Live nowPrime Day 2026October 6 to 7, 2026Starts in--d--h--m--sSee the deals
Voice Assistants · Head to head

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) vs Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

Full Voice Assistants comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Google site.
2026 verdict
Eight inches or seven? The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) beats the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen), with a slightly larger 8-inch screen, a camera and a Zigbee coordinator.
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Winner
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
$149.99
Buy on Amazon USACheck price
It is also the better reviewed of the two, and its camera has a hardware off switch. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) answers with no camera at all, which suits a bedroom, an ambient light sensor, a conversation agent that can run partly on the device, and Google Assistant instead of Alexa. Both are Thread border routers and Matter bridges with a motion sensor and a one year warranty. Choose the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) for an Alexa kitchen with video calls, and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) for a Google Home nightstand.
vs
Deals by email

Voice Assistant prices change while you decide

We follow prices across the catalog and email you the best deals we find.

Smart home deals and news, straight to your inbox

Price drops, new releases and the smart home news worth knowing.

No spam. Unsubscribe in one click.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Please enter a valid email address.
Your subscription has been successful.
FeatureAmazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)Winner
Price$149.99$299.99Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Rating4.44.2Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
HubZigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter BridgeThread Border Router, Matter BridgeAmazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Screen Size8"7"Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTie
IntegrationsAlexa, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Home AssistantTie
ScreenYESYESTie
SensorsMotion, Ambient LightMotion, Ambient LightTie
AlertsGlass breaking, Smoke/CO alarmGlass breaking, Smoke/CO alarmTie
Voice MatchYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Camera

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) has a camera with a hardware off switch for video calls; the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has none, which rules out calls but suits a bedroom.

Screen

8 inches at 1280 x 800 against 7 inches at 1024 x 600. The Echo is a little larger and sharper, a gap you notice reading from a distance, less so up close.

Zigbee

Both are Thread border routers and Matter bridges, but only the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is a Zigbee coordinator.

Assistant

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) runs Alexa and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Google Assistant, and neither supports the other. Your existing devices decide more than any spec here.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both describe easy setup and a sharp screen they use for recipes and camera feeds. Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) owners single out spatial audio that is a big step up from earlier Echos and viewing Ring or Blink feeds at a glance; their main complaint is a home screen that keeps cycling suggestions and ads, plus software quirks like audio going to the wrong speaker. Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) owners use it as a bedside clock with sleep sensing and a hands-free controller for lights and timers that blends into Google Home; they miss a camera for video calls and find voice recognition rigid with natural phrasing.

Price history compared

Every price change of both, in the same store, so the gap between the two lines is what one costs more than the other.

  • Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
  • Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

Loading price history...

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) or Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) on features: a larger 8-inch screen, a camera with an off switch and a Zigbee coordinator. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is the better fit for a Google Home or a camera-free bedroom.

What is the biggest difference between the Echo Show 8 and the Google Nest Hub?

The assistant and the camera. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) runs Alexa and has a camera; the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) runs Google Assistant and has no camera.

Can the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) be smart home hubs?

Both are Thread border routers and Matter bridges. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is also a Zigbee coordinator; the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is not.

Do the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) have a camera?

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) has one, with a hardware off switch. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has no camera.

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

Alexa households that want a kitchen or bedroom display for recipes, video calls and Ring or Blink feeds.

Who should buy the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?

Google Home users who want a compact display for the nightstand or kitchen, without a camera.

Full comparison table

Compare all 19 Voice Assistants side by side

You are looking at two of them. The full table lines up all Voice Assistants in the catalog with the same specs, so you can filter by what you need and sort by price or rating.

  • 19 Voice Assistants
  • 49 specs compared
  • 45 filters
Open the full comparison
More Voice Assistants

Top Voice Assistants to compare next

19 voice assistant devices from Amazon, Google, Apple and Nabu Casa compared: assistants, built-in hubs, screens, privacy controls and prices.

All Voice Assistants
Amazon

More Amazon products

A sharper look at other Amazon products worth comparing.

Explore Amazon
Google

More Google products

A sharper look at other Google products worth comparing.

Explore Google
Independent · Not sponsoredBrands never pay for placement or rankings. Affiliate commissions never influence our comparisons.
© 2026 Smart Home Compared
Search