Amazon Echo (4th Gen) vs Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

Updated December 2025

Data from Amazon.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Amazon Echo (4th Gen) stands out as the more complete option. Its clearest strengths are rating, hub, and sensors, and it still looks stronger on its broader overall balance. Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) can still be the right pick, but only if price, warranty, and screen outweighs the wider strengths of Amazon Echo (4th Gen). Overall, Amazon Echo (4th Gen) makes more sense for most people.

Winner

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Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

$99.99

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Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

$89.99

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Feature	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)	Winner
Price	$99.99	$89.99	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Rating	4.6	4.2	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Warranty	90 days	1 year	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Matter Bridge	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Screen	NO	YES	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Sensors	Motion, Temperature	Motion	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Tie
Integrations	Alexa, Home Assistant	Alexa, Home Assistant	Tie
Alerts	Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm	Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm	Tie
Voice Match	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

$99.99

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+ Rating: 4.6
+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
+ Sensors: Motion, Temperature
- Price: $99.99 vs $89.99
- Warranty: 90 days vs 1 year

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Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

$89.99

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+ Price: $89.99
+ Warranty: 1 year
+ Screen: YES
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.6
- Hub: Matter Bridge vs Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) or Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)?: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, hub, and sensors.
What is the biggest difference between Amazon Echo (4th Gen) and Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) lists $99.99, while Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) lists $89.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is listed at $99.99, while Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is listed at $89.99. Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) (better spec).
Who should buy Amazon Echo (4th Gen)?: Choose Amazon Echo (4th Gen) if your priority is rating and hub and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)?: Choose Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) if your priority is price and warranty and that matters more than rating.