Amazon Echo Show 21 vs Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) comparison

Updated June 2026

Data from Amazon.

2026 verdict

Wall TV against countertop champion: the Amazon Echo Show 21 wins this comparison on screen size, its defining 21-inch Full HD canvas with Fire TV and remote turning a kitchen wall into television, noticeboard and dashboard at once. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) counters as the smarter value: cheaper, spatial audio that embarrasses the big screen's speakers, a fast processor and the identical Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub trio. Shuttered cameras and Alexa on both. If nothing but a wall-filling screen will do, the Show 21 stands alone; for everything else the Show 8 is Amazon's best display buy.

Feature	Amazon Echo Show 21	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)	Winner
Price	$399.99	$149.99	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Amazon Echo Show 21
Screen Size	21"	8"	Amazon Echo Show 21
Rating	4.4	4.4	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	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

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 21

$399.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
+ Screen Size: 21"
- Price: $399.99 vs $149.99

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

$149.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $149.99
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- Screen Size: 8" vs 21"

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo Show 21 or Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?

Amazon Echo Show 21 wins on its unmatched 21-inch Full HD screen with Fire TV and wall mounting. Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is far cheaper with better sound quality per size and identical hub radios, making it the value pick for counters.

What is the biggest difference between Amazon Echo Show 21 and Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?

Format. The Show 21 is a wall-mounted display large enough to replace a small TV, with a remote included. The Show 8 is a countertop display whose strength is audio and speed. Their smart home internals are the same.

Are they equal as smart home hubs?

Yes: both include a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, show Ring, Blink and Arlo feeds, and run Alexa with partial Home Assistant support and no Google Assistant or HomeKit.

Which sounds better?

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen), despite being smaller: its spatial audio impresses owners, while Amazon Echo Show 21 buyers often call the built-in sound mediocre for the screen size and add a soundbar.

Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 21?

Choose Amazon Echo Show 21 for a big kitchen or family room wall: streaming, calendars, lists and camera feeds readable from anywhere in the room, at a premium price.

Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?

Choose Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) for the best-balanced Echo: kitchen-friendly size, superb sound, snappy performance and full hub capability at a fraction of the cost.

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