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Speaker And Sound Design
Amazon Echo Show is known for its smart speaker, and of course, the star of the gig, Alexa. Although, there are some notable differences between the speakers and sound quality of Echo Show 10, 8, and 5. Echo Show 10 comes with a 2.1 system, 2 stereos. Its sound quality is way ahead of either of the other two, making it a pretty sweet choice as a home system.
While Show 8 is decent too, thanks to its dual 2-inch drivers, 10 is certainly a better choice if you’re looking for something with monster sound and speaker quality. Show 5, on the other hand, is relatively less loud and room-filling. A 4W speaker can only be used as a desk speaker, perfect for listening to the tunes in your bedroom.
Size And Design
The Amazon Echo Show 10 is designed to fill the room with its sound. On the other hand, Show 8 and 5 are designed to be placed on the desk or bedside. It is meant to cover a relatively shorter distance with its sound. The sizes of the latter two devices are also somewhat smaller than Show 10.
The overall design of Show 10 is also different, owing to its flattened sphere shape component at the back, which is meant to allow 175-degrees rotation. On the other hand, Show 8 and 5 have a trapezoid shape at the back. There is no difference between the sizes and designs of Echo Show 5 and Show 5 Kids, as the dimensions of both measure 5.8” Wide, 3.4” High, and 2.9” Deep. The touchscreen display and the weight are the same too. So, in terms of screen size, it’s a battle between both 5s and Show 10 and 8.
Display
Many buyers are more focused on the display of the Echo Show devices, and rightly so. After all, that’s the whole purpose of the device. While many people had high hopes for the Echo Show 10, it was slightly disappointing, mainly due to its resolution. But then again, the price difference between Echo Show 10 and its predecessor is not so great.
When you closely look at it, in terms of resolution, Echo Show 8 offers better prospects as it provides the same 1280 x 800 resolution as Show 10, but on a smaller screen. Show 10 has a display of 10.1”, while 8 has a screen size of 8.0”. If you don’t mind a small screen, then, of course, Echo Show 5 is your guy. It actually makes for a decent device to carry around with you. Echo Show 5 Kids has a similar display to Show 5, and much of its construction is the same as 5. The primary difference between the two is in parental controls. In the kid’s version, you can set bedtimes for your kids, set video limits, and even filter content and review their activities.
Hardware Specs
Echo Show 10 comes with MediaTek 8183 processor, while Show 8 has MediaTek MT 8183, and 5 has MediaTek MT 8163 processor. Both Show 10 and 8 use the same MediaTek 8183 chip, so there are few differences in their hardware. Echo Show 5, on the other hand, uses older hardware.
Echo Show 10 wins over the other two because it features Zigbee smart hub, which provides improved Alexa capabilities. Put simply, in terms of hardware, Show 10 sweeps the prize by a mile.
Version Comparison Winner
Echo Show 10 is clearly the advanced model, with more features and better specifications to offer, but you’d also be required to pay more for it. However, if what you’re looking for is a petite model, which could be kept at your desk or bedside, then you could choose any of the models between Echo Show 8, 5, and 5 kids. Echo Show 5 and 8 are specifically some budget options to choose from.
Popular Accessories
The sophisticated line of Amazon Echo Show does not come cheap. When you’re spending your hard-earned money on such expensive devices, you need to make sure that they are durable enough and that you get the most out of them. One of the ways of doing that is by using some helpful accessories. Here are 3 accessories that you can purchase to make the most of your viewing experience.
Unbreakable PET Screen Protector - The screen of the Amazon Echo Show is prone to several elements, including scratches and fingerprints. PET screen protectors can protect your device’s screen from these. Not just that, but it also reduces the glare, making it easier to watch things on the screen under sunlight. The real-touch sensitivity of the device also guarantees excellent touchscreen accuracy.
Stand for Amazon Echo Show - You can enhance your viewing experience of the Amazon Echo Show by placing it inside the stand. The Echo stand manufactured by AutoSonic comes with complete aluminum construction and 360-degree rotation, swivel, and tilt.
Power Adapter - The Amazon Power Adapter can power up Amazon Echo Show and the Echo speakers. It comes with a 6’ long cord, which can give you plenty of flexibility. You can choose between two colors, black and white.
Amazon never fails to amaze its buyers, thanks to the assortment of devices manufactured by the company, each more technologically advanced than the last. The company has particularly been on its best game in recent years. No wonder the sales of products like the Echo Show have been on the rise. However, now that we have so many options to choose from, making a pick can get a bit tricky. There is Amazon Echo Show 5, 5 Kids, 8, and now 10. Which is the best option? Well, that would depend upon your needs, and of course your budget. Although, if you want to know the differences between each model, here is a detailed guide for you.