Amazon - Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) vs Amazon - Echo Studio (2024)
Between the Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) and Echo Studio (2024), the Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Echo Studio (2024) wins on output and dolby atmos. Overall, the Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) scores 39.4 and the Echo Studio (2024) scores 92 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Echo Studio (2024) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 52.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Echo Studio (2024) if you care most about output and dolby atmos. Its strongest claims are output, dolby atmos.
Both ship with comparable voice assistant, matter / thread, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Echo Studio (2024) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Amazon - Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Amazon - Echo Studio (2024) wins
- ▲Output — 1550.00% more. 330 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Has Dolby Atmos.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Amazon - Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) | Amazon - Echo Studio (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 20 W | 330 Wlead |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | false | truelead |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | Amazon - Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) | Amazon - Echo Studio (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Matter / Thread | true | true |
| Zigbee hub | false | truelead |
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