Lenovo Smart Display 7 (Blizzard White)

If you haven't already bought a smart display and you aren't skipping out over privacy concerns, you really should pick one up. They're a lot more than just a "digital photo frame," providing all the same utility as a smart speaker, plus piles of extra interaction from a touchscreen.

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  Size and designAttractive package for a 7" display., Price$130 is competitive with the Nest Hub, and it's been as low as $100 recently., Privacy protectionsEasily accessed switches for both mic input and a physical cover for the camera.

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  Can't cast everythingNot an exclusive complaint against this product, but Assistant smart displays still aren't a valid cast target for Netflix. Hulu can do it, so what's your deal, Netflix?, SoundLittle hollow, lacking in bass outside high volume levels.

The Lenovo Smart Display 7 gives Google Assistant its most compact visual vehicle yet. The audio is underwhelming, but the design is homier than anything in Amazon's Echo Show lineup. Plus, the competitive price and built-in camera make the Smart Display 7 a worthy Google Home Hub alternative.

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  Accommodating design, Forward-firing speaker, Physical camera shutter, RGB light sensor

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  Speaker is underwhelming, Display feels too small for video, Doesn't support web browsing, Can make calls only with Google Duo

This isn’t the first Lenovo smart display that we’ve reviewed on this site and likely won’t be the last. We’ve reviewed both the 8 and 10.1″ units in the past and Lenovo has come out with a 7″ display.

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  Slim design that won't take up space, Affordable price, Google Assistant integration, Price

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  Decent sound, SD resolution

Price parity between the Smart Display 7 and the Nest Hub makes choosing one hard, but they're so similar, you'll be happy either way.

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  Camera for Duo calls, Unique design, Excellent button placement

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  Display isn't great, Middling speakers, A few odd software bugs

“The Lenovo Smart Display 7 packs a lot of features at an attractive price.”

The Lenovo Smart Display 7 is a solid alternative to Google's Nest Hub. Does anything set them apart? We have the answers....

Our review of the Smart Display 7 from Lenovo, a followup device to the company's previous 8" and 10" models. Spoiler alert: It's perfect for the kitchen!

Most of my fellow lovers of all things technological are doubtless well ahead of me when it comes to smart home devices. It is a new area for me, due to the tight rein held on the purse strings by my beloved financial manager and spouse.

Here’s a device that Android and Google Assistant users will love. PAT PILCHER details the new Lenovo Smart Display 7.

The Lenovo Smart Display 7 is a relatively cheap device and at $119 is great value for a smart display that is not just a great sophisticated design but a great smart display where the display is great quality and does everything you expect it to.

Setting up the google home was so easy. Using Chromecast and play Spotify with the voice feature is a breeze. Kids use this smart display for youtube videos and setting up an alarm for zoom classes. It comes really handy in the kitchen for step-to-step recipes and setting up a grocery list.

Wow. This smart screen was a surprise. Small enough for the kitchen counter but not too small to be useless or hard to read the screen. I can be in the living room and ask it something in a regular voice and the screen will pick up my voice in the kitchen so it definitely has a long range...

Easy to set up, voice command works great. No more turning on the TV in the morning to find out what is the temperature outside before I leave for work. I just ask Google for the results. I am very pleased.

The Lenovo Smart Display 7" with Google Assistant is a great addition to my home. The setup is really easy and very little assembly. I love that it displays all of my photos during the day and when our light is on. When it goes dark it displays the clock.

I use my Lenovo Smart Display as my bedside clock and alarm clock. It lets me manage smart devices in my home and gives me information on demand simply by saying hey Google. I love it. The screen is a decent resolution and the speakers are pleasant to listen to.

I must say, it's better then the Google/Nest Hub. Good sound and it has a camera for Duo calling. Integrated seamlessly with other Home products.

I got this last month and I absolutely love it it’s amazing I can ask what the weather is, ask to call or text my hubby, ask it to FaceTime my hubby, ask what’s on the calendar for tomorrow and also ask it to put whatever I’m out of on the grocery list to buy I definitely recommend this to everyone

I purchased this for my mother to keep in touch with family and friends during the pandemic.That way she can video chat on Google DUO with everyone

works exactly like Google nest home. speakers aren't quite as good. they sound small compared to the nest.

It was very easy to set up, comes equipped with google assistantwhich allows you to set an alarm, keep your calendar straightplays music from several different music sources, it canscroll through photos, make phone calls, works withsmart doorbells and cameras, it will even set up a nighttime...