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Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) vs Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
A 7-inch screen, a Thread border router and an ambient light sensor give the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) the edge over the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen), though the choice really follows your voice assistant.
Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
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Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

Last recorded priceOct 10, 2026$299.99

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The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) runs Google Assistant and Google Home, while the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) runs Alexa. The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) has a camera with a privacy switch for video calls, which the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) leaves out on purpose. Both are Matter bridges, join 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, sit on a nightstand or a counter and neither supports HomeKit or SmartThings. Choose the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) for a Google home and a camera-free bedroom, and the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) for an Alexa home that wants video calls.
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FeatureAmazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)Winner
HubMatter BridgeThread Border Router, Matter BridgeGoogle Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Screen Size5.5"7"Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
CameraYESNOAmazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
SensorsMotionMotion, Ambient LightGoogle Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Rating4.24.2Tie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTie
IntegrationsAlexa, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Home AssistantTie
Voice AssistantAmazon AlexaGoogle AssistantTie

What the differences mean

Screen

The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has a 7 inch screen at 1024 x 600. The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) has 5.5 inches at 960 x 480, so the Google model shows more of a recipe or a photo.

Camera

The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) has a camera with an off switch for video calls. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has no camera at all, which some people want in a bedroom.

Thread and sensors

The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is a Thread border router as well as a Matter bridge and has an ambient light sensor. The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is a Matter bridge only, with no Thread radio and no light sensor.

Assistant and ecosystem

The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) works with Google Home and Google Assistant. The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) works with Alexa. Home Assistant is only partial on both.

Weight

The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) weighs 558 g and the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) 456 g, both easy to move between rooms.

Which one to buy if

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Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

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Last recorded priceOct 10, 2026$299.99

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  • + Hub: Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
  • + Screen Size: 7"
  • + Sensors: Motion, Ambient Light
  • - Camera: NO vs YES

What owners say

Owners of both displays talk about sound that is better than the size suggests and about using them as a bedside clock, a kitchen helper and a photo frame. Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) owners love the Google Photos frame, recipes and YouTube on the counter, radar-based Sleep Sensing and years of steady use, while they say it offers less control than the Google Home phone app, has no app store and only handles major languages well. Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) owners like the alarm clock, timers, Alexa+ control of lights and cameras and the physical camera cover, and they complain about a slow processor with laggy menus, a clock screen that can go blank and ads that have to be turned off one by one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) or Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?

The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen), thanks to its larger 7 inch screen, Thread border router and ambient light sensor. The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is better if you use Alexa or want a camera.

What is the biggest difference between the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?

The assistant behind them. The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is an Alexa display with a camera, while the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is a Google Assistant display with no camera.

Does the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) have a camera like the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)?

No. The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) has a camera with an off switch, and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has none.

Do the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) act as Matter bridges?

Yes, both are Matter bridges. Only the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is also a Thread border router, and neither is a Zigbee coordinator.

Who should buy the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?

Google Home users who want a photo frame, a kitchen helper and a bedside clock with no camera.

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

Alexa users who want a compact display with a camera for video calls and are fine with a slower processor.

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