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Editor's note: This comparison originally focused on the 2021 models of the Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8. New models (with only modest changes) were released in 2023, so the older versions are no ...

Amazon has officially taken the covers off its most ambitious Echo lineup yet, introducing four new devices that have clearly been built with its AI-supercharged Alexa+ digital assistant in mind. Two ...

A revamped look and better audio system, the Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th Gen, 2025) is ready for Alexa+ and the best overall ...

Rich, powerful sound on both speakers. Updated design with easier buttons and tap controls. Has Alexa+ right away, no waiting list required. Smart-home hub built into both. Buttons can show oil stains ...

John began covering smart home devices in 2013 after earning his Journalism degree. As a product review specialist, he focuses on a practical approach to testing and writing that's easy to understand.

After skipping last year, Amazon is back with a big fall hardware event slated for next week, and we’re expecting plenty of new Echo smart speakers and displays that make the most of Alexa+, Amazon’s ...