Amazon Echo Show 8, third generation

What to check

Check which smart-home devices and services you want to connect. The camera and screen add placement and privacy considerations; review the camera shutter and microphone controls before choosing a location.

Who this is for

Good for households that want a smart display specifically to view video calls, camera feeds, or visual content alongside voice control. If you only want voice control without a screen, the Echo Dot is a simpler, smaller option.

What stands out

Its eight-inch screen adds visual feedback and camera-viewing capability that a speaker-only device like the Echo Dot cannot provide, and this listing specifically identifies the third-generation, 2023 release.

Limitations to know

We have not tested audio quality, camera performance, or Wi-Fi reliability for this specific unit. This ASIN is separate from later Echo Show 8 generations — confirm you're ordering the third-generation, 2023 release specifically. The camera and screen add placement and privacy considerations; review the camera shutter and microphone controls before choosing a location.

How it compares in our catalog

Echo Dot (fifth generation) is a simpler, screen-free alternative in our catalog if you don't need visual feedback or camera viewing. Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) is a different-ecosystem smart display worth comparing.

Our take

A solid pick if a screen adds real value for your use case — video calls, camera viewing, visual routines. Confirm the third-generation identity before buying, since Echo Show 8 has multiple generations.

Model & variant

Brand: Amazon

Model: Echo Show 8 3rd Gen

Variant / kit: Charcoal / third generation / 2023

ASIN: B0BLS3Y632

Sources & documentation

Identity documentation checked: 2026-09-13

Sources document the model and variant; they do not establish availability or ReseñaLo hands-on test results.