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Title: The Echo Show 8 drops to a record low of $80 in this Amazon Black
Friday deal

Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:30:03 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-echo-show-...

Black Friday has arrived, which means AmazonΓÇÖs smart displays are back on
sale and significantly discounted. To start, the Echo Show 8 is $70 off its
regular $150 price. ThatΓÇÖs the cheapest Amazon has sold the Show 8 for
since the companyΓÇÖs Prime Day sales event in July when the device hit a
record low price. Amazon has also discounted the more affordable Echo Show 5.
Right now, itΓÇÖs on sale for $50, down from $90.

Both the Echo Show 8 and Show 5 have been on EngadgetΓÇÖs best smart displays
list for years. Of the two, the former is the best pick for most people. The
8-inch screen is just large enough to make it easy to interact with the
display, but not so big so as to make a device that hogs space on your
bedside table. The fact the Show 8 will adapt the size of its user interface
to how far away you are from it is icing on the cake.

The Show 8 is also a great choice if you want a smart display thatΓÇÖs great
for video calling. Not only does its 13-megapixel camera offers great image
quality, but Amazon has also included a feature that automatically frames
your face and follows your movements. As you can imagine, itΓÇÖs a useful
feature to have if you want to move around while chatting with your friends
and loved ones. When youΓÇÖre not using the Show 8, thereΓÇÖs a physical
camera cover to protect your privacy. I should also mention that the Show 8
is one of the better-sounding smart displays Engadget has tested, thanks to
the inclusion of spatial audio and a room calibration feature.

As for the Echo Show 5, itΓÇÖs a great option if space is limited on your
desk or nightstand. ItΓÇÖs currently one of the smallest smart displays on
the market. The inclusion of an ambient light sensor and tap-to-snooze
features make for a great smart alarm clock. It can also work as a sunrise
clock if you donΓÇÖt want to be jarred from bed.

Either way, both the Show 8 and Show 5 are great smart display, especially
when you can get them on sale like they are now.

Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.

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