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

Updated December 2025

Data from Amazon.

2026 verdict

For this 2026 head-to-head, Amazon Echo (4th Gen) has the better all-around case. It builds its lead on price, rating, and sensors, then backs it up with a stronger showing on its broader overall balance. Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is still relevant if you care most about warranty and screen, but Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is the stronger recommendation overall. For most setups, Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is the smarter buy.

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

$99.99

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Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

$149.99

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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

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

$99.99

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

Amazon

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 (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) or Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and sensors.
What is the biggest difference between Amazon Echo (4th Gen) and Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) lists $99.99, while Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) lists $149.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is listed at $99.99, while Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is listed at $149.99. Amazon Echo (4th Gen) (better spec).
Who should buy Amazon Echo (4th Gen)?: Choose Amazon Echo (4th Gen) if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than warranty.
Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?: Choose Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) if your priority is warranty and screen and that matters more than price.