Testseek.com have collected 53 expert reviews of the Amazon Echo Show 8 smart speaker and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Echo Show 8 smart speaker.
December 2019
(83%)
53 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
381 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Awesome sound for size
Bright
Clear display
Physical camera shutter
Reasonable mid-range cost
Great room-filling sound
Sharp display
Access to all of the same Alexa abilities as other Echo devices
Camera can be blocked with built-in privacy shutter
The Echo Show 8 has solid sound quality and a good screen resolution
The $130 price tag makes the Show 8 one of the best midrange smart displays on the market
The physical camera shutter is a small
Smart addition to soothe privacy concerns
The editors didn't like
Annoying to play YouTube videos
Interface could be more inviting
Works best with Amazon's services for photos
Music
And video
Watching YouTube on it is a pain
And you can't access Netflix at all
Recipe functions are still not very useful
The interface isn't as smooth or easy to use as the one on Google's Nest Hubs
Published: 2020-10-31, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The Echo Show 8 has solid sound quality and a good screen resolution, The $130 price tag makes the Show 8 one of the best midrange smart displays on the market, The physical camera shutter is a small, smart addition to soothe privacy concerns
The interface isn't as smooth or easy to use as the one on Google's Nest Hubs, You can't call up YouTube videos by voice
Abstract: Amazon's Echo Show was the only smart display on the market in 2017, but fast forward a couple years later and devices like these have become ubiquitous. Much of that is due to competition from the likes of Google, which in addition to making its own har...
Abstract: Amazon's Echo Show was the only smart display on the market in 2017, but fast forward a couple years later and devices like these have become ubiquitous. Much of that is due to competition from the likes of Google, which in addition to making its own har...
Published: 2019-11-27, Author: Kate , review by: tomsguide.com
Awesome sound for size, Bright, clear display, Physical camera shutter, Reasonable mid-range cost
Annoying to play YouTube videos, Interface could be more inviting
Get the Echo Show 8 if you’re looking for an affordable smart display that sounds great and supports all of Alexa’s superpowers. It’s a significant upgrade from the Echo Show 5, and just as clever as the second-gen Echo Show for $100 less. And, it has a p...
Published: 2019-11-26, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Great room-filling sound, Bright, sharp display, Access to all of the same Alexa abilities as other Echo devices, Camera can be blocked with built-in privacy shutter
Works best with Amazon's services for photos, music, and video, Watching YouTube on it is a pain, and you can't access Netflix at all, Recipe functions are still not very useful
Published: 2020-03-23, Author: Michael , review by: cravingtech.com
Sits perfectly between the smaller Echo Show 5 and the larger Echo Show. The upgraded screen and speakers have proven to be useful to enhance music listening and video watchingProsGreat screen & unit sizeTouch screenCamera shutter close & microphone mute...
Published: 2020-03-18, Author: Scott , review by: ausdroid.net
Abstract: No matter which flavour of digital assistant you prefer you have to admit that Amazon were not just first to the party but set the bar extremely high with their smart displays. Since then others have come at them with their best efforts and yet Amazon con...
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Published: 2020-03-10, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Easy to set up, Sharp bright screen, Impressive audio quality, Lots of skills and content to access
Can't display clock full screen like a desk clock, Only works with Amazon's services
The Echo Show 8 is an even more versatile way of accessing information and content and controlling your smart devices. And with the screen it's a great security camera monitor as well. This is one of the smartest devices you can buy.Related PostsEcho Show...
