Did I really need this thing?
The Show 5 is designed to be a bedside clock on steroids.
The speaker wont win any awards from audiophiles, but its great for listening to podcasts.
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Theres undoubtedly something insidious about the way Amazon is wending its way into every part of your life.
Now, you arent even safe while youre in bed.
But some privacy concerns are alleviated because the Show 5 has a sliding privacy cover to block the camera.
To Sleep, Perchance to Watch Netflix?
My biggest fear about the Show 5 is that it would interfere with already fractured sleep habits.
Not to worry, it turns out.
The Show 5 has a light sensor that reliably turns off the display when it senses its bedtime.
The Nest Hub has a larger, sharper screen thats perfect for looking up recipes on the kitchen counter.
It tracks your sleep and supposedly gives you personalized insights.
On the other hand, the Nest Hub is too distracting a gadget to have next to my bed.
Its an all-purpose information source thats great for watching short videos and dozens of other tasks.
But the Echo Show 5 succeeds because it’s smaller and less intrusive.
My one gripe with the Show 5 is that the sound quality isnt great.
The sound is tinnier and lacking as much bass as the most recentAmazon Echo Dot.
