The EchoShow 5 and Echo Show 8 are launched by Amazon. With the help of smart technology, they give you the ease of living a luxurious life. Now let’s take a glance through the similarities, differences, and compare Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8.
When compared in depth we do think Echo Show 8 is the winner. It is an excellent product for listening to music. It can be placed anywhere and everywhere you wish. The screen on Show 8 is bright and comfortable to see from across the room. It has a superior bass, which allows it to play louder. Do read further for more detailed information on both the products and to make a wise choice!
Both the products feature Alexa. Like the other Echo devices, you can call on Alexa, play music, search for movies, create reminders, set timers, or even connect and get in touch with your friends and family. All you need to do is say “Alexa,” and she is at your service like your personal assistant.
2. Safety Features
Security is tight for both the units. It records only the event that you say. This means any other activity will not be recorded, and you don’t have to worry about a thing. Even still, if it disturbs you, you can simply turn off the camera and microphone.
3. Smart Clock
Both products come with several clock faces. They include a Sunrise feature, where the display slowly brightens 15 minutes before the time at which the alarm is set. However, this feature only works when you set the alarm between 4 to 9 am because that is precisely when the sun rises!
4. New Features
Both the units come with video conferencing facilities, and a great screen to view movies, recipes, song lyrics, and a lot more.
After knowing the similar features of the two, let us have a look at their differences. Because that is what you people are here for!
If you want to listen to music from almost any corner in your house, then the Echo Show 8 is the best choice for you. It has more prominent speakers, which enhances and brightens your mood while listening to your favorite beats.
2. Price
Honestly, price is the most significant difference here. If a big screen and loud music matter more to you, then you should go to Echo Show 8. However, if you are tight on budget, then Show five will also be a great option you can opt for.
3. Size
The Echo Show 8 is more prominent in size and more substantial in weight in comparison with Echo Show 5. The Show 8 weighs 36.6 oz around and is 9.7*4.2*6.9 inches in size. Whereas, Show 5 is around 5.8*2.9*3.4 inches in size and weighs approximately 14.5 oz.
4. Tap To Snooze Feature
This feature is really cool which is present on Show, all you have to do is tap on it to snooze the alarm. However, Show 8 does not have this feature. It significantly matters for those who snooze their alarms twice or thrice before getting out of bed.
5. Screen
The Echo Show 8 does have a much better screen than the Show 5. The Echo Show 8 is 8″ screen, which has 1280×800 resolutions. The larger screen is a valuable feature that just simply makes your experience much better than usual. Although bigger is not always better, especially if you are living in a small space. So, you have to decide which one is the best.
Features And Technical Specifications Of Echo Show 5
Echo Show 5 is a smaller and sleeker version of Alexa’s smart display, which makes it better than an intelligent clock. It comes with a decent screen but excellent sound quality. There is also a physical camera shutter for extra security and privacy concerns. It has a sunrise alarm, snooze feature, and is an ambient sensor.
Things We Like
Physical switches for microphone and camera
Sunrise alarm
Ambient light sensor
Smart home controls
Supports Amazon prime video, Hulu and NBC
Can display pictures on Facebook or Amazon photos
Far-field microphone
Things We Don't Like
Not completely compatible with Nest video doorbell
If you are thinking of buying a smart display for your tabletop, then Echo Show 8 might be the best option for you. The size does matter for picture quality and sound. This new version launched by Amazon is likely to have a better sound quality due to a slightly larger 2-inch speaker compared to the Echo show 5’s 1.7-inch speaker.
Things We Like
Superb sound and excellent quality feel
Solid screen resolution
One of the best mid-range speakers in the market
Physical camera shutter
Compact size to fit anywhere
Better speakers than Echo 5
Physical switches for microphone and camera
Privacy features
Hands-free accessible
Ring doorbell feature to display front door
Things We Don't Like
Auto-brightness is not well-tuned
The dot with a clock is 2/3rd the price.
Cannot call up Youtube videos by voice
The interface isn’t that smooth.
FAQs
1. Which will fit in small spaces?
The Echo Show 5, which has a 5.5-inch screen which is the best one for your small spaces.
2. Which one is the best value for the price?
The answer is Echo Show 8. Its features will make it worth the buy!
3. Are they difficult to set up?
Each one of them sets up in three simple steps. They set themselves automatically once connected to Wifi.
4. Does Alexa record all the conversations?
No, if you say the wake-up words (Alexa, Amazon, o Echo), only then will they record the conversation.
Bottom Line
To conclude, we would recommend Echo Show 8 because of its big size and loudspeakers as for a fantastic experience it does matter. Besides, if you have budget constraints, then the Echo Show 5 is also a perfect option.
Andrea is a Senior Content Editor who digs into the very minuscule details to give her readers the best hands-on experience of the products. She brings her years of research and engineering experience to help us consistently create immaculate engaging content and products that hold the highest technical integrity.
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