It’s faster than the Show 5 and a larger screen makes it easier to use. That more expensive smart display features a rotating screen, a faster processor and better sound. How it compares: The Echo Show 8 isn’t as futuristic or technology-forward as the Show 10. The screen size, design, user interface and audio quality are identical to the predecessor.

What you need to know: Not much has changed on the Show 8 2nd Gen it’s all about the new 13-megapixel camera, which significantly improves video calls and photography. It also makes sense if you currently have a smart speaker and want to add in visuals. Who this is for: Echo Show 8 is a feature-filled smart display ideal for someone in the Alexa ecosystem or looking for a first-time smart device. When we first reviewed it in 2019, we felt that it was the smart display for most people – not as large as the then unwieldy Echo Show 10 and not as tiny as the Show 5.Īnd now, that same great display has slightly more speed and a camera experience that is really delightful. With an 8-inch HD display, you can use it for video calls, get visual responses from Alexa and even watch TV shows or movies.

The Echo Show 8 is the $129.99 smart display from Amazon. The new Echo Show 8 is here, which keeps the same design and all of the functionality, but packs in a new camera for improved video calls and photography. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account

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