Smart Displays: Top 3 Compared — Ranked Lab
#1
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) Smart Display 8 Inch
~$149
★★★★ 4.5/5
8.9/10 avg
#2
Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Smart Display 7 Inch
~$99
★★★★ 4.5/5
8.9/10 avg
#3
Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) Smart Display 5.5 Inch
~$89
★★★★ 4.5/5
8.9/10 avg

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) Smart Display 8 Inch vs Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Smart Display 7 Inch vs Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) Smart Display 5.5 Inch

MetricInchInchInch
Performance9.3/10 Best
9.3/10 Best
9.3/10 Best
Features9.0/10 Best
9.0/10 Best
9.0/10 Best
Build Quality8.8/10 Best
8.8/10 Best
8.8/10 Best
Value8.4/10 Best
8.4/10 Best
8.4/10 Best
Price~$149~$99~$89
Rating4.5/54.5/54.5/5

Score Breakdown

Performance
Inch
9.3
Inch
9.3
Inch
9.3
Features
Inch
9.0
Inch
9.0
Inch
9.0
Build Quality
Inch
8.8
Inch
8.8
Inch
8.8
Value
Inch
8.4
Inch
8.4
Inch
8.4

Strengths & Weaknesses

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) Smart Display 8 Inch
Strength

Strongest in performance with 9.3/10

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) Smart Display 8 Inch
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.4/10

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Smart Display 7 Inch
Strength

Strongest in performance with 9.3/10

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Smart Display 7 Inch
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.4/10

Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) Smart Display 5.5 Inch
Strength

Strongest in performance with 9.3/10

Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) Smart Display 5.5 Inch
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.4/10

Our Verdict
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) Smart Display 8 Inch

If top-line performance matters most, the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) Smart Display 8 Inch is the clear choice. For those on a tighter budget, the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) Smart Display 5.5 Inch offers solid all-around performance at a lower price point.

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