Amazon Echo Show 16 debuts with aluminum design, better audio
The Amazon Echo Show 16 arrives as a thinner aluminum smart display with a larger 1080p screen, stronger speakers, and shipping expected before year-end.
Amazon has introduced the Echo Show 16 as a higher-end companion to the Echo Show 15, with a 10 percent larger 1080p screen and a chassis about 40 percent thinner in aluminum.
Audio is built around eight woofers and two tweeters, with automatic room adjustment for video chats and Fire TV use.
A 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera supports video calls, night-vision security use, and Alexa+ person recognition from up to 17 feet.
Glossy units are listed at $499.99 and matte at $569.99; a tilting stand costs $124.99 more, with a $100 pre-order discount and shipping expected before year-end.