#ECHO SHOW 5 1ST GENERATION DRIVERS#

The image quality is okay if a bit unspectacular, which is generally what we expect from a device like this.

The pixel density was fine even for keeping the device on a desk an arm's length away and if it's any further away you are never going to have a problem with it. It is a touchscreen, just like all the other Echo devices with displays. The 5-inch display has a resolution of 960x480 pixels, which works out to 215ppi, not bad for a device that will largely be used from a distance.

#ECHO SHOW 5 1ST GENERATION DRIVERS#

Underneath the grille lies the 1.65-inch single speaker, which is a big step down from the dual 10W drivers with a passive radiator found on the larger Echo Show.Īlso found on the back are the power connector, an audio out jack and a microUSB port for connecting a microUSB to Ethernet adapter in case you don't want to or cannot use Wi-Fi. While previous Echo devices with a camera had an option to disconnect the camera through the software, having a physical cover blocking the camera is the safer option.īehind the display is a cloth grille covering the entire back side of the device. The privacy cover for the camera is a first for an Echo device. They include the mute switch, two volume buttons and a physical slider for covering the camera. We much prefer the blacked out frame of the Echo Spot.Ībove the display are four physical controls. The display does have a sizable frame surrounding it, which on our white review unit looked particularly distracting. The design is similar to that of the larger Echo Show, with an angled display and a body that tapers backward with the speakers placed behind the display. The Echo Show 5 is the smaller version of the massive Echo Show, coming with a smaller 5' display instead of 10.1'.Īt first glance, the Echo Show 5 almost looks like a phone placed on a kickstand. The Echo Show 5 is the latest in the family of Alexa-based Echo devices from Amazon.

Echo show 5 1st generation