Testseek.com have collected 49 expert reviews of the Amazon Echo Show 8 G2 2021 smart speaker and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Echo Show 8 G2 2021 smart speaker.
June 2021
(83%)
49 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(98%)
18 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Hugely improved camera
Pan and zoom to center video call subject
Person detection can trigger automations
Loved ones can share photos to home screen
13-megapixel camera
Bright
Crisp
1280 x 800-resolution display with adaptive color
Video calls with up to 7 people
Alexa
And everything that brings to the party in terms of smart home control
Great sound quality
Small-ish size
Built-in security camera for your home
Colorful screen
Powerful audio for the size
Higher-resolution camera than previous model
Digital pan and zoom
Perfect size for most spaces
Dramatically improved camera
Best affordable video-calling device
Display feels more responsive
Auto-framing works well
Good sound for size
Comes with Amazon Sidewalk
Camera auto-tracking is smooth and effective
Stereo speakers have punch to fill a room
Alexa keeps getting more abilities
Easily-controlled privacy
Loud
Full sound
Wide range of features
Improved camera
The editors didn't like
Adaptive display is middling
Physical design not updated
Best new features only benefit video calls
Google Assistant remains far smarter when it comes to general knowledge inquiries
Still no elegant way to watch YouTube
Costs $30 more than the Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Still only a few video streaming options
Some minor video calling bugs
No YouTube integration
Very few changes aside from camera
Display and camera don't rotate
Only two color options
Can't play Amazon Music HD content
Wish it offered more upgrades
Auto-framing does have limits
A dedicated speaker sounds better for the price
Limited services that the clever camera works with
Published: 2021-07-03, Author: Andrew , review by: phandroid.com
Abstract: Smart speakers are cool and all, but smart displays are pretty much the perfect addition to any home or office. Amazon and Google are leading the way with their smart displays, while Lenovo has a tendency of releasing some Assistant-powered options every...
Abstract: DRN is please to welcome Chinh Toquale to the team. Chinh is a reformed programmer, a project manager, an enterpreneur, fish breeder, bread maker extraordinaire and DIY enthusiast. Amazon's Echo Show 5 is a much more affordable option than Echo Show 8 but...
Hugely improved camera, Pan and zoom to center video call subject, Person detection can trigger automations, Loved ones can share photos to home screen
Adaptive display is middling, Physical design not updated, Best new features only benefit video calls
13-megapixel camera, Bright, crisp, 1280 x 800-resolution display with adaptive color, Video calls with up to 7 people, Alexa, and everything that brings to the party in terms of smart home control
Google Assistant remains far smarter when it comes to general knowledge inquiries, Still no elegant way to watch YouTube, Costs $30 more than the Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
The Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) is a great smart display for not a lot of money that's useful for video calls, home security, entertainment, and—above all—smart home control...
Published: 2021-06-08, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Bright, colorful screen, Powerful audio for the size, Higher-resolution camera than previous model, Digital pan and zoom
Very few changes aside from camera
Amazon's second-generation Echo Show 8 smart display offers just the right balance of price, performance, and size, with an updated camera for an even better video chat and home security experience...
Perfect size for most spaces, Dramatically improved camera, Best affordable video-calling device
Display and camera don't rotate, Only two color options, Can't play Amazon Music HD content
Source: Jeramy Johnson / Android CentralYou should buy this if. You are comfortable in the Amazon/Ring smart home ecosystemYou do a lot of video calling from your smart home devicesYou want a quality, affordable Alexa smart speakerYou shouldn't buy this...
Published: 2021-06-08, Author: Kate , review by: tomsguide.com
Display feels more responsive, Auto-framing works well, Good sound for size, Comes with Amazon Sidewalk
Wish it offered more upgrades
Although the Echo Show 10 might be the best Alexa display we’ve ever tested, it costs $249. For half the price, the Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) now has the same camera and Alexa features. Sure, it can’t follow you as you move around the room, but I prefe...
