Editor's note: This comparison originally focused on the 2021 models of the Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8. New models (with only modest changes) were released in 2023, so the older versions are no ...

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An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link When it comes to furnishing a smart home, Amazon's latest Echo Show 5 is a handy alternative to a typical smart speaker. It carries over many of ...

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