: Available from 3 June in the UK, Lenovo’s Smart Clock is a brilliant bedside companion

Very small; Cheap; Sounds good

No Google Photos on homescreen; Can’t be woken by radio without setting up routines

Easiest clock to set, sounds great and alarm volume is adjustable. Features I've struggled to find in alarm clocks. You do need it connected online via a Google account but honestly fantastic and so functional!

This is a very good item . It does so much and even my old school bloke can use it. Make sure you read the manual to set it up. Its so easy.

Fantastic Clock radio,bought for my dad. Just wish Australian prices weren't so high. U.S sell $34au. I bought for $56, but now your selling it for $99. Australians are getting done on imported electrical goods.

This Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is indeed one smart clock. The Google Assistant works great. It's value for money, considering the Google Assistant, nightlight, ability to play music and looks great! Only downside is, not having backup battery option.

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Traditional clock with Assistant, Physical mute switch and control buttons, Built-in LED ring light

Speaker really isn’t that loud, Touchsensitive snooze can be finicky, Lights may be too bright for some

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

At its core, the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is simply a Google-powered smart speaker with a built-in alarm clock. It’s easy enough to operate and there’s even a nightlight on the back. You can adjust its various settings using your voice.

Simple clean design; Decent smart home control; Built-in nightlight; Can tap to snooze; Affordable

No ambient light sensor; Have to adjust brightness with voice; Not much cheaper than the more feature-rich Smart Clock

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

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