Lenovo Smart Clock 2

Compact, attractive design ; Google Assistant built-in ; Optional wireless charging base

Touchscreen sometimes lags ; Can’t play videos ; Lack of camera may disappoint

“The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 is a great evolution of the Smart Clock product line that adds a lot of functionality and value.”

Compact design ; Casting audio is still supported ; Can do most things that a Google Assitant smart speaker can ; The wireless charging dock is a nice added bonus

No video streaming/casting from YouTube or other services ; Same internals as the original ; Wireless Charging Dock bundle makes it more expensive

Overall, the Smart Clock 2 is a nice incremental update to the original but still has its limitations.

Narrow body takes up less space, display is tuned for looking at in the dark, wireless charging base includes a nightlight and extra USB port

Lenovo moved the first-gen's USB port to the optional charging base, it's not exactly a boombox, Nest cam feeds are the only video you can cast to the display

Good size for nightstand ; The display isn't too bright at night ; Front-firing speaker sounds better than expected ; The dock is a great addition to a nightstand

Sometimes, the nightlight controls didn't respond ; Google Assistant reaction time was inconsistent ; No USB port on the clock itself

Lenovo made some smart improvements to the original Smart Clock and added a great accessory in the new dock. The wireless charging pad and nightlight are excellent for a bedside table. The only real downside is when the nightlight controls glitch or...