Amazon Echo Show 8 (Charcoal)

“Not too big, but not too small, Amazon has an absolute gem with the Echo Show 8.”

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  Size is perfect for any space, Simple, on-device setup, Strong audio performance

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  Lacks YouTube integration

Spatial audio and Adaptive Content are the major upgrades here

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  Zigbee and Thread radios, Adaptive Content works well, Faster Alexa, Great audio quality for its size

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  Bit too expensive, UI could be better, Screen is average

Amazon's incremental improvements still stand out, one year later.

The Amazon Echo Show 8 is a really handy piece of tech for the kitchen, bedside or desk. It allows you to have a huge range of control over many piece of smart tech and also entertains you with it’s wide range of available services.

The Amazon Echo Show 8 is an excellent compromise between the too-small Echo Show 5 , and the too-expensive Echo Show 10. It’s not a groundbreaking device, but it doesn’t need to be. If your smart home is in Amazon’s ecosystem, then the device is well-worth buying.

Alexa once again delivers with all those must have smart assistant features plus an impressive 8" screen that makes this device come to life!

The new Amazon Echo Show 8 isn’t a huge upgrade on the previous generation, but for video call fans, it’s a no-brainer

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  Excellent camera, Improved video call support, Decent sound quality

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  Not a huge change from previous generation, No 3.5mm jack, Alexa isn’t as smart as Google Assistant

With an 8-inch display, the Echo Show 8 is the perfect size – not too big and not too small – for pretty much any space. And for such a diminutive device it’s got sound that throws a solid punch.

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  Affordable price, Sharp, responsive screen, Easy setup

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  Lacks YouTube support, No full-screen clock option, Can’t switch off on-screen Alexa suggestions

A sweet spot for smart displays

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  Affordable, Powerful sound for the size, Sharp screen

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  Bass and high-frequency response could be stronger

I’ve been living with Google Assistant, like many, for a few years now. I’ve never seen the point of integrating Amazon’s more personably named Alexa into the house’s increasingly automated network ecosystem.

I love this system! It helps me to do things that are sometimes too difficult to do. I'm disabled, so turning a light on and off by voice is so helpful! Also, requesting a song to play is quite useful especially if your hands are occupied (like washing dishes or cooking, etc), or you just think of a...

Big, round, full, deep sound with Alexa on top. This is the best speaker I've ever had at any price. Plus, it is Alexa enabled, making it friendly and efficient to use as well as interacting with all other electronics

I am so happy with my purchase of Amazon Echo Show 8. I paired with four Echo Dot speakers and know I have the best surround system ever! Nothing but hot music with this baby!

Love my new Echo Show 8, I keep it in the kitchen to help with recipes, listen to music and make calls to family and friends. I love that it has pop ups of the latest news you can ask Alexa to show you more.

I love my Echo Show. I thought I loved my other Echos until I got this baby. Seeing things on the screen is even better. I can say: “Alexa where’s my stuff” she not only tells me but I can see pictures of my items with a date that shows when the items are expected to arrive.

I have the first year Echo Show so I decided to get a second one. I love that I'm able to communicate with the other Echo Show and my kitchen. Amazing product love it love it love it

Very nice, dynamic range. Very sensitive mics for Alexa commands. Definitely blows away my Echo Plus in terms of sound quality.

I love this! My sister and I can now talk by videoconference without leaving our homes. The quality is great and I love watching my favorite shows when they are not available on my television. The screen is crisp and the sound is amazing. There are so many things you can do with this.

I bought this a month ago and love it!! Just one thing I cannot do video calls like I wanted to.not everyone has one of these to do it with.

Could use a little more bass, other than that it has very good sound.