Quick verdict
The Echo Show 11 is Amazon’s in-between smart display done right: an 11-inch Full HD screen with 60% more viewing area than the Echo Show 8, spatial audio with a proper woofer, a 13MP auto-framing camera, and the AZ3 Pro chip running Alexa+ with Omnisense presence-aware routines. It launched at a $219.99 list price in November 2025. Based on published specs, pricing and early reviews — not hands-on testing.
Why an 11-inch display changes the job
Smart displays live or die on glanceability. The Show 11’s 11-inch Full HD touchscreen gives recipes, calendars, shopping lists and camera feeds room to breathe — Amazon quotes 60% more viewing area than the 2025 Echo Show 8. It slots between the countertop Show 8 and the wall-mount Show 15 and 21, and reads clearly from across a kitchen.
Alexa+, AZ3 Pro and Omnisense
The Show 11 was designed for Alexa+, Amazon’s newer AI assistant, and ships with Alexa+ Early Access. The AZ3 Pro chip adds an AI accelerator for faster, more capable on-device processing. Omnisense is the sensor layer on top: it fuses the 13MP camera, audio, ultrasound, Wi-Fi radar and temperature sensing so routines can react to context — a reminder when a specific person walks in, or an alert if the garage door is still unlocked late at night. The camera auto-frames with zoom for video calls, and Visual ID personalizes what the home screen shows.
It is also a full smart home hub: Matter, Thread and Zigbee support means lights, locks, thermostats and cameras connect directly, with no separate bridge box.
Key specs
- Display: 11-inch Full HD touchscreen
- Chip: Amazon AZ3 Pro with AI accelerator
- Camera: 13MP, auto-framing
- Audio: spatial audio; two full-range drivers plus a 2.8-inch woofer — Amazon claims up to 2x the bass of the Echo Show 8 (2023)
- Smart home: built-in hub with Matter, Thread and Zigbee; Omnisense temperature, presence and Visual ID routines
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E
- Colors: Graphite and Glacier White
- List price at launch: $219.99 (November 2025)
Who the Echo Show 11 is for
Households that run their day from the kitchen: shared calendars, recipes while cooking, video calls, camera feeds at the door. It is also the right upgrade for Show 5 or Show 8 owners who keep walking up to the screen to read it.
What to watch out for
Alexa+ rolled out US-first, and reviewers outside the US have flagged that the headline AI features may not be available in your country yet — check before buying for Alexa+ specifically. And if you only need timers and music by the bed, the cheaper Show 5 or Show 8 does that job for less.
Amazon Echo Show 11 pros and cons
- Pro: 11-inch Full HD screen is the first Echo Show size that is truly glanceable across a kitchen.
- Pro: Built-in Matter, Thread and Zigbee hub — no separate bridge.
- Pro: Omnisense routines react to people and presence, not just voice commands.
- Pro: Strong spatial audio with a real woofer for a display this size.
- Con: Alexa+ features are US-first; availability varies by country.
- Con: Overkill if you only want a bedside clock with Alexa.
- Con: Needs counter space and a permanent spot near an outlet.
Amazon Echo Show 11 FAQs
How much does the Echo Show 11 cost?
It launched in November 2025 at a $219.99 US list price. Amazon discounts its own devices frequently, so check the current price before buying — this review does not quote a sale price.
What is the difference between the Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8?
Screen size and sound. The Show 11 has an 11-inch Full HD display with about 60% more viewing area than the 2025 Show 8, plus stronger spatial audio with a 2.8-inch woofer. Both run Alexa+ on AZ3-series chips and work as smart home hubs.
Does the Echo Show 11 work as a smart home hub?
Yes. It has a built-in hub supporting Matter, Thread and Zigbee, so compatible lights, locks, sensors and thermostats connect directly without a separate bridge.
What is Omnisense?
Amazon’s name for the sensor-fusion system in the 2025 Echo devices. It combines camera, audio, ultrasound, Wi-Fi radar and temperature signals so Alexa+ can trigger routines based on presence and context — for example, recognizing a household member with Visual ID or noticing a door left unlocked at night.
Which colors does it come in?
Graphite and Glacier White.
Price and availability
The Echo Show 11 launched at a $219.99 list price and is sold by Amazon in Graphite and Glacier White. Amazon’s own devices go on sale often, so the street price is frequently below list.
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