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
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
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...
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...
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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...
Published: 2021-06-08, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Camera auto-tracking is smooth and effective, Stereo speakers have punch to fill a room, Alexa keeps getting more abilities, Easily-controlled privacy
Auto-framing does have limits, A dedicated speaker sounds better for the price, Limited services that the clever camera works with
The biggest frustration with Amazon's auto-framing is where you can actually use it. Right now that's Amazon's own video calling – which works between Echo Show smart displays as well as with the Alexa smartphone app – and on Zoom. Problem is, most of my...
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...
