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Amazon Fire HD 8 2018

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Amazon Fire HD 8 2018
Amazon Fire HD 8 2018 (Fire Series)
Processor
MediaTek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz 4 x 1.3 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
1536 MB 
Display
8.00 inch 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixel 189 PPI, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
16 GB eMMC Flash, 16 GB 
, 9.2 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5-mm audio, Card Reader: microSD up to 400 GB, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer
Networking
802.11a/b/g/n (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.1 LE
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 9.7 x 215 x 128 ( = 0.38 x 8.46 x 5.04 in)
Battery
4750 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 7.0 Nougat
Camera
Primary Camera: 2 MPix 1600 x 1200, 720p@30fps video
Secondary Camera: 2 MPix 1600 x 1200 Pixel, 720p@30fps video
Additional features
Speakers: stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, Keyboard: virtual, modular power supply, USB cable (Type-A to Micro Type-B), quick start guide, Fire OS 6.3.0.1, Amazon Appstore, Amazon Apps, Silk-Browser, 12 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
363 g ( = 12.8 oz / 0.8 pounds), Power Supply: 35 g ( = 1.23 oz / 0.08 pounds)
Price
90 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 79.38% - good
Average of 17 scores (from 20 reviews)
price: 90%, performance: 61%, features: 32%, display: 58% mobility: 76%, workmanship: 72%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 98%

Reviews for the Amazon Fire HD 8 2018

76.5% Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) Tablet Review | Notebookcheck
Amazon has updated its 8-inch Fire HD 8 tablet but kept the price at its low level; the tablet still starts at just $80. Most notable updates: Alexa and wireless charging.
80% Amazon Fire HD 8 (8th gen) review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8 is the best budget tablet if you want to spend less than £100 on a tablet that streams Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. There is no better option. It is the same as older models though, save for Show Mode. If you also buy the Show Mode Charging Dock, it’s a very affordable way to have a smart display in the home with the convenience of a tablet to carry daily.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Fire HD 8 (8th gen) review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8 is the best budget tablet if you want to spend less than £100 on a tablet that streams Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. There is no better option. It is the same as older models though, save for Show Mode. If you also buy the Show Mode Charging Dock, it’s a very affordable way to have a smart display in the home with the convenience of a tablet to carry daily.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Fire HD 8 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a really good tablet at an impressive price. It’s made even better if you pair it with Show Mode dock. For £109.99 this is a great package. Its screen is fair, the build quality is fine and there’s plenty of storage. While it doesn’t feel incredibly fast, it has enough power to do justice to some of Android’s most impressive games. Plus having Alexa on a tablet is a nice touch.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Fire HD 8 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a really good tablet at an impressive price. It’s made even better if you pair it with Show Mode dock. For £109.99 this is a great package. Its screen is fair, the build quality is fine and there’s plenty of storage. While it doesn’t feel incredibly fast, it has enough power to do justice to some of Android’s most impressive games. Plus having Alexa on a tablet is a nice touch.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) review
Source: What Hi-Fi English Archive.org version
The fact the Amazon Fire HD does everything it says it will is reason enough to be impressed. You’ll have to pay a lot more to do better.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Fire HD 8 2018 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8 is the best budget tablet if you want to spend less than £100 on a tablet that streams Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. There is no better option.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Amazon Fire HD 8 review: Hitting that 8-inch sweet spot
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Whether you're a globetrotter or a looking for an travel tablet or something to entertain your child with loads of controls, the Fire HD 8 is well worth considering, because at this price, there's very little that comes close.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2018
80% Amazon Fire HD 8 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a really good tablet at a impressive price. It’s made even better if you pair it with Show Mode dock. For £109.99 this is a great package.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
100% Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) Review: Hot gossip
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
It's much less powerful than an iPad, but Alexa gives this compact tablet a unique bonus and it's fantastic value.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
81% Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) review:
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The latest HD 8 isn't much of an upgrade over last year's model, but the "always-ready" hands-free Alexa feature is a nice addition to what remains the best tablet value.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
70% Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) bets big on its Alexa skills and low price, and mostly succeeds in making a positive first impression. But with laggy performance, poor software and a mediocre screen, it isn’t an easy recommendation even when this cheap.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
100% Amazon Fire HD 8 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
You get a lot of tablet for £80 – bargain hunters will lap it up this Christmas.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Amazon Fire HD 8 2018 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
qIt is the same as older models though, save for Show Mode. If you also buy the Show Mode Charging Dock, it’s a very affordable way to have a smart display in the home with the convenience of a tablet to carry daily.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The 2018 edition of the Amazon Fire HD 8 remains the best media tablet you can get for under $100.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/03/2018

Foreign Reviews

70% Amazon Fire HD 8 Dieses Tablet setzt auf den Show-Effekt
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 75% mobility: 70%
72% Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018), análisis: su demoledor precio de 99 euros conlleva limitaciones
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 65%
Análisis Amazon Fire HD 8 de 2018: una tablet que no esperas que sea tan buena
Source: El Androide Libre Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; reliable device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2018
¡CHOLLAZO 08/10! Fire HD 8 32 GB. Pros y contras (64,99 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; excellent display; large internal memory; high autonomy; decent speakers. Negative: Heavy and bulky; poor cameras; only 1.5GB RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/08/2018
60% Test De L'Amazon Fire Hd 8 (2018) : Une Tablette Pas Chère, Mais À Quel Prix ?
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
80% Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) : toujours la meilleure pour les usages basiques
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

ARM Mali-T720: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz: Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC clocked at up to 1.3 GHz (V/B version) with integrated Mali-T720 MP2 clocked at 520 MHz graphics card.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


8.00":

This display format is in the mid-range for smartphones. It offers a compromise between good visibility, details and resolution on the screen, and you can still fit it into trouser pockets.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Amazon: Amazon is a company that is mainly known as an online retailer, but it also has its own product line called AmazonBasics. This product line includes a wide variety of products, including electronics, housewares, office supplies, sports and leisure items, and more. Amazon also works with other manufacturers to offer products under the "Amazon's Choice" brand, which are recommended by Amazon based on their reviews and popularity.


79.38%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2018-10-19)