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He it’s one of the Engadget ones, and it’s on sale right now. At $75 after a $55 discount, the Smart Display is just $5 more than it was during Black Friday last year. Amazon has also discounted the echo show 15 for $55. You can get the company’s largest smart display for just under $225 right now. Separately, Amazon offers up to 35 percent off Echo speakers. One of the highlights here is the chance to pick up a fifth generation echo dot for only $35.
Engadget Senior Editor Nicole Lee gave the Echo Show 8 a score of in 2021. Despite being a few years old, the Echo Show 8 is the best smart display for most people. Its 8-inch 1280 x 800 resolution screen is big enough to view photos and take part in video calls with ease. At the same time, the Echo Show 8’s screen isn’t so big that it looks out of place in a kitchen or bedroom. Plus, the Show 8’s built-in speakers are also powerful enough to fill a small room, and the device packs enough processing power that it doesn’t feel sluggish. If you’re concerned about your privacy, the Show 8 comes with a physical camera shutter and microphone mute button.
Like all of Amazon’s Echo devices, the Show 8 works best if you already own other Alexa-compatible devices. If you are not in the Amazon ecosystem, the second generation it might be a better buy, especially if you rely on services like Gmail and GCal. The Nest Hub also doesn’t come with a camera for video calls, which might not be a problem if you value your privacy.
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