Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) Review: Smarter Audio, Smarter Assistant, Smarter Setup

Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) playing Amazon Music playlist on black smart display

This Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) review breaks down Amazon’s smartest display yet — combining better audio, smarter Alexa control, and full smart home integration in one clean package.

FeatureDetail
Display8″ adaptive color HD touchscreen
AudioSpatial Audio, dual front-firing speakers
Camera13MP with auto-framing + cover
Smart HubBuilt-in (Supports Matter + Thread)
Voice AssistantAlexa
PrivacyMic + camera controls
Color OptionsCharcoal, Glacier White
Price~$149.99
Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) displaying smart home dashboard with lights and thermostat controls

🎯 Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) Review: Key Features That Stand Out

🔊 Spatial Audio makes this easily the best-sounding Echo Show yet

🧠 Alexa Smart Hub built-in = no need for extra smart home devices

📸 13MP cam with auto-framing = smooth video calls that actually follow you

🛡️ Camera shutter + mic off switch = privacy by design

🖥️ Adaptive screen brightness makes it feel natural in any room

Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) showing digital photo frame mode with family pictures

📌 A Few Things Worth Knowing

No battery — always needs to be plugged in

Can feel a little bulky on small nightstands

No Google services like YouTube app (uses browser workaround)

Works best with Prime + Amazon ecosystem (Prime Video, Ring, etc.)

🧠 Final Thoughts on the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) Review

The all-new Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is Amazon’s most balanced smart display yet — with serious upgrades in audio, camera tech, and smart home control.

If you want a device that plays music, controls your home, runs routines, and lets you video call the fam in one move — this is the hub to beat.

It looks sharp, sounds bold, and fits right into modern setups.

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