Amazon
The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023) is an 8.7‑inch smart display that combines a high‑resolution touchscreen, a 13 MP auto‑framing camera, and dual speakers with a woofer, all powered by an AZ2 Neural Edge processor. It serves as a central Alexa‑controlled hub with built‑in Matter and Zigbee support for smart‑home devices.
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$69.99
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$78.65
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Best For
Smart‑home enthusiasts who want a central Alexa hub with Matter and Zigbee, families needing reliable video‑calling, kitchen or living‑room use for recipes, timers, music and news, remote workers seeking hands‑free communication, and elderly users who benefit from large text and voice control.
Not Ideal For
Users who require a headphone jack or auxiliary audio output, those who prefer a more compact or full‑HD display, people who need a wired Ethernet connection, or consumers tied to non‑Alexa ecosystems who might favor Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit devices.
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers praise the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) as Amazon’s best smart display yet, highlighting its superior audio, sharp 13 MP camera with auto‑framing, and the addition of Matter and Zigbee support that makes it a powerful smart‑home hub. They also note the faster AZ2 processor improves Alexa’s responsiveness, though they criticize the pushy promotional content in Alexa’s UI and the lack of a headphone jack or Ethernet port.
What Users Say
Everyday users consistently commend the device’s rich sound, crystal‑clear video‑calling experience, and the convenience of an all‑in‑one smart‑home hub, while common complaints revolve around the missing headphone jack, a reflective screen in bright lighting, Alexa’s unsolicited suggestions, and the device’s relatively large footprint for compact spaces.
Common Complaints
Missing headphone jack, screen reflectivity in bright rooms, Alexa’s pushy promotional suggestions, and the device’s bulkier size compared with smaller smart displays.
What People Are Saying
“The sound is amazing for a device this size.”
“Video calls are crystal clear, and the camera follows me around the kitchen.”
“Love that it works as a smart home hub—no need for a separate hub.”
“Alexa responds instantly, even across the room.”
“Wish it had a headphone jack for private listening.”
“The screen gets a bit reflective in bright rooms.”
“Alexa keeps suggesting things I don’t want.”
“A bit large for small nightstands.”
How It Compares
vs. Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Choose Echo Show 8 if you need a camera, stronger audio, and Zigbee/Matter support; stick with Nest Hub for a smaller, Google‑Assistant‑focused device.
vs. Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Opt for Echo Show 8 when you want a bigger screen, better camera and audio; Echo Show 5 is better for tight spaces and tighter budgets.
vs. Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen, 2024)
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Disadvantages
Pick Echo Show 8 for everyday kitchen or living‑room use; choose Echo Show 15 if you need a large wall‑mounted display for calendars, photos, and multi‑app layouts.
