Facebook built Portal for friends to connect, but it has more to offer businesses

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Facebook Portal and Portal+
$199 ($349 for Portal+)
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The Good

Smart camera frees you up to move around • Great in the office

The Bad

App support is limited • Doesn’t work with Messenger.com • Facebook hasn’t done enough to address privacy concerns

The Bottom Line

Facebook’s Portal and Portal+ speakers are excellent for video calls, but they may actually be better suited to connecting businesses than friends.

Mashable Score3.0
Cool Factor2.0
Learning Curve4.0
Performance3.0
Bang for the Buck3.0

Are you ready for Facebook to have a physical, semi-permanent presence in your home? That’s the central question you’ll need to consider before you invest in the company’s new Portal or Portal+ speaker. Read more…

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