Amazon Echo Hub vs Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon.

2026 verdict

For 2026, Amazon Echo Hub is the stronger overall choice. Its biggest wins come from connectivity, hub, and screen size, and sensors adds more confidence to the verdict. You should still consider Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) if price, rating, and alerts matters more than raw overall balance. That makes Amazon Echo Hub the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo Hub

$179.99

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Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

$89.99

BUY NOW

Feature	Amazon Echo Hub	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)	Winner
Price	$179.99	$89.99	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Rating	4.0	4.2	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Amazon Echo Hub
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Matter Bridge	Amazon Echo Hub
Screen Size	8"	5.5"	Amazon Echo Hub
Sensors	Motion, Ambient Light	Motion	Amazon Echo Hub
Alerts	None	Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Integrations	Alexa, Home Assistant	Alexa, Home Assistant	Tie
Screen	YES	YES	Tie
Voice Match	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo Hub

$179.99

BUY NOW

+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
+ Screen Size: 8"
- Price: $179.99 vs $89.99
- Rating: 4.0 vs 4.2

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

$89.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $89.99
+ Rating: 4.2
+ Alerts: Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
- Hub: Matter Bridge vs Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo Hub or Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)?: Amazon Echo Hub has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for connectivity, hub, and screen size.
What is the biggest difference between Amazon Echo Hub and Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Amazon Echo Hub lists $179.99, while Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) lists $89.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Amazon Echo Hub is listed at $179.99, 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 Hub?: Choose Amazon Echo Hub if your priority is connectivity 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 rating and that matters more than connectivity.