Amazon Fire HD 8 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Amazon Fire HD 8 2024, MTK/MT8169A, 4GB, 64GB, Black
Amazon
33 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Amazon Fire HD 8 2024, MTK/MT8169A, 4GB, 64GB, Black
62 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Users generally find this tablet good value for the price, especially for reading and media consumption, but many complain about sluggish performance, limited app selection, and slow charging. Positive reviews highlight its lightweight design and bright display, while negative ones warn against it for anything beyond basic tasks. Overall, it's a mixed bag with a slight positive lean.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Bright display
- Good value for price
- Works well for reading apps
- Good for media consumption
Cons
- Slow and laggy performance
- Limited app selection
- Slow charging
- Freezing issues
- Poor video output quality
Performance 4
App selection 3
Value for money 4
Charging speed 2
Display quality 2
Build quality 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Scores
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Specifications
| Amazon Fire HD 8 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | MTK/MT8169A | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1280 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.34 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Amazon Fire HD 8 2024, MTK/MT8169A, 4GB, 64GB, Black
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reading battery (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sharpness (25th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.