Amazon Echo Show 15 vs Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) (2026)

Updated September 2026

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2026 verdict

A command center against a clock radio: the Amazon Echo Show 15 wins on rating, hub radios and screen size, wall-mounting 15.6 Full HD inches of Fire TV, widgets and camera feeds while coordinating Zigbee, Thread and Matter devices.

Winner

Amazon Echo Show 15

$349.99

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The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) counters purely on price and placement, a 5.5-inch bedside companion with a shuttered camera, good small-room sound and only Matter bridging. Alexa and partial Home Assistant support are shared. Families organizing their week on a wall want the Show 15; a bedroom shelf wants nothing more than the Show 5.

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Feature	Amazon Echo Show 15	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)	Winner
Price	$349.99	$99.99	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Rating	4.4	4.2	Amazon Echo Show 15
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Amazon Echo Show 15
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Matter Bridge	Amazon Echo Show 15
Screen Size	15.6"	5.5"	Amazon Echo Show 15
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Integrations	Alexa, Home Assistant	Alexa, Home Assistant	Tie
Voice Assistant	Amazon Alexa	Amazon Alexa	Tie
Camera	YES	YES	Tie
Sensors	Motion	Motion	Tie

Winner

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Amazon Echo Show 15

$349.99

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+ Rating: 4.4
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- Price: $349.99 vs $99.99

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

$99.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $99.99
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo Show 15 or Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)?

Amazon Echo Show 15 wins with its higher owner rating, full Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub radios, and a 15.6-inch Full HD screen with Fire TV. Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is the far cheaper compact option for nightstands and desks.

What is the biggest difference between Amazon Echo Show 15 and Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)?

Scale and purpose. The Show 15 is a wall-mounted family command center and kitchen TV with widgets and a remote. The Show 5 is a small countertop companion for alarms, timers, music and quick camera checks, with a slower processor and no wall mounting.

Which is the stronger smart home hub?

The Amazon Echo Show 15: Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge. The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) only bridges Matter devices, with no Zigbee or Thread radios.

Do both include cameras?

Yes, both carry cameras with physical privacy shutters and support video calls, though the Show 15's larger screen makes calls and camera feeds far more usable. Sound-based safety alerts on both require a subscription.

Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 15?

Choose Amazon Echo Show 15 as the household's central screen: calendars, lists, streaming via Fire TV, camera feeds and full smart home hub duty on a wall-mounted Full HD display.

Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)?

Choose Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) for a bedroom or desk where a small, affordable Alexa screen earns its keep as an alarm clock and quick controller, accepting its laggier performance.

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