Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) Goldilocks zone $130 at Amazon Pros Great compromise size Much improved camera Physical cover/off switch for microphones and camera Similar specs to the larger and more expensive Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) Cons No Dolby processing Need a stand to adjust viewing angles The Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) has the same 13MP camera and privacy controls as the larger and more expensive Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) but costs nearly half as much. A better camera, better display resolution, and better speakers make this an excellent buy over the smaller Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen). Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Bedside buddy $85 at Amazon Pros Compact design to fit anywhere Physical cover/off switch for microphones and camera Improved camera over first generation Cons Auto-brightness isn't well tuned If all you want is an Echo with a clock, the Dot with Clock is almost half the price The Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) is an incremental update over the first-generation sp