Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) vs Amazon Echo Studio comparison

Updated December 2025

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2026 verdict

Screen versus pure sound: the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) wins this Alexa matchup on versatility and price, adding an 8-inch touchscreen, a camera, motion sensing and a one-year warranty that the Amazon Echo Studio does not offer. The Show 8 works as a visual command center for recipes, video calls and camera feeds while still doubling as a full Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub. The Echo Studio remains the audiophile choice: it is a large, screen-free hi-fi speaker built for music, the only one of the two with a 3.5mm line-in, and it carries a higher owner rating for its sound. Both are Alexa-only and both act as full Zigbee/Thread/Matter hubs, so the real question is whether you want a display and camera or the fuller room-filling audio. Pick the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) for an all-round display and hub, and the Echo Studio if music quality is your priority.

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

$149.99

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Amazon

Amazon Echo Studio

$199.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)	Amazon Echo Studio	Winner
Price	$149.99	$199.99	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Rating	4.4	4.5	Amazon Echo Studio
Warranty	1 year	90 days	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Screen	YES	NO	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Sensors	Motion	None	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd 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 Show 8 (3rd Gen)

$149.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $149.99
+ Warranty: 1 year
+ Screen: YES
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5

Amazon

Amazon Echo Studio

$199.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.5
- Price: $199.99 vs $149.99
- Warranty: 90 days vs 1 year

Frequently Asked Questions

Which should I buy, the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) or the Echo Studio?

Buy the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) for an all-round smart display with a screen, camera and lower price, and buy the Amazon Echo Studio if you mainly want a premium music speaker with fuller sound and a line-in.

What is the biggest difference between the Echo Show 8 and the Echo Studio?

One has a screen and the other is built for audio. The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) has an 8-inch touchscreen, a camera and motion sensing, while the Echo Studio is a large screen-free hi-fi speaker with a 3.5mm line-in aimed at music quality.

Do both work as a smart home hub?

Yes. Both the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) and the Echo Studio include a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, so either can control devices on those protocols. Neither supports Google Home, Apple HomeKit or Samsung SmartThings.

Which one has the better warranty?

The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) comes with a one-year warranty, while the Echo Studio has a shorter 90-day warranty. The Studio, however, is the only one with a 3.5mm line-in for wired audio sources.

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

Buy it if you want a versatile display with a touchscreen, camera and motion sensor for the kitchen or family room, plus a full smart home hub and a longer one-year warranty.

Who should buy the Amazon Echo Studio?

Buy the Echo Studio if music is your priority and you want a large, high-fidelity Alexa speaker with a line-in, and you do not need a screen, camera or sensors.

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