32 facts in comparison
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) vs Amazon Echo Show 5
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
Amazon Echo Show 5
Why is Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) better than Amazon Echo Show 5?
- 3 more microphone(s)?
4vs1 - Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack?
- 2 more years under manufacturer's warranty?
3vs1 - 54.64% less body volume?
421.44cm³vs929.144cm³ - 110g lighter?
300gvs410g - 30mm thinner?
43mmvs73mm - 49mm narrower?
99mmvs148mm
Why is Amazon Echo Show 5 better than Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)?
- Works with Siri/Apple HomeKit?
- Has an AUX input?
- Has a touch screen?
- 13mm shorter?
86mmvs99mm
Price comparison
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Dot (3rd Gen, 2018 release) - Smart...Echo Dot (3rd Gen, 2018 release) - Smart speaker with Alexa - Charcoal | $19.99 | ||
| Amazon Black Echo Dot 3rd Gen Speaker | $19.99 | ||
Amazon Echo Show 5
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 relea...All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | Smart display with Alexa and 2 MP camera | Deep Sea Blue | $44.99 | ||
| All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Adjustable...All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Adjustable Stand | Charcoal | $14.99 | ||
| All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Kids | Des...All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Kids | Designed for kids, with parental controls | Chameleon | $49.99 | ||
| Amazon Echo Show 5 & Echo Show 8 The Com...Amazon Echo Show 5 & Echo Show 8 The Complete User Guide - Learn to Use Your Echo Show Like A Pro: Includes Alexa Skills, Tips and Tricks | $2.99 | ||
| Echo Show 5 (1st Gen) Adjustable Stand -...Echo Show 5 (1st Gen) Adjustable Stand - White | $9.99 | ||
| Echo Show 5 | Sandstone with Sengled Blu...Echo Show 5 | Sandstone with Sengled Bluetooth Smart Color Bulb | Alexa Smart Home Starter Kit | $79.99 | ||
| AMAZON ECHO SHOW FOR BEGINNERS: Tips and...AMAZON ECHO SHOW FOR BEGINNERS: Tips and Tricks to Amazon Echo Show, Amazon Echo Show 5 and Alexa (A Complete Step by Step Guide for Beginners) | $2.99 | ||
| Echo Show 5 User Manual 2019 Edition: 45...Echo Show 5 User Manual 2019 Edition: 450+ Tips, Tricks, Skills, Commands And All That You Need To Know About The Amazon Echo Show 5 | $9.99 | ||
| AMAZON ECHO SHOW 5 USER MANUAL: A Step-b...AMAZON ECHO SHOW 5 USER MANUAL: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Your Echo Show 5 and Troubleshoot Common Problems | $2.99 | ||
Features
AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screen, video and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles or present your slideshows easily on your TV.
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
If you have a second speaker of the same type, you can pair them together to create a stereo sound setup.
It is compatible with Apple's Siri voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Apple HomeKit-compatible devices.
It is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-compatible devices.
It can recognize different people's voices. This allows it to respond with information tailored to that person.
The smart speaker can be set to monitor your home for sounds such as glass breaking or a smoke alarm. If these sounds are detected, it will send a notification to your mobile device. Note: This feature may not be available in all markets.
Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows users to stream entertainment and apps from their phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.
It is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.
Sound quality
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. By doing so, Dolby Atmos allows for immersive, 360-degree sound.
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
A magnetic shielding limits the coupling of a magnetic field between two devices. The purpose is to prevent magnetic fields from interfering with electrical devices and avoid distortion (of TV, monitors, hard drives etc.).
A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.
General info
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.
802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability, and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
Ethernet is a local area network technology.
All DLNA-certified products are compatible with one another. When different devices are connected to the same network, data can be transferred easily between them.
Design
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
We consider a thinner chassis better because it makes the product more compact and portable. Thinness is a feature highlighted by many manufacturers of mobile devices, but it is essential for a wide range of products.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product. We consider a smaller height better because it assures easy maneuverability.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product. We consider a smaller width better because it assures easy maneuverability.
Price comparison
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Dot (3rd Gen, 2018 release) - Smart...Echo Dot (3rd Gen, 2018 release) - Smart speaker with Alexa - Charcoal | $19.99 | ||
| Amazon Black Echo Dot 3rd Gen Speaker | $19.99 | ||
Amazon Echo Show 5
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 relea...All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | Smart display with Alexa and 2 MP camera | Deep Sea Blue | $44.99 | ||
| All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Adjustable...All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Adjustable Stand | Charcoal | $14.99 | ||
| All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Kids | Des...All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Kids | Designed for kids, with parental controls | Chameleon | $49.99 | ||
| Amazon Echo Show 5 & Echo Show 8 The Com...Amazon Echo Show 5 & Echo Show 8 The Complete User Guide - Learn to Use Your Echo Show Like A Pro: Includes Alexa Skills, Tips and Tricks | $2.99 | ||
| Echo Show 5 (1st Gen) Adjustable Stand -...Echo Show 5 (1st Gen) Adjustable Stand - White | $9.99 | ||
| Echo Show 5 | Sandstone with Sengled Blu...Echo Show 5 | Sandstone with Sengled Bluetooth Smart Color Bulb | Alexa Smart Home Starter Kit | $79.99 | ||
| AMAZON ECHO SHOW FOR BEGINNERS: Tips and...AMAZON ECHO SHOW FOR BEGINNERS: Tips and Tricks to Amazon Echo Show, Amazon Echo Show 5 and Alexa (A Complete Step by Step Guide for Beginners) | $2.99 | ||
| Echo Show 5 User Manual 2019 Edition: 45...Echo Show 5 User Manual 2019 Edition: 450+ Tips, Tricks, Skills, Commands And All That You Need To Know About The Amazon Echo Show 5 | $9.99 | ||
| AMAZON ECHO SHOW 5 USER MANUAL: A Step-b...AMAZON ECHO SHOW 5 USER MANUAL: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Your Echo Show 5 and Troubleshoot Common Problems | $2.99 | ||
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