Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model), Smart display with 2x the bass and clearer sound, Charcoal
$89.99
Price: $89.99
(as of Aug 07, 2025 00:06:18 UTC – Details)
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.
Customers say
Customers find the smart display’s sound quality excellent and appreciate that it’s perfect for any space, though some wish the screen was bigger. The device’s ease of use receives mixed feedback – while some find it very easy to set up and use, others find it quite annoying to set up. Customers disagree on whether it’s worth the money. The device’s functionality is also mixed, with some saying it works great while others report it doesn’t respond at all.
13 reviews for Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model), Smart display with 2x the bass and clearer sound, Charcoal
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Becca –
Small But Mighty â The Best Echo Show Yet!
I recently upgraded to the newest Echo Show 5, and Iâm genuinely impressed with how much Amazon has packed into this compact smart display.Better Sound, Noticeably More BassThe first thing I noticed was the sound quality. Compared to earlier versions, this model delivers clearer vocals and twice the bass, which really makes music and even Alexaâs responses sound fuller and more enjoyable. For a device this size, it really packs a punch.
Dr. J –
Nice sound, video and general usage.
Very nice size and it works as it should. The sound is a little better than expected although it isn’t HiFi. Works well with my video doorbell.
Fahad –
Awesome Value for the Price
The Echo Show 5 gives you a lot for such a small price tag. Itâs perfect for a nightstand or desk, with great sound and a surprisingly sharp screen. Alexa works flawlessly, and it even works as a smart alarm clock. Canât beat the value for what youâre getting.
Michael –
A bit small, but still powerful
I bought the 5 inch thinking it would have a bit of a larger screen. Other than that, its pretty good. I bought it specifically for my Reolink PoE doorbell, but the interfacing didnt work out like id hoped. However, we use this for music, questions, weather, etc and it excels at that.
Kacie Greer –
Love!
Why did you pick this product vs others?:Perfect addition to my kitchen. I love to have music playing quietly while Iâm home and this is perfect. I previously had one of the older models of the Echos that had great sound and this is very comparable. The little screen is easy to use, shows the music, fun facts, etc.Â
STGRusty –
Good stuff!
Edit: changed from 1 to 5 star. It was just on initial setup that it was slow! Great speaker!Sorry but in 2025 to have a device that takes 3-6 seconds to respond after touching the touch screen is unacceptable. Sound isnât bad for size but useless if you canât control it.Did Amazon really have to use chips from 2007? My car in 2012 had a more responsive screen.
Pat Kelly –
Poor functionality
AMAZON you have false advertising! You deprecated features in the newest release that aren’t depicted in your advertising! Your video show this device with a large clock face which isn’t there and has been confirmed it is no longer a feature by your own technical support on 07/10/2025.So I was really excited to receive this Echo Show 5 3rd gen (newest model) as I saw all the cool things it could do on the internet. I decided to “upgrade” my older echo dots with them which I though had good sound quality but I could get all these other cool options with the Show 5.However after receiving the newest 3rd gen Show 5s, and spending a bunch of time looking for all those options, I ended up calling technical support to see why I was having problems finding them. Turns out on the “newest model” (I purchased these on 07/2025) they deprecated a bunch of cool functionality. Not sure why they decided to do this.One example is there is no more CLOCK Mode! Yep they got rid of the large clock setting. So those instructions to go to Home Content and toggle the the clock display option is no longer available. As this is a 5″ screen (your smart phone has a bigger screen than this device) the clock that it has in the upper right hand corner is about 1 centimeter in size (see photos).Next the display is really slow to respond to touch inputs, so slow that you end up tapping menu items two or three times, then it catches up and applies those taps to the following menus. This is super frustrating. Also even after you successfully get to an area in the menu you want, scrolling and screen refresh is super slow too.So why buy this device over an Echo Spot that has a large cool clock? Well it has a photo frame that rotates your photos and a camera for face timing. Unfortunately these features are poorly executed on this device.The photos I’ve uploaded to this review show the types of things it rotates into the picture carousel. I went into the settings even and tried to turn everything off that I could as it was even show various products from Amazon.com that Amazon thought I might want. So many other things like news stories, weather, products, new movies, amazon hints and the like rotate into the picture carousel that I seldom saw my pictures when I looked at the device. Also like a need to buy a device that forces product placement in my home. I hate that it does this!As far as the camera, well sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. When it works it shows a large blue banner across the top (see the photos) which takes up one third of the screen. It does not go away and it stays there as long as the video feed is on. So using the camera to check to see if your teenage kids are misbehaving, using it as a nanny cam or “spying” as they call it, wont work on these devices.Next, when it begins to get dark in the house these devices dim to the point that you can’t see them. There are setting to fix this but its all or none, meaning they stay bright or go dim. They need to have motion sensors or something so when it detects movement they brighten up and when no one is in the room they go dim. However this isn’t an option.Security association for the camera isn’t available either. So in you Alexa settings you can have a Ring camera or other type of camera act as a security device which triggers things when a person or sound is detected, which is a pretty cool function. However the camera on the Show 5 doesn’t allow for this in the Alexa app.The sound for music is good, but it’s not better than my Echo Dot 3rd gen, Echo Dot 4th gen, or Echo Pop. The Show 5 3rd gen has some versatility over those devices, but to me it’s not worth it. I DON’T NEED PRODUCT PLACEMENT ON A DEVICE I PURCHASE! To me it’s versatility is as a clock or a nanny cam both of which it is not. I’ll be returning my Show 5’s and keeping my previous Echo devices.
Christopher Tuten –
Great product
I ordered the Echo Show 5 to use on my nightstand, and Iâm really glad I did. Itâs compact but surprisingly powerful for its size. Setup was easy, and within minutes I had it playing music, showing the weather, and displaying my Amazon Photos like a digital frame.The sound quality is better than I expected for such a small device â perfect for podcasts, background music, or using Alexa. The screen is clear and responsive, and itâs great for checking my calendar, seeing whoâs at the door (paired with my Ring camera), or even quick video calls.I also appreciate the privacy features, like the physical camera shutter and mic mute button.While the screen is a bit small for watching videos for long periods, thatâs not really what I bought it for. For its purpose â bedside smart display and assistant â itâs perfect.
Gordon Sabean –
This home assistant is excellent. You can use it for a variety of applications. It makes a great hub for Alexa approved security products. I however returned it because they had one paired with a Blink camera which was a better value. Regardless I highly recommend it.
shabnam –
Alexa is now our family member ð¥°after one year i write my review here.iam really happy with my purchase.
Amazon Customer –
It does what it advertises. Iâm very happy with the product.!ð
Amazon Customer –
Upgraded from a regular echo to this in kitchen. Love it, especially having visual reminders of any timers set, being able to watch movies etc. only downside is no Netflix.
Pillsbury Dough Boy –
The stand is a no brainer as it allows the screen to be easily seen especially in the dark.