2018 AMAZON FIRE HD 8 PLUS
2018 AMAZON FIRE HD 8 TV

Sleek and durable display-Featuring an 8-inch, vibrant HD display made with strengthened aluminosilicate glass, Fire HD 8 is thinner, lighter, and even stronger than before, testing twice as durable as the iPad mini in tumble tests.

Enjoy picture-in-picture videos with apps like Prime Video and utilize the split-screen feature to send an email while joining a Zoom call, or look up a recipe while watching your favorite show.

Enhanced performance-With a 30% faster hexa-core processor, customers can do more, from web browsing to watching videos-or both at the same time.

2018 AMAZON FIRE HD 8 PLUS

The Fire HD 8 Plus comes with 3GB RAM, wireless charging support, and an improved 5MP rear-facing camera for $119.99. The updated Fire HD 8 comes with 30% faster performance, and up to 13 hours of battery life with USB-C charging for $99.99. I just wish it was a little less Amazon and a little more Android.Amazon today announced the updated Fire HD 8 tablet lineup with improved performance, battery life and more. But dollar-for-dollar, this Amazon Fire HD 8 review has explained why there is no better affordable tablet than the Fire HD 8. The iPad mini offers blazingly faster performance, a larger screen and the best app store in the world (though developers may disagree), but it costs $310 more than the Fire HD 8 on most days, and Amazon will most certainly discount their own slate come Prime Day 2020. The Fire HD 8 wouldn't feel so compromised, though, if it could just get Google apps, so you could use Chrome and not rely on Amazon's Silk web browser. Though, considering the HD 8’s epic battery life, you won’t need to refuel it often.

2018 AMAZON FIRE HD 8 TV

Again, these companies know their audiences, and who am I to say those aren't welcome shortcuts to bargain priced products? Amazon Fire HD 8 review: Verdictįor casual TV watching and music listening, the Fire HD 8's screen and speakers prove it to be a solid device for all the basics, and its USB-C port means you can charge it with the same cable your new laptop uses. The Walmart onn, for what it's worth, has the Play Store, and its biggest sin is pushing a lot of links to Walmart in the interface. Lastly, Amazon's Silk browser is still slow and stilted, and not nearly as smooth as its namesake. But none of the major podcast apps (PocketCasts, Overcast, Downcast) are available on Fire tablets, and neither is WhatApp, one of the biggest messaging apps on the planet. Thankfully, some of the modern basics, such as Spotify and TikTok, are on FireOS. That being said, vocals came out clearly, drum cymbals hit crisply and piano keys clinked accurately. As I listened to tracks by Run The Jewels, Carly Ray Jepsen and The National, I repeatedly found myself wishing I could turn the tablet up to 11. The Fire HD 8 produces pleasing sound but with not nearly as much volume as I'd prefer. Scrolling wasn't as smooth, however, when I tried reading a web page in the Silk web browser, which has always underperformed in my opinion. The 8-inch Fire HD's touchscreen proved responsive as I tapped and navigated the FireOS menus. However, viewing angles leave something to be desired: A conversation between Tracy Jordan and Kenneth the Page darkened when I viewed it from 30 degrees to the left or right. Our light meter clocked the Fire HD 8 as emitting up to 444 nits of brightness, which makes it a dimmer than the iPad mini (490 nits) and brighter than Fire 7 (370 nits) and the Walmart onn (273 nits). The HD 8 Plus is $20 more, and throws in support for wireless charging, and Amazon bundles it with Angreat's Made for Amazon Wireless Charging Dock in a $139 package.Īccording to our colorimeter, the Fire HD 8 produces up to 80% of the sRGB spectrum, which beats the Amazon Fire 7 (66%) and the Walmart onn (73%). The Fire HD 8 starts at $89, which is $10 more than the 2018 Fire HD 8. Supports wireless charging, 9 watt faster-charging power adapter includedĪmazon Fire HD 8 2020 release date and price Kid-proof case with adjustable stand, in blue, pink, or purple

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