Rita says: Buy it
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Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th Gen, 2025)
by Amazon
$139.99
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Rita's Full Review
I'll be honest with you -- this is the smart display I keep coming back to. The Echo Show 8 has a lovely 8.7-inch screen that's bright, clear, and large enough to follow a recipe or see who's at the front door without leaning in.
The sound has had a serious upgrade. Amazon put a proper powered woofer inside, so music actually fills the room rather than just tinkling away in the background. It's not going to replace a proper speaker, but for the kitchen or bedroom, it's surprisingly good.
It works as a smart home hub too -- that means it can talk to your smart lights, plugs, and cameras all in one place. You just say what you want or tap the screen.
My only gripe is there's no privacy shutter over the camera anymore, just a button to turn it off. And you'll want an Amazon Prime membership to get the most out of Alexa's newer features.
Perfect for anyone who wants a do-everything screen for the kitchen counter or nightstand.
What Rita liked
- Clear 8.7-inch screen that's easy to read from across the room -- great for recipes and video calls
- Surprisingly good sound with a proper woofer -- fills a kitchen nicely
- Built-in smart home hub controls your lights and cameras without extra gadgets
- 13-megapixel camera makes video calls look sharp and clear
What could be better
- No physical privacy shutter over the camera -- just an electronic switch
- You really need Amazon Prime to unlock the best Alexa features
- Needs to be plugged in at all times -- no battery, so it's not portable
Key Specifications
| 8.7-inch HD touchscreen with adaptive color; spatial audio with powered woofer | |
| 13-megapixel camera with auto-framing for video calls | |
| Built-in Zigbee, Matter, Thread, and Sidewalk smart home hub | |
| AZ3 Pro processor; dual-band Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Dimensions | 8.2 x 5.9 x 5.0 inches; Weight: 2.3 lbs; 30W power adapter |
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