Lenovo Smart Clock with the Google Assistant

It’s everything they said it was but I didn’t check the screen size before I made the purchase. It’s very small.

We already had a Lenovo Smart Display in the kitchen, so wanted a smaller form factor for the bedroom. It works as advertised, but functionality of the display is very limited compared to the Lenovo Smart Display. I would only recommend this if it is on sale, otherwise the retail price is expensive for what you get.

This is a decent little smart clock to keep on your bedside table. It's a good size for the purpose and the Google assistant is a handy feature--it can even show you the video feed from a compatible security camera. It lacks a battery backup however, which will render it useless in the event of a power outage. While power outages are not a frequent occurrence, it's nice to know your alarm clock will still wake you up if one occurs. This is a feature common to even the most basic clock radio from 1982 or your cell phone (which this thing is meant to replace on your bedside table). This seems like a ridiculous oversight, as the inclusion of a phone sized li-ion battery would easily fit inside the case. It also lacks a progressive snooze feature, but that's a small quibble which can easily be addressed in a software update. All in all, it's a good addition to your nightstand but it's not a true replacement for your phone (or 1980s clock radio).