Echo Show 5 includes a 5.5” display so you can see news and weather at a glance, make video calls, view compatible cameras, stream music and shows, and more.
- Small size, bigger sound – Stream your favorite music, shows, podcasts, and more from providers like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Prime Video—now with deeper bass and clearer vocals. Includes a 5.5" display so you can view shows, song titles, and more at a glance.
- Keep your home comfortable – Control compatible smart devices like lights and thermostats, even while you're away.
- See more with the built-in camera – Check in on your family, pets, and more using the built-in camera. Drop in on your home when you're out or view the front door from your Echo Show 5 with compatible video doorbells.
- See your photos on display – When not in use, set the background to a rotating slideshow of your favorite photos. Invite family and friends to share photos to your Echo Show. Prime members also get unlimited cloud photo storage.
- Stay connected with video calling – Use the 2 MP camera to call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device with a screen. Make announcements to other compatible devices in your home.
- Designed to protect your privacy — Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic/camera off button and built-in camera shutter, as well as support for viewing end-to-end encrypted Ring video.
- Designed for sustainability – This device’s fabric is made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester yarn and aluminum is made from 100% recycled aluminum. The device packaging is 100% recyclable.
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It's some great hardware, just some very poor software and Alexa backend right now. I'd pay a bit more for a good piece of hardware like that to ...
r/amazonecho. •. Review of Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model), Smart display with Alexa+ Early Access, 2x the bass and clearer sound, Charcoal ...
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