90
Will Greenwald
PCMag
“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.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Compact 8‑inch display
- Upgraded audio with spatial processing
- Improved camera quality
- Fast octa‑core processor
- Advanced connectivity including Matter and Thread
- Convenient size and form factor
Points of Contention
- Limited bass response
- Higher price than predecessor
- Amazon bloatware widgets
- Dated design appearance
- No Z‑Wave support
- Thick Bezel
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics90
Michelle Rae Uy
TechRadar
“The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) is better than ever, coming in strong with much-needed upgrades from the previous generation.”
80
Nick Mokey
Digital Trends
“The Echo Show 8 remains a compelling smart home hub, despite only modest upgrades for this generation.”
80
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
The Verge
The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) offers significant upgrades including a faster touchscreen, improved spatial audio, and built-in smart home hub capabilities. However, its higher price and thick bezel make it a less compelling upgrade for existing second-generation owners.
80
Ben Patterson
PCWorld
“With its new smart home hub and spatial audio capabilities, Amazon’s mid‑range smart display is more powerful than ever, but it’s still shaky as a photo frame.”
