Amazon’s Echo smart speakers are among the best in the business thanks to Amazon’s rich ecosystem of smart home tech and Alexa. If you’re interested in getting started with Alexa or expanding your Amazon-powered smart home tech, Black Friday is the right time with deals on most of its products including the Echo Show 5 coming in at just $39.99. This device not only has a smart speaker built in, but a 5-inch display so you can see what’s playing, check your cameras, see your calendar, or even watch streaming video.
While the 5.5-inch screen isn’t great for movies, it will still work in a pinch, especially if you’re mostly listening along. When we reviewed the last generation Echo Show 5, we were impressed by the audio quality and Amazon claims this 3rd generation model has twice the bass with a slightly larger driver compared to the 2nd generation device. Either way, it’s a good speaker for the kitchen or bedside table. Speaking of which, this device makes an excellent smart alarm clock so you don’t need to keep your phone with you while you sleep.
