Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) vs. Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) - Is it Worth it to Upgrade?

The Echo Show 8 is a smart display from Amazon. In this video I compare the outgoing 2nd generation Echo Show 8 to the new 3rd generation. The 3rd generation has been redesigned this year and features upgrades to the camera, speaker and processor - but is it enough to warrant an upgrade from an older 1st or 2nd generation Echo Show 8?
Check it out here:
3rd Gen (new model): amzn.to/3RONG6U
2nd Gen (2021 model): howl.me/cle5HzgoDzU
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Time Codes:
Intro: 0:00-0:11
Details: 0:11-0:37
Design: 0:37-3:31
Processor/Performance: 3:31-5:39
Video/Display Test: 5:39-6:53
Speakers/Test: 6:53-7:53
Camera/Test: 7:53-8:57
Smart Home: 8:57-9:24
Color Choices: 9:24-9:31
Prices: 9:31-10:27
Outro: 10:27-11:33
Outro Music:
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Music By: "Low Frequency Music"
Track Name: "Subway Band"
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License: Creative Commons Attribution CC BY-SA 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0 )
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• Music published by: Chill Out Records @ goo.gl/fh3rEJ​
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[@Vic-sz4wx]

Great video! I'm totally going for the 2nd Gen! 😁

[@iamredrunt172]

The difference between the 8v2 and 8v3 is the ability to add an eathernet connection. 8v2 has that micro usb port, that can be utilized.

[@soundguy622]

Also to note that v2 & v3 no longer has a 3.5mm audio jack, which is a down vote for me. I'll keep my V1 for a while.

[@soundguy622]

Good comparison. Thanks.

[@IansTech]

They did the same with the Echo Show 5.. strange to me to remove things rather than add.

[@hillvineyard]

The screen in 3rd Gen looks awful, excessively warm colors. Why?

[@wizzardrincewind9458]

Has the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) not a AI function (in the future)?