Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The actual hardware has improved. The sound quality on this Echo Show is definitely better than the first generation. The screen is bolder as well. I own a first generation Echo Show as well... I do not love the new software update that hit all Echo Shows. For example, if I set my background to show my family photos from Amazon Photos, I do not want to see stock photos of news stories as well! I know I can turn off updates in my settings... BUT I like the words from the updates, I just want them over my photos like the old Echo software! As it stands now, a family picture will come up, then a news story photo. This is quite annoying! I do not know how long Amazon will rule this market. The new Google Hub looks like a great device. However, the inferior sound and lack of a camera still puts it behind the Echo Show. But in a couple years if a Google Hub Max comes out... I may switch to that! The Google brain just is outpacing what Amazon’s articfical intelligence can do. (I have both Echos, Echo Shows, and Google Home’s in my house!) Facebook also just released an interesting device similar to the Echo Show that lets you video message FaceTime Messenger contacts. But as of 2018-2019, in my opinion, this is the best device of its kind on the market! I’m very happy with this Echo Show compared to the first generation Echo Show!!!