Black Friday has arrived, which means Amazon’s smart displays are back on sale and significantly discounted.To start, the Echo Show 8 is $70 off its regular $150 price.That’s the cheapest Amazon has sold the Show 8 for since the company’s 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, it’s on sale for $50, down from $90.Both the Echo Show 8 and Show 5 have been on Engadget’s 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.AmazonAmazon Echo Show 8$80$150Save $70The Echo Show 8 is one of the best smart display you can buy, especially when it's $80 off like it is for Black Friday. $80 at AmazonThe Show 8 is also a great choice if you want a smart display that’s 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, it’s a useful feature to have if you want to move around while chatting with your friends and loved ones.When you’re not using the Show 8, there’s 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, it’s a great option if space is limited on your desk or nightstand.
It’s 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 don’t 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.