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Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) vs Lenovo Smart Display 10

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Lenovo Smart Display 10 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.1 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about users wanting large display with solid build — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #2 in Best Smart Displays

Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

4.1

$89.99as of Jul 9

The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) features a redesigned compact form factor with improved audio capabilities and a faster processor. PCMag's Will Greenwald noted its enhanced voice clarity and deeper bass, while YouTube reviewers highlighted the new processor and improved screen design for nighttime viewing. However, the device lacks Netflix compatibility and comes with a mismatched white power cable. This smart display is ideal for users seeking an upgraded Echo Show experience but may not suit those who rely heavily on Netflix streaming.

Strengths

— Improved audio with greater voice clarity and deeper bass
— New faster processor with Amazon A2 neural Edge
— Compact design with Infinity Edge coverglass and improv screen for comfortable nighttime viewing

Watch-outs

— Netflix is not currently compatible with the device
— Power adapter cable is white, not matching the charcoal color of the device

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Smart Displays

Lenovo Smart Display 10

4.3

$329.99as of Jul 9

The Lenovo Smart Display 10 offers a larger 10-inch screen and solid build quality with bamboo backing compared to Google's Nest Hub, according to reviewers. While it supports both landscape and vertical orientations and features simple setup, it lacks ambient color temperature sensing that helps screens look correct in varying lighting. CNET called it one of the best smart displays, though YouTube reviewers noted it doesn't offer significant differentiation from Google's own offerings. It's best suited for those wanting a larger display with good build quality but may not appeal to users seeking advanced lighting adaptation features.

Strengths

— Solid build quality with bamboo wood backing
— Larger 10-inch display compared to Google Nest Hub
— Simple setup process similar to other Google Assistant devices

Watch-outs

— No ambient color temperature sensor like Google Nest Hub
— Screen appears more blue under warmer lighting conditions
— Limited feature differentiation from Google's own smart displays

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How they stack up

Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) offers a compact form factor with improved audio and processor, but lacks Netflix compatibility that the Google Nest Hub Max provides, unlike the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) which features stereo speakers and spatial audio. It's more budget-friendly than the Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) but doesn't include the motorized camera functionality that makes the latter unique.

Lenovo Smart Display 10

The Lenovo Smart Display 10 provides a larger 10-inch screen than the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) and includes bamboo construction, unlike the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) which features a spheroid design with stereo speakers. It's more affordable than the Google Nest Hub Max but lacks the advanced gesture controls and sleep tracking features found in the Nest Hub (3rd Gen).

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)	Lenovo Smart Display 10
Screen Size	5.5 inches	10-inch
Camera	2 megapixel	5MP Wide Angle
Processor	Amazon A2 neural Edge	Qualcomm ® Home Hub Platform (base Snapdragon™ 624)
Power	22W	10W full-range speaker
Display Type	—	IPS
Resolution	—	FHD (1920 x 1200)
Audio	—	10W Full Range Speaker 2 x Passive Tweeters
Connectivity	—	2x2 WiFi 802.11 ac 2.4G/5G, MIMO

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