Amazon’s only, large smart display has all kinds of bells and whistles. As the name suggests, this product has a 21-inch screen. It is also available with walls, .
The display boasts 1080p resolution, which isn’t going to win any awards, but the audio quality seems to be a huge improvement from previous models. The Echo Show 21 should be able to “deliver immersive sound, double bass and room processing technology.”
The camera has been refreshed, with “more than twice the field of view and 65% more zoom than the first generation Echo Show 15.” It also looks like the auto-framing algorithm has been improved. This feature can be a beast for video calls, as the unit now offers improved ways to reduce unwanted ambient noise.
There is a built-in smart home hub, with Wi-Fi 6E, Thread, Zigbee and Matter control capabilities. The company says the device should be able to fix other things in the environment, such as lights, switches and plugs. This work, which was first announced last year.
The panel can double as a Fire TV, and works with Amazon’s Fire TV remote. However, the Echo Show 21 ships with the Alexa Voice Remote, as well as wall-mount devices. The upper base is sold separately. The smart display costs $400 and is available now.
The Echo Show 15 also got a refresh, for those with limited wall or countertop space. The new model boasts all the features mentioned above, just in a smaller form factor. This one costs $300 and is available now.