Facebook announced today the release of Facebook Portal. The newest voice enabled device to compete with Echo Show. What does the Facebook Portal entail and is it competitive??
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First, there will be two options, you can get the Facebook Portal ($199) and Facebook Portal+ ($349) . Both are available in either Black or White.
Facebook Portal
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| Price | $199 | $349 |
| Display | 10.1" | 15.7" (Portrait and Landscape) |
| Resolution | 720p or 1200 x 800 (WXGA) | 1080p or 1920x1080 (FHD) |
| Size | 9,84" W x 8.20" H x 3.66" D | 8.78" W x 17.71" H x 5.73" D (Portrait) |
| Camera | 12MP 140 Degree DFOV | 12MP 140 Degree DFOV |
| Audio | 10W (2 full - range drivers) | 20W (2 tweeters, single 4" bass) |
| Microphone | 4-mic array (2 front, 2 rear) 360° pickup | 4-mic array (2 front, 2 rear) 360° pickup |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Dual band MIMO (2.4 GHz and 5GHz) Bluetooth 4.2 technology | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Dual band MIMO (2.4 GHz and 5GHz) Bluetooth 4.2 technology |
| In the Box | Portal, camera cover, power cord and quick start guide | Portal+, camera cover, power cord and quick start guide |
The Highlights
The highlight of the Facebook Portal is that the camera follows action. If you are playing fetch with your dog in the living room or moving in the kitchen, the camera will follow the action the entire time. This makes the device better at video calls and creates a more personal experience with the other person.
The Facebook Portal has Alexa built in, so can utilize all of the functionality that Amazon smart devices have, coupled with the action following camera!
Echo Show
Echo Show has Alexa, which has a diverse set of skills and functions. You will be able to order items from online with more ease. Hardware is very similar, but Echo Show comes with a price tag of $229.
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| Price | $299 |
| Display | 10.1" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 with 720p HD Video |
| Camera | 5MP |
| Audio | Dual 2" neodymium drivers & passive bass radiator |
| Microphone | 8-mic setup |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Dual band MIMO (2.4 GHz and 5GHz) Bluetooth 4.2 technology |
Who is the Winner?
The winner depends on what exactly you value. The Amazon Echo Show and Facebook Portal have very similar hardware components and features, but the Portal is $30 cheaper and includes the action focused camera, which sounds awesome!
The downfall about buying a Facebook product is that they have had major data security concerns in recent months, so it may be a little early to jump on board. For this reason we think the Amazon Echo Show is still the best Smart Home Device on the market.
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