Echo Show 2nd Gen Smart Display Speaker

~~R7,299.00~~ R5,299.00

The second generation of the Echo Show features the same sound system as the other high-end Echo products as well as the new fabric covering that all smart speakers seem to be sporting these days. Along with this the second generation also has a larger screen and has more functionality than the previous model. Here are some of the specs:

Dimensions: 246 mm x 174 mm x 107 mm
Weight: 1765g
Screen size: 10.1 inches
5MP Camera
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Category: Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 2nd Gen

The new second generation Echo Show is bigger with a better display. The Amazon Echo Show 2nd Gen is better in every way.

Since the original Echo Show launched last year the software has been refined, but the experience is broadly the same. The Show is a voice-first Alexa speaker, with touch interactivity as an additional input rather than the core experience. If you never wanted to touch the screen beyond the initial set-up ,you wouldn’t have to.

When you do go to touch it, swipes and taps work as you might expect from a modern smartphone. Swipe down from the top to reveal a quick settings shade, including a smart home control panel, a place to trigger Alexa routines and one-tap access to alarms.

You can swipe through various news, sports, reminders and calendar events, through the visual cards that accompany Alexa’s answers such as extended weather forecasts, and swipe to dismiss alarms and timers.

Even the on-screen keyboard works like a smartphone’s, although it quickly gets tiring to use it at arm’s length on the screen. Fortunately you only really need it for typing out passwords.

Design

The screen is now much larger at 10.1in on the diagonal, 720p HD, crisper and of higher quality. The difference is night and day between the old and new Echo Show.

The Speakers

The lump at the back contains the speakers, which like the screen are significantly improved but less direct than the front-facing speakers of the previous device.

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Overview

Size	9.7” x 6.9” x 4.2” (246 mm x 174 mm x 107 mm)
Weight	62.2 oz. (1765 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process
Display	10.1” touchscreen
Camera	5MP
Wi-Fi connectivity	Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. Also includes an 802.15.4 radio for support of smart home devices.
Bluetooth connectivity	Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Show or from Echo Show to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported.
Audio	Dual 2” neodymium drivers & passive bass radiator.

Our honest review

Pros

Feature-rich touch-screen interface.
Friendly design with a big, bright screen.
It has powerful audio.
You can go on the web with it.

Cons

Heavily sculpted sound emphasizes extremes and downplays midrange.
Screen only supports 720p video.

Conclusion

This model of the Amazon Alexa-powered Echo Show smart display is a major upgrade over the original, with a larger, more functional touch screen and a much more powerful speaker system.