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Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen)
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@eager_otter_33 · Owner-reported

Owned over 2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted

One thing you should know is it can barely run its own OS and struggles constantly on the UI

  • Fit and build · better than expected
Would buy again

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Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen)

MSRP

Manufacturer's suggested retail price at launch. Check retailers for current availability.

Owners (1)
1of 1
Buy againOwner reported

Would buy it again and still uses it daily.

Owned over 2 years.

  • Sound when you turn it up1 as expected
  • Wireless connection1 as expected
  • Build after months1 better

Key specs

Multiroom
YesMost common
True100%

True is the most common — on 100% of the 31 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 31).

Display
Yes
False83%True17%

True appears on 17% of the 30 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 31).

Streaming Services
Most common
Amazon music13%Spotify connect12%Apple airplay 210%Apple music8%

Amazon music is the most common — on 13% of the 118 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 31).

Power Source
AC mainsMost common
Ac mains90%Rechargeable battery10%

Ac mains is the most common — on 90% of the 31 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 31).

Features

Multiroom
Yes
Display
Yes
Intercom
Yes
Speakerphone
No
Voice Assistant Support
Alexa

Connectivity

Streaming Services
Spotify,Deezer,Apple Music,TuneIn,Amazon Music
Connection Type
Wifi,bluetooth

Design

Power Source
AC mains
Color Options
Charcoal, deep sea blue, glacier white
Dimensions Depth
73 mm
Dimensions Height
86 mm
Dimensions Width
148 mm
Mounting Type
Bookshelf/tabletop
Weight
410 g

Sound

Driver Count
1
Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
1.0 (mono)
Total Power Output
4 W

Identity

Model Number
B08KGTW3CV

Microphone

Count
2
Physical Mute
Yes

Release

Date
2021-06
Msrp Usd
74.99 USD
Year
2021

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Would buy again

One thing you should know is it can barely run its own OS and struggles constantly on the UI

  • Fit and build · better than expected
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