Amazon has announced the launch of the Echo Show 8 2023. It was one of the innovations introduced last month at the Amazon Devices 2023 event and is now available on its web portal from 169 euros.

Amazon continues to expand its catalog of smart assistants with Alexa, and the “Echo Show” series, which we had the opportunity to analyze in the past, is now reaching its third generation. For our taste, It is the most balanced version of the series, thanks to its average size of 8 inches, a much cheaper price than the 10-inch model, with the sound level of its brother Echo and with some functions to control the Echo Hub home automation. And that with a screen, which is its distinguishing feature compared to the standard Echo.

Echo Show 8 2023, more and better

Echo Show 8 2023 It has been renovated inside and out. It features a new industrial design, including a glass cover and subtle curves, while an improved processor provides faster screen responses than the previous generation.

It also offers a better audio experiencederived from the new features of its screen-less Echo brother, with greater clarity and improved bass and space adaptation technology that automatically analyzes the acoustics of the room and adjusts playback to achieve optimal sound quality.

It incorporates Amazon’s spatial audio processing technology to create a wider and more immersive audio experience. Video calling has also been improved with their a new 13-megapixel central camera and solid sound that reduces background noise.

Like the Echo Hub (the Digital Home control panel was also refreshed in September and will be available soon), it integrates a Zigbee, Bluetooth, Matter and Thread compatible controller, allowing you to easily manage lights, locks or motion sensors.

And of course Alexa

Amazon’s digital assistant is considered the most advanced in the industry and the company introduced a Evolution powered by generative AI and a large language model (LLM) tailored and optimized specifically for voice interactions. Improvements such as call translation and call captioning were cited; more ways to activate routines; news in your main contacts to more easily connect with family and friends or with the Quick Actions widget.

All these features will be enabled for new devices coming to the market, such as this Echo Show 8 2023, which is now available in two colors to choose from (white or anthracite). 169 euros. Pretty reasonable price like all Amazon own brand devices.