Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Amazon Echo Show 11: amzn.to/48CtLRd
Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th Gen 2025): amzn.to/4qd2Tx3
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen): amzn.to/47kuR07
Is the new Alexa+ AI upgrade actually worth the hype? In this video, I put the 2025 Amazon Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 head-to-head to see if the Alexa+ subscription truly changes the smart home game. I also tests ALL the new features and teach you how to set up and use your Alexa+. I also created an ultimate walkthrough to review all the menu and options on your Echo Show 8 and 11.
WHAT'S IN THIS VIDEO: Amazon has completely overhauled their smart displays with the new Alexa+ (Alexa Plus) generative AI. But is the larger screen of the Echo Show 11 necessary for these new AI features, or is the compact Echo Show 8 the better value buy?
I test everything from conversational speed and context retention to new smart home automation capabilities. We also compare the display quality, audio performance, and camera tracking to help you decide which device belongs in your kitchen or office.
You can hear and see all the changes BUT is it worthy of a upgrade? I do a sound test, speed test, video test, show you how to use your Echo, and audio samples.
🔎 RELEVANT KEYWORDS & TOPICS:
Alexa+ Review: Deep dive into Amazon's new LLM-powered voice assistant.
Echo Show Comparison: detailed breakdown of the 8-inch vs 11-inch models.
Smart Home 2025: How these devices act as Matter hubs and Zigbee controllers.
Generative AI: Testing the conversational abilities of the new Alexa.
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0:00 Intro
0:25 Omnisense
1:36 Proximity Sensor tests
2:48 SmartHome Hub
3:17 Live Mode
4:10 Build Quality
4:33 Digital Cropping
5:00 Echo Show 8 vs Echo Show 11
6:19 ALEXA + phone app explained
7:00 SCREEN RESOLUTION
8:13 No Camera Shutter
9:08 MEMORY TEST
10:05 WIDGETS
11:20 What about Ads?
12:18 Voice ID - work in progress
12:40 KEY SETTINGS TO KNOW - PERMISSIONS
14:18 SmartHome Hub
15:39 Alexa+ Tests - LATENCY TESTS
19:35 Audio Quality
20:08 Audio Samples
21:00 Audio Samples #2
21:53 Verdict
Amazon Echo Show 11: amzn.to/48CtLRd
Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th Gen 2025): amzn.to/4qd2Tx3
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen): amzn.to/47kuR07
Is the new Alexa+ AI upgrade actually worth the hype? In this video, I put the 2025 Amazon Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 head-to-head to see if the Alexa+ subscription truly changes the smart home game. I also tests ALL the new features and teach you how to set up and use your Alexa+. I also created an ultimate walkthrough to review all the menu and options on your Echo Show 8 and 11.
WHAT'S IN THIS VIDEO: Amazon has completely overhauled their smart displays with the new Alexa+ (Alexa Plus) generative AI. But is the larger screen of the Echo Show 11 necessary for these new AI features, or is the compact Echo Show 8 the better value buy?
I test everything from conversational speed and context retention to new smart home automation capabilities. We also compare the display quality, audio performance, and camera tracking to help you decide which device belongs in your kitchen or office.
You can hear and see all the changes BUT is it worthy of a upgrade? I do a sound test, speed test, video test, show you how to use your Echo, and audio samples.
🔎 RELEVANT KEYWORDS & TOPICS:
Alexa+ Review: Deep dive into Amazon's new LLM-powered voice assistant.
Echo Show Comparison: detailed breakdown of the 8-inch vs 11-inch models.
Smart Home 2025: How these devices act as Matter hubs and Zigbee controllers.
Generative AI: Testing the conversational abilities of the new Alexa.
Feel free to hit the like button and subscribe. Thank you for all the love! Let me know your thoughts and comments.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Find more The French Glow & Helene Desmettre here:
Blog: thefrenchglow.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/helenedesmettre
Pinterest: pinterest.com/thefrenchglow/
Follow my Amazon Storefront:
amazon.com/shop/helenedesmettre
Contact or business inquiries: info@thefrenchglow.com
_____________
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!
This video is not sponsored and all items were purchased by me.
0:00 Intro
0:25 Omnisense
1:36 Proximity Sensor tests
2:48 SmartHome Hub
3:17 Live Mode
4:10 Build Quality
4:33 Digital Cropping
5:00 Echo Show 8 vs Echo Show 11
6:19 ALEXA + phone app explained
7:00 SCREEN RESOLUTION
8:13 No Camera Shutter
9:08 MEMORY TEST
10:05 WIDGETS
11:20 What about Ads?
12:18 Voice ID - work in progress
12:40 KEY SETTINGS TO KNOW - PERMISSIONS
14:18 SmartHome Hub
15:39 Alexa+ Tests - LATENCY TESTS
19:35 Audio Quality
20:08 Audio Samples
21:00 Audio Samples #2
21:53 Verdict
