Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023)

Faster processor ; Improved audio ; Smart personalisation via Adaptive Content ; Zigbee, Thread and Matter support

Same resolution as previous version ; Some options fiddly to access

The all-new Echo Show 8 (3 rd Gen) ramps up the smart home skills with the inclusion of Matter, Thread and Zigbee, and also has performance and audio boosts over its predecessor. The display is still a bit bland and there are some UI tweaks needed to...

Amazon has made some notable changes to its mid-sized Alexa-enabled smart display with the Echo Show 8 bringing a sleeker design, better audio and some clever software tweaks that make it easier to use.

Big sound with automatic acoustic adjustments ; Loads of Alexa voice control features ; High-resolution, auto-framing camera ; Fast performance ; Supports Matter, Thread, Zigbee

Limited bass response ; Doesn't function as an Eero mesh node

The third-generation Amazon Echo Show 8 remains the best Alexa smart display for most homes thanks to software-based audio enhancements and other subtle upgrades.

Excellent audio Fast performance Added Thread and Zigbee support Sharp, bright and responsive touch display Adaptive Content, Visual ID personalization, and other features are nifty

Slightly more expensive than predecessor Display bezels are still thick Same camera, same display resolution

If the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) isn’t proof-positive that smart speakers are on their way out, then I don’t know what is. Smart displays not only allow you to connect and voice-control your smart home devices but also provide many other...

Better, more responsive touchscreen Widgets! Excellent sound for a smart display Faster responses Now a smart home hub (added Zigbee and Thread)

More expensive Still too much Amazon bloatware Bezel is still super thick Limited video options No Zoom support

If you’re in the Amazon ecosystem, the Echo Show 8 is a great smart display. It’s just the right size, it sounds good, and it’s faster than previous versions. Its Visual ID feature makes it useful as a communal device, as it can adapt the content based...

Excellent sound quality ; Responsive virtual assistant ; Comprehensive, adaptive interface ; Good camera placement (finally)

Big bezels ; A bit expensive ; No motion features

If you’re in the market for a smart display with excellent sound quality, the Echo Show 8 is absolutely where you should start your search. While the $150 price tag is definitely on the higher end of the spectrum for smart speakers, you’re getting more...

Smart home center thanks to Zigbee and Thread support ; Good audio quality and a decent display ; Fairly priced at $150 (before discount)

Touch interface has limited use ; Operation can be a bit laggy at times ; Could support additional streaming services

All in all, the Amazon Echo Show 8 can really do a lot. It offers countless communication standards from Wi-Fi and Zigbee to Matter and Thread, making it an uncomplicated control center for the smart home. Alexa is versatile and works really smoothly...

The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is a worthy successor to its predecessor and a great choice for those who want an Alexa-powered smart display that isn’t too big or too little.

L'Echo Show 8 combine un design moderne et une qualité sonore remarquable. Il brille particulièrement par son audio spatial et ses haut-parleurs performants, offrant une expérience sonore supérieure pour sa catégorie. En outre, il excelle en tant que...