Lenovo added more color options and the option for the charge station but kept the fabric cover on the housing.
The overall design changes from the original Smart Clock aren’t drastic. On the bottom of the clock is a set of pogo pins that are used to connect the display and provide power to the optional charging station. On the back of the Smart Clock 2 is the power port and a mute switch that turns off the always-listening microphone. It’s not the best-looking display when it comes to saturation and vivid colors, but it doesn’t have to be.
We’re happy to report that we didn’t have to fiddle with its brightness settings during our testing - it automatically lowered its brightness as night approached but was still clearly readable from a few feet away. Instead, it’s how dim can the screen get while still being readable, but not something that keeps you up all night because it’s lighting up your room. The display is plenty bright, but that’s not what matters most as an alarm clock. The Smart Clock 2 measures 4.46 by 2.80 by 3.67 inches with a 4-inch touch-capable display and comes in three different color options: Heather Gray, Abyss Blue and Shadow Black. The best smart displays seem to only be getting bigger and smarter, with devices like the $250 Echo Show 10 and its 10-inch display that literally follows you around the room, or the 10-inch $229 Nest Hub Max with its large design. When we first opened the box that the Smart Clock 2 arrived in, we immediately found the display and marveled at just how small it is. The Google Nest Hub (which retails for $99 but is currently half off) has louder speakers and a bigger screen, while Lenovo’s standard $69 Smart Display 7 stands out with its great screen and design.Īn attractive design with a truly tiny display Because smart displays have traditionally been designed for users to watch camera feeds, stream videos or play games, you’ll be hard-pressed to find another device with a 4-inch display. How it compares: The $69 Smart Clock 2 has a more streamlined design compared to the original Smart Clock, which you can currently find heavily discounted. If you want to add some utility to the Lenovo Smart Clock 2, you can pay a little extra for a charging station that adds a wireless charging pad to keep your phone or earbuds charged while you sleep. The entire setup is small - with only a 4-inch display - so don’t expect to be able to read it clearly from across the room. What you need to know: The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 is a full-fledged smart display that uses Google Assistant for traffic reports, weather forecasts or streaming your Nest camera feed to your nightstand. Who this is for: The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 is for someone who prefers Google Assistant over Amazon’s Alexa platform and is looking for a new alarm clock that does more than sound an alarm at a set time. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
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