The October Prime Day has brought Amazon a ton of sales on its own tech, including its Echo smart displays. One of the best of these deals is the lowest price ever on the Echo Show 8, a smart display.
You can pick up this midrange, mid-sized model for $85, which is $65 off its regular price. We’d say anytime you can find the Show 8 for under $100, it’s a good deal, but this is the best price we’ve seen and it hasn’t been this cheap since Prime Day in July.
We consider this the best smart display with Alexa compatibility because it has a lot of handy features and is almost Goldilocks size.
The Show 8 has an eight-inch 1,280 x 800 touchscreen that’s big enough to clearly see recipes and watch videos, but it’s not so big that it takes up too much space on a countertop or side table.
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023 release)
The Show 8 has an improved 13-megapixel camera with auto-framing, which will help make for better video calls with friends and family. The camera can also act as a security tool, allowing you to keep an eye on your home when you’re away. And when you’re not using it, or if you just want extra privacy, there’s a physical shutter that will completely cover the camera.
Of course, devices like the Show 8 are designed to showcase Alexa’s talents. You can use the voice assistant through the smart display to check the weather forecast, look at your calendar to see when your next appointment is, bring up the show you were watching on Netflix and more.
This model also has a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, meaning you can directly connect smart home gear like smart light bulbs and plugs without needing an additional hub. And if those IoT devices have Alexa smarts, you can also use voice commands to control them.
If you’re looking for something a little more nightstand-friendly, there are other Alexa smart displays on sale right now. The Echo Show 5 is down to $50, while the recently revived Echo Spot is down to $45. The Echo Spot is also one of our favorites thanks to its compact design, ambient light sensor, and sunrise alarm feature.
The Echo Spot just returned to the lineup a few months ago, and Amazon is touting it as a true smart alarm clock. It has a cute, circular design with a bold, half-moon-shaped screen that can show the time, weather, alarms, currently playing music, and more.