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

Updated August 2026

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2026 verdict

Both are compact touchscreen smart displays, but the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) comes out ahead, carrying a higher owner rating, a bigger 8-inch 1280 x 800 screen, a lower price and a fuller hub than the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen). The Show 8 adds a Zigbee coordinator on top of Thread and Matter, includes a camera for video calls, and pushes noticeably bigger spatial audio. The Nest Hub (2nd Gen) counters where it can: its extra ambient-light sensor feeds a bedside sleep-sensing clock mode, it runs Google Assistant with a local conversation agent, and it fits seamlessly into a Google Home setup. Ecosystem is the deciding line, since one is Alexa and the other Google. Reach for the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) if you want the larger, better-hubbed Alexa display, and the Nest Hub (2nd Gen) if you are on Google Home and value its sleep-sensing nightstand mode.

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Feature	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)	Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)	Winner
Price	$149.99	$185.00	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Rating	4.4	4.3	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Screen Size	8"	7"	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Sensors	Motion	Motion, Ambient Light	Google Nest Hub (2nd 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	Google Home, Home Assistant	Tie
Screen	YES	YES	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
+ Rating: 4.4
+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- Sensors: Motion vs Motion, Ambient Light

Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

$185.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Sensors: Motion, Ambient Light
- Price: $185.00 vs $149.99
- Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Which smart display is better, the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) or the Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is better overall, with a higher owner rating, a larger 8-inch screen, a camera and a full Zigbee/Thread/Matter hub. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) suits Google Home users who want its bedside sleep-sensing mode.

What is the biggest difference between the Echo Show 8 and the Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?

Ecosystem and hub reach. The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) runs Alexa and is a full Zigbee/Thread/Matter hub with an 8-inch screen and camera, while the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) runs Google Assistant, has a 7-inch screen, no camera, and no Zigbee coordinator.

Do either of them have a camera?

The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) has a built-in camera with a physical off switch for video calls, while the Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has no onboard camera, though it can display feeds from a connected Nest camera or doorbell.

Can the Nest Hub (2nd Gen) do anything the Echo Show 8 cannot?

Yes. The Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has an ambient-light sensor that powers a bedside sleep-sensing clock mode, and it runs a local conversation agent, features the Alexa-based Echo Show 8 does not include.

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

Buy it if you use Alexa and want the larger 8-inch screen, a camera, spatial audio, and a full Zigbee/Thread/Matter hub for controlling smart home devices.

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

Buy the Nest Hub (2nd Gen) if your home runs on Google Home and you want a compact bedside or kitchen display with sleep-sensing and tight Nest integration.

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