Other devices do more, but this is the slickest alarm clock you can buy (for now)

Charming design; Auto-brightness works well; Surprisingly loud; Morning Routines well implemented

Screen doesn’t do much beyond core features; No video; Could do with more cards

Rather than simply squeezing the current Google Smart Displays into a smaller package, the Lenovo Smart Clock has been built to be an alarm clock first and foremost, which makes it easier to use and better suited for its primary function.

Works well as an alarm clock; Neat looks and small body; Works well as a smart assistant

Display feels underutilised; Some features missing from full-size Smart Displays

You'll have to go elsewhere if you want all the features of a Google Nest Hub or Echo Show, but for smartspeaker buyers who just want a cheap wake-up and bedtime option, the Lenovo Smart Clock doesn't disappoint.

For just a few more dollars, Lenovo's Smart Clock improves on the Google Home Mini with an always-on display for showing the time.

Responsive Google Assistant ; USB port for charging separate device ; Visible display with good viewing angles

Limited use of display ; Weak sound quality ; Doesn't work as digital photo frame

The Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant is an excellent night stand companion. It generally shows your selected clock face, but if you swipe right on the screen you can access information about the weather, your calendar, your upcoming alarms, and whatever music you are listening to.

Responsive IPS touchscreen; Small and sleek design; Google Assistant-enabled; Compatible with multiple devices; Clear audio; Easy set-up

Limited features; Lack on on-board camera (this may be a plus for some of you); Google Assistant occasionally unresponsive

Google Assistant branches out into your smart home

The Lenovo Smart Clock does is job brilliantly thanks to a slick design that features everything one would want from an alarm clock. With the physical privacy shutter and the USB charging port, it is an excellent bedside gadget.

Great clock design; Good sound quality; Charging port; Privacy audio shutter

Display brightness significantly lower than competitors; Fewer Skills Than Alexa

If you're a Google dependent user then the integration of Calendar, Alarms, Nest Cam, Routines and more will make the Smart Clock a great integration and control hub for your smart home.

Great way to easily integrate into your Google life (including Calendar / Alarms / Weather / Nest camera / Spotify and more); No built-in camera alleviates security concerns; Gradual wake-up and customisable alarms; Physical volume controls; Auto-brightness and mono screen for good bedside manner -...

"Hey" and "OK" Google summons still irksome and can't be changed; Auto-brightness isn't on by default; Can't mute mic on/off switch; Google Home app could be simpler overall; An OLED panel would be an even savvier choice

If you're just looking for an alarm clock with Google Assistant, the Lenovo Smart Clock will satisfy. If you want a smart display with good sound or useful video features, look elsewhere.

Inexpensive; Attractive; Google Assistant works well.

Poor audio quality; No video playback or photo frame functionality; Little visual information from Google Assistant.

Lenovo's Smart Clock and Amazon's Echo Spot are appealing because they combine conveniences of a virtual assistant with a piece of technology that almost everyone needs. Tiny smart displays could make useful smart alarm clocks purely because we all need something to wake us up each morning.

Small design that fits easily on a desk or nightstand; USB port for charging other devices; No camera; Speakers get quite loud, and sound quality is decent for such a small device.

Slow performance; Currently can only show feeds from Nest home security cameras; Google Home app is still a mess; Cannot show all of the visual information that the larger Nest Hub or Smart Display can.