Deciding on whether to buy a product like Amazon Echo Show (2018) or perhaps Home Hub ¬ñ Chalk? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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Amazon Echo Show (2018) vs Home Hub – Chalk

Amazon Echo Show (2018) specs

Amazon Echo Show (2018)
 Home Hub – Chalk specs

Home Hub – Chalk
Type: Voice activated smart home device

Type: Smart home voice assistant

Compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Compatibility: iOS & Android

Compatible app: Alexa

Works with: – Chromecast
– Nest
– Philips Hue

Works with: – Amazon Alexa
– Samsung Smart Things
– Nest
– Philips Hue

Connectivity: – Dual-band AC WiFi
– Bluetooth

Connectivity: – WiFi
– Bluetooth (A2DP)

Power: Mains

Power: Mains

FEATURES
FEATURES

1.: 7″ touchscreen

1.: Make hands-free video calls

2.: Full-range speaker for high quality sound

2.: Control smart home products with Alexa voice commands

3.: Far-field voice recognition

3.: Play your music through the Echo Show, or through multiple Echo devices simultaneously throughout your home

4.: Ambient EQ – light and colour sensor

4.: Watch films and TV shows from Prime Video, or the news

GENERAL
5.: Download new Amazon Alexa skills from Amazon

GENERAL

Colour: Chalk

Box contents: – Google Home Hub
– Power adapter
– Quick start guide
– Safety & warranty booklet

Colour: Black

Dimensions: 118 x 178.5 x 67.3 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – Amazon Echo Show
– Power adapter
– Quick start guide

Weight: 480 g

Dimensions: 146 x 174 x 107 mm (H x W x D)

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Weight: 1.75 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £219.99

Price: £89

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.8 / 10

Review Score: 9.2 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy Amazon Echo Show (2018) or Home Hub ¬ñ Chalk, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 147 products in the same category as Amazon Echo Show (2018), which is the Smart Voice control assistants category. Of these 147 products the average price was £176.83, the most expensive was £1349 and the cheapest was just £5. We then looked at the price of the 147 in the same as the Home Hub ¬ñ Chalk, which of course the average was £176.83, top price was £1349 and cheapest £5.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Amazon and Google, the average was £120.66 for Amazon, £405.46 for Google. The max for each was £275.98/£1738 and minimum was £25/£29

Price analysis of Amazon Echo Show (2018)

Price analysis of Home Hub – Chalk

  • Amazon Echo Show (2018)
  • Hands-free voice commands with Alexa
  • Dolby speaker for streaming music
  • Video calling
  • Watch video clips
  • Top features: – Alexa shows you videos, photos, music, and more – Activate a range of Alexa-compatible devices using your voice – Hands-free video calling and messaging helps you stay in touch – Powerful Dolby audio speakers fill your room with immersive sound – Watch your favourite Prime Video shows Alexa The Amazon Echo Show gives you control of your home and music using only your voice. It makes life easier by taking care of life’s daily tasks. Echo Show combines Alexa voice control with video, displayed on a beautiful 10‚Äù HD screen. Just call out Alexa’s name, and ask it to play videos from Amazon, show you who’s at the door via smart CCTV, and more. Browse how-to videos, and cooking clips whenever you need a reminder in the kitchen. You can even use the Echo Show as a baby monitor when combined with other compatible products. Activate any Alexa-compatible devices Echo Show is compatible with an ever-growing list of smart home connected devices, from automated door locks, smart light bulbs, music players, and more. Ask Alexa to lock the doors while you’re tucked in bed, dim the lights for movie night, or play music from your Spotify playlists – without having to reach for your phone. If you’ve got several Echo devices around your home, you can play music from them simultaneously, for a multi-room audio experience. And you won’t need a separate hub to control your compatible Zigbee smart home devices either. Simply say, ‚ÄúAlexa, discover my devices‚Äù upon setup, and the Echo Show will find them in a matter of moments. Hands-free video calling and messaging Echo Show makes video calling easier. Make hands-free calls to friends and family who have an Echo Show, Echo Spot, or the Alexa app on their smartphone. You’ll see and hear your loved ones clearly, without frustrating lag. It’s ideal for connecting with family around the home, too. Check in too see if the kids really are doing their homework, or call them down to dinner by connecting with other Alexa powered devices around your home. Powerful Dolby audio speakers Crisp dual speakers powered by Dolby, deliver room-filling sound. The Echo Show is fine-tuned to deliver clear vocals with good bass. If you’ve got an Amazon Music account, you can enjoy millions of songs, complete with on-screen song lyrics, and album art. Try Audible to hear gripping novels and fascinating biographies, while Spotify also has you covered with a huge range of music, podcasts and radio shows. Watch your favourite Prime Video shows Get stuck into the box sets you can’t get enough of with the Echo Show. The 10‚Äù HD screen boasts clarity and detail, whatever you like to watch. Browse content on Prime Video or go directly to the film or show you can’t wait to see, simply by asking. Keep up to date with the latest bulletins in the morning by watching news briefings, or even plan your next trip to the cinema by viewing trailers for upcoming blockbusters.
  • Product codes: 841667167152
  • Home Hub ¬ñ Chalk
  • Hands-free voice commands with Google Assistant
  • Voice control music from streaming services with integrated speaker
  • See schedule & more with 7″ touchscreen
  • Top features: – 7″ touchscreen lets you see everything at a glance – Voice match lets you ask questions and get answers quickly – Control devices using your voice – Play music straight from the hub – Relive your favourite memories with Google Photos 7″ touchscreenSometimes it’s easier to see your schedule than it is to hear it. The Google Home Hub has a 7″ touchscreen so you’ll be able to see everything in a single view, whether it’s an upcoming appointment or your shopping list. Just like the other Google Home products, you’ll still be able to use your voice to get things done too – your personal assistant is ready and waiting to help.Voice matchWant to know what’s going on with your day? All you need to do is say “Hey Google, show me my calendar”. The Google Home Hub has Voice Match technology, which means it can recognise your voice and display your calendar, reminders, commute and more on the homescreen.You can do more than just see your information, though. Make shopping lists, see the latest headlines and even place calls to family and friends.The Home Hub is perfect for searching too, so you can ask questions and get visual answers from Google – perfect for finding recipes, looking up local businesses and learning how to do things.Control devicesThe Google Home Hub is compatible with over 200 smart devices from over 50 brands, which means it fits perfectly into your smart home. Turn the lights on with a single command, or change the TV channel using your voice. You can even control your heating – it’s compatible with Nest.All you need are compatible smart home products and you’re ready to start controlling everything without even touching a dial.Play musicYou’re only a few words away from getting the party started. Use your voice to search YouTube Music for your favourite songs and bands, or even search for music videos. Log in to your Spotify account or listen to your favourite radio stations – there’s something for everyone.Relive your memoriesSee the photos you’ve got saved with access to Google Photos. Finding your favourite moments is as simple as saying “Google, show me my holiday photos” – they’ll be displayed on the 7″ screen.
  • Product codes: 842776107312

What’s better Amazon Echo Show (2018) or Home Hub ¬ñ Chalk?

There are obviously a number of differences between Amazon Echo Show (2018) and Home Hub ¬ñ Chalk, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £219.99 cost of Amazon Echo Show (2018) is closer to the expectation you had than the £89 pricep point of Home Hub ¬ñ Chalk.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between Amazon Echo Show (2018) and Home Hub ¬ñ Chalk. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that Amazon Echo Show (2018) scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Home Hub ¬ñ Chalk scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Smart Voice control assistants as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



Amazon Echo Show (2018)



Rating:
9.10 out of
10