Amazon isn’t the only one with discounts — Echo Show 8 is $85 at Best Buy

Amazon has officially launched its October Prime Big Deal Days event, which means tons of discounts. Chief among them are many deals on Amazon brand products, like the Echo and Alexa-enabled devices. Of course, Amazon isn’t the only one with incredible discounts. Take the Best Buy Prime Big Deal Days sale, for instance. You might be surprised to see something like the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) discounted to $85, from $150, which saves $65. Yes, that’s the same price as Amazon but here’s why it matters. If you’re a you’ll get extras like free two-day shipping, or possibly save more, especially if you have the brand’s credit card with rewards. So, you could technically get it cheaper through Best Buy if you play your cards right.

Why shop the Echo Show 8 deal at Best Buy?

The Echo Show 8 transforms everything you know about the Echo and Alexa experience. How and why? Because it has a small display incorporated which adds visuals to the audio. So, instead of just talking to Alexa and having her send you audio cues and information, you can actually see it now. Like pulling up the live feed for a security camera, watching media on Netflix and streaming services, or even shopping through the device.

It’s your smart home, simplified. Use your voice to set timers, create lists, shop, and much more. But more importantly, you can see all the visual data like calendars, notes, reminders, and adaptive content. The Echo Show 8 was actually made with sustainable resources, as it’s 29% recycled materials. That’s pretty neat.

But I probably don’t need to explain how the 8-inch touchscreen enhances the experience. Or, wait, technically I already did? No matter.

While normally you’d buy an Echo through Amazon, it’s available at Best Buy at a huge discount today, too. It’s $85, which is the same price as on Amazon, down from $150. But the reason why you might buy through Best Buy instead includes access to Best Buy’s services, like the program, or even using rewards if you have a Best Buy credit card and still accrue rewards points. That’s what I do and sometimes I get my gear even cheaper through Best Buy if you can believe it.