

Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) (about $130): This device competes directly with the Google Nest Hub but narrowly wins because it has a built-in camera.Echo Show 5 (2nd gen) (about $85): The smallest Amazon Echo Show targets a lower price than Google's cheapest smart display, and the minuscule 5-inch screen makes a better alarm clock.But they do have one advantage over Google smart displays: every model includes a camera for video calls. While Alexa has competent devices, we ultimately preferred Google's approach (and more massive video service selection) as an easier product to use.
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The large size is perfect for recipes in the kitchen but works just as well for watching TV shows in the background of most medium and large rooms.ĭuring our research, it was surprising that Alexa's dominance with music services didn't translate into similar performance for video services on smart displays. It also has bigger speakers and a built-in Nest security camera, making it great for video calls over Google Duo.
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Google's smart displays are pleasant to use, particularly with how many video streaming services they support.
