Echo Show 11 Review: Pros, Cons, Common Issues & Is It Worth It?
Display: 11-inch Full HD | Camera: 13MP | Chip: AZ3 Pro | Audio: Spatial | UK Price: £219.99
Overview
The Echo Show 11 is Amazon’s largest smart display — an entirely new size in the Echo Show lineup replacing the Echo Show 10. It delivers a Full HD 11-inch touchscreen with 60% more viewing area than the Echo Show 8 (2025), spatial audio and an AZ3 Pro chip. The 11-inch Full HD screen makes streaming video genuinely enjoyable rather than a compromise, and the spatial audio system produces noticeably richer sound than any previous Echo Show.
Key Features
Setup & Compatibility
Plug in, open the Alexa app and follow the guided setup. The built-in smart home hub connects compatible devices directly without a bridge. Voice commands pull up live Ring or Nest camera feeds. An optional adjustable stand (sold separately, £34.99) allows the display to swivel.
What’s New
The Echo Show 10 had a motorised rotating display. The Echo Show 11 drops rotation in favour of a larger, higher-resolution static display that simply shows more. The Full HD 11-inch screen is a significant upgrade. The AZ3 Pro chip brings faster performance and the new audio architecture delivers substantially better sound.
Pros
Cons
Common Problems & Fixes
The most commonly reported issues with Echo Show devices are Wi-Fi connectivity, screen unresponsiveness and smart home control problems. A restart by unplugging for 30 seconds resolves most temporary faults. For a full list of known faults and fixes see our troubleshooting guide.
Real World Performance
The 11-inch Full HD screen puts the Echo Show 11 in a different category from smaller smart displays. Watching video content is a genuinely good experience. The spatial audio system produces real depth — films and music sound considerably better than the Echo Show 8. For smart home users with multiple Ring or Nest cameras, having an 11-inch screen to display live feeds is notably more useful than an 8-inch one.
Best Alternatives
Who Should Buy It?
Anyone who wants the largest and best Echo display — particularly suited to the kitchen, living room or bedroom. The 11-inch screen earns its place most for streaming video and displaying camera feeds, making it the obvious choice for Ring and Nest users who want a dedicated home screen.
Verdict
The Echo Show 11 is Amazon’s best smart display. The Full HD 11-inch screen, spatial audio and AZ3 Pro chip combine to make it a genuinely useful media and smart home hub device. At £219.99 it’s a premium purchase, but the combination of screen size and audio quality justifies it for the right household.