Early Prime Day deals include the Echo Show 8 for an all-time-low price

As expected, we have less than a week October’s Prime Day and Amazon devices are on sale now. One of our top picks for deals is at an all-time low the best smart displaysthe Echo Show 8. The latest model is back on sale for $85, which is $65 off its regular price. Anytime you can get this smart display for under $100, it’s a good deal — but it’s the best price we’ve seen, and it hasn’t been this cheap since Prime Day in July.

We think it’s the best smart display with Alexa compatibility because it packs a lot of useful features and is almost the size of a gold lock. The Show 8 has an eight-inch 1280 x 800 touchscreen that’s large enough to clearly see recipes and comfortably watch videos, so it’ll take up plenty of space on a counter or side table.

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The mid-sized smart display is 43 percent off for October’s Birthday.

$85 on Amazon

Show 8 has an improved 13-megapixel camera with auto-frame, which will allow you to make better video calls with friends and family. The camera can also double as a security device, allowing you to check on your home while you’re away. There’s a physical shutter that will completely cover the camera when you’re not using it, or if you just prefer some extra privacy.

Of course, devices like the Show 8 are meant to showcase Alexa’s talents. Check the weather forecast, consult your calendar to find out when your next appointment is, bring up the show you’re binge-watching on Netflix, and more from your voice assistant through the smart display. you can use for This model also has a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, which means you can directly connect smart home devices such as smart light bulbs and sockets without the need for an additional hub. If those IoT devices have Alexa smarts, you can also use voice commands to control them.

If you’re looking for something a little more bedside-friendly, there are other Alexa smart displays on sale right now. The Echo Show 5 It dropped to $50 and recently rebounded Echo Spot It fell to $45. The former is also one of our favorites thanks to its compact design, ambient light sensor, and sunrise alarm feature. The Echo Spot returned to the lineup a few months ago, and Amazon touted it as a true smart alarm clock. It shows the time, weather, alarms, currently playing music, etc. it has a cute, round design with a thick, crescent-shaped screen that can display.