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

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Alexa's 8-inch or Google's 10-inch? The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) beats the Google Nest Hub Max, with a Zigbee coordinator, a hardware camera-off switch and a motion sensor.
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
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Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
$149.99
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It is also the better reviewed of the two. The Google Nest Hub Max answers with a larger 10-inch screen at the same 1280 x 800 resolution, a 120 degree camera, an ambient light sensor and a conversation agent that can run partly on the device. Both are Thread border routers and Matter bridges with a one year warranty, and each works only with its own assistant. Choose the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) for an Alexa kitchen or bedroom, and the Google Nest Hub Max for a Google Home countertop.
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FeatureAmazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)Google Nest Hub MaxWinner
Price$149.99$547.88Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Rating4.44.3Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
HubZigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter BridgeThread Border Router, Matter BridgeAmazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Screen Size8"10"Google Nest Hub Max
SensorsMotion, Ambient LightAmbient LightAmazon 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
AlertsGlass breaking, Smoke/CO alarmGlass breaking, Smoke/CO alarmTie
Voice MatchYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Screen

10 inches on the Google Nest Hub Max against 8 on the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen), both at 1280 x 800. The Google display is easier to read from a distance.

Camera privacy

Both have a camera. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) adds a hardware camera-off switch; the Google Nest Hub Max lists only a microphone switch.

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 Max Google Assistant, and neither supports the other. That decides most purchases before any spec does.

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What owners say

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) owners say the display and sound work together better than they expected: a bright, crisp 8 inch screen and spatial audio they call a big step up from earlier Echo speakers. Setup is easy, many use it to glance at Ring or Blink camera feeds, and several upgraders call it the best Echo yet. Their main complaint is a home screen that keeps cycling suggestions and what they call ads, followed by software quirks like audio going to the wrong speaker and a push toward subscriptions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) on features: a Zigbee coordinator, a camera-off switch and a motion sensor. The Google Nest Hub Max is the better pick for a Google Home or if you want the larger 10-inch screen.

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

The assistant: the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) runs Alexa and the Google Nest Hub Max Google Assistant. After that, screen size, 8 against 10 inches at the same resolution.

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

Both have a camera. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) has a hardware camera-off switch; the Google Nest Hub Max has only a microphone switch.

Can the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) and the Google Nest Hub Max run Zigbee devices?

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

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

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

Who should buy the Google Nest Hub Max?

Google Home households that want a 10-inch countertop display with a camera for video calls.

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