If you want a smaller screen but can’t decide between a small TV or smart display, this guide will help you make your decision
If you’re looking for a new screen on the smaller side, you’re probably looking at either a small TV or a smart display. Smart displays and small TVs could be a smart move if space in your home is tight and you want an affordable, compact way to watch TV shows, make video calls, and more; even though large-screen TVs are all the rage right now, it’s simply not an option for those of us without expansive living rooms and cash-busting wallets. A smaller screen may not have the high-end technologies such as HDR or 4K resolution that we’ve come to expect with larger screens, but it doesn’t mean that you still won’t get a great picture. So, what’s the difference between a smart display and small TV? Small TVs are screens measuring 19-32 inches. However, with 65 and 75-inch TVs being the norm these days, if you want compact but still want to retain quality, you’ll really be looking at a 32-inch TV at a minimum. Small TVs make a perfect second screen for bedrooms, kitchens or studio apartments. A smart display, on the other hand, is the perfect countertop companion. They are smart speakers‘ big brother and offer a touch-screen display with all the functions you’d expect from your smart speakers, such as playing music, streaming internet content, and using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice assistants. Amazon, Google and Facebook all have a range of smart displays. So whether you want a desktop dashboard or a more advanced viewing experience, this guide will walk you through the differences between a small TV and a smart display and help you make the best decision for your space, budget and viewing needs. The screen size on smart display averages at around 10 inches, although this differs between brands. Small TVs tend to sit in the 19-32 inch range, so there is a distinct difference in sizing between the two product categories. So once you go over 15-inches, you start moving from smart display to small TV. But let’s take a more in-depth look at the different sizes on offer. The three key smart display ranges to consider are the Google Nest Hub, Amazon Echo Show, and Facebook Portal. Google has a couple of different smart display options, but the best one in the line up has to be the Google Nest Hub Max. This smart display has a 10-inch HD screen that will make everything from watching movies to making video calls an absolute pleasure. There’s also Google Nest Hub which offers a seven-inch screen that is ideal for your kitchen counter or even sitting on your desk to help the workday go a bit quicker. The Amazon Echo Show comes in three sizes,5-inch,8-inch and 10-inch. The Amazon Echo Show 10 is the best in the range and has an HD 10.1-inch screen with 1280 x 800p resolution. And finally, Facebook Portal. Facebook is pretty new to the smart display game, but has a couple of models already on the market. The Facebook Portal+ has a whopping 15.
