Amazon Echo (4th Gen) vs Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) comparison

Updated December 2025

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2026 verdict

Speaker or smart display? For overall value the Amazon Echo (4th Gen) takes it, carrying a higher owner rating and a lower price than the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) while adding a temperature sensor the display leaves out. The Echo Show 8 replies with an 8-inch touchscreen, a camera for video calls, and a one-year warranty against the Echo's 90 days, plus the ability to show Ring or Blink feeds at a glance. Both are Alexa-only, both work as full Zigbee, Thread, and Matter hubs, and both include motion sensing and the same cloud assistant. Choose the 4th Gen Echo for an affordable, well-rated speaker-hub, and the Echo Show 8 if you want a mid-size screen and camera in the kitchen.

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Feature	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)	Winner
Price	$99.99	$149.99	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Rating	4.7	4.4	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Warranty	90 days	1 year	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Screen	NO	YES	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Sensors	Motion, Temperature	Motion	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
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
Alerts	Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm	Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm	Tie
Voice Match	YES	YES	Tie

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Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

$99.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $99.99
+ Rating: 4.7
+ Sensors: Motion, Temperature
- Warranty: 90 days vs 1 year
- Screen: NO vs YES

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Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

$149.99

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+ Warranty: 1 year
+ Screen: YES
- Price: $149.99 vs $99.99
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) or Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?

The Amazon Echo (4th Gen) wins overall on value, with a higher owner rating, a lower price, and an added temperature sensor. The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the better choice if you want its 8-inch screen and camera.

What is the biggest difference between the Echo (4th Gen) and the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) adds an 8-inch touchscreen and a camera for video calls and viewing camera feeds, while the Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is a screen-free, camera-free speaker focused on audio and hub duty.

Do both act as a full smart home hub?

Yes. Both include a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router, and Matter bridge, so either can directly control devices on those protocols alongside Alexa. Neither works with Google Home, Apple HomeKit, or Samsung SmartThings.

Which has the longer warranty?

The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) has a one-year warranty, while the Echo (4th Gen) has a shorter 90-day warranty. The Show 8 also lets you view Ring or Blink camera feeds on its screen, which the Echo (4th Gen) cannot display.

Who should buy the Amazon Echo (4th Gen)?

Buy the Echo (4th Gen) if you want an affordable, highly rated speaker that also serves as a Zigbee/Thread/Matter hub and you do not need a screen or camera.

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

Buy the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) if you want a mid-size touchscreen and camera for video calls, recipes, and camera feeds, plus a longer one-year warranty.

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