The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Smart Displays, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

Amazon Echo Show 8 (Newest Model) Amazon Echo Show 8 (Newest Model) #2 in Smart Displays
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Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) with Blink Mini Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) with Blink Mini #19 in Smart Displays
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#19
Screen
8.7-inch 1280×800 HD
5.1" sharp HD display
Smart-Home Hub
Zigbee + Matter built-in
Built-in Zigbee + Matter/Thread
Camera Privacy
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Sound
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Adequate for voice; modest for music
Verdict
Best mainstream Alexa smart display
Best compact Alexa display with bundle value

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