Amazon Fire HD 8 2022, 2GB, 32GB, Black
The updated hexa-core processor delivers 30% faster performance and up to 13 hours of battery life in a design that’s twice as durable as an iPad mini. Its 8-inch HD display and microSD expansion up to 1TB provide solid media value at an entry-level price, though it lacks Google Play support. This tablet is best for casual readers and Prime Video streamers who want an affordable, kid-friendly device for content consumption.
CPU hexa-core processor
RAM 2 GB
Storage 32 GB
Screen 8"
OS Fire OS
27 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average storage (9th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 8" |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| OS | Fire OS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | hexa-core processor | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 1024 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 |
| Screen | 8" | 13" 2752x2064 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 |
| OS | Fire OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 39 | 47 | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Fire HD 8 | 59.4 | 57.8 | 5 | 30.2 | 32.2 | 27.1 | 9.2 | 69.5 | 89.8 | 8.9 | 86.2 | 0 | 46.7 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 99.5 | 98.4 | 92.6 | 99.8 | 97.6 | 97 | 97.7 | 89.9 | 47.9 | 99.1 | 99.3 | 3.6 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 92.6 | 99.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.7 | 0 | 21.8 | 92.8 | 81.2 | 3.6 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.5 | 69.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 93.6 | 64.8 | 63 | 93.2 | 13.8 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 80.6 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall27.3
- Reading41.5
- Student14.6
- Business14.9
- Art Design19.5
- Productivity14.4
- Entertainment23.6
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