Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model), Smart display, Designed for Alexa+, 2x the bass and clearer sound, Glacier White Reducing CO2
Brand: Amazon
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$69.99
Updated May 14, 2026 · 1 min read
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across customer reviews and mainstream tech press, the Echo Show 5 is the consensus budget entry point into smart displays. With 66,000+ Amazon ratings — the largest pool of any display in this roundup — it has by far the most robust customer signal, even though the 4.2 average is slightly below its larger siblings. Reviewers generally attribute that gap to the small 5.5-inch screen being too cramped for video calls and recipes rather than to quality issues.
What reviewers liked
- Lowest price of any current smart display in this roundup
- Strong bedside / nightstand form factor with alarm clock features
- 66,000+ customer ratings make this the most-vetted product in the category
Where it falls short
- 5.5-inch screen is too small for recipes, video calls, or dashboards per reviewer consensus
- Customer reviews flag persistent on-screen ads
- Lower average rating (4.2) than larger Echo Show models
Across customer reviews and mainstream tech press, the Echo Show 5 is the consensus budget entry point into smart displays. With 66,000+ Amazon ratings — the largest pool of any display in this roundup — it has by far the most robust customer signal, even though the 4.2 average is slightly below its larger siblings. Reviewers generally attribute that gap to the small 5.5-inch screen being too cramped for video calls and recipes rather than to quality issues.
Common praise points are the bedside-alarm-clock form factor, the improved speaker in the current generation, and the sub-$70 entry price that frequently drops further on sale. Recurring complaints across customer reviews include the small screen for anything beyond glanceable info, Amazon's home-screen advertising, and the fact that Alexa+ features designed for larger displays don't translate well to this size.
- Feature 1
- 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.
- Feature 2
- 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.
- Feature 3
- Keep your home comfortable – Control compatible smart devices like lights and thermostats, even while you're away.
- Feature 4
- 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.
- Feature 5
- 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.
- Feature 6
- 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.
- Feature 7
- 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.
- Feature 8
- 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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