A smart screen could be for you if you want the convenience of a smart assistant with the added bonus that comes with having something to watch. When you put Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa in a smart speaker with a tablet-sized screen, you get a fun way to see the weather or album art, watch TV shows, skip past video calls and other (mostly) useful things. We’ve tested most of the major displays on the market and have listed our favorites below.
Most of our picks use Google Assistant instead of Amazon’s Alexa, as it’s often easier to set up devices, and Google provides a simpler service in some ways.
Be sure to check out our many other buying guidesincluding our roundups of all our favorites smart speakers, and specific guides for Google Assistant and Alexa speakers.
Updated April 2021: We’ve added the 3rd Gen Amazon Echo Show 10 and 2nd Gen Nest Hub. We’ve also added a section on why you should get a smart screen.
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