Apple HomeView launches at $299 alongside Amazon's $199.99 Echo Show 8.
A technical comparison of display specs, camera hardware, smart home protocols including Matter, and assistant integrations.
Price and screen comparison
The first-generation HomeView costs $299, a higher price than the $199,99 Echo Show 8. Apple's device has a 7-inch square display with a resolution of 1.088 by 1.088 pixels and True Tone technology. On the other hand, the Echo Show 8 has an 8,7-inch rectangular display with a resolution of 1.340 by 800 pixels, which is better suited for viewing videos.
Design and handling
In terms of design, the HomeView comes in a tabletop version with a stand and a wall-mounted version without a stand. The tabletop version comes in silver, glitter, pink and gray, while the wall-mounted version comes in silver or gray. The Echo Show 8 comes in charcoal and light gray, and has physical buttons for volume control and camera and microphone mute, which are absent from the HomeView.
The Echo Show 8 has a 13-megapixel camera, while the HomeView has a 12-megapixel camera.
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Software and smart features
On the software side, HomeView is based on Siri's new AI, which can combine information from different devices. The Echo Show 8 uses Amazon's own AI technology.
In smart features, Amazon offers integration with home security devices, while Apple relies on open connectivity standards and partnerships with other companies in the space.
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