Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer It’s fun to scream “Born to Run” at the top of your lungs or belt out “Into the Unknown” from “Frozen II” or “Love You for a Long Time” by Maggie Rogers. And, truth be told, that’s exactly what it is. The back of the device features a proprietary circular power jack. I also tried out the score to Episode 7 “The Force Awakens,” tracks by Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Bebe Rexha and Ariana Grande, among others. It’s the same one used on all Echo devices: Echo Dot, Echo Dot with Clock and Echo, among others. The Echo Show 8 performs incredibly well and offers a crisp and enjoyable listening experience. Confusingly, this isn't the fifth generation of Amazon's popular Alexa-powered Echo Show smart display – it's actually the third generation, with its name referring to its diminutive 5.5-inch screen. Jacob Krol/CNN

Unlike the Echo Show 5 which features the custom clock backgrounds, you can pick from visuals on Show 8 and even connect an Amazon Photo library to use it as a digital photo frame.

It packs a punch with sound, has a vibrant display and gives you the power of Alexa. Amazon Echo Show 8 Best Alexa smart display for under $100 This is the latest version of Amazon's Echo Show. Published

"Whether consumers are likely to spend $90 on every room, kitting each one out with an Echo Show 5 remains to be seen,  but it could be a useful addition if you want to bring Alexa to rooms that are tight on space.Get the best tech deals, reviews, product advice, competitions, unmissable tech news and more!Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. Jacob Krol/CNN Please refresh the page and try again.TechRadar is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Sticking in line with other Echo speakers and displays, the bottom has a rubber-like finish that should prevent the device from sliding, even if you accidentally push it or if you’re blasting music, because the Show 8 can push out serious tunes. Latest Software Version: 3926569348. © 2020 Cable News Network. NY 10036. The fabric cover and the sloping back look somewhat similar to a full-sized Echo Show, only the Echo Show 5 is much smaller. PHOTO: Jacob Krol/CNN Amazon has announced the Amazon Echo Show 5, the latest addition to the Echo family. It still fills the room and my Apple Watch gives me a noise alert when rocking out to “S.O.S.” by the Jonas Brothers at full volume. Additionally, when playing music from Prime Music, you’ll get lyrics on the screen, which transforms it into a souped-up jukebox or karaoke machine for 2019.

PHOTO: Amazon says that customers will also soon be able to "delete their last request by saying “Alexa, delete what I just said”.

Latest Software Version: 655636620. You will receive a verification email shortly.There was a problem. Echo Wall Clock. Jacob Krol/CNN Amazon has also announced a new smart home dashboard that's available on "all Echo Show devices", which is designed to give more control over your smart home gadgets. But for the most part, the screen improves the experience, and while it does increase the footprint from, let’s say a 3rd Gen Echo speaker, it’s well worth it. New York, Echo Studio. I found with most songs that the bass was set high and resulted in reverb, but this is a software tweak or one you can adjust on the fly. Amazon has announced the Amazon Echo Show 5, the latest addition to the Echo family. And, truth be told, that’s exactly what it is.