Amazon Echo Hub vs Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

Updated December 2025

Data from Amazon.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the better overall pick. The main reason it wins is price, rating, and alerts, and its broader overall balance strengthens that case. Amazon Echo Hub still makes sense if connectivity and sensors is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen). That is enough to make Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) the better pick for most buyers.

Amazon

Amazon Echo Hub

$179.99

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Winner

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Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

$149.99

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Feature	Amazon Echo Hub	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)	Winner
Price	$179.99	$149.99	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Rating	4.0	4.4	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Amazon Echo Hub
Sensors	Motion, Ambient Light	Motion	Amazon Echo Hub
Alerts	None	Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
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
Screen	YES	YES	Tie
Screen Size	8"	8"	Tie
Voice Match	YES	YES	Tie

Amazon

Amazon Echo Hub

$179.99

BUY NOW

+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
+ Sensors: Motion, Ambient Light
- Price: $179.99 vs $149.99
- Rating: 4.0 vs 4.4

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

$149.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $149.99
+ Rating: 4.4
+ Alerts: Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
- Sensors: Motion vs Motion, Ambient Light

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo Hub or Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and alerts.
What is the biggest difference between Amazon Echo Hub and Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Amazon Echo Hub lists $179.99, while Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) lists $149.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Amazon Echo Hub is listed at $179.99, while Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is listed at $149.99. Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) (better spec).
Who should buy Amazon Echo Hub?: Choose Amazon Echo Hub if your priority is connectivity and sensors and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?: Choose Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than connectivity.