Echo Show 8 (2025) Graphite
2025 Graphite model. 8.7" HD display, ~37 oz. Spatial audio better than Show 5 and 3rd-gen Show 8. No physical camera shutter — mute button kills both mic and camera. The 2025 30W power brick is NOT interchangeable with 3rd-gen bricks. Home screen has ads. Supports Prime Video and Netflix. Alexa+ requires Prime membership or $19.99/mo. Reviews on Amazon are mixed with Show 11 ratings — don't treat the 4.3 as a clean Show 8 score. Kitchen or entry table, not travel. Buy if 8.7" + spatial audio and you have Prime. Skip if you need a physical shutter, refuse ads, or wanted the old brick to work.
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Pros
- ✓ 8.7" HD, spatial audio > Show 5 / 3rd-gen
- ✓ Prime Video + Netflix support
- ✓ 25% off Labor Day $149.99 (as of 3 Sep 2026, may die after Sep 7)
Cons
- − No physical camera shutter
- − 2025 30W brick ≠ 3rd-gen brick
- − Home screen ads
- − Alexa+ = Prime or $19.99/mo
- − 4.3 rating mixed with Show 11 reviews
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Why we recommend it
2025 Graphite model. 8.7" HD display, ~37 oz. Spatial audio better than Show 5 and 3rd-gen Show 8. No physical camera shutter — mute button kills both mic and camera. The 2025 30W power brick is NOT interchangeable with 3rd-gen bricks. Home screen has ads. Supports Prime Video and Netflix. Alexa+ requires Prime membership or $19.99/mo. Reviews on Amazon are mixed with Show 11 ratings — don't treat the 4.3 as a clean Show 8 score. Kitchen or entry table, not travel. Buy if 8.7" + spatial audio and you have Prime. Skip if you need a physical shutter, refuse ads, or wanted the old brick to work.