Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus Gray 2022
A 30% faster hexa-core processor and 3GB RAM make this 8-inch tablet noticeably more responsive for everyday tasks like email and web browsing. It adds wireless charging, a strengthened aluminosilicate glass screen, and up to 13 hours of battery life, all in a thinner, lighter design. Best for Amazon households who want a budget-friendly tablet for reading, video calls, and Alexa hands-free use, with expandable storage up to 1TB.
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The Fire HD 8 Plus is a cheap Amazon tablet with a weak screen and limited RAM. It's fine for basic media and Alexa use, but not much else. At $108, it's a budget buy with budget compromises.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Wireless charging is a nice touch at this price 89th
- Solid social proof with a 4.5-star average across nearly 8,000 reviews
- Expandable storage up to 1TB via microSD
- Show Mode turns it into a handy Alexa display
Cons
- The 1280x800 screen is one of the worst we've seen
- Only 3GB of RAM makes multitasking painful
- No Google Play support locks you into Amazon's Appstore
- Lockscreen ads unless you pay extra to remove them
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
The hexa-core chip is 30% faster than the previous gen, which puts it right around the middle of the pack in our database. Apps open fine, video streams without much stutter, and casual browsing is okay. But 3GB of RAM is a weak spot, landing near the bottom of our rankings. Multitasking gets tight fast. The screen is the real letdown though. 1280x800 on an 8-inch panel is one of the lowest resolution displays we've seen in this category. Text looks soft and video lacks punch. Battery life is also mediocre at best, despite Amazon's 13-hour claim.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 8" |
| Resolution | 1280x800 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wireless-N |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| OS | Android 10 |
vs Competition
Stacked against the Apple iPad Air 5th Generation or Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE, this thing gets embarrassed. Those tablets have better screens, more RAM, and proper app stores. The Lenovo Idea Tab Plus and Xiaomi Pad 7 also run circles around it in performance. But they all cost significantly more. The Fire HD 8 Plus competes on price alone, and for a very specific use case: Amazon ecosystem users who want a cheap second screen. If you need real productivity or a good display, look elsewhere.
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus | Apple iPad Air 4 | Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | Vekfulpc T60 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 6-CORE/2.0GHz | Apple M2 | 2800 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Samsung Exynos | 2.2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 256 | 256 | 128 | 128 | 256 |
| Screen | 8" 1280x800 | 10.9" 2360x1640 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12.1" 2560x1600 | 10.9" 2304x1440 | 13.4" |
| OS | Android 10 | iPadOS | Android 14 | Android 15 | Android | Android 15 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 28 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus | 59.7 | 60 | 10.9 | 3.9 | 29.5 | 20.7 | 9.1 | 47.7 | 89.4 |
| Apple iPad Air 4 Compare | 64.1 | 90.6 | 51.3 | 75 | 93.4 | 95.4 | 83.4 | 98 | 80.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG Compare | 97.3 | 95.3 | 66.1 | 98.6 | 84.2 | 52.8 | 83.4 | 78.2 | 92.6 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Plus Compare | 54.4 | 96.8 | 66.1 | 90.6 | 89.1 | 88.8 | 65.2 | 63.8 | 91 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Compare | 64.1 | 63.1 | 66.1 | 81.1 | 77 | 99.1 | 65.2 | 78.2 | 95.3 |
| Vekfulpc T60 Pro Compare | 93.1 | 89 | 66.1 | 62.7 | 86.4 | 88.8 | 73.9 | 59.6 | 85.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At $108, it's cheap. But cheap doesn't always mean good value. You're getting a tablet with a low-res screen, limited RAM, and an app store that's missing a lot of what people actually want. The wireless charging and Alexa integration are nice, but they don't make up for the core weaknesses. If you just need a basic media device for Amazon content, it's fine. For anything else, save your money.
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Overview
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is the tablet you buy when you want something cheap that does the basics without making a fuss. It's got a hexa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, and wireless charging, which sounds fancier than it is. For $108, you're getting a media pad and Alexa screen, not a productivity machine.
And that's fine, because this thing knows what it is. The 8-inch 1280x800 display is nothing to write home about, and the Amazon Appstore means no Google Play. But if you live in Amazon's world, it's a solid little couch companion.
Common Questions
Q: Can I install Google Play on this tablet?
No, the Fire HD 8 Plus only supports Amazon's Appstore. You can sideload some apps, but it's not officially supported and can be finicky.
Q: Is the screen good enough for watching movies?
It's okay for casual viewing, but the 1280x800 resolution is low by modern standards. Text and video will look softer than on most competing tablets.
Q: How do I get rid of the lockscreen ads?
Amazon charges a one-time fee in device settings to remove the ads. It's not included in the base price.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you need a real tablet for work, school, or serious media consumption. The low-res screen, 3GB of RAM, and missing Google Play make it a poor choice for productivity. If you want a good display or plan to multitask, spend more on an iPad or a Samsung Galaxy Tab.
Verdict
This is a tablet for Amazon loyalists and people who want a cheap Alexa screen or kid-friendly device. It's not for anyone who needs a real tablet experience. The screen is rough, the RAM is tight, and the app situation is limiting. But if you just want to watch Prime Video, read Kindle books, and occasionally browse the web, it gets the job done without breaking the bank.
