A smart display might be for you if you want the convenience of a smart assistant with the added bonus of having something to look at. When you put Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa into a smart speaker with a tablet-sized screen, you get a fun way to see the weather or album art, watch TV shows, follow video recipes, and even make video calls. We’ve tested most of the major displays on the market and have listed our favorites below.
Be sure to check out our many other buying guides, including the Best Smart Speakers, Best Google Assistant Speakers, and Best Alexa Speakers.
Updated July 2023: We’ve added notes on the Echo Show 15 and the third-gen Echo Show 5. We’ve removed a few picks since Google no longer provides updates to third-party displays.
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