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Amazon · Updated June 2026

Amazon Echo Hub: price, specs & release date

Amazon Echo Hub, released 2024-02. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: amazon.com verified STALE · 2026-06-26 verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark14/100#8 of 10 in class

The Amazon Echo Hub is listed at $179.99 on amazon.com as of 2026-06-26, #5 cheapest of 10 smart displays (median $200); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 14/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 10 in class.

Verified Jun 26, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest smart displays: Amazon Echo Spot (2024) — $79.99

At Amazon

Amazon.com$179.99sold by Amazon.com(as of — Details)

Details

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Is the Amazon Echo Hub a good buy?

At $179.99, the Amazon Echo Hub is #5 cheapest of the 10 smart displays we track, where the median is $200. On the spec sheet, its camera of 0 MP is the lowest of the 10, its screen size of 8 in is below the median of the 10, and its release year of 2024 is at the median of the 10.

Specifications

Price (US)$179.99
BrandAmazon
Released2024-02
Screen size (in)8
Resolution (px)1280x800
Camera (MP)0
Audio watts—
Built in assistantAlexa
Smart home hubYes
ProtocolsWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, Thread (border router), Matter, Amazon Sidewalk

Source: amazon.com (read 2026-06-26) STALE · 2026-06-26 .

How we checked

8" screen, 1280x800, no cam, $179.99 confirmed via Pocket-lint review.

Is the Amazon Echo Hub worth it vs cheaper smart displays?

Amazon Echo Hub against its closest cheaper and pricier smart displays on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked

ProductPriceScreen size (in)Resolution (px)Camera (MP)Built in assistantSmart home hub
Amazon Echo Hub this$179.9981280x8000AlexaYes
Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)$99.9971024x6000Google AssistantThread border router; Matter controller via Google Home
Amazon Echo Show 11 (2025)$219.99111920x120013AlexaYes

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Amazon Echo Hub cost?

The Amazon Echo Hub has a US price of $179.99, as of 2026-06-26.

How does the Amazon Echo Hub compare on price?

At $179.99, the Amazon Echo Hub is #5 cheapest of the 10 smart displays we track, where the median is $200.

When was the Amazon Echo Hub released?

The Amazon Echo Hub was released 2024-02.

What are the Amazon Echo Hub's key specs?

Amazon Echo Hub (Amazon): Screen size (in) 8, Resolution (px) 1280x800, Camera (MP) 0, Built in assistant Alexa, Smart home hub. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-26.

Price of record: $179.99 at amazon.com, 2026-06-26. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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