Amazon Fire Series
Processor: unknown, Mediatek MT8127, Mediatek MT8135, Mediatek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz, Mediatek Mediatek MT8 MT8168, Mediatek Mediatek MT8 MT8169A, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974Graphics Adapter: unknown, ARM Mali-450 MP4, ARM Mali-G52 MP1, ARM Mali-G52 MP2, ARM Mali-T720, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, Imagination PowerVR G6200, Qualcomm Adreno 330
Display: 4.70 inch, 7.00 inch, 8.00 inch, 10.10 inch
Weight: 0.16kg, 0.282kg, 0.286kg, 0.295kg, 0.311kg, 0.313kg, 0.337kg, 0.341kg, 0.342kg, 0.355kg, 0.363kg, 0.369kg, 0.39kg, 0.407kg, 0.429kg, 0.432kg, 0.456kg, 0.483kg, 0.509kg
Price: 50, 55, 60, 70, 90, 100, 110, 115, 120, 135, 149, 150, 160, 195, 199.99, 200 euro
Average of 367 scores (from 483 reviews)
Amazon Fire Phone
The Amazon Fire Android phone differs from many devices of other manufacturers. While it still runs Android, it has a lot of Amazon flavor and features not found in any other phone make it unique.
Its 4.7-inch screen only has a 1280 x 720 resolution, which is rather standard. In view of the display size, it look too grainy. There are four motion tracking cameras to track your head movement. It uses infrared which triggers some visual effects like elements popping in and out of the screen. Its a cool feature but rather a gimmick, which you won't need.
As expected, there are a lot of Amazon-specific functions. The Google Play Store has been replaced by the Amazon app store. The Fire Phone OS is not compatible with Google Play Services like Google Now, but these were replaced by its own voice assistant. The Firefly scanner scans items and searches for it on the Amazon store, while the real-time Mayday chat puts you in front of an Amazon customer service rep.
The 13 MP rear camera is very bareboned and gets the job done, but it is unspectacular. Only get this phone if you are deeply embedded in Amazon's ecosystem and do a lot of shopping on Amazon.
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire PhoneProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 330
Display: 4.70 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.16kg
Price: 149 euro
Links: Amazon homepage Fire Phone (Model)
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Reviews
Four eyes see 3D. Amazon's Fire Phone aims to offer innovative features for a small price, but the online retailer has not got a lot of praise so far. Our review shows why we are not convinced, either.
Source: Under KG Archive.org version
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/20/2015
Source: Under KG Archive.org version
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/20/2015
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Amazon Fire Phone and the iPhone 6 are both well-made handsets that offer decent performance. The iPhone is the better performer, as you might expect with the price difference. Beyond that we would recommend the iPhone if you want a phone that can be a productivity tool as well as a consumption and communication device. Go for the Fire Phone if you want to shop, shop, shop. (See also: best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2014.)
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/26/2014
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Amazon Fire Phone and the iPhone 6 are both well-made handsets that offer decent performance. The iPhone is the better performer, as you might expect with the price difference. Beyond that we would recommend the iPhone if you want a phone that can be a productivity tool as well as a consumption and communication device. Go for the Fire Phone if you want to shop, shop, shop. (See also: best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2014.)
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/26/2014
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
Much like the Kindle Fire tablets, the Fire Phone’s primary function is to act as a gateway to Amazon’s ecosystem. At times the device feels like a shopping basket masquerading as a smartphone - and one that's not built for enterprise usage. While there are plenty of software and hardware differences between the Fire Phone and its high-end Android rivals, none really offer the meat to compensate for the usability issues.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
Much like the Kindle Fire tablets, the Fire Phone’s primary function is to act as a gateway to Amazon’s ecosystem. At times the device feels like a shopping basket masquerading as a smartphone - and one that's not built for enterprise usage. While there are plenty of software and hardware differences between the Fire Phone and its high-end Android rivals, none really offer the meat to compensate for the usability issues.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
Amazon has had plenty of time to bring out a decent smartphone and certainly deep enough pockets to do its research. In many ways, the Fire phone is likable. The camera and hardware are solid and there are elements of the OS we started to appreciate. Android could do with a bit of streamlining in places.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/08/2014
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
Amazon has had plenty of time to bring out a decent smartphone and certainly deep enough pockets to do its research. In many ways, the Fire phone is likable. The camera and hardware are solid and there are elements of the OS we started to appreciate. Android could do with a bit of streamlining in places.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/08/2014
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Even though you can get it free on contract, the Fire phone isn't as cheap as we had expected. For a similar contract price, or even when bought SIM-free, you could have a flagship Android phone such as the LG G3. If you're comparing specifications, the Fire phone looks distinctly mid-range.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/02/2014
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
It just doesn’t make a great deal of sense for most people. Its key feature, that array of front cameras, is spectacularly pointless after the first five minutes. And while some may claim it’s a simpler and more accessible alternative to other Androids, we found it a good deal trickier to get on with. It’s not that simple, it’s not intuitive, and the alternatives it offers for Google’s app suite just aren’t as good.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 80% display: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Even though you can get it free on contract, the Fire phone isn't as cheap as we had expected. For a similar contract price, or even when bought SIM-free, you could have a flagship Android phone such as the LG G3. If you're comparing specifications, the Fire phone looks distinctly mid-range.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/02/2014
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
It just doesn’t make a great deal of sense for most people. Its key feature, that array of front cameras, is spectacularly pointless after the first five minutes. And while some may claim it’s a simpler and more accessible alternative to other Androids, we found it a good deal trickier to get on with. It’s not that simple, it’s not intuitive, and the alternatives it offers for Google’s app suite just aren’t as good.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 80% display: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
For roughly the same money, you could have a flagship Android smartphone or for a little more per month on contract, a brand new iPhone. If you're looking purely as specs, the Fire phone is fairly mid-range. The deal is sweetened by a year of free Amazon Prime, though, which would otherwise cost you £79 and includes next-day delivery and the Instant Video streaming service. So the Fire phone has a few things going for it, but asking people to get to grips with a new operating system, deal with the limited app store and still pay top dollar for it is a bold move indeed. Ultimately, the safe option is to plump for an Android device such as the LG G3.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 50% performance: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
Amazon would have you think the Fire Phone is a mobile revolution, a complete rethink of how an Android smartphone should be made. It’s not: it’s just another phone with a so-so build that seems to do things differently just to spite Google rather than to help customers. Nor is it the affordable option the company would have you believe, at £399 on Pay As You Go. Unless you really need Mayday, the similar-sized Motorola Moto G represents much better value, and still lets you use Kindle and the Amazon Appstore on the go.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
Ultimately, the Amazon Fire Phone is a deeply frustrating and woefully misconceived handset. Apart from being a cynical money-making machine for Amazon, its clunky OS is difficult to use and offers no benefit over Android or iOS. The Dynamic Perspective display is a needless gimmick and its Firefly camera isn't good enough to rival services elsewhere. It's also expensive, even if you do get a free year of Amazon Prime thrown in as a vague sweetener. It's not broken per se, but you should avoid this at all costs.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
For roughly the same money, you could have a flagship Android smartphone or for a little more per month on contract, a brand new iPhone. If you're looking purely as specs, the Fire phone is fairly mid-range. The deal is sweetened by a year of free Amazon Prime, though, which would otherwise cost you £79 and includes next-day delivery and the Instant Video streaming service. So the Fire phone has a few things going for it, but asking people to get to grips with a new operating system, deal with the limited app store and still pay top dollar for it is a bold move indeed. Ultimately, the safe option is to plump for an Android device such as the LG G3.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 50% performance: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
Amazon would have you think the Fire Phone is a mobile revolution, a complete rethink of how an Android smartphone should be made. It’s not: it’s just another phone with a so-so build that seems to do things differently just to spite Google rather than to help customers. Nor is it the affordable option the company would have you believe, at £399 on Pay As You Go. Unless you really need Mayday, the similar-sized Motorola Moto G represents much better value, and still lets you use Kindle and the Amazon Appstore on the go.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
Ultimately, the Amazon Fire Phone is a deeply frustrating and woefully misconceived handset. Apart from being a cynical money-making machine for Amazon, its clunky OS is difficult to use and offers no benefit over Android or iOS. The Dynamic Perspective display is a needless gimmick and its Firefly camera isn't good enough to rival services elsewhere. It's also expensive, even if you do get a free year of Amazon Prime thrown in as a vague sweetener. It's not broken per se, but you should avoid this at all costs.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Amazon's Fire Phone is a decent attempt at selling more Amazon goods and services, but it's hardly a smartphone worth considering if you're not already invested in Amazon's ecosystem. If you're looking for flexibility in an operating system (customization, great apps, etc.) and you want top-end specs to boot, consider an Android flagship smartphone or older iPhone. They cost the same as the Fire Phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 40% performance: 60% features: 50% workmanship: 60%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Amazon's Fire Phone is a decent attempt at selling more Amazon goods and services, but it's hardly a smartphone worth considering if you're not already invested in Amazon's ecosystem. If you're looking for flexibility in an operating system (customization, great apps, etc.) and you want top-end specs to boot, consider an Android flagship smartphone or older iPhone. They cost the same as the Fire Phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 40% performance: 60% features: 50% workmanship: 60%
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
From a design standpoint, it’s a sharp smartphone. It’s understated and classy, with minimal branding and a solid feel. The 4.7-inch display should’ve been a 1080p panel (as it stands, the native resolution is pegged at 1280 x 720), but at least Amazon is including a full 32GB of internal storage on its base model. Unfortunately, the phone is only available through AT&T, which complicates things further.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2014
Source: Tested Archive.org version
We were curious when Amazon announced their Fire phone, and intrigued by the Dynamic Perspective and Firefly features that Amazon claims sets its handset apart from other flagship smartphones. So we bought a Fire phone to test and show you how those features work--or rather, how they don't really work well. Here's why we couldn't wait to return this phone for a refund after testing.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/26/2014
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
From a design standpoint, it’s a sharp smartphone. It’s understated and classy, with minimal branding and a solid feel. The 4.7-inch display should’ve been a 1080p panel (as it stands, the native resolution is pegged at 1280 x 720), but at least Amazon is including a full 32GB of internal storage on its base model. Unfortunately, the phone is only available through AT&T, which complicates things further.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2014
Source: Tested Archive.org version
We were curious when Amazon announced their Fire phone, and intrigued by the Dynamic Perspective and Firefly features that Amazon claims sets its handset apart from other flagship smartphones. So we bought a Fire phone to test and show you how those features work--or rather, how they don't really work well. Here's why we couldn't wait to return this phone for a refund after testing.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/26/2014
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Amazon takes this to an entirely new level with the Fire Phone, to the point that if you're shopping and content consumption habits do not revolve around Amazon.com Kindle, Prime Video, Amazon MP3, and you have no intentions of that becoming the case, it’s very difficult to recommend the Fire Phone. At times the device appears like a handheld personal shopping tool that just happens to have cellular capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 40% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Amazon takes this to an entirely new level with the Fire Phone, to the point that if you're shopping and content consumption habits do not revolve around Amazon.com Kindle, Prime Video, Amazon MP3, and you have no intentions of that becoming the case, it’s very difficult to recommend the Fire Phone. At times the device appears like a handheld personal shopping tool that just happens to have cellular capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 40% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Computerworld.com Archive.org version
I could go on and talk about all the standard smartphone measures -- the Fire Phone's performance is somewhat choppy, its battery life is on the lower end of average, its call quality is fine and its camera is pretty decent -- but at this point, all of that seems rather inconsequential. There are just so many fundamental things wrong with this device that, for most people, it's impossible to recommend. The Fire Phone is ultimately a collection of random ideas that don't come together to create any type of cohesive or compelling user experience. Its operating system is confusing and difficult to use, its Dynamic Perspective feature is gimmicky and counterproductive and its prominent integration with Amazon makes it feel more like a pushy salesperson than a user-focused tool.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2014
Source: Computerworld.com Archive.org version
I could go on and talk about all the standard smartphone measures -- the Fire Phone's performance is somewhat choppy, its battery life is on the lower end of average, its call quality is fine and its camera is pretty decent -- but at this point, all of that seems rather inconsequential. There are just so many fundamental things wrong with this device that, for most people, it's impossible to recommend. The Fire Phone is ultimately a collection of random ideas that don't come together to create any type of cohesive or compelling user experience. Its operating system is confusing and difficult to use, its Dynamic Perspective feature is gimmicky and counterproductive and its prominent integration with Amazon makes it feel more like a pushy salesperson than a user-focused tool.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2014
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
Dynamic Perspective and Firefly are interesting features that will only get better with more supported apps and when more products are added into Amazon’s analysis database. I expect those features to improve greatly by the time Fire Phone 2 and 3 roll around. But right now, the rest of Fire OS 3.5 drags the Fire Phone down.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Pocketnow Archive.org version
That said, there’s certainly a lot to like here. Those who value fresh ideas, those not bullied into demanding conformity by the overwhelming cynicism of the jaded tech world, will appreciate the freshness the Fire Phone brings to a slowly stagnating space. For reading, for shopping, for existing within Amazon’s special corner of the internet, it literally doesn’t get any better than this. And for everything else … well, there’s always version two.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% features: 73% mobility: 40%
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
Dynamic Perspective and Firefly are interesting features that will only get better with more supported apps and when more products are added into Amazon’s analysis database. I expect those features to improve greatly by the time Fire Phone 2 and 3 roll around. But right now, the rest of Fire OS 3.5 drags the Fire Phone down.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Pocketnow Archive.org version
That said, there’s certainly a lot to like here. Those who value fresh ideas, those not bullied into demanding conformity by the overwhelming cynicism of the jaded tech world, will appreciate the freshness the Fire Phone brings to a slowly stagnating space. For reading, for shopping, for existing within Amazon’s special corner of the internet, it literally doesn’t get any better than this. And for everything else … well, there’s always version two.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% features: 73% mobility: 40%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
If you have never played with an Amazon device before, the Fire Phone will take you a while to master. It's an average looking phone with a couple nifty tricks either meant to sell you things or dazzle your eyes, but other than that, it's nothing worth bragging about. Keep in mind Amazon has an agenda: it wants to sell more goods and push Prime. And the Fire Phone is the company's latest way of achieving that goal. Despite a gazillion sensors and Dynamic Display to get you all excited about the idea of using the Fire Phone as your everyday device, Amazon only really cares about whether you use the Firefly app to buy stuff on Amazon.com.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/30/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
If you have never played with an Amazon device before, the Fire Phone will take you a while to master. It's an average looking phone with a couple nifty tricks either meant to sell you things or dazzle your eyes, but other than that, it's nothing worth bragging about. Keep in mind Amazon has an agenda: it wants to sell more goods and push Prime. And the Fire Phone is the company's latest way of achieving that goal. Despite a gazillion sensors and Dynamic Display to get you all excited about the idea of using the Fire Phone as your everyday device, Amazon only really cares about whether you use the Firefly app to buy stuff on Amazon.com.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/30/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Greenbot Archive.org version
This is a phone for Amazon’s whales, the very top customers. Just like how you had to be an Apple die-hard to pay $600 for the first-gen iPhone, this first Fire Phone will be the most tempting for people all-in with Amazon for everything from shopping to ebooks to TV shows. Even though this is a respectable first showing, I think Amazon will keep improving both the design and the software polish, and hopefully the Appstore will mature at the same time. Then the Fire Phone has the potential to go from a phone to delight Prime customers to a delightful phone that will make new Prime customers.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/29/2014
Source: Greenbot Archive.org version
This is a phone for Amazon’s whales, the very top customers. Just like how you had to be an Apple die-hard to pay $600 for the first-gen iPhone, this first Fire Phone will be the most tempting for people all-in with Amazon for everything from shopping to ebooks to TV shows. Even though this is a respectable first showing, I think Amazon will keep improving both the design and the software polish, and hopefully the Appstore will mature at the same time. Then the Fire Phone has the potential to go from a phone to delight Prime customers to a delightful phone that will make new Prime customers.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/29/2014
Source: Gizmag Archive.org version
If you want a new smartphone, do yourself a favor and browse the handsets in our latest Smartphone Comparison Guide and Phablet Comparison Guide. Very few of them cost more than the Fire Phone, and many cost less. I'd recommend every single one of them ahead of this head-scratching debut from Amazon.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/26/2014
Source: Gizmag Archive.org version
If you want a new smartphone, do yourself a favor and browse the handsets in our latest Smartphone Comparison Guide and Phablet Comparison Guide. Very few of them cost more than the Fire Phone, and many cost less. I'd recommend every single one of them ahead of this head-scratching debut from Amazon.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/26/2014
Source: Recode Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire phone is perfectly suited for people heavily invested in the company’s ecosystem, and who like to use their smartphones one-handed, as long as they like AT&T. But to top Apple and Samsung, Amazon needs to do better.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2014
Source: Wired Magazine Archive.org version
You buy iPhones for the ease-of-use, the app ecosystem, and the design language. You buy Android phones for the freedom of choice and the tinkerability. You’d buy this phone for the free Amazon Prime and a quick fix for shoppin’ fever. It’s not a bad phone, it just isn’t in the same league as a top-tier Android phone or iPhone. When you look past its purchasing powers and its fringe benefits—which can’t be ignored—what you have left is a relatively unexciting handset.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
Instead, it's left to features like Dynamic Perspective and Firefly to sell the Fire Phone, and while they're clever, they're not yet convincing must-haves. In a way, it feels like Amazon tried to make its smartphone too many things: both a smaller gateway to its virtual aisles for your pocket, and a feature-pushing flagship differentiated on more than just software and services. The Amazon Fire Phone is good, but it's neither the home-run nor the game-changer that many were expecting.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2014
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
When is Amazon coming out with a phone? That question has been answered, but after having tested the phone, I have a new one: Why? The Fire phone has some clever innovations and a nice design, but at the moment, there's not much that would compel me to switch from either Android or iOS.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Recode Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire phone is perfectly suited for people heavily invested in the company’s ecosystem, and who like to use their smartphones one-handed, as long as they like AT&T. But to top Apple and Samsung, Amazon needs to do better.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2014
Source: Wired Magazine Archive.org version
You buy iPhones for the ease-of-use, the app ecosystem, and the design language. You buy Android phones for the freedom of choice and the tinkerability. You’d buy this phone for the free Amazon Prime and a quick fix for shoppin’ fever. It’s not a bad phone, it just isn’t in the same league as a top-tier Android phone or iPhone. When you look past its purchasing powers and its fringe benefits—which can’t be ignored—what you have left is a relatively unexciting handset.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
Instead, it's left to features like Dynamic Perspective and Firefly to sell the Fire Phone, and while they're clever, they're not yet convincing must-haves. In a way, it feels like Amazon tried to make its smartphone too many things: both a smaller gateway to its virtual aisles for your pocket, and a feature-pushing flagship differentiated on more than just software and services. The Amazon Fire Phone is good, but it's neither the home-run nor the game-changer that many were expecting.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2014
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
When is Amazon coming out with a phone? That question has been answered, but after having tested the phone, I have a new one: Why? The Fire phone has some clever innovations and a nice design, but at the moment, there's not much that would compel me to switch from either Android or iOS.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Smartphone Magazin - Heft 4/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: Smartphone Magazin - Heft 4/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 3/2015
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 02/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 85% mobility: 81% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 3/2015
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 02/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 85% mobility: 81% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2015
Rating: Total score: 48% features: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70%
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2015
Rating: Total score: 48% features: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70%
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 1/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 1/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 12/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/01/2014
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 12/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/01/2014
Source: Mobicroco DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 97% features: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 87%
Source: Tecchannel - Heft 21/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Mobicroco DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 97% features: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 87%
Source: Tecchannel - Heft 21/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 56% mobility: 94%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 56% mobility: 94%
Source: Connect - Heft 11/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Connect - Heft 11/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Computerbild - Heft 18/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: Computerbild - Heft 18/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 88%
Amazon Fire HD 10 inch 2015
For anyone who is shopping for a cost-friendly tablet which serves occasional laptop duty, the Amazon Fire HD 10 inch 2015 can be put on the shortlist. This tablet is equipped with a quad-core processor, a 5 MP rear camera, an HD front camera and Dolby-enhanced stereo speakers. Due to a 10.1 inch widescreen display, it is heavier and thicker than other tablets. The wide screen is just enough to support an on-screen keyboard with full-sized keys. With 149 ppi and 1280x800 resolution, the image is notably blurry towards the edges, but it remains legible. Hence, it might not be ideal for those who use it for reading. The cool thing, though, is the tons of entertainments given by Amazon. Subscribers to Amazon Prime can have a worthwhile privilege to access unlimited content of music, movies, TV shows, books, games and much more. Its 16 GB or 32 GB internal storage, coupled with a microSD expansion slot, definitely eases your mind, too. Non-subscribers can experience the first-of-a-kind Amazon Underground, which presents a huge collection of free apps and games valued at $10,000. Overall, the Fire HD 10's fair performance makes it a decent choice for budget leisure.Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 10 inch 2015Processor: Mediatek MT8135
Graphics Adapter: Imagination PowerVR G6200
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.432kg
Price: 199.99 euro
Links: Amazon homepage Fire HD 10 inch 2015 (Model)
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Reviews
Shopping with style.The 10.1-inch Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is available for a starting price of just 200 Euros (~$218). Its Android-based Fire OS operating system primarily serves as the shopping platform for Amazon products. It is easy to use - and with a few tricks, Google Play as well as other Android apps can also run on it.
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Amazon’s current generation Fire HD 10 may be one of the most powerful tablets the company currently offers but it’s price, specifications, and benchmark scores show this is really a budget tablet with direct ties to Amazon’s ecosystem. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing it’s just important to know what you’re getting into with this device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/04/2016
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Amazon’s current generation Fire HD 10 may be one of the most powerful tablets the company currently offers but it’s price, specifications, and benchmark scores show this is really a budget tablet with direct ties to Amazon’s ecosystem. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing it’s just important to know what you’re getting into with this device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/04/2016
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
There are inexpensive tablets, and there are cheap tablets. A chintzy design, low-resolution display, lackluster cameras and sluggish performance make the Amazon Fire 10 feel less than the sum of its parts. For less money, the Lenovo Tab 2 A10 has a higher-resolution screen, better design and much longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
There are inexpensive tablets, and there are cheap tablets. A chintzy design, low-resolution display, lackluster cameras and sluggish performance make the Amazon Fire 10 feel less than the sum of its parts. For less money, the Lenovo Tab 2 A10 has a higher-resolution screen, better design and much longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Poor performance and sub-par screen resolutions leave you questioning the purpose of these affordable tablets.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Poor performance and sub-par screen resolutions leave you questioning the purpose of these affordable tablets.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
With pixel density that’s years out of date, the Amazon Fire HD 10 just doesn’t offer the screen quality that’ll get us spending upwards of £150. The funny thing is that while the larger display is what’ll get people buying this instead of the Fire tablet or Fire HD 8, those extra inches actually are what make the screen worse.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
With pixel density that’s years out of date, the Amazon Fire HD 10 just doesn’t offer the screen quality that’ll get us spending upwards of £150. The funny thing is that while the larger display is what’ll get people buying this instead of the Fire tablet or Fire HD 8, those extra inches actually are what make the screen worse.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 10 doesn’t make any moves that are going to cause people to send the thing back. The sound and battery life are a bit better than you’d expect, the screen is as advertised. However, it’s just not that good, especially when the price is creeping towards the mid-range zone where every single tablet out there offers a far, far better display. It’s the screen resolution that puts me off the most. It's very pixellated.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 60% performance: 60% features: 60% display: 40% mobility: 80% workmanship: 50%
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
If, on the other hand, you want something a little more versatile, there are more tempting options. Sacrifice 2in and the Tesco Hudl 2 gives you change, just, from £100. If you’re willing to forgo an inch of screen size, and are happy with a 4:3 ratio, then the Google Nexus 9 is your friend. When it costs £200 from Argos, which it does right now, it’s far more tempting, even to Amazon Prime subscribers like me.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 10 doesn’t make any moves that are going to cause people to send the thing back. The sound and battery life are a bit better than you’d expect, the screen is as advertised. However, it’s just not that good, especially when the price is creeping towards the mid-range zone where every single tablet out there offers a far, far better display. It’s the screen resolution that puts me off the most. It's very pixellated.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 60% performance: 60% features: 60% display: 40% mobility: 80% workmanship: 50%
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
If, on the other hand, you want something a little more versatile, there are more tempting options. Sacrifice 2in and the Tesco Hudl 2 gives you change, just, from £100. If you’re willing to forgo an inch of screen size, and are happy with a 4:3 ratio, then the Google Nexus 9 is your friend. When it costs £200 from Argos, which it does right now, it’s far more tempting, even to Amazon Prime subscribers like me.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 10 is a 10.1-inch window to Amazon's vast multimedia library. Unfortunately, its clunky form factor, slippery back, and grainy screen don't justify the jump in price over the Fire HD 8, which offers access to the same content but in a much more manageable body. If you're after a more well-rounded tablet, you'll have to shell out some extra cash for the iPad Air 2, which has an unbeatable app experience.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/08/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 10 is a 10.1-inch window to Amazon's vast multimedia library. Unfortunately, its clunky form factor, slippery back, and grainy screen don't justify the jump in price over the Fire HD 8, which offers access to the same content but in a much more manageable body. If you're after a more well-rounded tablet, you'll have to shell out some extra cash for the iPad Air 2, which has an unbeatable app experience.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/08/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire tablet, for £50, does what it says on the tin: it’s a tablet designed to deliver you Amazon products for cheap. And it does it pretty well, to be honest, for the low price tag. While it won’t compete with the higher end Amazon Fire tablets, for a first-time buyer who wants to try a slate out, or wants to get something for the kids and is already clued into the Amazon eco-system, it’s a great buy - but by itself, it’s not quite compelling enough.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire tablet, for £50, does what it says on the tin: it’s a tablet designed to deliver you Amazon products for cheap. And it does it pretty well, to be honest, for the low price tag. While it won’t compete with the higher end Amazon Fire tablets, for a first-time buyer who wants to try a slate out, or wants to get something for the kids and is already clued into the Amazon eco-system, it’s a great buy - but by itself, it’s not quite compelling enough.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 10 is a mixed bag, with its design and screen being the most obvious weak points, but respectable real-world performance and an impressive software experience mean that it has a place for certain users. The £169.99 price tag is a little steep for what’s on offer and the keyboard dock adds an additional £99, despite feeling a little flimsy, but if you’re already entrenched in the world of Amazon, this might be worth a look. We’ll pass full judgement come the full review.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/05/2015
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 10 is a mixed bag, with its design and screen being the most obvious weak points, but respectable real-world performance and an impressive software experience mean that it has a place for certain users. The £169.99 price tag is a little steep for what’s on offer and the keyboard dock adds an additional £99, despite feeling a little flimsy, but if you’re already entrenched in the world of Amazon, this might be worth a look. We’ll pass full judgement come the full review.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/05/2015
Source: Fudzilla Archive.org version
In conclusion, as at the beginning, we can only say that Amazon Kindle Fire HD 10 is a device with loads of stuff done right, but amazingly the one or two key things done very poorly. The interface is better than ever before on an Amazon tablet, the MediaTek SoC performs really well for what it is, the tablet is incredibly thin and light and the company claims it will stand up to abuse. We'll talk more about the specs, the benchmarks, the new Fire OS and other aspects of the device in our full review. Stay tuned.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/01/2015
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
The Fire HD 10 is one of the cheapest 10in tablets around, but with good reason. Screen quality is only average, performance is mediocre and you’re forced to use Amazon’s Fire OS. While version 5 is a definite improvement over the awful previous releases, it’s still limited compared to vanilla Android and surprisingly buggy at launch. Unless you’re completely invested in the Amazon ecosystem, and have no need for Google apps including Chrome, Maps, YouTube and Drive, you’re signing up for a limited experience.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Fudzilla Archive.org version
In conclusion, as at the beginning, we can only say that Amazon Kindle Fire HD 10 is a device with loads of stuff done right, but amazingly the one or two key things done very poorly. The interface is better than ever before on an Amazon tablet, the MediaTek SoC performs really well for what it is, the tablet is incredibly thin and light and the company claims it will stand up to abuse. We'll talk more about the specs, the benchmarks, the new Fire OS and other aspects of the device in our full review. Stay tuned.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/01/2015
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
The Fire HD 10 is one of the cheapest 10in tablets around, but with good reason. Screen quality is only average, performance is mediocre and you’re forced to use Amazon’s Fire OS. While version 5 is a definite improvement over the awful previous releases, it’s still limited compared to vanilla Android and surprisingly buggy at launch. Unless you’re completely invested in the Amazon ecosystem, and have no need for Google apps including Chrome, Maps, YouTube and Drive, you’re signing up for a limited experience.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
At the second annual MediaTek Executive forum in London MediaTek gathered journalists and analysts to show them more about the direction their business is going. As part of the event's program we were lucky to get our hands on several products running MediaTek's chipsets.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/29/2015
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
At the second annual MediaTek Executive forum in London MediaTek gathered journalists and analysts to show them more about the direction their business is going. As part of the event's program we were lucky to get our hands on several products running MediaTek's chipsets.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/29/2015
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
There are inexpensive tablets, and there are cheap tablets. A chintzy design, low-resolution display, lackluster cameras and sluggish performance make the Amazon Fire 10 feel less than the sum of its parts. For less money, the Lenovo Tab 2 A10 has a higher-resolution screen, better design and much longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2015
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
Like other Amazon tablets before it, the Fire HD 10 only really makes sense if you're immersed - or willing to be - in the retailer's ecosystem, though. Kindle ebooks, Prime video, and the Amazon Appstore are so tightly interwoven into the slate, while it may be possible to supplant them with third-party alternatives, the resulting experience underwhelms. That fact alone will probably decide whether the Fire HD 10 is for you or not. If Amazon is your go-to store, and your primary need for a tablet is content consumption, its an affordable way to carry Bezos' empire around with you. Everyone else would be better served with a more generic Android tablet or an iPad.Only Amazon addicts need apply.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/28/2015
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
There are inexpensive tablets, and there are cheap tablets. A chintzy design, low-resolution display, lackluster cameras and sluggish performance make the Amazon Fire 10 feel less than the sum of its parts. For less money, the Lenovo Tab 2 A10 has a higher-resolution screen, better design and much longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2015
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
Like other Amazon tablets before it, the Fire HD 10 only really makes sense if you're immersed - or willing to be - in the retailer's ecosystem, though. Kindle ebooks, Prime video, and the Amazon Appstore are so tightly interwoven into the slate, while it may be possible to supplant them with third-party alternatives, the resulting experience underwhelms. That fact alone will probably decide whether the Fire HD 10 is for you or not. If Amazon is your go-to store, and your primary need for a tablet is content consumption, its an affordable way to carry Bezos' empire around with you. Everyone else would be better served with a more generic Android tablet or an iPad.Only Amazon addicts need apply.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/28/2015
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Both Fire HD tablet is just 7.7mm thick and the HD 10 will be available with a black or white body. The HD 8 will be available in four colours: tangerine, magenta, blue and black. You will also be able to get a keyboard case for the HD 10 that offers a full-size keyboard and trackpad, much like a laptop. It connects through Bluetooth, but will still last for up to four months on a single charge.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/17/2015
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Both Fire HD tablet is just 7.7mm thick and the HD 10 will be available with a black or white body. The HD 8 will be available in four colours: tangerine, magenta, blue and black. You will also be able to get a keyboard case for the HD 10 that offers a full-size keyboard and trackpad, much like a laptop. It connects through Bluetooth, but will still last for up to four months on a single charge.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/17/2015
Foreign Reviews
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% display: 70%
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% display: 70%
Amazon Fire Tablet
The Amazon Fire HD 7 inch 2015 is a tablet released by Amazon, which is designed for reading. With 1.3 GHz quad core CPU and 1 GB RAM, it is considered an entry level reading tablet. It comes with 8 GB internal memory and a microSD card slot which allows adding 128 GB of storage. Being an Amazon tablet, it runs on Amazon’s custom operating system, which is the Fire OS 5 UI, customized from the Android operating system. The Amazon Fire HD 7 inch 2015 comes with free cloud storage for all Amazon content, which is one of the signature feature for Amazon devices. Its 7 inch capacitive multi-touch touchscreen uses IPS technology and features a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, which gives a pixel density of about 170 PPI. In addition, the tablet comes with a 2 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p videos and a secondary VGA camera. With a size of 191 x 115 x 10.6 mm (7.52 x 4.53 x 0.42 in) and a weight of 313 g (11.04 oz), it is a small and lightweight reading tablet, which you can very easily take with you. The Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and a microUSB v2.0 port.Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire TabletProcessor: Mediatek MT8127
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-450 MP4
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 0.313kg
Price: 60 euro
Links: Amazon homepage Fire Tablet (Model)
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Reviews
On Fire? Amazon's entry into their tablet ecosystem is inexpensive - in fact, very inexpensive. In Germany, the Fire Tablet (Late 2015) sells for 60 Euro (~$64) via Amazon's online store. What compromises the low-budget 7-inch tablet requires is the subject of our review.
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
Tablet prices are falling which I am sure everyone knows. The £49 being asked by Amazon for their latest 7"Fire sets a new low price for what is a very powerful Android tablet. So what if anything is not included in this latest offering? The plus points it allows a child to have their own device and content, the older person to get their own computer and to keep in content with others as even a standard phone line cost and call connection charges are scandalous.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 80%
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
Tablet prices are falling which I am sure everyone knows. The £49 being asked by Amazon for their latest 7"Fire sets a new low price for what is a very powerful Android tablet. So what if anything is not included in this latest offering? The plus points it allows a child to have their own device and content, the older person to get their own computer and to keep in content with others as even a standard phone line cost and call connection charges are scandalous.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 80%
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
Along with the multitude of third-party products on offer from its Aladdin’s Cave of delights, sometimes known as its catalogue, Amazon has a number of its own brand offerings. Like many companies, Amazon holds a Christmas in July event for journalists in order to promote products such as the Fire Tablet forming the basis for this review.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 80%
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
Along with the multitude of third-party products on offer from its Aladdin’s Cave of delights, sometimes known as its catalogue, Amazon has a number of its own brand offerings. Like many companies, Amazon holds a Christmas in July event for journalists in order to promote products such as the Fire Tablet forming the basis for this review.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 80%
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Price certainly isn’t everything, but we have to give Amazon credit for delivering a $50 tablet that actually provides enough features and performance to meet the needs of a basic tablet user. Think about how your kids, parents, grandparents, or your non-techie friend would use a tablet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/23/2015
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Price certainly isn’t everything, but we have to give Amazon credit for delivering a $50 tablet that actually provides enough features and performance to meet the needs of a basic tablet user. Think about how your kids, parents, grandparents, or your non-techie friend would use a tablet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/23/2015
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
For its price, the Amazon Fire is an amazing tablet. Yes, there are plenty of tablets out there that are much better in almost every way, including Amazon's own Fire HD range, but the Fire is great to watch streaming video on. It's capable of playing casual games well. And it doubles effectively as an eBook reader. And all for £50 (or £60 for the advert-free version).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Looking at Amazon's customer ratings, people seem to like the $50 Fire tablet. Nearly 80 percent of owners gave it 4 stars or higher. This is despite sluggish performance, a low-resolution display and short battery life. After spending lots of time with the Fire, I see where they are coming from.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
For its price, the Amazon Fire is an amazing tablet. Yes, there are plenty of tablets out there that are much better in almost every way, including Amazon's own Fire HD range, but the Fire is great to watch streaming video on. It's capable of playing casual games well. And it doubles effectively as an eBook reader. And all for £50 (or £60 for the advert-free version).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Looking at Amazon's customer ratings, people seem to like the $50 Fire tablet. Nearly 80 percent of owners gave it 4 stars or higher. This is despite sluggish performance, a low-resolution display and short battery life. After spending lots of time with the Fire, I see where they are coming from.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire isn't a tablet for everyone, despite its all-welcoming £50 price. However, for some, its low price will be justification of its cut-price parts. It isn't slick in operation, the screen is clearly pixellated, and it feels cheap. However, it can happily run virtually any Android game, includes an IPS display, and – unlike ultra-budget tablets of a few years ago – it doesn’t feel as though it might be about to drip battery acid from its seams.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/26/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 100% performance: 60% features: 80% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire isn't a tablet for everyone, despite its all-welcoming £50 price. However, for some, its low price will be justification of its cut-price parts. It isn't slick in operation, the screen is clearly pixellated, and it feels cheap. However, it can happily run virtually any Android game, includes an IPS display, and – unlike ultra-budget tablets of a few years ago – it doesn’t feel as though it might be about to drip battery acid from its seams.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/26/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 100% performance: 60% features: 80% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
A swipe to the left gets you recently accessed content and apps, plus recommendations. It's a good way to get to frequent tasks without spending a lot of time moving around icons on the home screen. Older Amazon devices will get this feature, too, with an upcoming software update.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/23/2015
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
A swipe to the left gets you recently accessed content and apps, plus recommendations. It's a good way to get to frequent tasks without spending a lot of time moving around icons on the home screen. Older Amazon devices will get this feature, too, with an upcoming software update.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/23/2015
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
If you’re buying the Fire, then you’ll be doing so for its price. All you need to know is that it’s performance is acceptable. This tablet is slow and has a dreary screen, but it won’t fall over at the drop of the hat and has a good enough battery life to keep the occupants of the backseats of a Volvo entertained all the way to Cornwall.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/08/2015
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
If you’re buying the Fire, then you’ll be doing so for its price. All you need to know is that it’s performance is acceptable. This tablet is slow and has a dreary screen, but it won’t fall over at the drop of the hat and has a good enough battery life to keep the occupants of the backseats of a Volvo entertained all the way to Cornwall.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/08/2015
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
With such an incredibly low price, the Fire doesn’t really have any competition. The closest match would be the Tesco Hudl 2, which costs twice the price. If you’re looking for a cheap tablet to give to your children, Amazon’s own Kids Edition Fire also costs £100, but includes a heavy duty protective rubber case and two-year worry-free guarantee, arguably making it better value for cautious parents. The new Fire makes sense for anyone looking for a first tablet, though, or a cheap second device for travel, university or for keeping in the kitchen, as long as you’re aware of its limitations.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
With such an incredibly low price, the Fire doesn’t really have any competition. The closest match would be the Tesco Hudl 2, which costs twice the price. If you’re looking for a cheap tablet to give to your children, Amazon’s own Kids Edition Fire also costs £100, but includes a heavy duty protective rubber case and two-year worry-free guarantee, arguably making it better value for cautious parents. The new Fire makes sense for anyone looking for a first tablet, though, or a cheap second device for travel, university or for keeping in the kitchen, as long as you’re aware of its limitations.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
If you can afford the extra £30, buy the Fire HD 6 instead. An extra £50? Buy the Tesco Hudl 2 – you’ll get a stronger device that you’ll be happy to use as your mainstay. Yet there will be a lot of people out there looking to dip their toes into the tablet world or buy a cheap slate for one or more kids. There’s no question that they could do much better than the Fire, but you could pay more and do much, much worse.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
If you can afford the extra £30, buy the Fire HD 6 instead. An extra £50? Buy the Tesco Hudl 2 – you’ll get a stronger device that you’ll be happy to use as your mainstay. Yet there will be a lot of people out there looking to dip their toes into the tablet world or buy a cheap slate for one or more kids. There’s no question that they could do much better than the Fire, but you could pay more and do much, much worse.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
New to the Kids Edition, as part of Fire OS 5, is a web browser and YouTube access, although it is again age appropriately locked, with thousands of websites and YouTube videos curated to ensure they are suitable. Parents can add or remove them if needed, but a child could jump on board safely from the off.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/17/2015
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
New to the Kids Edition, as part of Fire OS 5, is a web browser and YouTube access, although it is again age appropriately locked, with thousands of websites and YouTube videos curated to ensure they are suitable. Parents can add or remove them if needed, but a child could jump on board safely from the off.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/17/2015
Foreign Reviews
Source: MobiFlip DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2016
Source: MobiFlip DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2016
Source: Areamobile DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/06/2015
Rating: Total score: 66% performance: 46% mobility: 66% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 65%
Source: Areamobile DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/06/2015
Rating: Total score: 66% performance: 46% mobility: 66% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 65%
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 64% performance: 60% features: 60% display: 70%
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 64% performance: 60% features: 60% display: 70%
Source: Webnews.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 95% performance: 65% features: 65% workmanship: 70%
Source: Webnews.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 95% performance: 65% features: 65% workmanship: 70%
Source: Tablette-tactile.net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tablette-tactile.net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 40% display: 40% mobility: 60% workmanship: 50%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 40% display: 40% mobility: 60% workmanship: 50%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/26/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/26/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Amazon Fire HD 8 inch 2015
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is an entry-level tablet that is both budget and family-friendly. Ideal for media consumption such as movies, videos, music and e-books, this tablet provides sufficiently bright visuals with its 1280 x 800 display and a loud Dolby Atmos sound system. Still, its low-resolution display might not appeal to the elaborate users as it may appear grainy for certain videos. It is designed to mainly work on landscape mode, as issues of mixing up the volume buttons or the tangling of earbuds and charging cables may arise in portrait mode. Besides, its casing is made of glossy plastic, which is not fingerprint and smudge-proof in addition to feeling cheap as compared to a metal finish. However, if one does not mind the feel of the tablet and is a member of Amazon Prime, this tablet has much to offer. Amazon Prime members have the access to stream or download movies and TV shows from its Prime library as well as certain games which are made exclusively free for the members. Additionally, its storage is microSD expandable up to 128 GB, which would be a delight for heavy media downloads. This tablet runs on the latest Fire OS 5, which is similar to Android OS but it is more customized towards Amazon users. Among the customizations are Mayday Screen Sharing and FreeTime, which allows face-to-face video chats with an Amazon representative for customer service and also parental control on which channels, shows or apps to be made available to the user's children.Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 inch 2015Processor: Mediatek MT8135
Graphics Adapter: Imagination PowerVR G6200
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.311kg
Price: 195 euro
Links: Amazon homepage Fire HD 8 inch 2015 (Model)
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A flash in the pan. Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablet features an HD screen and the brand new Fire OS 5 Bellini operating system with the familiar software restrictions. The starting price is 160 Euros (~$175) – if the user can live with adware. In this review read why the spark does not kindle a blazing fire.
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Poor performance and sub-par screen resolutions leave you questioning the purpose of these affordable tablets.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Poor performance and sub-par screen resolutions leave you questioning the purpose of these affordable tablets.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
It doesn’t cost that much and has an 8in screen, which is pretty much the perfect size for a tablet: big enough to dwarf your phone, not so big that you look like a kid playing with an Early Learning Centre toy. A £129 ticket price is sure to get a few people interested, too. However, it’s still not a great choice unless you’re yet to lay eyes on a single ‘good’ tablet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/12/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
It doesn’t cost that much and has an 8in screen, which is pretty much the perfect size for a tablet: big enough to dwarf your phone, not so big that you look like a kid playing with an Early Learning Centre toy. A £129 ticket price is sure to get a few people interested, too. However, it’s still not a great choice unless you’re yet to lay eyes on a single ‘good’ tablet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/12/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Amazon really has the market cornered on low-cost tablets. At this price point, there is simply no other competition from a big-name manufacturer. Sure, you can find plenty of third-party bargain bin options while shopping around on, well, Amazon, but I wouldn't count on a reliable hardware or software experience, let alone access to an advanced tech support network. The Fire HD 8 gets you a modest upgrade in terms of screen size, resolution, camera, and processing power, but it costs three times as much as the Fire.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/28/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Amazon really has the market cornered on low-cost tablets. At this price point, there is simply no other competition from a big-name manufacturer. Sure, you can find plenty of third-party bargain bin options while shopping around on, well, Amazon, but I wouldn't count on a reliable hardware or software experience, let alone access to an advanced tech support network. The Fire HD 8 gets you a modest upgrade in terms of screen size, resolution, camera, and processing power, but it costs three times as much as the Fire.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/28/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
After the disaster that was the Fire Phone, it seems the coin has dropped at Amazon. Fire tablets are not, and never will be, direct competition for devices running Android and iOS. Rather they should be cost-effective machines designed primarily to access your Amazon content and for general media consumption. Everything else people are doing on their Android or iPhone mobiles and that’s a party Amazon is never going to gatecrash. Looked at in that light, the HD 8 makes some sense though I’d be happier if £130 got you the 16GB advert-free version.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/13/2015
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
After the disaster that was the Fire Phone, it seems the coin has dropped at Amazon. Fire tablets are not, and never will be, direct competition for devices running Android and iOS. Rather they should be cost-effective machines designed primarily to access your Amazon content and for general media consumption. Everything else people are doing on their Android or iPhone mobiles and that’s a party Amazon is never going to gatecrash. Looked at in that light, the HD 8 makes some sense though I’d be happier if £130 got you the 16GB advert-free version.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/13/2015
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a "family" tablet. That’s a double-edged term, and one that naturally limits expectations about how high-end any part of it will be. Sure enough, the Amazon Fire HD 8 has a fairly low-res screen – and although slim, its build quality is unlikely to impress. It isn't the zippiest tablet either. However, fairly good battery life and its above-average speakers add a likeable edge to a tablet that might otherwise be easy to dismiss.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a "family" tablet. That’s a double-edged term, and one that naturally limits expectations about how high-end any part of it will be. Sure enough, the Amazon Fire HD 8 has a fairly low-res screen – and although slim, its build quality is unlikely to impress. It isn't the zippiest tablet either. However, fairly good battery life and its above-average speakers add a likeable edge to a tablet that might otherwise be easy to dismiss.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
The low price tag sounds appealing and whilst initial experiences offered up respectable performance, in the long-run it might not be the most logical purchase in the tablet space as the internal hardware will likely age quickly. We’ll have a better idea of whether that’s the case come the full review. Stay tuned.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/01/2015
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
The low price tag sounds appealing and whilst initial experiences offered up respectable performance, in the long-run it might not be the most logical purchase in the tablet space as the internal hardware will likely age quickly. We’ll have a better idea of whether that’s the case come the full review. Stay tuned.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/01/2015
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
At the second annual MediaTek Executive forum in London MediaTek gathered journalists and analysts to show them more about the direction their business is going. As part of the event's program we were lucky to get our hands on several products running MediaTek's chipsets.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/29/2015
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
At the second annual MediaTek Executive forum in London MediaTek gathered journalists and analysts to show them more about the direction their business is going. As part of the event's program we were lucky to get our hands on several products running MediaTek's chipsets.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/29/2015
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Both Fire HD tablet is just 7.7mm thick and the HD 10 will be available with a black or white body. The HD 8 will be available in four colours: tangerine, magenta, blue and black. You will also be able to get a keyboard case for the HD 10 that offers a full-size keyboard and trackpad, much like a laptop. It connects through Bluetooth, but will still last for up to four months on a single charge.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/17/2015
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Both Fire HD tablet is just 7.7mm thick and the HD 10 will be available with a black or white body. The HD 8 will be available in four colours: tangerine, magenta, blue and black. You will also be able to get a keyboard case for the HD 10 that offers a full-size keyboard and trackpad, much like a laptop. It connects through Bluetooth, but will still last for up to four months on a single charge.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/17/2015
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 86% features: 56% display: 80% mobility: 68% ergonomy: 84%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 86% features: 56% display: 80% mobility: 68% ergonomy: 84%
Source: Mobicroco DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/18/2015
Rating: Total score: 87% features: 80% workmanship: 83% ergonomy: 92%
Source: Mobicroco DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/18/2015
Rating: Total score: 87% features: 80% workmanship: 83% ergonomy: 92%
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% display: 70%
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% display: 70%
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent display; nice design; long battery life; good price. Negative: Average hardware; plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/01/2016
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent display; nice design; long battery life; good price. Negative: Average hardware; plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/01/2016
Amazon Fire Kids Edition Late 2015
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire Kids Edition Late 2015Processor: Mediatek MT8127
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-450 MP4
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:9, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 0.407kg
Price: 120 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Family Fire. A thick protective cover, two-year worry-free warranty and a one-year subscription to "Amazon FreeTime Unlimited" is to make Amazon's cheapest Fire tablet suitable for children 3+ years with the Kids Edition. Parents will likely find the device interesting primarily for its reasonable price of 120 Euros (~$131).
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Tablets can be a kid's favorite tool for fun and education, but without good parental controls, they can also be a parent's worst nightmare. Amazon delivers quality content and family-friendly protections that will make everyone happy. The Fire doesn't offer the zippiest performance or the longest battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Tablets can be a kid's favorite tool for fun and education, but without good parental controls, they can also be a parent's worst nightmare. Amazon delivers quality content and family-friendly protections that will make everyone happy. The Fire doesn't offer the zippiest performance or the longest battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: c't - Heft 15/2016
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 07/15/2016
Source: c't - Heft 15/2016
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 07/15/2016
Amazon Fire HD 8 inch 2016
It is amazing how Amazon updates its range of Kindle Fire tablets and succeeds in pushing its prices lower at the same time. The previous generation Fire HD 8 started at $150 compared to its new price of $90. It is clear that Amazon intends to lure more users into this vast Amazon ecosystem by making the prices of its tablets more attractive. Although there is no significant revamp on its exterior, the 2016 Amazon Fire HD 8 inch gets some significant upgrades on its performance. It is powered with a new 1.3 GHz quad-core processor chip with the real boost coming from an increase in RAM from 1 GB to 1.5 GB. Amazon also claims that it comes with a larger battery which is capable of up to 12 hours of mixed use. Another key feature of the Fire tablets (which will be rolled out in coming months) is Alexa, the cloud-based voice service that is similar to Apple's Siri. Voice commands are enabled to tell Alexa to play music, launch games, read audio books, and deliver weather reports. Its stereo speakers are tuned with Dolby audio and the sound is loud and decent. Although its 8-inch widescreen HD display with 1280 x 800 pixel (189 ppi) resolution ranks below that of the iPad Mini 2's 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution (326 ppi), this cannot be regarded as a drawback as the latter costs three times as much. In fact, the Amazon Fire HD is mainly made for reading E-Books which doesn't require very high screen resolution. Its dimensions measure at 21.35 x 12.7 x 1.02 cm (8.4 x 5.0 x 0.4 inch) and it weighs 341 g. It is light enough to be held up for reading without straining the hands of the user. Amazon also says the Fire HD 8 is twice as durable as the iPad Mini 4, as measured in tumble tests. Storage options are either 16 GB or 32 GB with support for up to 200 GB of expandable storage via a microSD card. It also comes with free, unlimited cloud storage for all photos taken on Fire devices. It comes with a VGA Front-facing camera as well as a 2 MP rear-facing camera with 720p HD video recording. The Amazon Fire HD 8 inch 2016 comes in four color variants, i.e. black, magenta, blue and tangerine. Many may find themselves constrained by the Fire OS which aims to maximize users’ exposure to the Amazon environment. Such a gripe is unjustified as Amazon-exclusive features (such as ASAP, X-Ray, Second Screen, Family Library, Amazon FreeTime, Prime Video downloads, Blue Shade, and Word Runner) will be available to users. Prime membership grants users access to a lot of "free" content, including plenty of music, movies, games, books and apps. In all, the 2016 HD 8 is truly a great value for those who don't really need an expensive iPad or Android tablet and require a tablet mainly for reading digital media. Hands-on article by Jagadisa RajarathnamSpecifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 inch 2016Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.341kg
Price: 100 euro
Links: Amazon homepage Fire HD 8 inch 2016 (Model)
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Source: CNet Archive.org version
Despite some small drawbacks, you just won't find a tablet with these features and performance at this price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: What Hi-Fi Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8 is one of the least compromised budget tablets out there – but that doesn’t mean there aren’t compromises to be made.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Forbes Archive.org version
Amazon is doing really well in tablets as they don’t really need to make a profit on them. They view the tablet platform as an on-ramp to their other products and services like books, video, games, store items, apps, music, audiobooks, and magazines. This order of goods is exactly how their UI is laid out, too, which reinforces this position.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/12/2016
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a “good enough” tablet at a great price, making it easy to recommend if £100 is your absolute maximum budget. 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.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80%
Source: The Guardian Archive.org version
Like the 7in Amazon Fire tablet before it, the HD 8 does a great job of not being a frustrating, terrible experience for just £90. Is it fantastic? No. But it’s a tablet for £90 that isn’t terrible, which is an achievement in and of itself.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Business News Daily Archive.org version
But Amazon's tablet wasn't designed for business use. The slate's biggest downside is its limited app library, which is missing such key offerings as Microsoft Word and Excel. Other than that, you get what you pay for: decent (but not fast) performance, a bright (but dull) display and a plastic design that feels sturdy but probably isn't as durable as what you get with a pricier tablet. Despite those limitations, this $90 slate is hard to beat for the price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8 is evidence cheap tablets aren’ t progressing as fast as cheap phones. It is basic. However, it is also very affordable and can handle games and apps very well given the price. Not perfect, but the best you can get at the price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
Despite its shortfalls, Amazon’s latest Fire HD 8 tablet is quite the tablet. At just £90 for the basic 16GB version, its excellent battery life, superb build quality and decent performance make it a great choice for those looking to save a bit of money, and it’s a particularly good choice for kids. It has its shortcomings, but at this price, you’d be hard-pushed to find a better value Android tablet for less. It wins a Recommended award.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
If you’re after a simple and affordable family tablet boasting fast access to all of your Amazon Prime content, then the All-New Fire HD 8 tablet is a worthy purchase. The hardware is basic but backed up by lots of great software features, and the sub-£100 price point makes it easy on the wallet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The latest Fire HD 8 delivers faster performance, a bigger battery and more base storage than the previous version for almost half the price. Its 8-inch screen is bright, the speakers are loud and it offers expandable microSD storage and ample parental controls. Amazon Prime members can access gobs of free video, music and other content with their subscription. Display isn't as sharp as that of current iPad Mini models; to truly take advantage of what the tablet has to offer, you need an Amazon Prime membership; slow charging (takes 6 hours to fully cap battery).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 ticks a lot of the right boxes. It’s affordable, well built and plays back video to an exceptionally high standard. But we’ll say it again – you need Amazon Prime to fully enjoy it. It’s not that it is a complete necessity, but the prominence in the operating system of Amazon’s own apps and services means without a Prime membership it’s a frustrating user experience. This caveat aside, it’s an incredibly priced media consumption tablet that exemplifies Amazon’s place in the low-end market – this over makes it an attractive, interestingly unique option.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The smaller Amazon Fire tablet, at $49.99, is practically an impulse buy. That's a big part of why we give it four stars and our Editors' Choice award. The Fire HD 8, at $89.99, takes a little more thought. It's an inexpensive tablet for consuming media, especially Amazon media, and that can be enough. My daughter, for example, has a tablet she uses exclusively for listening to music, playing Minecraft, looking things up on Wikipedia, and watching Steven Universe on Hulu—and the Fire HD 8 does all of those things. I just hope she doesn't ask for Marvel Unlimited.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Computerbild - Heft 24/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 76%
Source: Computerbild - Heft 22/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 77%
Source: Tablet Blog DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2016
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 100% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Best Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Ridble IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 50% features: 40% display: 70% mobility: 100%
Source: Tablette-tactile.net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good autonomy; high performance; good price; decent speakers. Negative: Imperfect design; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/04/2016
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent design; good price; long battery life. Negative: Plastic case; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/25/2016
Source: Komputer for alle DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 63%
Amazon Fire 7 2017
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire 7 2017Processor: Mediatek MT8127
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-450 MP4
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 0.295kg
Price: 70 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Made for penny-pinchers. Amazon's latest Fire 7 Tablet generation is thinner, lighter, equipped with a better display, and supposed to offer an improved battery life. The price, however, remained largely unchanged, and the 2017 generation remains very affordable. Find out in our extensive review whether the entry-level tablet is worth it.
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
For under $50, the Fire 7 offers a solid design and offers easy access to Amazon's content, but mediocre performance and endurance dim the flame.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
For under $50, the Fire 7 offers a solid design and offers easy access to Amazon's content, but mediocre performance and endurance dim the flame.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Even if you buy the normal version rather than the Kids Edition, you still get the excellent parental controls via the Fire for Kids app and the ability to create multiple user profiles.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Even if you buy the normal version rather than the Kids Edition, you still get the excellent parental controls via the Fire for Kids app and the ability to create multiple user profiles.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The 7-inch Amazon Fire tablet doesn't offer high-end specs or the latest apps, but it's the best way to put a wealth of multimedia content at your fingertips for an almost unbelievable $50 price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The 7-inch Amazon Fire tablet doesn't offer high-end specs or the latest apps, but it's the best way to put a wealth of multimedia content at your fingertips for an almost unbelievable $50 price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
At just $49.99, the 2017 Amazon Fire 7 remains the best extreme-budget tablet you can buy. Yes, it has limitations, but no other mainstream brand offers something comparable for the price. It’s an especially good deal if you’re already an Amazon Prime customer, and/or have plenty invested in Amazon digital content. The Fire 7’s simple design and bold, mostly easy-to-follow menus make it a great starter or second tablet for the family. However, we’d recommend going up in price to the Fire HD 8 if you need to view large text or want a tablet that can work better as an e-reader.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
At just $49.99, the 2017 Amazon Fire 7 remains the best extreme-budget tablet you can buy. Yes, it has limitations, but no other mainstream brand offers something comparable for the price. It’s an especially good deal if you’re already an Amazon Prime customer, and/or have plenty invested in Amazon digital content. The Fire 7’s simple design and bold, mostly easy-to-follow menus make it a great starter or second tablet for the family. However, we’d recommend going up in price to the Fire HD 8 if you need to view large text or want a tablet that can work better as an e-reader.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
It’s not a standard Android tablet, so your choice of apps is limited, but it does nearly as much as other tablets at a price we can’t argue with.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
It’s not a standard Android tablet, so your choice of apps is limited, but it does nearly as much as other tablets at a price we can’t argue with.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Fire 7 is a very minor update to the 2015 7in Fire tablet. It’s a shame that the processor and cameras haven’t been upgraded, but the low price makes it hard to complain. It remains great value and a great way to use Amazon’s services including video and music – as well as Alexa. The absence of all things Google will be a deal-breaker for some, but it’s an excellent choice for kids or undemanding adults.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Fire 7 is a very minor update to the 2015 7in Fire tablet. It’s a shame that the processor and cameras haven’t been upgraded, but the low price makes it hard to complain. It remains great value and a great way to use Amazon’s services including video and music – as well as Alexa. The absence of all things Google will be a deal-breaker for some, but it’s an excellent choice for kids or undemanding adults.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Fire 7 has won itself a lot of fans based on its happy-go-lucky positioning at the bottom of the tablet pile. It's one of those devices that you'd probably dismiss based on the spec sheet, if it wasn't for its ridiculously affordable price point. Instead, this tablet is one of the best tech bargains you'll find.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Fire 7 has won itself a lot of fans based on its happy-go-lucky positioning at the bottom of the tablet pile. It's one of those devices that you'd probably dismiss based on the spec sheet, if it wasn't for its ridiculously affordable price point. Instead, this tablet is one of the best tech bargains you'll find.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
While you can find other tablets that cost under $50, most are from no-name companies or are way out of date. When you consider the Fire 7's strong build quality, easy access to Amazon services and dead-simple interface, this tablet is almost in a class by itself. However, to reach this price, Amazon cut several corners, including on screen quality, audio performance and battery life. The slow processor and poor cameras are the most egregious of these downsides.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Yes, there are other cheap tablets out there. You can find them on the shelves at your local drug store, or in the depths of Amazon.com. Many of their specs are similar to the Fire's; some even have more storage. Still, though, they give me the willies because by and large, they're running ancient versions of Android and have essentially no customer support. So we prefer to recommend Amazon's tablets.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
While you can find other tablets that cost under $50, most are from no-name companies or are way out of date. When you consider the Fire 7's strong build quality, easy access to Amazon services and dead-simple interface, this tablet is almost in a class by itself. However, to reach this price, Amazon cut several corners, including on screen quality, audio performance and battery life. The slow processor and poor cameras are the most egregious of these downsides.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Yes, there are other cheap tablets out there. You can find them on the shelves at your local drug store, or in the depths of Amazon.com. Many of their specs are similar to the Fire's; some even have more storage. Still, though, they give me the willies because by and large, they're running ancient versions of Android and have essentially no customer support. So we prefer to recommend Amazon's tablets.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Amazon is still in a $50/£50 tablet league of its own with the Fire 7 (2017), but the low-res display is now arguably a cut too far for a modern media-focused device.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: What Hi-Fi Archive.org version
There are improvements we’d still like to see (and this new iteration hasn’t addressed all the ones we highlighted in our review of the original, such as the sluggish OS or the tinny speakers), but considering its price point it performs well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Amazon is still in a $50/£50 tablet league of its own with the Fire 7 (2017), but the low-res display is now arguably a cut too far for a modern media-focused device.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: What Hi-Fi Archive.org version
There are improvements we’d still like to see (and this new iteration hasn’t addressed all the ones we highlighted in our review of the original, such as the sluggish OS or the tinny speakers), but considering its price point it performs well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; 16GB ROM; high autonomy; solid workmanship. Negative: Mediocre speakers; weak processor; thick.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/14/2018
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; 16GB ROM; high autonomy; solid workmanship. Negative: Mediocre speakers; weak processor; thick.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/14/2018
Amazon Fire HD 8 2017
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 2017Processor: Mediatek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.369kg
Price: 110 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
A real steal. Amazon has updated its 8-inch tablet Fire HD 8. Depending on the configuration, it will cost you between $80 and $125 - it does not really get much cheaper than that. Our review is going to clarify whether or not the tablet is really worth the money. During this year's prime day, it was even available for as little as $49!
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The 2017 Amazon Fire HD 8 is a great value, offering a long-lasting battery and decent performance for just $80.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The 2017 Amazon Fire HD 8 is a great value, offering a long-lasting battery and decent performance for just $80.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Amazon's latest Fire HD 8 tablet is a great value for media consumption, as long as you can live without access to Google Play.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Amazon's latest Fire HD 8 tablet is a great value for media consumption, as long as you can live without access to Google Play.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 2017 ticks a lot of the right boxes. It’s affordable, well built and plays back video to an exceptionally high standard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 2017 ticks a lot of the right boxes. It’s affordable, well built and plays back video to an exceptionally high standard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
Amazon's Fire HD 8 isn't a heavy-duty tablet meant to replace a daily desktop or laptop computer. It's also not an Android tablet designed for anyone looking to access the full suite of Google apps and services.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
Amazon's Fire HD 8 isn't a heavy-duty tablet meant to replace a daily desktop or laptop computer. It's also not an Android tablet designed for anyone looking to access the full suite of Google apps and services.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a good tablet at a great price, making it easy to recommend if £100 is your absolute maximum budget.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a good tablet at a great price, making it easy to recommend if £100 is your absolute maximum budget.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 2017 ticks a lot of the right boxes. It’s affordable, well built and plays back video to an exceptionally high standard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 2017 ticks a lot of the right boxes. It’s affordable, well built and plays back video to an exceptionally high standard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 2017 ticks a lot of the right boxes. It’s affordable, well built and plays back video to an exceptionally high standard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 2017 ticks a lot of the right boxes. It’s affordable, well built and plays back video to an exceptionally high standard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8 sits in a sweet spot between Amazon's incredibly good value Fire 7 and the larger Fire HD 10. While the performance and features of the Fire HD 8 betters those of the Fire 7, it also manages to outlast the Fire HD 10, making it a slightly more enticing proposition for those who want to travel with it. We also think the size is better than the 10, as this model will slip sweetly into a bag, while still giving plenty of space to play when you pull it out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2017
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8 sits in a sweet spot between Amazon's incredibly good value Fire 7 and the larger Fire HD 10. While the performance and features of the Fire HD 8 betters those of the Fire 7, it also manages to outlast the Fire HD 10, making it a slightly more enticing proposition for those who want to travel with it. We also think the size is better than the 10, as this model will slip sweetly into a bag, while still giving plenty of space to play when you pull it out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2017
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
With the $10 price drop on the HD 8, Amazon made its enticing 8-inch Fire tablet an even sweeter deal. No, it’s not the fastest slate around, nor the sleekest. But the price is the thing here, and if you are comfortable with the Amazon ecosystem, the company has made it hard to resist these prices.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
With the $10 price drop on the HD 8, Amazon made its enticing 8-inch Fire tablet an even sweeter deal. No, it’s not the fastest slate around, nor the sleekest. But the price is the thing here, and if you are comfortable with the Amazon ecosystem, the company has made it hard to resist these prices.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8, like Amazon's other devices, is really best understood as a portal to a particular set of services, more like an IoT connected screen than a general-purpose computer.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/12/2017
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8, like Amazon's other devices, is really best understood as a portal to a particular set of services, more like an IoT connected screen than a general-purpose computer.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/12/2017
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 2017 ticks a lot of the right boxes. It’s affordable, well built and plays back video to an exceptionally high standard.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 2017 ticks a lot of the right boxes. It’s affordable, well built and plays back video to an exceptionally high standard.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is best cheap tablet experience you can find under $100. It's good as a color ebook reader, an audiobook player, and especially as a kids' tablet. Its main downside is the lack of the Google Play store; hacking your way around that can get tiring quickly. But Amazon makes it very easy to download and manage content from its own stores, with an especially safe experience for kids.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is best cheap tablet experience you can find under $100. It's good as a color ebook reader, an audiobook player, and especially as a kids' tablet. Its main downside is the lack of the Google Play store; hacking your way around that can get tiring quickly. But Amazon makes it very easy to download and manage content from its own stores, with an especially safe experience for kids.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 2017 ticks a lot of the right boxes. It’s affordable, well built and plays back video to an exceptionally high standard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 2017 ticks a lot of the right boxes. It’s affordable, well built and plays back video to an exceptionally high standard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
There’s no major new hardware in the 2017 edition of the Fire HD 8, but it’s still one of the only decent sub-$100/£100 tablets. It’s not worth upgrading from last year’s Fire HD 8, though.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
There’s no major new hardware in the 2017 edition of the Fire HD 8, but it’s still one of the only decent sub-$100/£100 tablets. It’s not worth upgrading from last year’s Fire HD 8, though.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Despite some small drawbacks, you just won't find a tablet with these features and performance at this price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Despite some small drawbacks, you just won't find a tablet with these features and performance at this price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a good tablet at a great price, making it easy to recommend if £100 is your absolute maximum budget.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a good tablet at a great price, making it easy to recommend if £100 is your absolute maximum budget.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
If you want an affordable tablet for the whole family, the new Fire HD8 2017 is a solid choice - as long as you buy into Amazon’s ecosystem, of course. You get full parental controls and fast access to all of your content, including those awesome Prime services and the ever-growing Alexa assistant. Considering the low asking price, the specs aren’t too shabby either.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
If you want an affordable tablet for the whole family, the new Fire HD8 2017 is a solid choice - as long as you buy into Amazon’s ecosystem, of course. You get full parental controls and fast access to all of your content, including those awesome Prime services and the ever-growing Alexa assistant. Considering the low asking price, the specs aren’t too shabby either.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice display; decent internal storage; long battery life; good speakers. Negative: Heavy and thick; poor cameras; weak RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/20/2017
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice display; decent internal storage; long battery life; good speakers. Negative: Heavy and thick; poor cameras; weak RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/20/2017
Source: Zona Movilidad ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice speakers; good connectivity. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/02/2017
Source: Zona Movilidad ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice speakers; good connectivity. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/02/2017
Source: InstaNews IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice speakers; decent connectivity. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/30/2017
Source: InstaNews IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice speakers; decent connectivity. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/30/2017
Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition 2017
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition 2017 is released under a modest refresh of its Fire line of tablets. On top of one free year of FreeTime Unlimited, the Kids Edition devices also come with a free two-year “worry free” guarantee, meaning Amazon will replace the device no questions asked regardless of the type of damage done to it. Big cutouts allow access to the volume and power buttons, as well as the charging port, headphone jack, camera, and speaker. The diamond pattern on the back of the case feels soft, and I imagine small hands will find it interesting to touch. The tablet also comes with a protective cover in blue, pink and yellow colors which features rounded, firm edges that give confidence in its durability. With the case on, the Fire Kids measures 21.84 x 13.72 x 2,54 cm (8.6 x 5.4 x 1 inches) and weighs 0.41 kg (14.3 ounces). It would be easy for small hands to grasp it and carry it around. If the case is removed because Junior has outgrown it, the Fire Kids becomes sleeker, at 19.05 x 11.43 x 1.02 cm (7.5 x 4.5 x 0.4 inches). Under the wrap, a user will see a microSD card slot for adding to the 8 GB of onboard memory (but only 5 GB are available to the user). It supports up to a 128 GB card. Powered by a 1.3-GHz quad-core ARM Cortex A7 and 1 GB of RAM, the Fire tablet can be slow to respond, especially when opening apps and switching profiles. But it will suffice for watching videos, reading or playing games. The Fire Kids sports a 2 MP shooter on the back, while a VGA camera sits above the display on the front. Amazon claims the Fire should last for up to 7 hours of mixed use (reading, surfing the Web, watching videos and listening to music). The Fire Kids 7-inch display doesn't look washed out or fuzzy, even though the resolution is just 1024 x 600 pixels. When it is used for playing games and watching videos, images still looked sharp and colors were vibrant, even at extreme angles. Blue Shade is a new feature available on all Fire tablets aimed at making it easier on eyes while reading at night. Once Blue Shade is enabled through the quick settings menu, the whole screen takes on an orange like look. For parents, Fire OS 5 is intuitive and easy to understand. Each category of content (Books, Video, Games, Shop, Apps, Music, Audiobooks, and Newsstand) gets its own mini carousel of recently accessed items. Below that carousel sits a handful of suggested content from Amazon's recommendations engine that's aimed at the primary parent's Amazon profile. A prominent link to the Amazon store sits on the top-right corner of every page. At the top of every page is a search bar that digs through the Web. Amazon has consistently offered the most extensive parental controls of any tablet designed for kids. By default, a child's profile doesn't have access to the Silk browser, email, contacts, social apps or the camera. Parents can password-protect purchases (including in-app purchases), Wi-Fi access, location-based services and video playback. Hands-on article by Jagadisa RajarathnamSpecifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition 2017Processor: Mediatek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:9, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 0.39kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Don't worry about the lacklustre internals, buy this for the year of amazing kid-friendly content included in the price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
If you're looking for a tablet that you can hand to your child without stressing out, the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition is a great choice. For $99, you get a sturdy device with an outstanding warranty, a huge library of child-appropriate content, and controls that help you guide your child's entertainment choices without having to look over their shoulder.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Computerbase DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/05/2017
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition 2017
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition 2017Processor: Mediatek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.483kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The kid-friendly version of the excellent Amazon Fire HD 8 costs a lot more, but offers a big package of worthwhile extras for preteens.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2018
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
If you're looking for an entertainment and educational tablet for your child, the Amazon Fire HD 8 for Kids is the best choice. The cost isn't outrageous, and you save even more with FreeTime Unlimited. The two-year Worry-Free warranty has the potential to save you a lot of money in repair or replacement costs. And, because the protective case is removable, the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition doesn't have to look like, or function only as, a kids' device.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The HD 8 Kids Edition is a really great tablet for children, combining a decent screen size and drop-proof design with a slick UI and tons of truly excellent content.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2018
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 2018Processor: Mediatek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.363kg
Price: 90 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
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.
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: Trusted Reviews 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%
Source: Trusted Reviews 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%
Source: Trusted Reviews 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%
Source: Trusted Reviews 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%
Source: What Hi-Fi 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%
Source: What Hi-Fi 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%
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: Pocket Lint 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
Source: Pocket Lint 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
Source: Trusted Reviews 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%
Source: Trusted Reviews 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%
Source: Toptenreviews 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%
Source: Toptenreviews 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%
Source: CNet 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%
Source: CNet 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%
Source: Techradar 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%
Source: Techradar 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%
Source: Stuff TV 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%
Source: Stuff TV 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%
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: PC Mag 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
Source: PC Mag 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
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 75% mobility: 70%
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 75% mobility: 70%
Source: Xataka 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%
Source: Xataka 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%
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; reliable device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2018
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; reliable device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2018
Source: Ofertaman 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
Source: Ofertaman 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
Source: Frandroid 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%
Source: Frandroid 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%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition 2018
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition 2018Processor: Mediatek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.483kg
Price: 100 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The best kids' tablet so far – although it isn't without its faults. Namely software compatibility troubles and the mediocre hardware underneath.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2018
Amazon Fire 7 2019
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire 7 2019Processor: Mediatek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Display: 7.00 inch, 15.4:9, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 0.286kg
Price: 55 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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After two years Amazon has given its Fire 7 a small hardware update. Not only the SoC has been improved; the manufacturer has also jazzed up the front camera. But buyers shouldn't expect too much. Find out how the Amazon Fire (2019) fares among its competition in our review.
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
This Amazon Fire 7 review has shown that this is the best tablet at its price point, and will be enjoyed by many who haven't ventured upwards into the more expensive slates. Its comparatively speedy performance and long battery life will made it a solid consumption device. Unfortunately, Prime Video and Netflix marathons deserve a brighter screen, and we wish we could drop the ads (without paying) and add in YouTube and the rest of Google's apps.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
This Amazon Fire 7 review has shown that this is the best tablet at its price point, and will be enjoyed by many who haven't ventured upwards into the more expensive slates. Its comparatively speedy performance and long battery life will made it a solid consumption device. Unfortunately, Prime Video and Netflix marathons deserve a brighter screen, and we wish we could drop the ads (without paying) and add in YouTube and the rest of Google's apps.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Fire 7 remains a budget tablet that, while far from perfect, is hard to really criticise for the £50/$50 price. If you want a cheap slate to watch movies on long flights or give to the kids without worrying about it getting damaged, this is a strong pick.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Fire 7 remains a budget tablet that, while far from perfect, is hard to really criticise for the £50/$50 price. If you want a cheap slate to watch movies on long flights or give to the kids without worrying about it getting damaged, this is a strong pick.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Ultimately, Amazon hasn’t messed with a winning formula here. The simple upgrade from the base 8- to 16GB is very useful as it means you can have enough apps installed without constantly seeing the ‘Storage full’ error, or finding that apps have been uninstalled automatically to save space. It’s worth going for the 32GB version if you can afford to, as 16GB will still fill up quickly.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Ultimately, Amazon hasn’t messed with a winning formula here. The simple upgrade from the base 8- to 16GB is very useful as it means you can have enough apps installed without constantly seeing the ‘Storage full’ error, or finding that apps have been uninstalled automatically to save space. It’s worth going for the 32GB version if you can afford to, as 16GB will still fill up quickly.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Looking for a tablet to read a book on in the shade, watch the occasional YouTube video and order some shopping? At $50/£50, you can't go wrong with the Amazon Fire 7 (2019). But if watching movies or reading in sunlight are priorities, you’ll need to look elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Looking for a tablet to read a book on in the shade, watch the occasional YouTube video and order some shopping? At $50/£50, you can't go wrong with the Amazon Fire 7 (2019). But if watching movies or reading in sunlight are priorities, you’ll need to look elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
While this 7-inch tablet's hardware could be faster, the design could be more exciting and the battery life longer, that would detract from the amazing bargain that the Fire 7 is. It's easy to recommend for anyone looking for a tablet for kids - as it will survive the rough and tumble of kids, meet entertainment requirements, and provide a nice safe space to play too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
While this 7-inch tablet's hardware could be faster, the design could be more exciting and the battery life longer, that would detract from the amazing bargain that the Fire 7 is. It's easy to recommend for anyone looking for a tablet for kids - as it will survive the rough and tumble of kids, meet entertainment requirements, and provide a nice safe space to play too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire 7 offers relatively responsive performance and long battery life, especially for a cheap tablet. Unfortunately, the slate could use a brighter display, still packs ads, and lacks YouTube and the rest of Google's apps.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire 7 offers relatively responsive performance and long battery life, especially for a cheap tablet. Unfortunately, the slate could use a brighter display, still packs ads, and lacks YouTube and the rest of Google's apps.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire 7 offers relatively responsive performance and long battery life, especially for a cheap tablet. Unfortunately, the slate could use a brighter display, still packs ads, and lacks YouTube and the rest of Google's apps.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire 7 offers relatively responsive performance and long battery life, especially for a cheap tablet. Unfortunately, the slate could use a brighter display, still packs ads, and lacks YouTube and the rest of Google's apps.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
When it comes to tablets that cost this little, it's hard to expect major improvements, even if it is has been two years since the last update. However, the Fire 7's small refinements, like last year's Fire HD 8's minor updates, aren't terribly exciting to write about. So, like I said before, the Fire 7 is about as good as you get for a $50 tablet, particularly if you're a Prime member, but the Fire HD 8 is the better deal.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
When it comes to tablets that cost this little, it's hard to expect major improvements, even if it is has been two years since the last update. However, the Fire 7's small refinements, like last year's Fire HD 8's minor updates, aren't terribly exciting to write about. So, like I said before, the Fire 7 is about as good as you get for a $50 tablet, particularly if you're a Prime member, but the Fire HD 8 is the better deal.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Amazon's $50 Fire 7 tablet for 2019 features minor hardware upgrades, but not enough to recommend over the Fire HD 8 for all but the most budget-conscious buyers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Amazon's $50 Fire 7 tablet for 2019 features minor hardware upgrades, but not enough to recommend over the Fire HD 8 for all but the most budget-conscious buyers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/30/2019
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/30/2019
Source: Tablet Blog DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tablet Blog DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive price; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2019
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive price; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2019
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 40% performance: 40% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 50%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 40% performance: 40% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 50%
Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition 2019
The Amazon Fire 7 2019 Kids Edition is a full-featured Fire 7 Tablet with one year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, a Kid-Proof Case with built-in stand, and 2-year worry-free guarantee. Amazon claims that if it breaks, return it and they will replace it for free within the first two years of purchase. The one year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited gives kids access to over 20,000 apps, games, books, videos, audiobooks, and educational content from PBS Kids, Nickelodeon, Disney, and more. FreeTime Unlimited includes thousands of Spanish language books, videos, apps, games, and audiobooks as well. With the Amazon Fire 7 (2019), users can enjoy the 7” display, faster processor, 16 GB internal storage, and up to 7 hours of reading, browsing the web, video watching, and listening to music. Parents can limit screen time, set educational goals and curfews, and manage content for up to four child profiles with easy-to-use parental controls. The Kid-Proof Case is designed to protect against drops and bumps with a perfect fit in hands—or enjoy hands-free with the built-in stand. The case is available in Pink, Blue and Purple. As for display, it features a 7” touchscreen, 1024 x 600 resolution at 171 ppi, SD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and advanced polarizing filter. Performance is powered by a Quad-Core 1.3 GHz with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB (9.4 GB available to user) of internal storage. If required, users can add a microSD card for up to 512 GB of additional storage. The Amazon Fire 7 2019 Kids Edition comes with 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording. For audio, it has a 3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speaker. Accessibility features includes VoiceView screen reader, which enables access to the vast majority of Fire tablet features for users who are blind or visually impaired using text-to-speech or a connected refreshable braille display. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out, and pan around the screen. Fire tablets also include accessibility settings for Closed Captioning, Font Size, High Contrast Text, Color Inversion, Color Correction, and Convert Stereo to Mono audio. For battery, it provides up to 7 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, and listening to music. It fully charges in approximately 4 hours using the micro-USB power adapter included in the box. As for connectivity, a USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) is available to connect to a PC/Macintosh computer, or to charge the device with the included power adapter; microSD slot for external storage. As a conclusion, the Amazon Fire 7 (2019) + Kids Edition is a budget kids tablet with the advantage of having Amazon contents on the tablet ready for kids to access. If a user is looking to get a super affordable Kids tablet that is well-rated, small, lightweight, and has access to several education apps, games, etc. then the Amazon Fire 7 (2019) + Kids Edition is the way to go. Hands-on article by Jagadisa RajarathnamSpecifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition 2019Processor: Mediatek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Display: 7.00 inch, 15.4:9, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 0.456kg
Price: 100 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Take Amazon's latest Fire 7 tablet, stick it in a rugged and colorful case, and voilà: a Fire 7 Kids Edition. Parents are not only going to benefit from Amazon's 2-year worry-free warranty but also from software specifically aimed at children of various ages. Let us find out what this means in detail.
Amazon Fire HD 8 2020
It is definitely the time of the year for an upgrade of the Amazon Fire HD 8, since the company tend to update its tablets roughly every other year. In 2020, is the medium-sized tablet’s turn, which last got its upgrade in 2018. While it was launched alongside the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus variant, which has been equipped with wireless charging and more RAM, and a Kids’ Edition with a protective cover, the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) is not exactly a huge redesign of the Fire HD 8 (2018), but rather a new tablet with a few tweaks.
In terms of its design, this model is definitely not bringing anything new to the table, except for its big rectangle shape with a screen. However, in contrast to most tablets, the location of the front-facing camera in this tablet is quite unique. The camera is situated halfway down on the left side of the tablet when it is being held in portrait orientation. It should be noted that this is definitely a great position for video calling, as the user can look at the screen while still appearing to look at the camera.
As far as the display is concerned, the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) comes with an 8-inch screen, which is denoted by the “8” in its name. The tablet has been equipped with an LCD screen with an 800 x 1280 resolution. The latter definitely has some drawbacks, as especially games look rather pixelated, and movies and TV shows also do not look that fantastic. However, the LCD does carry a benefit, as it allows for easier outdoor viewing in direct sunlight, making it rather convenient to be used in outdoor settings.
In terms of its processor, the tablet has a MediaTek MT8168 chipset, a processor that has been designed for inexpensive tablets and e-readers. So, it is worth noting that this tablet is not any kind of powerhouse. There is a slight delay in tablet navigation and app opening, but it is rather understandable with such a processor. As for the battery, Amazon does not really announce the battery capacities of its tablets, but there is supposedly a 12-hour battery in this new model compared to the 10-hour estimated runtime of the 2018 model. However, while the 12-hour estimation might be true when watching content or listening to music, it does not seem to last that long with extensive gaming sessions. This model is not a huge upgrade from its 2018 predecessor, but this tablet could definitely attract dedicated users of the company’s entertainment offerings, since the tablet really does work well as a portable media system. However, the choice of owning the tablet is absolutely subjective, depending on the need and preference of the user.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 2020Processor: Mediatek Mediatek MT8 MT8168
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.355kg
Price: 100 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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After two years, Amazon is giving the Fire HD 8 an update that not only refreshes its hardware, but also slightly modifies its design. As a result, users will be able to benefit from a slightly slimmer design and smoother system operation. Our test report shows what else the new Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) has to offer.
Source: PC Mag
For years now, I've recommended Amazon's Fire line as my favorite affordable tablets. The current Fire HD 8 continues that legacy. Don't buy the 7-inch Fire, which has inadequate RAM; if you're getting a small Amazon tablet, get this one. (There's also the aforementioned Fire HD 8 Plus that adds more RAM and wireless charging, which we'll review soon.) But I feel like the value equation has wobbled as Amazon's Appstore continues to lack important apps, and Amazon has made it harder to load apps from other sources. That means you're going to have to make the call based on what you want to use your cheap tablet for, and it isn't as clear as it used to be. If you're satisfied by Amazon's content library, plus the streaming services supported here, go for the Fire HD 8. Otherwise you'll sacrifice some battery life, but gain considerable flexibility with Walmart's $64 Onn. 8-inch tablet, which has the standard Google Play store.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
For years now, I've recommended Amazon's Fire line as my favorite affordable tablets. The current Fire HD 8 continues that legacy. Don't buy the 7-inch Fire, which has inadequate RAM; if you're getting a small Amazon tablet, get this one. (There's also the aforementioned Fire HD 8 Plus that adds more RAM and wireless charging, which we'll review soon.) But I feel like the value equation has wobbled as Amazon's Appstore continues to lack important apps, and Amazon has made it harder to load apps from other sources. That means you're going to have to make the call based on what you want to use your cheap tablet for, and it isn't as clear as it used to be. If you're satisfied by Amazon's content library, plus the streaming services supported here, go for the Fire HD 8. Otherwise you'll sacrifice some battery life, but gain considerable flexibility with Walmart's $64 Onn. 8-inch tablet, which has the standard Google Play store.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
This tablet delivers on its value proposition, but is also a great entertainment prospect. It's a good size, has access to the right content, and its boosted by great speakers to make for an ideal travel companion.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/28/2020
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
This tablet delivers on its value proposition, but is also a great entertainment prospect. It's a good size, has access to the right content, and its boosted by great speakers to make for an ideal travel companion.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/28/2020
Source: What Hi-Fi Archive.org version
If you’re looking for an Android tablet on which to download TV shows, movies or books for a journey, or a hands-free Alexa-enabled device for answering queries and so on, we don’t think the Fire HD 8 can currently be bettered for the money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: What Hi-Fi Archive.org version
If you’re looking for an Android tablet on which to download TV shows, movies or books for a journey, or a hands-free Alexa-enabled device for answering queries and so on, we don’t think the Fire HD 8 can currently be bettered for the money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
For years now, I've recommended Amazon's Fire line as my favorite affordable tablets. The current Fire HD 8 continues that legacy. Don't buy the 7-inch Fire, which has inadequate RAM; if you're getting a small Amazon tablet, get this one. (There's also the aforementioned Fire HD 8 Plus that adds more RAM and wireless charging, which we'll review soon.)
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
For years now, I've recommended Amazon's Fire line as my favorite affordable tablets. The current Fire HD 8 continues that legacy. Don't buy the 7-inch Fire, which has inadequate RAM; if you're getting a small Amazon tablet, get this one. (There's also the aforementioned Fire HD 8 Plus that adds more RAM and wireless charging, which we'll review soon.)
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: 9to5google Archive.org version
If you are happy to persevere with Amazon’s heavy sales tactics then the Amazon Fire HD 8 is about the first Amazon-branded tablet that I have used that I feel like I can actually recommend. Are there better Android tablets out there? 100%. But I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the Fire HD 8 so much that I have used it a fair amount more than I actually expected.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2020
Source: 9to5google Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2020
Source: 9to5google Archive.org version
If you are happy to persevere with Amazon’s heavy sales tactics then the Amazon Fire HD 8 is about the first Amazon-branded tablet that I have used that I feel like I can actually recommend. Are there better Android tablets out there? 100%. But I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the Fire HD 8 so much that I have used it a fair amount more than I actually expected.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2020
Source: 9to5google Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2020
Source: CNet Archive.org version
With models available in 7-, 8- and 10-inch screen sizes and priced as low as $50 before Prime Day discounts, Amazon's Fire tablets have long been the go-to option for bargain gadget hunters. But with its 2020 refresh of the 8-inch Fire HD 8 tablet, long the Goldilocks option of its line, Amazon is adding a twist that may leave you wondering which one to buy. There are now two 8-inch models to choose from: a baseline Fire HD 8 starting at $90 (£90), and the $110 (£110) Fire HD 8 Plus, which adds wireless charging and slightly better performance. The tablet isn't currently available in Australia but the starting price converts to about AU$160.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
For casual TV watching and music listening, the Fire HD 8's screen and speakers prove it to be a solid device for all the basics, and its USB-C port means you can charge it with the same cable your new laptop uses. Though, considering the HD 8’s epic battery life, you won’t need to refuel it often. The Fire HD 8 wouldn't feel so compromised, though, if it could just get Google apps, so you could use Chrome and not rely on Amazon's Silk web browser.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
With models available in 7-, 8- and 10-inch screen sizes and priced as low as $50 before Prime Day discounts, Amazon's Fire tablets have long been the go-to option for bargain gadget hunters. But with its 2020 refresh of the 8-inch Fire HD 8 tablet, long the Goldilocks option of its line, Amazon is adding a twist that may leave you wondering which one to buy. There are now two 8-inch models to choose from: a baseline Fire HD 8 starting at $90 (£90), and the $110 (£110) Fire HD 8 Plus, which adds wireless charging and slightly better performance. The tablet isn't currently available in Australia but the starting price converts to about AU$160.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
For casual TV watching and music listening, the Fire HD 8's screen and speakers prove it to be a solid device for all the basics, and its USB-C port means you can charge it with the same cable your new laptop uses. Though, considering the HD 8’s epic battery life, you won’t need to refuel it often. The Fire HD 8 wouldn't feel so compromised, though, if it could just get Google apps, so you could use Chrome and not rely on Amazon's Silk web browser.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 isn’t a quality tablet by any means, but at $89.99 it’s an amazing deal for those who are invested in the Amazon ecosystem. If you love shopping, watching video, reading, listening to music, and flipping through magazines using Amazon’s services, the Fire HD 8 will do all those things acceptably well. Granted, any other tablet will work just as well, but most will cost more and their UIs are not made to make the Amazon experience as seamless. Those looking for slightly better performance might consider the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus, which has 3GB of RAM and includes wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2020
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 isn’t a quality tablet by any means, but at $89.99 it’s an amazing deal for those who are invested in the Amazon ecosystem. If you love shopping, watching video, reading, listening to music, and flipping through magazines using Amazon’s services, the Fire HD 8 will do all those things acceptably well. Granted, any other tablet will work just as well, but most will cost more and their UIs are not made to make the Amazon experience as seamless. Those looking for slightly better performance might consider the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus, which has 3GB of RAM and includes wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2020
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a fine tablet, and for £89.99 it’s something of an impulse buy. If you’re after a cheap tablet, maybe for the kids, or something solely for watching media on your commute this is a good pick.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a fine tablet, and for £89.99 it’s something of an impulse buy. If you’re after a cheap tablet, maybe for the kids, or something solely for watching media on your commute this is a good pick.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Lon.TV Archive.org version
Amazon's latest HD8 tablet delivers a performance boost over the prior generation and a new HD8 Plus model that adds a little more RAM and wireless charging.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2020
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
Amazon’s new Fire HD 8 tablet updates the previous model with important hardware features including a refined design, a faster processor, USB-C charging and a longer battery life. At $90, it’s an easy sell as a living-room slate -- a device that everyone in the family can use to watch videos, play mobile games and browse the web. It can also double as a makeshift Echo device thanks to Show Mode and hands-free Alexa. The biggest drawback is Amazon’s Fire OS, which constantly pushes the retailer’s products and services in your face.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: Lon.TV Archive.org version
Amazon's latest HD8 tablet delivers a performance boost over the prior generation and a new HD8 Plus model that adds a little more RAM and wireless charging.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2020
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
Amazon’s new Fire HD 8 tablet updates the previous model with important hardware features including a refined design, a faster processor, USB-C charging and a longer battery life. At $90, it’s an easy sell as a living-room slate -- a device that everyone in the family can use to watch videos, play mobile games and browse the web. It can also double as a makeshift Echo device thanks to Show Mode and hands-free Alexa. The biggest drawback is Amazon’s Fire OS, which constantly pushes the retailer’s products and services in your face.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
My perception of the Fire HD 8 hasn’t changed much, even with the update. There’s a reason why this slate is so cheap. Amazon, like a twisted, genius mastermind, has somehow managed to convince countless consumers to spend money on an advertisement-heavy trap — er, I mean “tablet” — to get ‘em hooked on Amazon Prime.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
My perception of the Fire HD 8 hasn’t changed much, even with the update. There’s a reason why this slate is so cheap. Amazon, like a twisted, genius mastermind, has somehow managed to convince countless consumers to spend money on an advertisement-heavy trap — er, I mean “tablet” — to get ‘em hooked on Amazon Prime.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
Should you buy it? If the previous Fire HD 8 already has a place in your satchel, you won’t notice a huge difference. But if you’re a Prime member in the market for a fresh slate, it’s an unbeatable proposition at £90.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
Should you buy it? If the previous Fire HD 8 already has a place in your satchel, you won’t notice a huge difference. But if you’re a Prime member in the market for a fresh slate, it’s an unbeatable proposition at £90.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
For years now, I've recommended Amazon's Fire line as my favorite affordable tablets. The current Fire HD 8 continues that legacy. Don't buy the 7-inch Fire, which has inadequate RAM; if you're getting a small Amazon tablet, get this one. (There's also the aforementioned Fire HD 8 Plus that adds more RAM and wireless charging, which we'll review soon.)
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
For years now, I've recommended Amazon's Fire line as my favorite affordable tablets. The current Fire HD 8 continues that legacy. Don't buy the 7-inch Fire, which has inadequate RAM; if you're getting a small Amazon tablet, get this one. (There's also the aforementioned Fire HD 8 Plus that adds more RAM and wireless charging, which we'll review soon.)
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a tablet designed for people who are dedicated users of the company’s entertainment offerings, with the tablet working well as a portable media system. However, it’s not a huge upgrade from its 2018 predecessor, with only a few tweaks, so unless you think you’ll make the most of the extra storage and faster charging on offer here, you may not need this newer model.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a tablet designed for people who are dedicated users of the company’s entertainment offerings, with the tablet working well as a portable media system. However, it’s not a huge upgrade from its 2018 predecessor, with only a few tweaks, so unless you think you’ll make the most of the extra storage and faster charging on offer here, you may not need this newer model.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 85% features: 75% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 85% features: 75% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; excellent speakers; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/13/2020
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; excellent speakers; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/13/2020
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; wireless charging; decent speakers. Negative: Weak hardware; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/02/2020
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; wireless charging; decent speakers. Negative: Weak hardware; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/02/2020
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent speakers; long battery life. Negative: Poor display; unsupported Google services; average performance; plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/30/2020
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent speakers; long battery life. Negative: Poor display; unsupported Google services; average performance; plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/30/2020
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 70% display: 40% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 70% display: 40% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70%
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Big screen; decent hardware; high autonomy; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/19/2020
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Big screen; decent hardware; high autonomy; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/19/2020
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; big screen. Negative: Slow system; poor display.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2020
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; big screen. Negative: Slow system; poor display.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2020
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 2020
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 2020Processor: Mediatek Mediatek MT8 MT8168
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.355kg
Price: 120 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
After our extensive test of the Fire HD 8 (2020), we are now taking a look at the Fire HD 8 Plus (2020) to find out whether 3 GB of working memory is actually much better than 2 GB. But the real value is added by the QI compatibility, which again increases the price-performance ratio significantly.
Source: Android Central
Like its less expensive sibling, the Fire HD 8 Plus is generally a good value for those looking for an affordable content consumption device. But because the internal upgrades over the base model aren't that substantial, and the added special features aren't that useful in the grand scheme of things, I just don't think most people should get it over the Fire HD 8.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Android Central
Like its less expensive sibling, the Fire HD 8 Plus is generally a good value for those looking for an affordable content consumption device. But because the internal upgrades over the base model aren't that substantial, and the added special features aren't that useful in the grand scheme of things, I just don't think most people should get it over the Fire HD 8.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar
Physically indistinguishable from the cheaper Fire HD 8, the Plus offers a slightly swifter but otherwise identical tablet experience. Wireless charging is the most significant difference, with the optional Dock making it a viable Echo Show alternative. The Plus is the smarter choice for owners of the 2018 version, but with an unchanged display and similar skills, the standard model is an equally capable entertainment slate for new Prime subscribers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar
Physically indistinguishable from the cheaper Fire HD 8, the Plus offers a slightly swifter but otherwise identical tablet experience. Wireless charging is the most significant difference, with the optional Dock making it a viable Echo Show alternative. The Plus is the smarter choice for owners of the 2018 version, but with an unchanged display and similar skills, the standard model is an equally capable entertainment slate for new Prime subscribers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
Amazon's Fire tablet lineup has long been a favorite of ours as good, simple value for the money. Each uses a variant of the Android OS which is tilted heavily toward accessing Amazon services, but also good for streaming video and reading. The particularly important feature here is Show Mode, which makes the tablet act like a hands-free Echo Show smart display, displaying the time and responding to Alexa queries. The new Fire HD 8 Plus ($109.99 and up) is a gray Fire HD 8 tablet with more RAM, wireless charging, and a slightly higher-powered charger. That wireless charging, along with the optional charging dock, really make a difference here, turning the Fire HD 8 Plus into an Echo Show you can take with you. The audio isn't nearly as good as a real Echo Show—you won't use it to bop around to rich music in your living room—but that's a fair trade-off for portability.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
Amazon's Fire tablet lineup has long been a favorite of ours as good, simple value for the money. Each uses a variant of the Android OS which is tilted heavily toward accessing Amazon services, but also good for streaming video and reading. The particularly important feature here is Show Mode, which makes the tablet act like a hands-free Echo Show smart display, displaying the time and responding to Alexa queries. The new Fire HD 8 Plus ($109.99 and up) is a gray Fire HD 8 tablet with more RAM, wireless charging, and a slightly higher-powered charger. That wireless charging, along with the optional charging dock, really make a difference here, turning the Fire HD 8 Plus into an Echo Show you can take with you. The audio isn't nearly as good as a real Echo Show—you won't use it to bop around to rich music in your living room—but that's a fair trade-off for portability.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Android Authority
Amazon’s pricing is perhaps the Fire HD 8 Plus’ most endearing feature. With a starting cost of just $109.99, it’s hard to beat. You can ratchet up the storage and choose between an ad-supported and non-ad-supported experience. I think the 32GB model without ads is the best option. You save yourself the hassle of ads and can spend the $30 upgrade fee for the 64GB model on a much higher capacity microSD card (or a case) for the tablet.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/20/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Android Authority
Amazon’s pricing is perhaps the Fire HD 8 Plus’ most endearing feature. With a starting cost of just $109.99, it’s hard to beat. You can ratchet up the storage and choose between an ad-supported and non-ad-supported experience. I think the 32GB model without ads is the best option. You save yourself the hassle of ads and can spend the $30 upgrade fee for the 64GB model on a much higher capacity microSD card (or a case) for the tablet.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/20/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Its $109.99 price is really $139.99 once you add the dock, but what Amazon offers here is enough for a lot of people—the Plus makes a great little Echo Show-alike to display recipes or act as a fancy alarm clock, plus play videos for the kids, for instance. If you need an inexpensive tablet with full Google Play app compatibility, check out Walmart's Onn. 8-inch tablet instead.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Its $109.99 price is really $139.99 once you add the dock, but what Amazon offers here is enough for a lot of people—the Plus makes a great little Echo Show-alike to display recipes or act as a fancy alarm clock, plus play videos for the kids, for instance. If you need an inexpensive tablet with full Google Play app compatibility, check out Walmart's Onn. 8-inch tablet instead.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
With models available in 7-, 8- and 10-inch screen sizes and priced as low as $50 before Prime Day discounts, Amazon's line of Fire tablets have long been the go-to option for bargain gadget hunters. But with its 2020 refresh of the 8-inch Fire HD 8 tablet, long the Goldilocks of its line, Amazon is adding a twist that may leave you wondering which one to buy. There are now two 8-inch models to choose from: a baseline Fire HD 8 starting at $90 (£90), and the $110 (£110) Fire HD Plus, which adds wireless charging and slightly better performance. The tablet isn't available in Australia but the starting price converts to about AU$160.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
With models available in 7-, 8- and 10-inch screen sizes and priced as low as $50 before Prime Day discounts, Amazon's line of Fire tablets have long been the go-to option for bargain gadget hunters. But with its 2020 refresh of the 8-inch Fire HD 8 tablet, long the Goldilocks of its line, Amazon is adding a twist that may leave you wondering which one to buy. There are now two 8-inch models to choose from: a baseline Fire HD 8 starting at $90 (£90), and the $110 (£110) Fire HD Plus, which adds wireless charging and slightly better performance. The tablet isn't available in Australia but the starting price converts to about AU$160.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: The Verge Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8 Plus is kind of terrible to use if you try to use it as a full-on tablet. But if you just treat it as an appliance for launching Amazon’s big library of content, it’s actually kind of great.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8 Plus is an affordable tablet that's substantially built, with the convenience of wireless charging giving the potential for use as an Echo Show if you buy the additional dock, making it a convenient affordable home tablet. It's not the most glamorous tablet, but it's hard to beat it for value for money.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2020
Source: The Verge Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8 Plus is kind of terrible to use if you try to use it as a full-on tablet. But if you just treat it as an appliance for launching Amazon’s big library of content, it’s actually kind of great.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Fire HD 8 Plus is an affordable tablet that's substantially built, with the convenience of wireless charging giving the potential for use as an Echo Show if you buy the additional dock, making it a convenient affordable home tablet. It's not the most glamorous tablet, but it's hard to beat it for value for money.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2020
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Physically indistinguishable from the cheaper Fire HD 8, the Plus offers a slightly swifter but otherwise identical tablet experience. Wireless charging is the most significant difference, with the optional Dock making it a viable Echo Show alternative. The Plus is the smarter choice for owners of the 2018 version, but with an unchanged display and similar skills, the standard model is an equally capable entertainment slate for new Prime subscribers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Physically indistinguishable from the cheaper Fire HD 8, the Plus offers a slightly swifter but otherwise identical tablet experience. Wireless charging is the most significant difference, with the optional Dock making it a viable Echo Show alternative. The Plus is the smarter choice for owners of the 2018 version, but with an unchanged display and similar skills, the standard model is an equally capable entertainment slate for new Prime subscribers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Lon.TV Archive.org version
Amazon's latest HD8 tablet delivers a performance boost over the prior generation and a new HD8 Plus model that adds a little more RAM and wireless charging.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2020
Source: Lon.TV Archive.org version
Amazon's latest HD8 tablet delivers a performance boost over the prior generation and a new HD8 Plus model that adds a little more RAM and wireless charging.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2020
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The question for many people will be whether it’s worth spending the extra on the Plus over the regular model. And the simple answer is no. Unless you’re going to get the wireless dock and use it like an Echo Show, you may as well save your money. The standard HD 8 has the same Show Mode and can be used in the same way. The Plus' performance isn’t noticeably better, either.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The question for many people will be whether it’s worth spending the extra on the Plus over the regular model. And the simple answer is no. Unless you’re going to get the wireless dock and use it like an Echo Show, you may as well save your money. The standard HD 8 has the same Show Mode and can be used in the same way. The Plus' performance isn’t noticeably better, either.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: New Atlas Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire series has been offering budget tablets to the masses for almost a decade now, and the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is the newest in the range (alongside an updated Fire HD 8). It continues the long run of solid, cheap, reliable devices, and we've been testing one out for the past few days.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/09/2020
Source: New Atlas Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire series has been offering budget tablets to the masses for almost a decade now, and the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is the newest in the range (alongside an updated Fire HD 8). It continues the long run of solid, cheap, reliable devices, and we've been testing one out for the past few days.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/09/2020
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is great for families and lightweight users that can't justify splurging on the cheapest iPad. But, if you don’t use any of Amazon’s services then you’re better off elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is great for families and lightweight users that can't justify splurging on the cheapest iPad. But, if you don’t use any of Amazon’s services then you’re better off elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Teltarif DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Teltarif DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; big screen. Negative: Slow system; poor display.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2020
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; big screen. Negative: Slow system; poor display.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2020
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition 2020
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition 2020Processor: Mediatek Mediatek MT8 MT8168
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.355kg
Price: 135 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Reviews
The Fire HD 8 is also available in a Kids Edition, which offers the Amazon tablet, a protective case, an extended warranty and a one-year FreeTime Unilimited. A surcharge of around 35 euro is due for this. Our review will clarify for whom the offer is worthwhile.
Source: T3 Archive.org version
While the choice of apps might not be quite as good as it is with Apple and Google devices, the chunky Fire HD 8 Kids Edition has plenty to entertain and educate your kids – and Amazon throws in some very impressive content and free replacement deals as well.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: T3 Archive.org version
While the choice of apps might not be quite as good as it is with Apple and Google devices, the chunky Fire HD 8 Kids Edition has plenty to entertain and educate your kids – and Amazon throws in some very impressive content and free replacement deals as well.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Amazon Fire 7 2022
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire 7 2022Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 7.00 inch, 15.36:9, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 0.282kg
Price: 50 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Expert Reviews
The line that Amazon has always tried to walk with its Fire 7 tablets is cutting prices low enough to blitz the competition, while still offering enough functionality to be worth buying. This delicate tightrope act hasn’t always paid off – the 2019 model definitely wobbled along the way – but the balance feels much better here.It’s no iPad, but for a tablet that at most costs £80, and can be had for as little as £60, this is better than it has any right to be. If you need something cheap and simple, and you can overlook a mediocre display and an obnoxious operating system, the All-new Amazon Fire 7 (2022) is the best budget tablet around.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint
The Amazon Fire 7 remains one of the most affordable tablets you can buy, giving easy access to the latest entertainment services. It's housed in a durable case with parental controls for those who want to give it to kids. But there are limitations to what you get for this money. It's generally slow, the UI is dated and the Amazon Appstore feels like it could be more refined. You get what you pay for, they say, and that's the case with the Fire 7. It's certainly good value for money, but the experience matches the price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2022
Source: What Hi-Fi
The Amazon Fire 7 is the plucky underdog in the tablet world: it doesn’t have a gimmick, it doesn’t have class-leading specs and it won’t have you throwing out your iPad any time soon. But it doesn’t need any of those things because it occupies such a unique space, and that's being a functional and entertaining tablet for roughly the price of half a tank of petrol.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2022
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Tom's Guide
Despite some sizable complaints, it’s still amazing that you can get a functional tablet for $60. The Fire 7 won’t be for everyone, and if you already have a high-end smartphone, then a slightly larger tablet that’s slow and clunky probably won’t appeal. But if you’re looking for a super-affordable tablet for watching streaming video on trips or on your commute, or another way to tap into social media and casual web browsing, then the Fire 7 can meet those budget-conscious needs. Steer clear if you put performance over price, though.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/08/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Android Central
The Amazon Fire 7 sees a bit of a price bump, but that comes with a performance improvement and a slight design change with USB-C. It may not be the best tablet, but for this cheap, it doesn't matter.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/03/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: The Verge
If you’re looking for a small, cheap tablet for reading, watching videos, or listening to audiobooks, the Fire 7 is decent — and at this price, decent is acceptable. I’d particularly recommend it as an alternative to the $89.99 Kindle. The Fire 7 offers a higher-density 171ppi display, more storage options, and access to the same Kindle ecosystem — and it plays videos. Plus, based on my experiences with its predecessor, it should last you a relatively long time. While my old Fire 7 is frustratingly slow, it hasn’t actually gotten worse over the years. I expect this version will be technically usable for at least three years, too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: T3
As I was writing this review, one word kept popping into my mind: adequate. This is an adequate tablet for most users. It runs apps adequately, provides access to an adequate range of features and services and has adequate battery life. So, adequate. And, for the price, that’s fair enough – this is a cheap tablet that will perform adequately. The other thing to consider with the Fire 7 is that you aren’t just buying a tablet; you are buying into Amazon’s entire ecosystem. You buy books and movies from Amazon using built-in apps. You buy other apps from Amazon. You buy stuff from Amazon. Of course, there’s a pattern there: Amazon for all things. If that isn’t an issue for you, then this is a great pick for a spare tablet or one for the kids that you won’t mind if they break it. (You could also consider a tablet like the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition for younger children, as they are more resilient and come with a free replacement guarantee). But, bottom line and overall, the Fire 7 is an adequate tablet for Amazon users.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Slashgear
Once again, I'll reiterate — this device is incredibly cheap. Comparing it to a premium tablet from Samsung or Apple is unfair, as they can cost as much as ten times what the Fire 7 sometimes goes for. But ultimately, you get what you pay for; this thing runs worse than a $150 phone. The little quality of life features the Fire version of Android is obviously lacking also take away from the experience massively. It's a bunch of small things you can work around, but both the OS itself and several apps in the store seem to be borderline abandonware. Amazon can boast about the processor being a touch faster, or RAM being added, but corner-cutting features like the camera and the janky software will make you think you've picked up a second-hand device that was released years ago. At the price, you probably won't feel hard done by if it winds up in a desk drawer and only comes out when you want to distract a house guest you're not fond of. But equally, there are better things to spend your money on. The device itself is underpowered; basic things like the cameras and speakers are terrible, the app selection is limited, and the store you're forced to use for those apps is worse. There may be an argument for picking one of these up at a deep discount if you're looking for a beater tablet, backup device, or full-color Kindle alternative. However, if Amazon had these on sale and I had a spare $30 in my account, I'd probably just order a pizza instead.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 30%
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Amazon Fire 7 tablet’s appeal does not lie in its specs, but rests squarely on its uber-affordable price tag. Customers may be prepared to forgive many shortfalls if the price is at least too low to be regrettable, and that’s likely to be the case with this tablet. The performance is achingly slow, the screen is dingy and lacks detail, and the cameras are woeful. However, if you just want to buy this to entertain a child by playing undemanding games or educational content on it, then its likely to do the trick. What’s more, the enduring battery life will keep it rolling for a good long time.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/29/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Engadget
The thing you should know about Fire tablets is that they aren’t typical Android devices – you’ll need to sideload the Google Play Store, for example, if you want to use Google apps. Amazon’s proprietary interface prioritizes its own apps like Prime Video and Kindle over others. But if you already heavily rely on Amazon services, I can see how the Fire 7 might be tempting – it delivers an Amazon-curated experience for cheap. Unfortunately, if you want a tablet in the $60 price range, you don’t have many non-Amazon options. Two of the more affordable non-Amazon tablets at this time appear to be the Lenovo Tab M7 (starting at $96) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (starting at $100). We haven’t reviewed them just yet, but both at least let you use Google apps without resorting to third-party options. If you’re dead set on a budget Fire tablet, I actually recommend the Fire HD 8 instead. It has a superior HD display, longer battery life and wireless charging. It also supports Show Mode, which basically turns it into a portable Echo Show.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/21/2022
Rating: Total score: 62%
Source: Digital Trends
Yes, but only if you know what you’re getting yourself into. The 2022 Fire 7 is a great device if you’re just looking for a screen that you can stream movies to, read e-books on, and play simple games with. If you’re wanting anything other than that or find Fire OS to be irritating, I’d recommend looking for a different tablet. At the price, however, it’s tough to beat.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/16/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Expert Reviews
The line that Amazon has always tried to walk with its Fire 7 tablets is cutting prices low enough to blitz the competition, while still offering enough functionality to be worth buying. This delicate tightrope act hasn’t always paid off – the 2019 model definitely wobbled along the way – but the balance feels much better here. It’s no iPad, but for a tablet that at most costs £80, and can be had for as little as £60, this is better than it has any right to be. If you need something cheap and simple, and you can overlook a mediocre display and an obnoxious operating system, the All-new Amazon Fire 7 (2022) is the best budget tablet around.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
Amazon’s 2022 entry in its super-cheap tablet line brings a few upgrades over the predecessor, notably a USB-C port for faster charging, but a price increase stops it from being an instant must-buy. Overall, the latest model has the strengths and weaknesses of the 2019 Model: it’s cheap and small, but the screen isn’t great and there’s not much processing power.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Good E-Reader
Should you buy it? Well, you are not really even getting HD resolution if you are watching video content from Prime Video, Disney Plus or Netflix. This is the type of content that people using a multipurpose tablet for, and the picture quality isn’t really that good. If you listen to audio content such as audiobooks, podcasts, or Spotify, the single speaker isn’t that bad, but it isn’t good either. You will get a better audio experience using headphones. What about books, magazines, manga, newspapers and other content? It only has 160 PPI, so the text won’t be as razer sharp as a Kindle Paperwhite. In the end, the Fire 7 2022 edition doesn’t do anything great and does not excel at anything either. You get what you pay for, if you want a high resolution screen with Dolby audio or a super high resolution display, you will have to spend some serious money, such as an iPad Mini which retails for over $500 or one of the Samsung Galaxy tablets which range in price from $200 to $500. If you want to buy something very affordable just to occasionally read or listen to audiobooks, it does the job.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/13/2022
Rating: Total score: 71% workmanship: 60%
Source: XDA Developers
As this review notes in the plentiful, the Amazon Fire 7 isn’t the best tablet that money can buy. What makes this tablet unique is that it unapologetically aims for a small price tag. Practically everything about this tablet can be better, but that would be missing the forest for the trees. It’s not meant to replace your computer, your phone, and not even your iPad. The point of this tablet is to lower the bar of entry into the Amazon ecosystem and to continue to act as a gateway into it. The low price means you can purchase a few and forget about them, and pick them up when switching to your phone or a good iPad isn’t an option. With Prime Day deals, one can snag this one for even lower than its starting price of $60, at which point it becomes a bit of a no-brainer to keep one in the house just because. Keep one on the kitchen table, one on the coffee table next to the sofa, one in the garage, and hand one to each of your kids — that’s the kind of adoption that Amazon is aiming for with the Fire 7. So that the next time you use a display, you have a higher chance of using an allied Amazon service,...
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/12/2022
Source: Laptop Mag
The Amazon Fire 7 is the smallest member of Amazon’s tablet family. The latest refresh adds a bit more power and a lot more battery life to the remarkably affordable tablet. Starting at $59, it is $10 more than its predecessor, but still considerably cheaper than any other mainstream tablet on the market. That price is enticing, you could buy five of them and still not hit the price of a single iPad. But as you would expect, you also aren’t getting the same functionality as an iPad. The Amazon Fire tablets are excellent delivery vehicles for Amazon content like reading in the Kindle app, listening to books in the Audible app or watching streaming shows on Amazon Video. Amazon Fire 7 (2022) (16GB Black) at Amazon for $59.99. It isn’t limited to Amazon only, virtually every streaming video platform is available in the Amazon App Store for Fire OS, along with thousands of other apps, but you just need to set your expectations properly before picking up a Fire tablet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Android Authority
If you’re looking for an ultra-affordable tablet to watch your favorite shows or read Kindle books while you travel, the Amazon Fire 7 (2022) is a good pick. It’s about as far from the most powerful tablet as you can get, but the price tag is comfortably under $100, so you never really have to worry about a few bumps or knocks. Amazon’s Fire OS might be an adjustment for some people with its lack of Google apps and services, but it’s much easier to feel like you’re on vacation without Gmail or Google Drive in your face. You should have no grumbles grabbing the Fire 7 as a tablet for a grandparent or a casual user, but it’s not one for gamers or anyone looking to do more than the basics. The kids’ version is an even better buy for youngsters with its thick bumper case and curated content library, though it does tip the price over $100.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor
There are enough upgrades and improvements here to make the Fire 7 well worth the extra $10 / £10 over its predecessor. It’s great to have longer battery life, slightly improved performance and the USB-C port, which makes it so much easier to attach the charging cable. The tiny price means you’ll have to live with dismal photo and video quality from the cameras, and the low-resolution screen. For $30 / £30 more, you could instead get the Fire HD 8 that has a bigger, higher resolution screen, double the storage, better sound and even longer battery life, but you’ll still be stuck with the same cameras and the same limitations in terms of app choice. There aren’t really any comparable Android tablets at this price, especially if you want to stick to known brands such as Samsung. If your budget won’t stretch further than $60 / £60, this is the best tablet you can hope for, but just don’t expect too much.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
If you're looking for an affordable tablet that showcases all things Amazon, the new Fire 7 Tablet is a decent option at just $60. The slight performance improvement and significantly boosted battery life justify its slightly higher cost than the previous model. Whichever storage or ad configuration you choose, it's difficult to beat the price. You do have to go into the experience, however, knowing that it will work best with an Amazon Prime Subscription ($139 per year). If you're not invested in Amazon's ecosystem and don't want to pay for a Prime subscription, but still want an Android tablet at a rock-bottom price, look at something like the 8-inch onn. Tablet(Opens in a new window) ($83); we haven't reviewed the latest model yet, but we liked the 2019 version.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tablet Blog DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 58% performance: 60% features: 60% display: 50%
Source: Multiplayer IT IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: DDay IT IT→EN
Positive: Decent hardware; good autonomy. Negative: Poor display; average performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/01/2022
Source: Charles Tech FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/22/2022
Rating: Total score: 50% performance: 60% display: 60%
Source: 01Net FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 62% performance: 40% mobility: 100%
Source: Les Numeriques FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 40% performance: 40% display: 40% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 20%
Source: CNet France FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2022
Amazon Fire 7 Kids 2022
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire 7 Kids 2022Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 0.429kg
Price: 100 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Trusted Reviews
Good value considering that you get a tablet, tough case, two-year worry free guarantee and a year’s subscription to Amazon Kids+, the Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2022) is a fun and engaging tablet for younger children. It’s extremely small, although that can be an advantage: this tablet is easier for a child to put in a bag and carry themselves. However, on balance, the slightly more expensive Amazon Fire 8 Kids tablet is probably a better compromise between screen size and price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
The Fire 7 Kids Tablet ($109.99) isn't very fast and doesn't have a high-quality screen, but that likely won't matter to the younger children more apt to use one. The main thing to focus on is the value. Although it costs $10 more than its predecessor, it's a good buy when you consider the whole package: The tablet ($75), case ($25), warranty ($8), and Kids+ subscription ($60) would total $168 when purchased separately. You won't find a comparable tablet combo anywhere near the same price. The minimum entry point for an Apple iPad is $329. The iPad completely outperforms the Fire 7 Kids Tablet in almost every measurable way, but it should considering the price differential. On the Android side, options such as the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus $259.99 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 ($229.99) don't include the kid-focused extras you get here. Simply put, if you want the best budget-friendly tablet for your kid, Amazon's offerings, including the Fire 7 Kids as well as the larger Fire HD 8 Kids ($139.99) and Fire HD 10 Kids ($199.99), are tough to beat.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 2022Processor: Mediatek Mediatek MT8 MT8169A
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G52 MP2
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.337kg
Price: 115 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
The Fire HD 8 2022 is the new edition of Amazon's small entry-level tablet. Despite some compromises we like Fire HD 8 very much in one area, where it can compete with even its 5x more expensive iPad counterpart. Read here where we see the Amazon Tab on par with the Apple tablet.
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is not an excellent performer in any category, but it does offer you all the basics. If you’re very tight on cash but would like a portable screen to entertain you, then this will do the job adequately and does support many popular apps, but you can’t expect blistering performance to support top-end games, or pristine camera quality when you’re making video calls. As long as you manage your expectations with its price tag in mind, then you’ll probably find that this tablet is solid enough to do what you need it to do.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/24/2023
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is not an excellent performer in any category, but it does offer you all the basics. If you’re very tight on cash but would like a portable screen to entertain you, then this will do the job adequately and does support many popular apps, but you can’t expect blistering performance to support top-end games, or pristine camera quality when you’re making video calls. As long as you manage your expectations with its price tag in mind, then you’ll probably find that this tablet is solid enough to do what you need it to do.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/24/2023
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Wired Magazine
Amazon's 2022 Fire HD 8 remains good at what it is designed to do: stream Amazon content. If you're a Prime subscriber and want a small, affordable device to use on the couch, in the kitchen, or even with a stand to impersonate an Echo Show, the Fire HD 8 isn't bad. But if you can afford it, the 10-inch model offers a much better overall experience and remains our top pick. If you really want to score a deal, wait for the next Prime Day to roll around, when, typically, Amazon's Fire tablets can be had for half-price.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Wired Magazine
Amazon's 2022 Fire HD 8 remains good at what it is designed to do: stream Amazon content. If you're a Prime subscriber and want a small, affordable device to use on the couch, in the kitchen, or even with a stand to impersonate an Echo Show, the Fire HD 8 isn't bad. But if you can afford it, the 10-inch model offers a much better overall experience and remains our top pick. If you really want to score a deal, wait for the next Prime Day to roll around, when, typically, Amazon's Fire tablets can be had for half-price.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Mobile Syrup
When I unwrapped the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022), I was excited to finally play with a low-cost tablet. It’s a device that people can easily afford, and upon first impression, it felt great in my hand. However, once I turned it on, it became clear this isn’t the tablet for me. The form factor is perfect, and the screen quality tradeoff makes sense for the price, but the processor in this so-called new tablet is very slow — far too slow for 2022.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/18/2022
Source: Mobile Syrup
When I unwrapped the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022), I was excited to finally play with a low-cost tablet. It’s a device that people can easily afford, and upon first impression, it felt great in my hand. However, once I turned it on, it became clear this isn’t the tablet for me. The form factor is perfect, and the screen quality tradeoff makes sense for the price, but the processor in this so-called new tablet is very slow — far too slow for 2022.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/18/2022
Source: Expert Reviews
There are plenty of things about the Fire HD 8 (2022) that can be counted as negatives – Fire OS is still unnecessarily restrictive, the screen feels outdated and the charging speeds remain sluggish – but even with these flaws, you’ll struggle to find a better tablet that costs this little. Just about managing to justify the £10 price bump with sizable leaps in performance and battery life, the Fire HD 8 (2022) inches ahead of its predecessor to be the best choice for this budget. You can go even cheaper and pick up an Amazon Fire 7 for as little as £60, but if you have £100 to play with, your money is better spent on the Fire HD 8 (2022).
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews
There are plenty of things about the Fire HD 8 (2022) that can be counted as negatives – Fire OS is still unnecessarily restrictive, the screen feels outdated and the charging speeds remain sluggish – but even with these flaws, you’ll struggle to find a better tablet that costs this little. Just about managing to justify the £10 price bump with sizable leaps in performance and battery life, the Fire HD 8 (2022) inches ahead of its predecessor to be the best choice for this budget. You can go even cheaper and pick up an Amazon Fire 7 for as little as £60, but if you have £100 to play with, your money is better spent on the Fire HD 8 (2022).
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint
The new Fire HD 8's biggest strength is the same thing that has consistently made the Amazon Fire tablet so appealing in the past: it's an affordable and easy way to get access to movies, TV shows and games. It won't give you the same performance or feature set you'd get from a much more expensive Samsung or Apple tablet, but it gets all the basics right. It's definitely best seen as a device to access Amazon's popular services. So if you want something you can carry around with you and still get your Prime Video fix, enjoy fun casual gaming, Kindle books and Alexa smarts, but don't want to pay a small fortune for the privilege, the Fire HD 8 is the tablet for you.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/11/2022
Source: Android Central
If you want a cheap tablet that you can throw in the bag or use as a smart home display, the Fire HD 8 has you covered. It offers all-day battery life (and then some), while providing enough of an upgrade in the performance department to warrant your hard-earned dollars.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Pocket Lint
The new Fire HD 8's biggest strength is the same thing that has consistently made the Amazon Fire tablet so appealing in the past: it's an affordable and easy way to get access to movies, TV shows and games. It won't give you the same performance or feature set you'd get from a much more expensive Samsung or Apple tablet, but it gets all the basics right. It's definitely best seen as a device to access Amazon's popular services. So if you want something you can carry around with you and still get your Prime Video fix, enjoy fun casual gaming, Kindle books and Alexa smarts, but don't want to pay a small fortune for the privilege, the Fire HD 8 is the tablet for you.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/11/2022
Source: Android Central
If you want a cheap tablet that you can throw in the bag or use as a smart home display, the Fire HD 8 has you covered. It offers all-day battery life (and then some), while providing enough of an upgrade in the performance department to warrant your hard-earned dollars.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: CNet
When Amazon upgraded the Fire HD 8 in 2020, it made a couple of notable design changes, including moving the location of the front-facing camera and adding USB-C charging, plus wireless charging for the HD 8 Plus, that made it feel like an overall more significant upgrade than the one you get with this year's Fire HD 8 (2022). But given all the supply chain issues and inflationary pressures, it's about what I was expecting from a new model and in line with Amazon's formula for incremental upgrades -- most notably that aforementioned hexa-core processor -- that move the needle forward enough to justify a small price increase. As I write this, the previous-gen HD 8 (2020) is down to $45 and the Fire HD 10 is $75. With those prices, it's hard to call the new HD 8 a bargain at $100. But you'll certainly see some nice discounts on it throughout the year, and that's when to nab it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/04/2022
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: CNet
When Amazon upgraded the Fire HD 8 in 2020, it made a couple of notable design changes, including moving the location of the front-facing camera and adding USB-C charging, plus wireless charging for the HD 8 Plus, that made it feel like an overall more significant upgrade than the one you get with this year's Fire HD 8 (2022). But given all the supply chain issues and inflationary pressures, it's about what I was expecting from a new model and in line with Amazon's formula for incremental upgrades -- most notably that aforementioned hexa-core processor -- that move the needle forward enough to justify a small price increase. As I write this, the previous-gen HD 8 (2020) is down to $45 and the Fire HD 10 is $75. With those prices, it's hard to call the new HD 8 a bargain at $100. But you'll certainly see some nice discounts on it throughout the year, and that's when to nab it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/04/2022
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Tech Advisor
If you’re a Prime subscriber and won’t miss Google apps you might be able to live with the Fire HD 8’s limited selection of apps, mediocre performance and terrible cameras. Most people will be better off with a slightly more expensive Android tablet, but the HD 8 does make for a good kid’s tablet.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Tech Advisor
If you’re a Prime subscriber and won’t miss Google apps you might be able to live with the Fire HD 8’s limited selection of apps, mediocre performance and terrible cameras. Most people will be better off with a slightly more expensive Android tablet, but the HD 8 does make for a good kid’s tablet.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Slashgear
The 2020 version of this tablet had an optional wireless charging dock that'd turn the pair into a smart display, and I really liked that. One of the biggest question marks about using a tablet is what you do with it when you're not using it. At least the 2020 version tried to address that point. Then there's the Fire HD 8 Plus for an extra $20 that has an extra gig of RAM and a better-but-still-don't-use-it camera. Oh, and that tablet has wireless charging as well. So really overall, it seems like the Fire HD 8 tablet exists solely so Amazon can say "The all-new Fire HD 8 tablet starts at just $99.99 (but seriously, drop an extra Jackson for the Plus version). So, I'm just left wondering why this tablet exists. For half the price you get a similar experience on a slightly smaller and slightly lower res screen with the Fire 7. For $20 more, with the Fire HD 8 Plus, you get a better experience with more RAM and wireless charging. This tablet just sits in the middle. So, for my money, I'd skip this one and go with either of those other two options.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: PC Mag
The Fire HD 8 is a clear step up from the entry-level Fire 7. While the Fire 7 has an appealing $59.99 price, its low-resolution screen and slow processor are enough reasons to move up to the Fire HD 8. Yes, the Fire HD 8 is still a little slow, its cameras are mediocre, and its screen isn't as sharp as more expensive devices. But when you consider how affordable it is, it becomes an appealing option for Amazon Prime subscribers, first-time tablet buyers, or anyone seeking a robust spare slate to carry on adventures. If you're concerned about performance or screen quality, however, the Fire HD 10 is faster and has a sharper, brighter screen, and thus retains our Editor's Choice award.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a tablet that gives you the bare minimum for streaming video on the go. If you use Amazon's other services, like Amazon Music or Amazon Alexa to control your home, you'll find more to like with the Fire HD 8. It can't compete with the cheapest Samsung options, but if you need a cheap tablet and you find this one on sale, it's a fine impulse buy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Slashgear
The 2020 version of this tablet had an optional wireless charging dock that'd turn the pair into a smart display, and I really liked that. One of the biggest question marks about using a tablet is what you do with it when you're not using it. At least the 2020 version tried to address that point. Then there's the Fire HD 8 Plus for an extra $20 that has an extra gig of RAM and a better-but-still-don't-use-it camera. Oh, and that tablet has wireless charging as well. So really overall, it seems like the Fire HD 8 tablet exists solely so Amazon can say "The all-new Fire HD 8 tablet starts at just $99.99 (but seriously, drop an extra Jackson for the Plus version). So, I'm just left wondering why this tablet exists. For half the price you get a similar experience on a slightly smaller and slightly lower res screen with the Fire 7. For $20 more, with the Fire HD 8 Plus, you get a better experience with more RAM and wireless charging. This tablet just sits in the middle. So, for my money, I'd skip this one and go with either of those other two options.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: PC Mag
The Fire HD 8 is a clear step up from the entry-level Fire 7. While the Fire 7 has an appealing $59.99 price, its low-resolution screen and slow processor are enough reasons to move up to the Fire HD 8. Yes, the Fire HD 8 is still a little slow, its cameras are mediocre, and its screen isn't as sharp as more expensive devices. But when you consider how affordable it is, it becomes an appealing option for Amazon Prime subscribers, first-time tablet buyers, or anyone seeking a robust spare slate to carry on adventures. If you're concerned about performance or screen quality, however, the Fire HD 10 is faster and has a sharper, brighter screen, and thus retains our Editor's Choice award.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a tablet that gives you the bare minimum for streaming video on the go. If you use Amazon's other services, like Amazon Music or Amazon Alexa to control your home, you'll find more to like with the Fire HD 8. It can't compete with the cheapest Samsung options, but if you need a cheap tablet and you find this one on sale, it's a fine impulse buy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN
Positive: Good price; beautiful display; decent performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2022
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN
Positive: Good price; beautiful display; decent performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2022
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN
Positive: Beautiful display; elegant design; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/24/2022
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN
Positive: Beautiful display; elegant design; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/24/2022
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2022
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2022Processor: Mediatek Mediatek MT8 MT8169A
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G52 MP2
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.509kg
Price: 160 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
The Fire HD 8 Kids 2022 and Kids Pro 2022 are tablets designed for children. Thanks to the Amazon Kids Dashboard, parents have full control over the use of the tablets. However, there are some drawbacks in terms of hardware. You can read more about these in the review.
Source: Trusted Reviews
It’s not cool, it’s not fast and the screen could be brighter, but as a tablet for younger kids the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is pretty much in a class of its own. True, buying an iPad would give you access to a wider range of apps and games and Apple’s own curated experience and parental controls, but it’s going to cost you a lot more and it won’t be anywhere near as robust. The Fire HD 8 kids gives your offspring easy access to content that will keep them entertained – and even learning – while giving you peace of mind that they won’t break it and that they won’t come across anything you wouldn’t want them to. For an extra £50, that’s a bargain.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/31/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews
It’s not cool, it’s not fast and the screen could be brighter, but as a tablet for younger kids the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is pretty much in a class of its own. True, buying an iPad would give you access to a wider range of apps and games and Apple’s own curated experience and parental controls, but it’s going to cost you a lot more and it won’t be anywhere near as robust. The Fire HD 8 kids gives your offspring easy access to content that will keep them entertained – and even learning – while giving you peace of mind that they won’t break it and that they won’t come across anything you wouldn’t want them to. For an extra £50, that’s a bargain.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/31/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
Amazon has cornered the kid-friendly tablet market with three enticing options. The Fire HD 8 Kids hits a sweet spot at $149.99, with a better screen and smoother performance than the $109.99 Fire 7 Kids. It's certainly not the fastest tablet, but it works well enough that kids won't grow impatient or feel like they're using a toy. But while it's easy to recommend the Fire HD 8 over the Fire 7, it's also worth considering the $199.99 Fire HD 10. For the extra $50, the Fire HD 10 Kids offers enough of a boost in performance and screen quality that it remains our Editors' Choice winner, though it can become pricey if you're buying tablets for a number of children.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 73%
Source: PC Mag
Amazon has cornered the kid-friendly tablet market with three enticing options. The Fire HD 8 Kids hits a sweet spot at $149.99, with a better screen and smoother performance than the $109.99 Fire 7 Kids. It's certainly not the fastest tablet, but it works well enough that kids won't grow impatient or feel like they're using a toy. But while it's easy to recommend the Fire HD 8 over the Fire 7, it's also worth considering the $199.99 Fire HD 10. For the extra $50, the Fire HD 10 Kids offers enough of a boost in performance and screen quality that it remains our Editors' Choice winner, though it can become pricey if you're buying tablets for a number of children.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 73%
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 2022
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 2022Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.342kg
Links: Amazon homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Trusted Reviews
It’s a good buy as a general-purpose family tablet. But the extra cost of the Plus features bumps up the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus’s price close to that of some other brands’ Android tablets, which have access to a better library of apps and games.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/14/2023
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Wired Magazine
Amazon's 2022 Fire HD 8 remains good at what it is designed to do: stream Amazon content. If you're a Prime subscriber and want a small, affordable device to use on the couch, in the kitchen, or even with a stand to impersonate an Echo Show, the Fire HD 8 isn't bad. But if you can afford it, the 10-inch model offers a much better overall experience and remains our top pick. If you really want to score a deal, wait for the next Prime Day to roll around, when, typically, Amazon's Fire tablets can be had for half-price.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: T3
If you're looking for a cheap tablet, the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus has a lot to offer. For just a little over $100/£100 you can do a ton of stuff: watch movies, listen to music, check emails, read ebooks, listen to audiobooks, surf the net and (of course) shop on Amazon. In short, if you want a cheap tablet for entertainment, rather than productivity, this is an excellent buy. But is it that much better than the Amazon Fire HD 8, or should you save the extra $20/£20? What about the wireless charging or faster charging generally? Neither would move the needle for me personally, but if you find charging a hassle, it might for you. So that just leaves the extra 1GB of RAM. Is that really worth the extra $20/£20? If you're the sort of person who likes to do two or three things at once, then I'd say: yes, absolutely. I found that doing things like checking email or doing a web search while watching a TV show was that little bit smoother here than the Amazon Fire HD 8. However, if you're happy doing one thing at a time – like reading an ebook or watching a movie and just focusing on that alone – you'd probably be just as happy with the cheaper tablet.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/11/2023
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Expert Reviews
With all of the same issues and a distinct lack of improvements, it’s impossible to recommend the Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) over the cheaper standard version. All of the key areas – performance, display and battery life – are either identical or worse here, and minor changes such as the 5MP camera and 3GB of RAM don’t make enough of a difference to be worth the extra money. If you absolutely must have wireless charging, consider pushing the budget a little further and going for the Fire HD 10 Plus (2021), which starts at £180 for 32GB storage and lockscreen ads. Otherwise, save yourself some cash and go for the standard Fire HD 8 (2022): it looks and performs mostly the same, offering much better value for money overall.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Zdnet.com
If you ever wondered what tablet you should buy for casual browsing, mobile entertainment, or even for a child, and your first instinct was to search on Amazon, you're the ideal customer for the Fire HD 8 Plus. At $120, the latest model is not the cheapest of the Fire tablet bunch, but it's certainly a compelling option for its sharp visuals, enduring build quality, and exceptional battery life. The drawbacks include the lackluster camera quality and app support, and the abundance of ads should you opt for the base model. If you (or your child) don't mind those compromises, then the latest Amazon tablet is a surefire pickup.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Digital Trends
An expensive tablet is something of a questionable purchase these days, particularly if you’re living on a tight budget, or already own a large smartphone. That’s why a super-affordable tablet like the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) is so appealing. On paper, you get practically everything you expect from an iPad or other premium tablet for not much more than the cost of an ad-supported Netflix subscription. That comparison is rather apt, as ads are how Amazon has achieved such an absurdly cheap price point for the HD 8 Plus. But is the low cost of this budget tablet worth the tradeoffs, or has Amazon cut too many corners?
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: The Verge
Overall, the Fire HD 8 Plus is a nifty little tablet, but you’ll really only find a use for it if you’re subscribed to Amazon Prime. At $119.99, you can think of it as a souped-up remote control for Alexa that comes with a few perks, like quick access to streaming, ebooks, and podcasts through Amazon’s ecosystem. It’s the perfect balance between the cheaper Amazon Fire 7 and Fire HD 10 tablets and, in my opinion, makes the most sense both price and feature-wise.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Teltarif DE→EN
Positive: Decent hardware; nice performance. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/24/2022
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro 2022
Specifications
Notebook: Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro 2022Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.509kg
Price: 150 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
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Average Score:
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Source: Trusted Reviews
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is a cracking tablet for older kids, with just a few caveats to be aware of. It doesn’t have the hardware to run more demanding games, so don’t expect it to stand-in for a console, while it’s £50 more expensive than the standard Fire HD 8. To my mind, that’s not a problem, as the case and the one-year Kids+ subscription give you plenty of value, but kids in the 9-11 age range might not be bothered with either. Still, if you’re looking for a device that gives kids plenty to do and that keeps you as a parent in control, then the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is hard to beat.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/31/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Central
Amazon's updated Fire HD 8 Kids Pro brings improved performance and a new line of cases to protect the device. Much of the interface remains the same as the previous model, but the new hardware makes using it even better. The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is an excellent device for kids ready for a more mature tablet experience while keeping parents in control.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
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Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
Qualcomm Adreno 330: Integrated graphics card in some Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs, supports OpenGL ES 3.0
Imagination PowerVR G6200: Multi core (2 cluster) graphics card for ARM processors that supports OpenGL 4.x and ES 3.0
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
ARM Mali-450 MP4: OpenGL ES 2.0 GPU for ARM based SoCs with 4 fragment processors and 1 vertex processor.
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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.
ARM Mali-T720 MP2: 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.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
ARM Mali-G52 MP1: Integrated mid range graphics card with 1 clusters. ARM states that the G52 series is 30% faster and 15% more efficient compared to the G51 series on the same process node. The MC1 / MP1 variant is the smallest version.
ARM Mali-G52 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. ARM states that the G52 series is 30% faster and 15% more efficient compared to the G51 series on the same process node.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Qualcomm Snapdragon:
800 MSM8974:
High-end ARM SoC with 4 CPU cores up to 2.3 GHz and an Adreno 330 GPU up to 450 MHz. Based on Qualcomm's Krait 400 architecture and is manufactured in a 28nm HPM process.
Mediatek:
MT8135:
Dual-core Cortex-A15 combined with a dual-core Cortex-A7 "big.LITTLE" SoC that integrates a PowerVR G6200 GPU.
MT8127: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 SoC clocked at 1.7 GHz that integrates a single channel 32 Bit DDR3-1333 memory controller and a Mali-450 MP4 GPU.
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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.
Mediatek Mediatek MT8:
MT8168: Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 (4 small 64 Bit cores) SoC clocked at up to 2 GHz with integrated Mali-G52 MC1 with up to 800 MHz.
MT8169A: Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A55 (6 small 64 Bit cores) SoC clocked at up to 2 GHz with integrated Mali-G52 MC2 iGPU.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
7.00:
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.
8.00:
Large smartphones and a few small tablets are available for this display size. Unlike most smartphones, you can see more on the screen, more details and use larger resolutions. Such formats are better for people with defective vision. However, such devices are no longer easy to fit in a pocket, and they are probably not quite light either.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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72.14%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.