Between the Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) and Five, the Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) comes out ahead in matter / thread and output, while the Five wins on several specs. Overall, the Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) scores 39.4 and the Five scores 35 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) edges ahead on the Mars Score (39.4 vs 35), but the 4.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) if you care most about matter / thread and output. The biggest gaps in its favor are matter / thread, output.
The Five similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable voice assistant, dolby atmos, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Amazon - Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) wins
- ▲Has Matter / Thread.
- ▲Output: 20 W vs 0 W.
Why Sonos - Five wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Amazon - Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) | Sonos - Five |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 20 Wlead | 0 W |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | false | false |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | Amazon - Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) | Sonos - Five |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Matter / Thread | truelead | false |
| Zigbee hub | false | false |
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