The Lenovo Smart Clock is not a full-blown smart hub or display but it’s also not being marketed as such. If you’re looking for Google Assistant functionality in the bedroom, the Lenovo Smart Clock is definitely a fantastic choice given its size and functionality.

Small; slick design; Soft touch fabric finish; Crisp; clear screen; Microphone mute toggle; Works with Nest video; Supports Google routines; Easy set up; Tap to snooze; Sunrise Alarm feature is great; Various preset clock faces and alarm tones

No FM Radio; Might be a bit pricey for some; Limited video options; No camera; No backup battery

The first 'smart displays' running Google Assistant were released last year, including Google's own Home Nest Hub . They're all 7-10 inches across, with enhanced functionality over audio-only speakers.

Design The Lenovo Smart Clock is covered in fabric, and won't take up much space on your bedstand; Google Assistant The world's best digital assistant is here.

Questionable utility The screen isn't used for much else than displaying the time and media controls — it can't even display images from Google Photos on the clock face; Price The Google Home Mini is less than half the price of the Smart Clock, but it can do almost everything the clock can do.

With a smart design and smarter features, the Lenovo Smart Clock is a simple and practical realization of what a smart clock should be.

Compact design; Fun clock-face options; Good audio (for a clock); Smart alarm features

Limited visual skills; No color options

We can’t say for certain how well the Smart Clock would fare in a bathroom but we’re curious. It’s hard to say how well it would stand up over time to moisture from showers so we won’t be trying it. With that said, it would be a great addition to bathrooms and other dressing areas.

Lenovo was the first to launch a smart display last year, using the Google Assistant , with the Lenovo Smart Display. In 2019, it's looking to pioneer another form-factor for smart displays. And that's a smaller, more compact smart display that is effectively a clock.

Before it got into the smart screen market with the Nest (nee Home) Hub, Google opted to let its hardware partners do the heavy lifting. Last year at CES, it announced a trio of devices from JBL, LG and Lenovo.

So, yeah, that’s about it. It’s an alarm clock with Google Assistant built-in. Is it worth $79? While I do enjoy it very much so, the fact that you can’t stream any videos to it is a big disappointment.

Nice design; no built-in camera; dedicated mute switch; simple interface

Can't play videos; audio quality is just OK; seems a bit expensive

fully embraced the smart display, and whilst many vendors are yet to take their first tentative steps, the Chinese tech firm is already rolling out a new variation on the theme, and it's really rather good.