Apple iPad 9.7 Space Gray 2017
Amazon Fire HD 8 Black 2022
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad 9.7 Space Gray 2017
Most buyers are thrilled with this refurbished iPad, praising its near-new condition, smooth performance, and long battery life. A few negative experiences involve charging issues, a restocking fee, and app incompatibility with the older iOS. Overall, it offers excellent value for casual use like browsing, streaming, and kids.
Pros
- Near-new condition
- Smooth performance
- Long battery life
- Great value for money
- Easy setup
Cons
- Charging issues
- Restocking fee on returns
- App incompatibility with older iOS
- Slow charger included
- Some units turn on by themselves
Amazon Fire HD 8 Black 2022
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is widely praised for its excellent value, especially when purchased on sale, offering a full HD screen, good sound, and solid battery life for under $100. Users appreciate its portability and durability, with one reviewer noting it survived nearly two years of toddler use. However, some criticize the poorly placed buttons that can accidentally shut down the device, and the overall performance can be sluggish for multitasking. Despite these drawbacks, it is considered a great budget tablet for reading, streaming, and light use.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Full HD screen
- Good sound quality
- Solid battery life
- Portable and lightweight
Cons
- Poor button placement
- Sluggish multitasking performance
- Charging port durability concerns
- Dashboard location on screen is annoying
- Slippery body
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad 9.7 | Amazon Fire HD 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 6★ |
| GPU | M9★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC★ | — |
| Expandable | — | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 8" |
| Resolution | 2048 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Battery | 27 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iOS | Fire OS |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 9.7 Space Gray 2017
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
Amazon Fire HD 8 Black 2022
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average feature (26th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 23 specs.