I returned my Echo Show 10 because I hated the automatic rotating display, and bought this instead. The display on the 15 is big, bright, and beautiful, but lacks the adaptive color temperature found on the Show 8 and 10, which is really disappointing for a device that looks like a picture frame. Still, I haven’t been disappointed with the resolution on the 15 despite standing so close to it most of the time I use it. My family pictures look great, and videos play in native 1080p.I’m excited for the Fire TV update coming sometime towards the end of 2022 and can’t believe this thing didn’t launch with that feature. It’s practically a tiny TV already, which is why I wanted it for my kitchen counter. If you have the space, I say go bigger 100% of the time. It’s vast compared to the Show 8 and 10 I’ve tried previously.The sound quality is a bit disappointing. The Show 15 is relatively thin (much more so compared to other Echo Show devices) so it makes sense, because where were the engineers supposed to put bigger, better speakers? However, I don’t use the 15 to listen to music—I have a Sonos Move in my kitchen for that and the difference in sound quality is night and day. But I mainly use the Show 15 to watch YouTube (using the Silk browser, which let’s be honest, sucks compared to a native app) and Prime Video/Netflix. For video consumption the speakers are perfectly adequate. They mostly lack any meaningful bass, but dialogue is clear enough, and for streaming content in the background while I cook for myself or feed the dogs, the speakers are good enough. I just highly recommend you don’t compare the speakers to a Sonos speaker or even the Echo Show 10 (or 8) because in that situation it’s impossible not to be a little bummed out.I’ve been impressed with the responsiveness of the touch screen and the speed of Alexa results, which is directly thanks to the newest processor inside. Echo Show devices have always been slow and stuttery when navigating menus and settings, but the Show 15 is definitely an improvement over the previous generation of Shows. I can’t speak for the camera quality because I use FaceTime to video call people, but I imagine if you’re a hardcore Echo Show video caller you’d want the Show 10 or 8 which both have better cameras that automatically keep you in frame. The Show 15 doesn’t do that.Overall, I’m really happy with the Show 15. It’s the perfect size display for my kitchen and is great for content consumption. The widgets are limited, but the ones I do use are useful. I love that I can simultaneously display my photo collection with widgets at the same time because the screen is so large.A big caveat, however: the MSRP is $250. I don’t think it’s worth that. Wait for a sale. I got mine for around $175 on Prime Day, I believe. I also bought the official Sanus rotating and swiveling stand. In my opinion this mount should be included for $175 let alone the full 250. I think it was around 40 bucks when I bundled it in. I have a tile backsplash throughout my entire kitchen and would not have been able to mount the Show 15 on my walls, so a countertop stand was unfortunately a required purchase. Without this stand I would’ve returned the Show 15 immediately. It looks dumb leaning against the wall, and I like that the stand let’s me angle the Show towards my sink or rotate it to portrait mode while taking up a relatively small space on my countertop. The cheaper $30 stand that doesn’t tilt or swivel just seemed like it would take up counter space and be disappointing. If you aren’t planning on mounting the Show 15, I highly, highly recommend the upgraded tilt and swivel Sanus stand.Amazons latest attempt to integrate itself in the homes of millions is a solid addition, however there are some areas that feel like the form factor has taken a step back from the previous generation. With the introduction of the original Amazon Echo, Amazon set to make a smart speaker that could be a personal assistant to whoever was in speaking range. That simple concept has evolved into a smart home hub, that has a seemingly limitless amount of opportunity to make the lives of its users easier. So why does it seem that with each iteration and new device that includes Alexa, the voice assistant gets worse? The particular device seems to be in near constant desperation to hear the phrase "Alexa", that more frequently is hearing what is simply not said and speaking aloud random information unprompted. Annoying? Yes. A deal breaker? That's for you to decide. Personally, the convenience of have my security system set, lights turned on, vacuum set to clean, and thermostat cooling my family down in the sweltering Arizona heat all without have to get up or using a bunch of different apps is a dream come true. Sure there are issues with the AI, but once you get it set correctly and over a period of time it learns more about you and the things you are likely to ask it, the issues become less frequent, but never less annoying when they do happen.Back to the Echo Show 15", having previously owned two older generations I think this is the best looking one yet. Its sleek design, with "healthy" bezels, give it the look of a very premium digital photo frame. The device is meant to be hung on a wall of out the box, and for the first time you are able to decide if you would like it horizontal, which is great for showing pictures, or vertical, which can help display lists, recipes, and more. An option accessory from amazon can allow you to turn it at a moments notice as well, which is a very nice touch that frankly should have been built directly into the device.The screen is... good. Not great, certainly not an OLED screen, but the size of the device and main use cases do not call for the highest resolution. Until you realize a big feature is displaying photos. and for the price, I definitely have to knock it as there are better photo frames for around the same price. However, when taking into account everything else this device is capable of, it makes up for the lack of a crisp high res screen. Then again, being a photographer does make me more critical of the screens I see my images on. I am sure mothers wanting to display their kids photos will be more than happy with the "almost" comically large screen. My biggest grip with the screen is the fact that it is a touch screen, and not a very good one. The screen is a fingerprint magnet and with the widgets or shortcuts on the screen at all times its just begging to be touched. I suggest using your knuckles to avoid smudging the screen. Another annoyance I found with this device is how slow/unresponsive the touch screen can be at times. My previous Echo Show, while not a speed demon by any means, felt like it respond to my manual inputs quicker. Whereas this device is very sluggish at times. Having a $249 price tag should include a zippy and speedy system.The sound is... also good. Audiophiles need not buy though. Amazon has a different product in mind for people looking for the best sound they produce. The device can get loud and fill a room, but the sound feels like it lacks depth, because it does. Gone are the sub woofers from the previous generation that made the music feel whole as a sacrifice to make the device as slim as it is. It is a shame considering that an older device had better sound quality and amazon decided to segment their products into two.Overall, the device will work for your average family looking to add a personal hub for their home. Its design is very nice, the Alexa AI is great... when it wants to be, and the cost isn't very outrageous. The days of simply asking for the temperature or to play a song have been superseded by requests to video chat, watch Netflix, or monitor your outdoor cameras (all of which are possible to do on this device). Amazon is marketing this product to those who enjoy a nice big screen to layout all the information you need. If audio is important, I suggest looking at the Echo Studio with its 360 degree and Hi-Fi speakers or connecting the Echo Sub to this device. I upgraded because I wanted to a digital photo frame and this one just so happens to do a lot more. If you are thinking of upgrading keep in mind what has improved and what has not. And consider amazons trade up program, its a pretty good deal.