Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) vs Google Nest Audio

The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) wins overall for its screen, camera, and motion sensing at a lower price. The Google Nest Audio is the better choice only if your smart home runs on Google Home and you want a dedicated speaker.

Ecosystem and form. The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is a small Alexa display with a screen and camera, while the Nest Audio is a screen-free Google Assistant speaker built for fuller sound.

No. The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is Alexa-only and the Nest Audio is Google Assistant-only, so neither works with the other's voice platform, and neither supports Apple HomeKit or Samsung SmartThings. Both bridge Matter accessories.

For a Google household focused on music, it can be. The Nest Audio is a dedicated speaker that supports stereo pairing for a bigger soundstage, whereas the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) balances audio with a screen and camera.

Buy the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) if you use Alexa and want a compact display with a camera and motion sensing for a nightstand, desk, or kitchen counter.

Buy the Google Nest Audio if your home runs on Google Home and Nest devices and you want a full-sounding Google Assistant speaker with stereo pairing rather than a screen.