Our Experts Written by Chris Wedel Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Why You Can Trust CNET 16171819202122232425+ Years of Experience 14151617181920212223 Hands-on Product Reviewers 6,0007,0008,0009,00010,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000 Sq. Feet of Lab Space How we test CNETs expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. What to consider Smart home ecosystem Buy the smart display that uses the same voice assistant you are already using to ensure seamless integration. Personal use Smart displays come in many different sizes, so be sure to get the one that best matches your primary use. Where you plan to put it Some smart displays can be wall mounted to free up counter or table space, others can't so the larger models will take up more room on table. Table of Contents Our Picks Best smart display overall Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) View details $100 at Best Buy View details The other best smart display Amazon Echo Show 8 (2023) View details $150 at Amazon View details Best sounding smart display display Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd gen) View details $250 at Amazon View details Best large smart display Amazon Echo Show 15 View details $300 at Amazon View details Best smart home control display Amazon Echo Hub View details $180 at Amazon View details Table of Contents What's the best smart home display for 2025?There is no shortage of smart devices to add to your home, from smart speakers to smart security cameras and even smart kitchen appliances. Whether you've been collecting them all or are just beginning your smart home journey, using a smart display to easily control all of these devices can elevate your smart home experience. From acting as an alarm clock to watching videos to controlling your smart device collection, we tested and reviewed the best smart displays for your home. And if you know someone with an affinity for smart devices, smart displays make a great smart home gift.There are plenty of smart displays to choose from. For now, big players like Google and Amazon dominate the smart display market, with each having released numerous generations of devices. Most recently, we've seen the Amazon Echo Show 8 and the Amazon Echo Hub, the latter of which adds simplicity to controlling your smart home. Google on the other hand has the Google Nest Hub (formerly the Google Home Hub) as well as the Nest Hub Max, which adds face- and gesture-tracking capabilities along with a larger screen -- you can also check out the Google Pixel Tab, which can double as a smart home display and Android tablet. Watch this: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen): Sleep sensing from a smart display 05:04 Nevertheless, whether you're looking to add a smart display to your existing setup or you're just starting your smart home and you find the touchscreen appealing, here are the best models available now. We'll update this list periodically. Best smart home displays