Winner
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Amazon and Google sites.
2026 verdict
Newer connectivity does not always beat sheer size, but it does here.
The Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025) beats the Google Nest Hub Max on price, owner rating, Wi-Fi and hub radios, and rounds out a sensor bar with motion, temperature and ambient light that the camera-focused Nest Hub Max does not match. The older Nest Hub Max, launched years earlier, keeps just one real edge: a larger 10-inch screen against the Show 8 (2025)'s 8.7-inch panel. Both include a camera, though only the Show 8 (2025) offers a hardware button to disable it, since the Max relies on a microphone-only switch. Choose the Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025) for a newer, better-connected, better-value Alexa display; choose the Google Nest Hub Max only if you are committed to Google Assistant and want the larger of Google's two current screens.
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| Feature | Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025) | Google Nest Hub Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.3 | Google Nest Hub Max |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025) |
| Hub | Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025) |
| Screen Size | 8.7" | 10" | Google Nest Hub Max |
| Sensors | Motion, Temperature, Ambient Light | Ambient Light | Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Integrations | Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Home Assistant | Tie |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant | Tie |
| Camera | YES | YES | Tie |
Winner
$199.99
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- + Sensors: Motion, Temperature, Ambient Light
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.3
- - Screen Size: 8.7" vs 10"
- + Rating: 4.3
- + Screen Size: 10"
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Hub: Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge vs Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025) or Google Nest Hub Max?
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025) takes the overall win on price, owner rating, connectivity and its Zigbee-equipped hub. Google Nest Hub Max keeps just one edge: a larger 10-inch screen.
What is the biggest difference between Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025) and Google Nest Hub Max?
Freshness and ecosystem. The Echo Show 8 (2025) is the newer Alexa display, with Wi-Fi 6E and a Zigbee coordinator alongside Thread and Matter. The Nest Hub Max is an older Google Assistant display with a larger screen but no Zigbee support.
Which has the bigger screen?
The Google Nest Hub Max, at 10 inches against the Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025)'s 8.7-inch panel. It is the one clear structural advantage the older Google display keeps.
Do both have a camera privacy shutter?
Neither has a sliding shutter. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025) has a physical microphone and camera enable and disable button, while the Google Nest Hub Max relies only on a microphone-off switch with no way to physically block the lens.
Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025)?
Choose Amazon Echo Show 8 (2025) for a newer, better-connected Alexa display with a lower price and broader sensor coverage.
Who should buy Google Nest Hub Max?
Choose Google Nest Hub Max only if you are committed to Google Assistant and want the larger of Google's two current smart displays, accepting its age and higher price.
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