Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) (2025 refresh)
#3 in Smart Speaker · Rated 4.4
8-inch Alexa‑display with Alexa Plus and Omnisense sensors
Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) brings a refreshed 8.7-inch display and a thinner, fabric‑wrapped chassis. Powered by the AZ3 Pro chip, it delivers faster responses and improved UI for video calls, video streaming, and smart-home control. It adds Omnisense sensors that help with automation and presence-detection in a Matter-compatible ecosystem, while Zigbee and Thread support simplify device pairing. The Show model also prioritizes privacy with shutter controls and physical privacy features. It’s ideal for kitchen islands, desks, or living spaces where you want a visual interface alongside Alexa for video calls, recipes, and smart‑home dashboards.
Features
- 8.7-inch HD display
- AZ3 Pro processor
- Omnisense sensors
- Zigbee/Matter/Thread support
- Alexa Plus for enhanced conversations
Pros
- Larger display for visuals and video calls
- Faster performance and better smart-home automation
- Removable privacy shutter (on some gen variants)
Cons
- Higher price vs. Dot-based options
- Camera privacy shutters differ by generation (privacy concerns for some)