Smart displays are one of the most popular devices that are currently trending. They have the features of smart speakers with voice assistant technology, like Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, along with smart displays. If you are planning to buy one for yourself, knowing their set of strengths along with their drawbacks will help you make an informed decision.

Lenovo Smart Display
Lenovo’s Smart Display device is available in two variants — 7-inch and 10-inch sizes along with a bamboo back. It is a user-friendly device that comes with Google Assistant and has a handy camera shut-off option for maintaining privacy. It is a sturdy and elegant device backed by two trustworthy companies, Google and Lenovo. It is the perfect smart display device for those who want to use Google Assistant and desire a smart screen along with it. Unlike the 2nd generation Echo Show, it has a lot of options for watching videos as it provides access to YouTube as well. The crystal clear display, availability of YouTube, two size variants, and manually operatable camera shutoff option are some of the perks of buying this device. Unfortunately, it can only be used in landscape mode, and the sound quality is not that impressive.

Echo Show (2nd Generation)
The 2nd generation Echo Show has brought about some drastic improvements as compared to its previous model. The primary difference between the two is the improvement in sound quality. It has a minimalistic design with a passive bass, two speakers, and Dolby sound processing. With the 2nd gen Echo Show, you can control your smart devices, read the news, ask any questions, and also make video calls. It easily connects with Prime video and Amazon Music and has excellent compatibility with various home devices. It has a 10-inch crystal clear display with a smart hub and a soft look. The drawbacks of this smart display device are that it is expensive and has no Z-wave integration. It comes with a one-year warranty, but there is an option to extend this warranty by two to three years.

Google Home Hub
Google Home Hub proves that great things come in small packages. It is 4.5 inches tall and comes with a seven-inch portrait style screen attached to an oval fabric stand on the back. It is easy to control smart devices at home with this device as it fits everywhere due to its small and compact size. There are no cameras on this device which is good for privacy but also means no video calling facility is available. One of the remarkable features of this device is that it is budget-friendly. It directly connects to Google Photos and shows the latest family photos with some easy settings. But if you want to watch videos, the screen may seem too small, and the sound quality is also not up to the mark.