Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) vs Google Nest Audio comparison

Updated July 2026

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2026 verdict

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the more capable voice assistant here, bringing an 8-inch touchscreen, a built-in camera, motion sensing and a full Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub that the screen-free Google Nest Audio does not provide. Beyond audio, the Show 8 handles recipes, video calls and Ring or Blink camera feeds on screen, and it can directly manage Zigbee and Thread devices without a separate hub. The Nest Audio is a focused Google Home speaker: it is the more affordable option, runs Google Assistant with a local conversation agent, supports stereo pairing for fuller sound, and slots neatly beside other Nest gear. Since one is Alexa and the other is Google, ecosystem decides a lot here. Choose the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) if you want an Alexa display and hub in one, and the Nest Audio if your home runs on Google and you just want better speaker sound.

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Feature	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)	Google Nest Audio	Winner
Price	$149.99	$119.99	Google Nest Audio
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Matter Bridge	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Screen	YES	NO	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Sensors	Motion	None	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Rating	4.4	4.4	Tie
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	Google Home, Home Assistant	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

+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
+ Screen: YES
+ Sensors: Motion
- Price: $149.99 vs $119.99

Google

Google Nest Audio

$119.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $119.99
- Hub: Matter Bridge vs Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- Screen: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) or Google Nest Audio?

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) wins overall as a smart display, with an 8-inch touchscreen, a camera, motion sensing and a full Zigbee/Thread/Matter hub. The Google Nest Audio is the better pick only if you want a Google Home speaker and no screen.

What is the biggest difference between them?

Screen and ecosystem. The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is an Alexa display with an 8-inch touchscreen, camera and built-in hub, while the Google Nest Audio is a screen-free Google Assistant speaker focused on music and voice control.

Which one can control Zigbee and Thread devices?

The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) has a Zigbee coordinator and Thread border router built in, alongside a Matter bridge, so it can manage those devices directly. The Nest Audio only bridges Matter and is not a Zigbee or Thread hub.

Can the Nest Audio do anything the Echo Show 8 cannot?

Yes. The Google Nest Audio supports stereo pairing for a bigger soundstage, runs a local conversation agent, and integrates directly with Google Home and Nest devices, which the Alexa-based Echo Show 8 does not.

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

Buy it if you use Alexa and want a screen and camera for recipes, video calls and camera feeds, plus a built-in Zigbee/Thread/Matter hub to control smart home devices.

Who should buy the Google Nest Audio?

Buy the Nest Audio if your smart home is built around Google Home, you want fuller speaker sound with stereo pairing, and you do not need a display or camera.

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