| Feature | Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) | Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $149.99 | Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 | Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) |
| Screen Size | 10.1" | 8" | Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Tie |
| Integrations | Alexa, Home Assistant | Alexa, Home Assistant | Tie |
| Hub | Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | Tie |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa | Tie |
| Camera | YES | YES | Tie |
| Sensors | Motion | Motion | Tie |
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Screen Size: 10.1"
- - Price: $249.99 vs $149.99
- + Price: $149.99
- - Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5
- - Screen Size: 8" vs 10.1"
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) or Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?
Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) wins narrowly with its higher owner rating, larger 10.1-inch screen and unique motorized rotation. Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the better value, with excellent spatial audio, fast performance and identical hub radios at a lower price.
What is the biggest difference between Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) and Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?
The motorized base. The Show 10 physically turns its screen to keep you in frame while cooking or on calls, but needs clear space to swivel. The Show 8 is a conventional (and lighter) display that simply sits where you put it.
Are their smart home capabilities the same?
Essentially yes: both include a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, show Ring, Blink and Arlo feeds by voice, and run Alexa with partial Home Assistant support. Neither supports Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit.
Which sounds better?
Both are strong. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) earns standout praise for spatial audio that some owners rate near a HomePod, while the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) offers bigger, tunable sound. For music-first buyers, the Show 8 delivers remarkable audio for its price.
Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen)?
Choose Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) if the rotating display genuinely fits your routine, video calls while cooking, following recipes around an island, and you want the biggest screen with the top rating.
Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?
Choose Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) for the best balance in the Echo line: kitchen-sized screen, superb sound, snappy chip and full hub radios at a friendlier price. It is the default recommendation for most Alexa homes.
