For a time, been wanting an Echo, preferably the Echo Show for our downstairs to control some plugs we have. With our main Echo upstairs we didnt want to yell to get Alexa to turn off the smart plugs we had downstairs and thus had to use the App to control the plugs. FINALLY with the improvments and expanded Echo Show line, we bought the Echo Show 8 which was featured in one of Best Buy’s “Deal Of The Day” and was for sale as a 2 pack for $129.99!! With the ease of its setup, WE are so excited now that we have an Alexa WITH screen units downstairs AND upstairs!! THE screen is just right at 8”, very clear, vivid looking, and the touchscreen is responsive!! Has lots of features which my entire family is just getting to know and the ability to view our Arlo cameras is a huge huge plus!! In my opinion it is an excellent unit, well built, good screen, good sound from the speakers!! As always if you’re looking for a good Alexa screen this Echo Show 8 is it!! About the only “minor” complaint for now in order to play Youtube, once you ask Alexa to open Youtube you have to first select a “browser” and it will head to Youtube, which involves you having to do a touchscreen tap for the browser. I since have heard Google who owns Youtube and Amazon, which both had a nasty dispute, have finally come together with Google finally bringing back Youtube to Echo devices!! The only device left to have it back would be the Echo Show line. So until then, once Amazon has fully completed this agreement with Google, THE Echo Show still has to open Youtube in this manner. BUT again am sure FUTURE SOFTWARE UPDATES will address this!! Don’t let this minor omission detract from purchasing this unit!! As with all tech it gets better through the software updates, and consider the bigger picture of what this Echo Show can do!! Overall EXCELLENT!!

I just received this today and did a side by side comparison with the Echo Show 2nd Gen (ES2). TL;DR - I'm keeping this over the Echo Show 2nd Gen. Reasons below. Form: I really like the smaller and even bezel around the display. The ES2 just looked imbalanced with the larger bezel above the screen. Screen: I was wondering whether I might miss the larger display of the ES2, but the answer was a resounding NO. I think the display is every bit as readable if not a little better. Sound: I personally like the sound better. Yeah, the ES2 has Dolby, but I honestly like the sound of this one better. The ES2 had more of a dynamic range (lows were lower and the highs were more crisp sounding) but my overall impression was that that the overly synthesized bass made the sound kind of muddy. The ES8 just sounds more balanced and pleasing to my ear. Privacy: This was a strong selling point for me (ironic that I'm mentioning privacy with an Alexa device - I know). I like the fact that you can manually shut out the camera. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see this appear on the next Echo Show 3rd Gen. Price: After all of that coupled with the fact that it is 50-60% cheaper than the ES2 it was a no-brainer. For the same price of the ES2, I can have this AND an Echo Sub (not that it needs it IMHO).

I've had alexa devices for a long time and never thought I needed one with a screen but it is super handy in the kitchen for recipes and I can watch shows while I cook. Can also video call others that have one. Speaker is loud too. Oh. Can also view security cameras.

Fun, easy to use, sometines alexa doesnt have all the answers, it misunderstands more than the smaller echoes without screens. Great walking through the house and seeing the forecast displayed and the kids pictures!

Our new echo is a Great addition to our home. It looks nice on the counter and the sound is very good. I listen to music mostly. And love how it connects to my pictures and displays them. It’s great at giving us weather updates and it’s also a good source of information when we ask it questions.