80
Patrick Hearn
Digital Trends
“Its strong resemblance to a picture frame suggests the promise of the ideal smart home: a living space filled with normal, expected items that serve more than one purpose.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Nearly 16‑inch screen
- Full 1080p video playback
- Easy physical mounting
- Picture‑in‑picture functionality
- Microphone mute button
- Sturdy chassis
Points of Contention
- Camera resolution subpar
- Audio output weak
- Limited native app support
- Occasional software crashes
- Missing Zoom integration
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics70
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
The Verge
“This Echo Show on the wall is the fairest smart display of them all.”
60
Florence Ion
Gizmodo
“For everyone else, this feels like it could use another generation before it’s truly worth its $250 price tag.”
