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Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) review

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Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

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Key Features

  • 8-inch HD touchscreen
  • Spatial audio speakers
  • Built-in smart-home hub
  • Centered 13 MP camera
  • Adaptive color display

Pros

  • Great sound for its size
  • Ideal for video calls
  • Privacy shutter included
  • Doubles as smart-home hub
  • Fast Alexa responses

Cons

  • Bulkier than smaller Echo models
  • Pricey compared to Show 5
  • Camera quality drops in low light

Review Summary

The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) modernizes Amazon's mid-range smart display with improved audio and a centered camera. Spatial sound fills medium rooms easily, and its adaptive screen looks excellent in any lighting. It's the ideal companion for kitchens or work desks.

Comparison

Compared to Show 5, the Show 8 offers sharper sound and a larger display. Show 10 adds auto-rotation, but for most users the Show 8 hits the sweet spot between price, size, and performance.