Sound QualityThe Amazon Echo Show 15 has Fair overall sound quality - this model has sonic shortcomings that leave a lot to be desired when listening to music but don't rule it out for dialog. In the horizontal orientation, what little bass there is has little impact, is subdued, and doesn't go deep. Midrange is congested, somewhat grainy, hazy, and etched, and a bit plasticy and telephone-like. Treble is fairly extended, but is sizzly, and somewhat smeared. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience and is congested. There is no significant difference between WiFi and Bluetooth sound quality. Best suited for small rooms and near field listening.
Versatility
Versatility is Very Good. It's a stereo speaker, with multi-room support with other Amazon speakers. Wireless: WiFi supports dual-band and it has Bluetooth. Digital Assistant Muting: Has a dedicated control to disable the digital assistant by muting its microphones. Audio Connections: Lacks analog audio inputs and outputs. OS Support: iOS, Android, Fire OS. Other connections and features: Lacks a USB device port and integral Smart Home Hub and Amazon Sidewalk. Display: Is picture frame styled touchscreen information display. Streaming by voice command: Supports voice command of common streaming services such as Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, Tune-In, and iHeart Radio. Voice ID: Supports voice identity - a feature which allows the account holder with their voice print to access personal information.
Ease of Use
Overall ease of use of the Amazon Echo Show 15 is Excellent. Wireless setup: Setup using iOS or Android device wireless connection, no app download needed for initial setup and no more than 5 unambiguous (although instructions may be required), password and network id required, steps start to finish that happen fairly quickly. Console controls: Volume controls are prominent +/- with graphical indicators of volume level which are non persistent and easily repeatable via verbal commands and easy to actuate. Also, generates a tone with respect to the level selected with discrete volume changes with the physical controls. Audio mute: Dedicated control but the marking is not the most obvious, clear indication when it is engaged. Microphone mute: Well marked, well placed, clear indication when it is engaged. Source selections: Requires app to be installed, app installation is straight forward. Once app is installed switching between wireless sources is fairly intuitive within the app. Can't select Bluetooth but Bluetooth can be connected by verbal command to previously paired device. App remote: Volume control symbol, then volume slider, lacks index markings so not easily repeatable, but easy to actuate. Shown for currently playing streamed WiFi music. Mute: (App Remote) Well marked, well placed, clear indication when it is engaged. Voice transport controls: Natural language control of transport (Play/Pause/Skip/Mute), volume controls and source selection was easy and intuitive.
