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

Updated September 2026

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2026 verdict

The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) takes this pairing overall, adding a 5.5-inch touchscreen, a camera, motion sensing, and a one-year warranty against the 90-day cover on the screen-free Amazon Echo Studio, all at a lower price.

Winner

Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

$99.99

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The Echo Studio is a very different device, a dedicated premium speaker with no display, camera, or sensors, but it counters with a higher owner rating, line-in and play/pause controls, and a full Zigbee coordinator and Thread border router that the Show 5 lacks (the Show 5 only bridges Matter). So the real trade is a small display versus better sound and a fuller hub. Choose the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) if you want a compact screen with a camera, and the Amazon Echo Studio if you want Amazon's premium audio and a built-in Zigbee/Thread hub.

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Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

$99.99

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Amazon Echo Studio

$199.99

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Feature	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)	Amazon Echo Studio	Winner
Price	$99.99	$199.99	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Rating	4.2	4.5	Amazon Echo Studio
Warranty	1 year	90 days	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Hub	Matter Bridge	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Amazon Echo Studio
Screen	YES	NO	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Sensors	Motion	None	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd 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

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Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

$99.99

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+ Price: $99.99
+ Warranty: 1 year
+ Screen: YES
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
- Hub: Matter Bridge vs Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge

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Amazon Echo Studio

$199.99

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+ Rating: 4.5
+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- Price: $199.99 vs $99.99
- Warranty: 90 days vs 1 year

Frequently Asked Questions

Which should I buy, the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) or the Amazon Echo Studio?

The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) wins overall for its screen, camera, motion sensor, lower price, and one-year warranty. The Amazon Echo Studio is the better choice if you want premium sound and a full Zigbee/Thread hub instead of a display.

What is the biggest difference between the Echo Show 5 and the Echo Studio?

The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is a small smart display with a 5.5-inch screen and a camera, while the Echo Studio is a screen-free, camera-free speaker built for high-quality audio, with line-in and play/pause controls.

Which one is the better smart home hub?

The Echo Studio is the fuller hub: it is a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router, and Matter bridge. The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) supports Matter bridging but is not a Zigbee coordinator or Thread border router.

Does the Echo Studio have a screen or camera?

No. The Echo Studio has no screen, camera, or sensors, since it is a dedicated speaker. If you want a display and a camera for video calls, the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is the one to pick.

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

Buy the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) if you want an affordable, compact Alexa display with a camera and motion sensing for a nightstand, desk, or kitchen counter, plus a one-year warranty.

Who should buy the Amazon Echo Studio?

Buy the Amazon Echo Studio if you want Amazon's best-sounding Alexa speaker with line-in and a full Zigbee/Thread/Matter hub, and have no need for a screen, camera, or sensors.

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