Smart displays · Runner-up

Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

84
Well liked
Average of 7 professional reviews
6 of 7 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 7 reviews landedRange 80–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 84.1 · 4 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 82

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7 professional reviewers tested the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen), and 6 recommend it. Most praised: sound.

Reviewed by GadgetGuy, PCMag Middle East, Expert Reviews and 4 more

The catch: The camera is mediocre and the screen is small.

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What 7 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 88
    GadgetGuyHands-on review · 2024

    A compact Alexa smart screen that adds a better speaker and slimmer body over the previous generation.

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  2. 80
    PCMag Middle EastHands-on review · 2025

    Rated Excellent as one of the best small smart displays, with louder speakers and better voice response.

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  3. 80
    Expert ReviewsHands-on review · 2024

    A nicely designed little smart display with better sound than before, but the upgrades are minor and the price rose.

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  4. 80
    SlashGearHands-on review · 2023

    Finds the new Show 5 a clear improvement with a nice screen and better sound, and likely the best current Echo.

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  5. 89est.
    Good Housekeeping UKNo printed score · Hands-on review

    The reviewer loves the third-gen Show 5 as a cute, compact and capable display, her favorite Echo screen.

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  6. 89est.
    ZDNETNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2023

    A contributor who used the device for a month is very happy with it, enjoying the improved sound and photo frame.

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  7. 83est.
    Tom's GuideNo printed score · Hands-on review

    After two months on his desk, the writer finds the third-gen Show 5 a handy compact smart display that is faster and hears better than before.

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What critics praise most

Sound4 of 7

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

Other smart displays critics rate highly

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Top pick, narrowlyAmazon Echo Show 8 (4th Gen)4 reviews · critics agree85
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Best bedside alarm clockAmazon Echo Spot (2024)11 reviews · broad agreement76

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Common questions

Is the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) worth it?

Most critics think so: 6 of 7 recommend it. The camera is mediocre and the screen is small.

Do critics agree about the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)?

Critics agree: scores range from 80 (PCMag Middle East) to 89 (Good Housekeeping UK), a spread of 9 points across 7 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What is the best alternative to the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)?

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) (critic score 85), top pick, narrowly.