Amazon Fire HD 8 Black 2022
HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 Orange 2024
What Buyers Say
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
HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 Orange 2024
The HOTWAV R7 rugged tablet is praised for its exceptional battery life, durability, and bright screen, making it ideal for outdoor use and rough handling. Users appreciate the value for money, with many noting it outperforms more expensive tablets in key areas. However, the placement of power and volume buttons on the short edge is a common frustration, and the tablet's weight can be cumbersome for some. Camera quality in low light is also a minor drawback.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Rugged and durable build
- Bright outdoor screen
- Good value for money
- Fast performance
Cons
- Poor button placement on short edge
- Heavy and bulky design
- Low-light camera quality
- Edge screen sensitivity issues
- No home/back navigation buttons
Scores
Specifications
| Amazon Fire HD 8 | HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | AMD Ryzen 5 5600★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB★ |
| Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8" | 10.1" |
| Resolution | — | 1280 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.34 kg★ | 1.44 kg |
| OS | Fire OS | Android 13 |
Pros & Cons
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)
HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 Orange 2024
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Amazon Fire HD 8 Black 2022
HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 Orange 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 67 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 18 specs.