Amazon Echo (4th Gen) vs 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.