The Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd generation) is the updated version of Amazonâs smallest smart display, which debuted almost two years ago (2019).
While it may appear to be identical to its predecessor, the entry-level gadget has received some minor upgrades that allow you to hear and see Alexaâs reactions to your instructions.Price and availabilityThe Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd generation) is priced at $84.99, which is $5 less than the first-generation Echo Show 5, which arrived in June 2009 and cost $89.99.The Amazon Echo Show 5 (2021) Kids Edition is also available for $94.99 from Amazon.
This vibrant multi-colored version comes with parental controls turned on by default.DesignThe 2-megapixel camera on a 5.5-inch displayThere is no 3.5mm headphone jack.The Amazon Echo Show 5 (second generation) has the same dimensions as its predecessor, measuring 5.8 x 3.4 x 2.9 inches (14.8 x 8.6 x 7.3 cm).
Amazon has made the Echo Show 5 (2021) entirely out of post-consumer recycled cloth to guarantee that it is as ecologically friendly as possible.
It also has Amazonâs Climate Pledge Friendly symbol, which is part of the retailerâs attempt to make it easier for customers to buy environment-friendly products.PerformanceVideo calls appear to be clearer.When youâre not at home, you can watch the cameraâs live stream on Alexa.Alexaâs information is visible and audible.The enhanced front-facing camera is the biggest change between the Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd generation) and the previous model.
We put the Echo Show 5 to the test by using Amazonâs drop-in feature to make many video calls to other Echo Show devices in our home, as well as calling Echo Shows outside of our home and using Skype to video-chat with others on smartphones and PCs.The smart display has a 2-megapixel front-facing camera that can be used for video conversations or even checking in on your home while youâre away â thatâs twice as many pixels as the camera on the original Echo Show 5.