Echo Show 5 slashed from £90 to £55 as Amazon launches January device deals
SHOPPERS are rushing to Amazon to take advantage of its January deals, and there are plenty of smart devices up for grabs.
We’ve spotted the Echo Show 5 reduced to just £55, a significant markdown from the typical £90.
- Echo Show 5, £54.99 (was £89.99) – buy from Amazon
Amazon has kicked off the month with a bang, unleashing a flurry of discounts on a range of their popular devices.
One standout deal that caught our attention is the Echo Show 5, which has seen its price plummet from £90 to a wallet-friendly £55.
While it might not be the lowest price we’ve ever seen; that honour goes to a brief stint at £44.99 during Black Friday last November, it’s still a steal considering the impressive features this smart display packs.
Unlike the standalone Echo Dot speaker, the Echo Show comes with a 5.5-inch display, which may seem modest, but the visual interface is great for enhancing interactions with the Alexa assistant.
The Show can video call friends and family, or stream entertainment in more places in the home, even catching up on that popular programme in the kitchen.
Speaking of being in the kitchen, it’s one of the Show’s most popular uses – and it’s clear to see why.
It can display the lyrics to songs, or play YouTube all hands-free, while you get on with other things, like washing the dishes, chopping veg, or cooking dinner.
And let’s be honest, nothing beats seeing those step-by-step cooking instructions as you attempt a new recipe, or ask the Show to provide them.
While the Echo Show 5 is a great choice for those seeking a compact and budget-friendly smart display, it’s worth considering its larger sibling, the Echo Show 8 reduced to £130 from £150.
The Show 8 boasts an 8-inch HD screen, offering a more immersive visual experience – especially if you’re drawn to a larger display for video calls or entertainment.
But is it worth the extra spend? Well, it depends on what you intend to use it for.
The Echo Show 8 boasts a high-quality 13MP auto-framing camera, a significant upgrade over the Show 5’s 2MP camera. So if you’re largely going to be video calling, the Show 8 is a clear winner.
The latest model also boasts enhanced audio features, such as neodymium speakers, spatial audio, and a passive bass radiator, delivering remarkably clear vocals and crisper sound quality.
There are plenty more devices on sale this month, so don’t miss out on Amazon’s January deals and the convenience that the Echo ecosystem has to offer.
You can find all our top device picks in our Amazon device deals roundup, including compatible smart home devices like lights and Ring Doorbells.
The last major Amazon device deal I spotted was back in December when the Fire tablet was reduced from £100 to £50, so I’m pleased to see more device deals for the new year.
Of course, with so much smart tech on offer, it can make choosing more difficult, so head to my Amazon Fire tablet vs Kindle explainer to make choosing between the two a smoother affair.
For those searching for a TV, I’ve compared Amazon’s smart TV offerings in my Amazon Fire TV Omni Series vs Fire TV 4-Series comparison.
As ever, we’ll continue to report on the best-value deals for those shopping tech in 2024 and you’ll find them all listed on our tech deals hub.
- Echo Show 5, £54.99 (was £89.99) – buy from Amazon
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