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Michael Brown
PCWorld
“The Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) is a great smart display for not a lot of money that’s useful for video calls, home security, entertainment, and—above all—smart home control.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Bright vibrant display
- Excellent camera auto‑tracking
- Solid Alexa voice control
- Affordable price point
- Clearer video calls
- Playful photo booth mode
Points of Contention
- No built‑in Zigbee hub
- Lacking audio quality
- Lower resolution
- No aux‑out port
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Dan Seifert
The Verge
“The new Echo Show 8 doesn’t redefine what a smart display can be, but it’s still a very good virtual assistant with a screen for an attractive price.”
70
Nick Pino
TechRadar
“Add to that the removal of the aux-out jack and lack of a Zigbee hub and you’ve got the recipe for an affordable – but admittedly one of the less-impressive – Amazon Echo Shows we’ve seen in years.”
