Amazon

Echo Show 5 Kids

A solid mid-range pick in the smart speakers line-up, with Alexa up front.

56/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
AlexaGalaxy
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Why we rate it

  • Voice calling
  • Hardware mute
  • Has display
  • No spatial audio
  • No matter
Score profile

Where the Echo Show 5 Kids wins and loses

Scored against the smart speakers class
AssistantDesignConnectivity828282
Assistant
82
Design
82
Connectivity and smart home
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Assistant

Voice assistantAlexa
Voice callingYes

Design

Hardware muteYes
Has displayYes
Built-in cameraYes
Weight454 g
ColourGalaxy

Connectivity and smart home

Spotify ConnectYes

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Head to head

Echo Show 5 Kids vs Amazon Echo Show 8 with Ring Video Doorbell

Highlighted cell = better in that row
AssistantDesignConnectivity
Echo Show 5 KidsEcho Show 8 with Ring Video Doorbell
 AmazonEcho Show 5 KidsThis pageAmazonEcho Show 8 with Ring Video Doorbell
Overall score56 /10056 /100
Voice assistantAlexaAlexa
Who it's for

Is the Echo Show 5 Kids right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable smart speaker for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need spatial audio, in which case a higher-tier smart speaker is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Echo Show 5 Kids worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 56/100 against other smart speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the Echo Show 5 Kids?

Its voice calling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Amazon Echo Show 15 (newest gen)?

The Amazon Echo Show 15 (newest gen) scores 58/100 versus this one at 56/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.