Amazon Unveils New Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 at Fall Hardware Event
Amazon introduced its latest smart displays, the Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11, during a product launch event on September 30, 2025. These new devices feature enhanced specifications aimed at improving user interaction with the Alexa Plus AI assistant, reports 24brussels.
The new Echo Show 8 offers an 8-inch display with a 720p resolution and claims to have improved viewing angles and contrast compared to previous models. The Echo Show 11, a first for the lineup, boasts a larger screen and a resolution of 1080p, thus enhancing the visual experience.
Both devices showcase a slimmer design with thinner bezels, accommodating a 13-megapixel camera positioned above each screen. This redesign gives the hardware a more premium appearance than earlier Echo Show models. The speakers have also been revamped, now featuring rounded oblong designs wrapped in 3D knit fabric, enhancing audio quality by using front-facing stereo speakers and a custom woofer for spatial audio.
While both Echo Show models remain static, with optional tilt provided by a magnetic stand, they operate on Amazon’s updated Alexa Plus AI assistant powered by the AZ3 Pro chip. This assistant incorporates various sensors, including a camera and microphones, to track activities in the household, such as monitoring pet care.
For now, users can opt to enable Alexa Plus, although it is limited to the U.S. market. For consumers outside this region, only the traditional Alexa assistant will be available. The smart displays are also compatible with smart home protocols such as Thread, Matter, and Zigbee, positioning them as efficient hubs for home automation.
Further enhancing the Alexa Plus experience, Amazon has partnered with several companies, including Oura and Withings, for health tracking features on designated displays. The Echo Show 8 is priced at $179.99, while the Echo Show 11 retails for $219.99, both available for preorder ahead of their official launch on November 12, 2025.
These two devices are part of Amazon’s lineup which also includes plans for updated models of the Echo Show 15 and Echo Show 21, both aimed at further integrating smart home technology with user-friendly interfaces.