Amazon Echo Show 15

Overview

That new large display and the way the Amazon Echo Show 15 uses widgets are excellent, as are the options to wall- or stand-mount. As the centrepiece to a kitchen, acting as a family hub, this larger Echo Show could find a place in many homes. Yet, for all that it brings extra, sound quality isn’t as good as the older models, nor is the webcam. At this price, the smaller Echo Show 10 is a better and more versatile smart display for most people.

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Last revision on April 2, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Works as a Fire TV (December 2022 Update)
Widgets add useful extra features
Excellent, 15" display
Wall or optional desk mount
Visual ID displays personalized content

Reviewers Didn't Like

Audio is lacking
Underwhelming camera quality
High price

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Expert reviews and ratings

The biggest Echo Show to date makes it easy to get Alexa's functions onto the wall and off your worktop - but the sound quality is surprisingly weak, and while the big display gives more space to play, it's not very well utilised, widgets can't be resized, and the Visual ID customisations often just duplicate what you've already got.

By Pocket-Lint on January 13, 2022

The Echo Show 15’s main advantage is that it can be mounted on a wall, and frankly, that’s the only reason to get it. Yes, the screen is beautiful and makes for a pretty digital photo frame, but the rest of its features aren’t better than the smaller Echo Shows. Plus, its camera is somehow even worse than on smaller Echo Show devices. Unless you’re really committed to the idea of having a smart display on your wall, you’re better off with one of Amazon’s other Echo Shows.

By Engadget on December 27, 2021

Amazon Echo Show 15 review: A big device for a small...

By Engadget on December 24, 2021

The Echo Show 15 was announced a few months ago, and at the time I wondered “Who would want this?” After spending 2-3 weeks with it, I want this. If you already use Amazon Alexa, then the Echo Show 15 is a really good option for you, but if you rather...

By androidheadlines.com on December 22, 2021

Amazon’s biggest smart display gets some things right but poor sound quality lets the side down.

By ExpertReviews on December 21, 2021

The Amazon Echo Show 15 certainly looks the part, disappearing into the room like a work of art, but the software experience isn't perfect just yet.

By TechAdvisor on December 21, 2021

The Amazon Echo Show 15 blends eye-pleasing aesthetics with Alexa’s smart home skills to create a functional and elegant smart home hub. New features and AZ2 Neural Edge processor make this a strong entry in Amazon’s slowly stagnating Show lineup, but it's ultimately held back by weak audio, a lackluster movie viewing experience and the inability to resize widgets.

By TechRadar on December 20, 2021

The The original idea for Amazon's Echo Show was a large, screen-based device that would offer up relevant, glanceable information for the modern family, replacing outdated devices like bulletin boards, paper calendars, and sticky notes on the fridge....

By The Verge on December 16, 2021

By TrustedReviews on December 14, 2021

Get the Amazon Echo Show 15 if you want Alexa on your wall, but it’s pricey for what it does.

By Tom's Guide on December 14, 2021

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Amazon Echo Show 15

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