Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th Generation) vs Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th Generation)	Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
key specs
Model	Amazon Echo Show 8	Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Color	Glacier White, Graphite	Charcoal, Cloud Blue
Touchpad	Yes	-
Network connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi
Display included	Yes	Yes
general
Brand	Amazon	Amazon
Model	Echo Show 8 (4th Generation)	Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Release date	January 20, 2026	July 29, 2025
Model Name	Amazon Echo Show 8	Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
Color	Glacier White, Graphite	Charcoal, Cloud Blue
Touchpad	Yes	-
Display included	Yes	Yes
Screen size	8.7	5.5 inches
Display resolution	Full HD	960x480 pixels
Network connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi
Alexa Calling	Yes	Yes
Controls smart home devices	Yes	Yes
Speaker included	-	Yes
Speaker size	-	1.7-inch
Video calls to supported devices	-	Yes
dimensions
Width	210	-
Height	150	-
Depth	130	-
Weight	1,302.00 kg	-

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