Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) vs Apple HomePod mini

Updated December 2025

Data from Amazon and official Apple site.

2026 verdict

Taken as a whole in 2026, Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) wins this matchup. It builds its lead on hub, screen, and alerts, then backs it up with a stronger showing on its broader overall balance. Apple HomePod mini is still relevant if you care most about price and sensors, but Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the stronger recommendation overall. That is enough to make Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) the better pick for most buyers.

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

$149.99

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Apple

Apple HomePod mini

$99.00

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Feature	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)	Apple HomePod mini	Winner
Price	$149.99	$99.00	Apple HomePod mini
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Screen	YES	NO	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Sensors	Motion	Temperature, Humidity	Apple HomePod mini
Alerts	Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm	None	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Tie
Integrations	Alexa, Home Assistant	Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant	Tie
Voice Match	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

$149.99

BUY NOW

+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
+ Screen: YES
+ Alerts: Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm
- Price: $149.99 vs $99.00
- Sensors: Motion vs Temperature, Humidity

Apple

Apple HomePod mini

$99.00

BUY NOW

+ Price: $99.00
+ Sensors: Temperature, Humidity
- Hub: Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge vs Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- Screen: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) or Apple HomePod mini?: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for hub, screen, and alerts.
What is the biggest difference between Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) and Apple HomePod mini?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) lists $149.99, while Apple HomePod mini lists $99.00.
Which one looks better on price?: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is listed at $149.99, while Apple HomePod mini is listed at $99.00. Apple HomePod mini (better spec).
Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?: Choose Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) if your priority is hub and screen and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Apple HomePod mini?: Choose Apple HomePod mini if your priority is price and sensors and that matters more than hub.