Deciding on whether to buy a product like AMAZON Echo Show 5 (2019) or perhaps Amazon Echo Dot (2018)? 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 5 (2019) vs Amazon Echo Dot (2018)

AMAZON Echo Show 5 (2019) specs

AMAZON Echo Show 5 (2019)
 Amazon Echo Dot (2018) specs

Amazon Echo Dot (2018)
Type: Voice activated smart home speaker

Type: Smart home assistant

Compatible app: Alexa app

Compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Compatibility: – iOS
– Android
– Fire OS
– Desktop browsers

Works with: – WeMo
– Philips Hue
– Hive
– Netatmo

Works with: – Amazon Alexa
– Samsung SmartThings
– Philips Hue
– TP-Link
– WeMo
– Netatmo
– Hive

Connectivity: – Bluetooth
– WiFi

Connectivity: – WiFi
– Bluetooth

Power: Mains

Power: Mains

FEATURES
FEATURES

1.: Plays music from Prime Music, Spotify, TuneIn and more using your voice

1.: – 5.5” touchscreen
– 4 W speaker
– 1 MP camera with 720p HD video recording and built-in cover
– 3.5 mm stereo audio output
– Changeable clock face designs

2.: Answers questions, reads audiobooks and the news, reports traffic and weather, gives information on local businesses, provides sports scores and schedules and more using the Alexa Voice Service

2.: – Watch films, TV shows or the news from Prime Video
– Download new Amazon Alexa skills from Amazon
– Control smart home products with Alexa voice commands

3.: Controls lights, switches, thermostats and more

3.: – Video calling and messaging to other Echo devices, Alexa app and Skype
– Link your Vodafone UK account to make and receive mobile calls
– Drop In feature for room-to-room calling with other Echo devices around the house

GENERAL
4.: – Update to-do lists and calendar events
– Get weather and traffic updates on screen

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

Colour: Black

GENERAL

Box contents: – Amazon Echo Dot
– AC power adapter

Dimensions: 43 x 99 x 99 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: White

Weight: 300 g

Box contents: – Amazon Echo Show 5
– Power adapter
– Quick start guide

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Dimensions: 86 x 148 x 73 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 410 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £79.99

Price: £49.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 1097

Review Score: 8.9 / 10

Review Score: 9.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy AMAZON Echo Show 5 (2019) or Amazon Echo Dot (2018), 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 5 (2019), 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 Amazon Echo Dot (2018), 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 Amazon, the average was £120.66 for Amazon, £120.66 for Amazon. The max for each was £275.98/£275.98 and minimum was £25/£25

Price analysis of AMAZON Echo Show 5 (2019)

Price analysis of Amazon Echo Dot (2018)

  • AMAZON Echo Show 5 (2019)
  • Hands-free voice commands with Alexa
  • Compatible with other Amazon Alexa speakers & devices
  • Video calling and messaging
  • 5.5″ touchscreen
  • Stream music / podcasts / radio stations
  • Good morning AlexaKick start your day with the Amazon Echo Show 5. With a compact 5.5‚Äù screen it’s the perfect size for your bedside table. You can choose a clock face that suits your d√©cor too.The smaller screen is perfect for watching the news while you’re getting dressed, glancing at traffic updates before you start the school run, and updating your calendar. You can even create morning and evening routines – it’s a perfect little PA.The Echo Show 5 has been designed with your privacy in mind. There’s a button to turn off the microphone and a built-in sliding cover for the camera.A smarter homeThe Echo Show 5 isn’t just great for the bedroom. Follow step-by-step recipes while you’re cooking, set reminders while working in your study, or view your doorbell camera from your living room.Alexa works with an ever-growing list of smart home devices, such as security cameras, lighting, baby monitors, thermostats, 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.Hands-free video callingEcho 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.You can also link Alexa to your Vodafone mobile account (UK only) to make and answer phone calls, so you’ll never miss anything important.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 making a voice announcement.
  • Product codes: 841667173788
  • Amazon Echo Dot (2018)
  • Play music from streaming services with integrated speaker
  • Ask questions and get infomation with Alexa service
  • Control your home using voice commands
  • Compatible with a range of smart home systems
  • Far-field voice recognition picks up commands clearly
  • Top features: – New Echo Dot smart speaker helps out at home – Stream songs with simple voice commands – Switch on your smart home devices – Alexa’s skills are just like apps New Echo Dot The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled smart speaker is even better than before. From playing music to providing you with news, weather information, football scores, cinema listings and loads more, the newly designed Echo Dot and its voice assistant Alexa is the perfect addition to any room.Echo Dot helps you stay connected with family and friends too. You can call anyone with an Echo Dot or just send a voice message to other Echo Dots in the house – perfect for getting everyone down to the table when dinner’s ready.Stream songsPlay your favourite music using just your voice through Amazon Music, Spotify, TuneIn and other popular streaming services. If you’ve got other Echo devices in different rooms, you can fill your whole home with music – great if you’re having a party. You can even use it to listen to Audible books and radio stations, or pair it with Fire TV to get voice-control over films and shows.Switch on your smart homeConnect Amazon Echo Dot to your smart home devices for voice control throughout your house. Dim the lights when you’re watching a movie, turn the heating up if you’re feeling chilly or just set handy reminders for yourself – all without getting out of your seat.Alexa’s skillsAlexa’s got a range of skills to help you out and have fun. Just like apps, Alexa’s skills range from helping out with life to just a bit of fun. From playing games and quizzes, to tracking your fitness with Fitbit just say ‚ÄúAlexa, help me get started with skills‚Äù to discover thousands of different skills.And of course, new skills are being added all the time. Check out the Skills section of the Alexa App or visit the Skills Store to see what’s on offer.
  • Product codes: 841667154954

What’s better AMAZON Echo Show 5 (2019) or Amazon Echo Dot (2018)?

There are obviously a number of differences between AMAZON Echo Show 5 (2019) and Amazon Echo Dot (2018), 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 £79.99 cost of AMAZON Echo Show 5 (2019) is closer to the expectation you had than the £49.99 pricep point of Amazon Echo Dot (2018).

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 5 (2019) and Amazon Echo Dot (2018). We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that AMAZON Echo Show 5 (2019) scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Amazon Echo Dot (2018) scores 9.2 out of 10 from 1097 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 5 (2019)



Rating:
9.07 out of
10