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

Updated July 2026

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2026 verdict

These two are barely in the same class: the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is a full smart display, while the Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) is a tiny audio-only speaker, and the Show 8 wins clearly on its 8-inch touchscreen, higher owner rating, motion sensing and a full Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub. It also brings a camera for video calls and spatial audio the Nest Mini cannot approach. What the Nest Mini offers instead is value and simplicity: it is far cheaper, mounts flush to a wall, runs Google Assistant with a local conversation agent, and works well as a doorbell chime speaker in a Google Home. Since one is Alexa and the other Google, your ecosystem matters too. Get the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) if you want a proper Alexa display and hub, and the Nest Mini if you just want low-cost Google voice control in an extra room.

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Feature	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)	Google Nest Mini (2nd gen)	Winner
Price	$149.99	$99.99	Google Nest Mini (2nd gen)
Rating	4.4	4.3	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
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)
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

+ Rating: 4.4
+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
+ Screen: YES
- Price: $149.99 vs $99.99

Google

Google Nest Mini (2nd gen)

$99.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $99.99
- Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
- Hub: Matter Bridge vs Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) or the Nest Mini (2nd gen) the better voice assistant?

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the better and more capable device, with an 8-inch touchscreen, a camera, motion sensing and a full smart home hub. The Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) is the better pick only as a cheap, screen-free Google Home speaker.

What is the biggest difference between them?

Class and ecosystem. The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is a full Alexa smart display with a screen, camera and hub, while the Nest Mini (2nd gen) is a compact, screen-free Google Assistant speaker for audio and voice control.

Can either be mounted on a wall?

The Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) has a built-in wall mount so it can sit flush against a wall, while the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is a countertop display without a wall-mount option.

Which one works as a smart home hub?

The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is a full hub with a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, while the Nest Mini (2nd gen) can only bridge Matter and is not a Zigbee or Thread hub.

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

Buy it if you use Alexa and want a full display with a screen, camera and built-in Zigbee/Thread/Matter hub for recipes, video calls and controlling smart home devices.

Who should buy the Google Nest Mini (2nd gen)?

Buy the Nest Mini if your home runs on Google Home and you want the cheapest way to add wall-mountable voice control, or a chime speaker for a Nest doorbell, in an extra room.

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