I could use my voice as well, but there are times when a screen tap is preferable (like when I don't want to wake my sleeping spouse). With the Smart Clock, I simply tap the screen a couple of times. With most smart displays, for example, I have to use my voice or swipe the screen a few times in order to set an alarm. It is, first and foremost, a clock with an interface and feature set that's decidedly clock-centric. While the Echo Spot was essentially a miniature Echo Show, the Smart Clock is more than just a smaller smart display.
I should note that the Smart Clock is not a typical Google Smart Display. It'll switch to a very dim "dark mode" with the lights off at bedtime, which is great because that's when you definitely don't want a super bright light next to your head. I found the Smart Clock's display was bright and crisp enough for my needs, and I especially liked the ambient light sensor that adjusts the brightness according to its surroundings. But as this is meant primarily as a clock, I think that size is fine it's bigger than the Echo Spot's 2.5-inch screen at least. On the front of the Smart Clock is a 4-inch touchscreen, which seems small compared to other smart displays. Much like the Nest Hub (which also lacks a camera), I feel more comfortable using it in my bedroom. Since the Smart Clock is obviously designed to be by your bed, I was also thankful that it doesn't have a camera. The Smart Clock, however, has an additional USB port which I found useful for charging my smartphone while I slept. Like other smart displays, there's a microphone (mute) toggle on the back offering a little extra privacy. It blends into my home decor and I like the way it looks on my nightstand. The enclosure is largely clad in a soft fabric finish, with rounded corners and curved edges, which contributes to its classic style. No, it doesn't have the round shape of the Echo Spot - it's a lot more rectangular - but the Lenovo Smart Clock still has charm. It's tiny, measuring just 4.48 inches wide, 2.9 inches tall and 3.1 inches deep. One of the reasons I like the Lenovo Smart Clock so much is its design. That's why it won our Best of CES award this year in the smart home category, and it's why I'm a tiny bit in love with it now.
But at $80 it's cheaper, and its simple, singular focus on being an alarm clock is a surprisingly fascinating one. It doesn't have quite as many features as the Echo Spot, nor can it do all the things a typical Google device can.
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