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See what an Echo Show can do for you [BestReviews]( [Reviews]( [Blog]( [About]( [Videos]( What is an Echo Show? [Echo Show]( Amazon's [Echo Show]( is a visually based smart speaker that allows you to use voice commands of Alexa to do everyday tasks like checking the news and weather, connecting with others via video calls, accessing videos online, controlling your compatible smart home devices and more. Unlike a basic smart speaker, there's a video component, making for a more interactive experience. It has many of the same features of a tablet, making it handy both around the home and on the go as an entertainment device, work tool, or home security system. [See our favorite Echo Show]( [Echo Show]( Which Echo Show is best for you? [Echo Show 5:]( This is a good choice if you want a compact design and only plan to use basic features. Its display is 5.5 inches, nearly half the size of the more advanced models. While the display isn’t as impressive (it's not HD like the other models), we love its simplicity and it’s handy for taking along on travels or where space is limited. [Echo Show 8:]( The next step up from the 5, this Show has an 8-inch HD screen and improved sound. As with all models, you need not worry about your privacy, as you can easily disconnect the microphone and camera with the touch of a button, and you can slide the shutter over the camera when not in use. Choose this Show if the 5.5-inch screen may be too small and you want more crisp audio. [Echo Show (2nd gen):]( This feature-packed model is your best bet if you want premium sound and enhanced visuals. Its 10.1-inch HD display makes it easier to follow along with cooking tutorials and feel more up close and personal on video chats. It also lets you display your photos and videos in their full glory, and can even function as a second (albeit mini) TV. [Echo Show 10:]( Besides enhanced sound and a sharper camera (on a 10.1-inch HD screen like the 2nd gen), this Show is available in white if you aren’t a fan of the two-tone sandstone 2nd-gen model. But the biggest reason to hold out for this yet-to-be-released Show is the motion feature, which allows the camera to follow you as you move around during video calls or it can scan the room when you aren’t home, giving you a view of the entire space for added peace of mind. Bottom line: Make video calls, smart home controls, cooking and home security easier and more fun with an Echo Show, available in four models from very affordable around $75 to $250 for the newest release. [Get the latest Echo Show]( BESTREVIEWS GIFT GUIDES ARE HERE Skip the noise and get straight to the point with our top gift picks of 2020. See our favorite products and deals broken down by category. [Find the perfect gift]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( The Orlando Sentinel may earn a commission on purchases through BestReviews. [View in browser]( | [Sign up for Newsletters]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | Copyright © 2020 Orlando Sentinel | 63 3 N. Ora nge Av e., Orl ando, FL 32 801 | [(407) 420-5353](tel:4074205353)