Smart displays compared for video calls, smart home control, and screen quality.
The Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) is the better pick for most people thanks to its rotating screen, built-in Zigbee and Thread support, and active Alexa updates, while the Google Nest Hub Max suits Google Home households that value Nest camera views and a simpler, less pushy interface.
The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the better pick for most households thanks to its larger screen, fuller sound, sharper camera, and built-in Zigbee and Thread support, while the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is the smarter buy for a nightstand, desk, or small kitchen where size and cost matter most.
The Amazon Echo Show 8 is the better buy for most households thanks to its bigger, sharper screen, built-in Zigbee and Thread smart home hub, and stronger overall speaker quality, while the Google Nest Hub is the smarter pick for a bedroom or anyone who wants a camera-free display with Soli-powered sleep sensing.
The Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) is our top pick for video calls, thanks to a motorized base that rotates to keep you framed as you move around the room, something no other display on this list can match.
The Amazon Echo Show 15 is our top pick for most kitchens, thanks to its wall-mountable size, customizable widgets, and built-in Fire TV that turns it into a genuine family command center.