Testseek.co.uk 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%)
32 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
New 13MP camera for video calls
Cheaper than the Echo Show 10
Alexa has a wide range of skills
Easy to group speakers together
Camera keeps user in frame on video calls
Vibrant adaptive display
Superb room-filling sound
Excellent camera
Great sound
Pan & zoom tracking
Much-improved camera
Pan and zoom works well
Decent sound
Alexa is always improving
13MP camera with privacy shutter
Good sized screen
Improved video call support
Decent sound quality
Much-improved webcam
Big sound for its size
Supports a range of third-party apps and services
The editors didn't like
Audio quality can still be improved
Requires you to remember commands
Only a 1280 x 800 resolution
No built-in Zigbee hub
Recycles same design as before
Few updates
No 3.5mm jack
No native YouTube support
Some Skills still not great with display
No 3.5mm audio port
Not that different from the 1st generation
Only comes in black or white
Not a huge change from previous generation
Alexa isn't as smart as Google Assistant
YouTube only supported through browser
No Disney+ or Now support
Not much reason to upgrade if you have the original
Published: 2021-08-04, Author: Dan , review by: pocket-lint.com
Much-improved camera,Pan and zoom works well,Decent sound
No native YouTube support,Some Skills still not great with display
There's no doubt the Echo Show 8 remains a great option if you're looking for an Echo device with a screen. It's a great fit between the expensive and, let's face it, slightly bonkers Echo Show 10, and the bedside-orientated Echo Show 5.Indeed, the Show 5...
Published: 2021-07-06, Author: Sam , review by: stuff.tv
Much-improved webcam, Big sound for its size, Supports a range of third-party apps and services
YouTube only supported through browser, No Disney+ or Now support, Not much reason to upgrade if you have the original
The new Echo Show 8 might not be a huge step up over the original model, but its improved camera and slick, swift operation make it a worthwhile and timely update. If you're a user of Amazon services or the small but significant selection of fully support...
Alexa is always improving,13MP camera with privacy shutter,Good sized screen,
No 3.5mm audio port, Not that different from the 1st generation, Only comes in black or white,
Compact with an 8inch screen, the Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021) is one of the best smart displays for most people. Its camera, speakers and smart features are all impressive - it's hard not to recommend! Reasons to buy+Alexa is always improving+13MP...
Excellent camera, Great sound, Pan & zoom tracking
Few updates, No 3.5mm jack
The second-gen Echo Show 8 is basically the same as the previous model, but the new camera and remote viewing feature is a significant step up.Of course, you can get the previous generation device at a good discount now, but if you want to use the Echo Sh...
Excellent camera, Improved video call support, Decent sound quality
Not a huge change from previous generation, No 3.5mm jack, Alexa isn't as smart as Google Assistant
At the same £120 as the previous generation, it's hard to fault the latest Echo Show 8; it's a marvellous product with a sensible set of improvements. But unless you make a lot of video calls, it's probably not worth upgrading from the previous model.For...
Published: 2021-06-08, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
New 13MP camera for video calls, Cheaper than the Echo Show 10, Alexa has a wide range of skills, Easy to group speakers together
Audio quality can still be improved, Requires you to remember commands, Only a 1280 x 800 resolution, No built-in Zigbee hub
The Amazon Echo Show 8 (2021) offers a superior camera for enhanced video calls and a faster processor, but not the best audio quality or screen resolution. We'll need to spend some more time with it to put it through its paces, but so far it's proven to...
Camera keeps user in frame on video calls, Vibrant adaptive display, Superb room-filling sound
Recycles same design as before
Yes, if you really need that pan-and-zoom function with video calls. If not, stick with the original model because it's functionally no different.Editors' RecommendationsEcho Show 5 (1st Gen) vs. Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen): What's the difference? Shark IQ Robo...
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...
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