Black Friday is here, which means Amazon’s smart displays are back on sale and heavily discounted. To begin with, Echo Show 8 $70 off the regular price of $150. That made the Amazon Show 8 the cheapest it’s been since the company’s Prime Day sale in July, when the device hit a record low price. Amazon has also discounted it to a more affordable price Echo Show 5. It’s currently on sale for $50, down from $90.
Both the Echo Show 8 and Show 5 have been on Engadget list of the best smart displays for years. The first of the two is the best choice for most people. The 8-inch screen is large enough to make it easy to interact with the display, but not too big to create a device that will take up space on your bedside table. The fact that the Show 8 will adjust the size of the user interface according to how far away you are is the icing on the cake.
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The Echo Show 8 is one of the best smart displays you can buy, especially with $80 off for Black Friday.
If you want a smart display that’s great for video calling, the Show 8 is also a great choice. Not only does its 13-megapixel camera deliver excellent image quality, but Amazon has added a feature that automatically frames your face and tracks your movements. As you can imagine, this is a useful feature if you want to move while chatting with friends and loved ones. Show 8 has a physical camera cover to protect your privacy when you’re not using it. I should also note that the Show 8 is one of the better-sounding smart displays Engadget has tested, thanks to the inclusion of spatial audio and room calibration.
As for the Echo Show 5, it’s a great option if space is limited on your desk or nightstand. It is currently one of the smallest smart displays on the market. The inclusion of an ambient light sensor and snooze features makes for a great smart alarm clock. It can also work as a sunrise clock if you don’t want to fall out of bed.
Either way, both the Show 8 and Show 5 are great smart displays, especially when you can get them on sale like they are now.
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