The Echo Show 5's single four-watt speaker is acceptable ... there's a pull-down menu along the top with icons for settings, brightness, music, video, and communication. There are some settings ...
The Echo Show 8 (3rd generation, 2023) has a wide and clear 8-inch HD touchscreen. The display is crisp, attractive and is full of helpful icons, information and photos that make the device easier ...
When I asked for puppy videos, the Echo Show 8 showed me video game content ("Portal," perhaps?) and the other time it pulled up an unrelated news video. Once, I tried to click on the alarm icon ...