Unlike Echo Show 5 it comes with a physical camera shutter keeping in mind the user’s privacy, which can be kept closed when one is not video calling.
Here is one thing that is not-so-cool about the device. You only get a low 1-megapixel camera sensor instead of a 5-megapixel camera that comes on the second generation of the Echo Show. Nonetheless, the lower-quality camera was not much pixelated. In terms of sound quality, it comes with better resonance as there is a pair of 2-inch speakers. However, it lacks Dolby-enhanced audio and Zigbee smart hub, which comes in the larger second-generation Echo Show. But that hardly matters as it makes a perfect companion in the kitchen or in any of your rooms. So, in the sound department Echo Show 8 stands out and listening to music is the only thing that you would like to do on it.
Echo show 8 is powered by a Mediatek chipset, which is basically different from what comes on the original Echo Show having Intel Atom-based chipset.
Verdict
Pros
Significantly cheaper
Good sound
Bright and sharp display
Comes with a camera shutter
Cons
Lacks the YouTube app
Google Photos integration is missing
Can’t access Netflix
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