Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) vs Home Assistant Voice

Updated December 2025

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa site.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the better overall pick. Its clearest strengths are connectivity, integrations, and hub, and it still looks stronger on screen and sensors. The only strong reason to choose Home Assistant Voice is if price is more important to you than the overall verdict. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen).

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

$149.99

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Nabu Casa

Home Assistant Voice

$59.00

BUY NOW

Feature	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)	Home Assistant Voice	Winner
Price	$149.99	$59.00	Home Assistant Voice
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Integrations	Alexa, Home Assistant	Home Assistant	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	None	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Screen	YES	NO	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Sensors	Motion	None	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Alerts	Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm	None	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Voice Match	YES	NO	Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

$149.99

BUY NOW

+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth
+ Integrations: Alexa, Home Assistant
+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- Price: $149.99 vs $59.00

Nabu Casa

Home Assistant Voice

$59.00

BUY NOW

+ Price: $59.00
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth
- Integrations: Home Assistant vs Alexa, Home Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) or Home Assistant Voice?: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for connectivity, integrations, and hub.
What is the biggest difference between Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) and Home Assistant Voice?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) lists $149.99, while Home Assistant Voice lists $59.00.
Which one looks better on price?: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is listed at $149.99, while Home Assistant Voice is listed at $59.00. Home Assistant Voice (better spec).
Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?: Choose Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) if your priority is connectivity and integrations and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Home Assistant Voice?: Choose Home Assistant Voice if your priority is price and that matters more than connectivity.