Best Smart Displays of 2024 [CNET]

Add convenience to controlling your smart home devices with an interactive display. We’ve tested the best smart displays, to help you find the best option for your smart home needs.

	Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd gen)	Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd gen)	Amazon Echo Show 15	Amazon Echo Hub
Regular Price	$100 (£90, AU$149)	$150 (£150, ~AU$230)	$250 (£135, AU$259)	$280 (£240, AU$399)	$180 (£170, AU$329)
Screen Size	7-inch (177.8 mm)	8-inch (203.2 mm)	10.1-inch (256.5 mm)	15.1-inch (383.5 mm)	8-inch (203.2 mm)
Dimensions (WxHxD)	7.00 x 4.70 x 2.70 inches (177.4 x 120.4 x 69.5 mm)	7.9 x 5.5 x 4.2 inches (200.7 x 139.0 x 106.0 mm)	9.9 x 9.0 x 6.7 inches (251.46 x 228.60 x 170.18 mm)	15.8 x 9.9 x 1.4 inches (402 mm x 252 mm x 35 mm)	7.9 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches (202 mm x 137mm x 15mm)”
Wireless Connectivity	Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0	Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth	Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth	Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth	Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth
Voice Assistant	Google Assistant	Alexa	Alexa	Alexa	Alexa
Calling and Messaging	Direct dial (US only), audio calls with Google Duo	Alexa Messaging, Skype, direct dial (US and Mexico)	Direct dial, Group calling with Alexa, Zoom, Skype	Direct dial, Group calling with Alexa, Zoom, Skype	Group calling with Alexa
Smart kitchen features	Step-by-step recipe assistance with YouTube tutorial videos	Food Network GO; Step-by-step recipe assistance; Amazon Meal Kits integration	Food Network Kitchen; Step-by-step recipe assistance; Amazon Meal Kits integration	Food Network Kitchen; Step-by-step recipe assistance; Amazon Meal Kits integration	Food Network Kitchen; Step-by-step recipe assistance; Amazon Meal Kits integration
On-screen smart home controls	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Built-in Camera	No	Yes (13MP)	Yes (13MP)	Yes (5MP)	No
Privacy Shutter	n/a	Yes	Yes	Yes	n/a
Microphones	3-mic array	2-mic array	2-mic array	2-mic array	3-mic array
Speakers	Full-range speaker with 1.7-inch (43.5 mm) driver	2x full range 2-inch 10W speakers	2x 1-inch tweeters, 3-inch woofer	2x full range 1.6-inch	Dual speakers
Streaming Music Services	iHeartRadio, Pandora, Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music	Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Apple Music	Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Apple Music	Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Apple Music	Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Apple Music
Streaming Video Services	YouTube, YouTube TV, Google Play Movies, CBS All Access, HBO Now, Hulu, Disney+, Netflix	Amazon Prime Video, NBC, Vivo, Hulu, Netflix	Amazon Prime Video, NBC, Vivo, Hulu, Netflix	Amazon Prime Video, NBC, Vivo, Hulu, Netflix	Amazon Prime Video, NBC, Vivo, Hulu, Netflix
Compatible smart home cameras	D-Link, EZVIZ, Nest Cam, Netgear Arlo, Skybell Video Doorbell, Smartcam, Swann, TP-Link Kasa Cam, Vivitar	Amazon Cloud Cam, Amcrest, August Doorbell Cam, Blink, Canary, D-Link, EZVIZ, Logitech Circle, meShare, Nest Cam, Netgear Arlo, Ring Video Doorbell, Toucan, TP-Link Kasa Cam, Wyze Cam, Zmodo	Amazon Cloud Cam, Amcrest, August Doorbell Cam, Blink, Canary, D-Link, EZVIZ, Logitech Circle, meShare, Nest Cam, Netgear Arlo, Ring Video Doorbell, Toucan, TP-Link Kasa Cam, Wyze Cam, Zmodo	Amazon Cloud Cam, Amcrest, August Doorbell Cam, Blink, Canary, D-Link, EZVIZ, Logitech Circle, meShare, Nest Cam, Netgear Arlo, Ring Video Doorbell, Toucan, TP-Link Kasa Cam, Wyze Cam, Zmodo	Amazon Cloud Cam, Amcrest, August Doorbell Cam, Blink, Canary, D-Link, EZVIZ, Logitech Circle, meShare, Nest Cam, Netgear Arlo, Ring Video Doorbell, Toucan, TP-Link Kasa Cam, Wyze Cam, Zmodo
Other notable features	Ambient EQ automatic adaptive screen brightness; Digital picture frame via Google Photos with Live Albums; Live TV with YouTube TV; Sleep Sensing and Quick Gestures; Digital Wellbeing mode for parental restrictions and downtime hours	Sunrise alarms; Customizable clock faces; Customizable alarm tones; YouTube access via Silk or Firefox browsers	Zigbee hub; Adaptive color and brightness; 360 rotating screen with motion tracking; YouTube via Silk or Firefox browsers; Sunrise alarms; Customizable alarms; Customizable motion settings	Visual ID, Wall mountable, FireTV built-in, Energy dashboard, Low-power mode, Widgets	Zigbee hub, Advanced smart home controls, Wall mountable
Color options	Charcoal, Mist, Chalk, Sand	Charcoal, Sandstone	Charcoal, Glacier White	White and black	White