We tested the new Echo Show 8 smart speaker: Discover its pros and cons

The third-generation Echo Show 8 has arrived, promising to be a significant improvement over its predecessor.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
03 December 2023 Sunday 21:27
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We tested the new Echo Show 8 smart speaker: Discover its pros and cons

The third-generation Echo Show 8 has arrived, promising to be a significant improvement over its predecessor. This Amazon device, known for its versatility and smart home integration capabilities, has been the subject of our extensive attention and analysis.

At La Vanguardia Buyer we will tell you all the features, advantages, and news of this new device that comes with many new functions.

If you want to buy or give a smart speaker with a screen, we recommend that you read this article. We have tested it for several days checking how its different applications worked.

We ordered the product, it arrived within 24 hours well packaged. We put it to the test for a week in a family home living room.

Compared to the second generation, the Echo Show 8 (2023) shows notable changes in its design. The speaker has a more bulbous shape, giving it a more modern look and better acoustics. The screen has also been redesigned, offering a more immersive viewing experience.

The Echo Show 8 (2023) stands out for its improved sound quality. With 2x2 neodymium drivers and a passive bass radiator, the device delivers a fuller, richer sound, especially in the bass. This improvement is notable and enriches the listening experience.

Thanks to the A2 Neural Network Engine chip, the Echo Show 8 (2023) operates more smoothly. This internal processing allows for a faster and more personalized response, without depending as much on the cloud for facial and voice recognition.

We really liked the 13 megapixel camera, with tracking capacity. It offers better resolution and contrast, especially useful for video calls. Tracking is more precise, even at greater distances.

An interesting feature is adaptive content, which adjusts what is displayed on the screen based on the user's proximity. This allows for more comfortable and personalized viewing.

Additionally, the Echo Show 8 (2023) understands and responds to voice commands more accurately. This reduces errors and improves interaction with Alexa.

All in all, the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is a worthy upgrade, especially with its improved audio performance and new features. While some features remain the same as the previous generation, the improvements in speed, audio, and camera justify considering a purchase.

*Prices updated on December 4, 2023