Weight
- Amazon Echo Show 5
- 456 g
- Soundcore Boom 3i
- About 825 g
Speaker comparison
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected ![]() Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023)
KSh 15,300In Stock | 02 ![]() Soundcore Boom 3i
KSh 14,040In Stock |
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Choose the Amazon Echo Show 5 if you want a lighter build (456 g). Choose the Soundcore Boom 3i if you want a lower price (KSh 1,260 less).
This comparison is partial: only 2 of the 40 specifications are published for both products. The Amazon Echo Show 5 does not list type, Bluetooth or Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs; the Soundcore Boom 3i does not list connectivity, app control or rated power.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Amazon Echo Show 5 | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 456 g | About 825 g |
| Connections | Wi-Fi 5 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Software | Amazon Alexa app, on-device touch and voice control | Works with the Soundcore app |
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| Specification | Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023) | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Amazon | Soundcore |
| Model | Echo Show 5 (3rd Generation, 2023) | D5100010 |
| Rated power | Mains powered; 21W power adapter | — |
| Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5; Bluetooth; Matter over Wi-Fi | — |
| App control | Amazon Alexa app; on-device touch and voice control | — |
| Display | 5.5-inch touchscreen; 960 × 480 pixels | — |
| Camera | 2MP | — |
| Audio | 1 × 1.75-inch full-range speaker; 3 microphones | — |
| Processor | Amazon AZ2 Neural Edge | — |
| Privacy controls | Built-in camera shutter; microphone-off button | — |
| Announced | — | June 2025 |
| Type | — | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | — | Black |
| Specification | Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023) | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 147 × 82 × 91mm (W × H × D) | Approximately 210 × 85 × 78mm |
| Weight | 456g | Approximately 825g including shoulder strap |
| Specification | Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023) | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | SBC and AAC |
| Wi-Fi | — | Not supported; Bluetooth audio |
| Wired Inputs | — | No AUX audio input |
| HDMI | — | Not supported |
| USB | — | USB-C charging connection |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | TWS with another Boom 3i; PartyCast with compatible soundcore speakers; light synchronisation depends on model |
| App Support | — | soundcore app for EQ, lights, Buzz Clean, recorded Voice Amplifier and firmware updates |
| Specification | Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023) | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | — | No standalone voice-assistant system specified |
| Lightshow | — | Side lighting with app and button controls; can be switched off |
| Party Features | — | PartyCast audio synchronisation; TWS stereo; additional compatible speakers separate |
| Home Cinema Features | — | No HDMI or dedicated home-cinema system |
| Special Features | — | Buzz Clean vibration function; recorded Voice Amplifier; emergency alarm; two Bluetooth devices connected with one audio source active |
| Specification | Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023) | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | — | One woofer and one tweeter; floating design keeps drivers facing upward |
| Drivers | — | 1 × 9.3cm woofer and 1 × 1.6cm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | — | 56Hz–20kHz |
| Total Power Output | — | 50W |
| Audio Channels | — | Single speaker; stereo when paired with another Boom 3i through TWS |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | BassUp 2.0; soundcore app equaliser adjustments |
| Audio Features | — | Floating playback; BassUp 2.0; app Voice Amplifier records a clip for playback |
| Specification | Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023) | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | — | Built-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging at 5V 3A |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 16h at 50% volume, default EQ, lights and BassUp off |
| Charging Time | — | Approximately 4 hours with suitable 5V 3A adapter |
| Charging Port | — | USB-C |
| Specification | Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023) | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | — | Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp, lights and PartyCast buttons; app controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 dust and water protection; up to 1.5m immersion for 30min under test conditions; floats; saltwater corrosion-resistant coating |
| Placement / Mounting | — | Portable horizontal placement; adjustable removable shoulder strap; floats with drivers facing upward |
| Specification | Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023) | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | — | Soundcore Boom 3i |
| Subwoofer | — | No separate subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | — | No remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | — | USB-C to USB-C cable; wall charger not included |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | No AUX or HDMI cable supplied |
| Mounting Accessories | — | Adjustable shoulder strap |
| Documentation | — | Quick Start Guide |
These products have the same published specifications.
Choose Amazon Echo Show 5 for a lighter build; Soundcore Boom 3i is the cheaper choice if you do not need a lighter build.
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