Similarly, while the Fire 7 is a fairly sluggish device, the Fire HD 8's newly upgraded hexacore processor affords the horsepower needed for basic tablet tasks. It's also noticeably better than the Fire 7's 1,024 x 600-pixel screen, which I found so grainy that I ultimately couldn't recommend that tablet.
Although that's far below what you get from modern iPads, it's definitely sharp enough for the likes of books, games and movies. The Fire HD 8 and HD 8 Plus have 8-inch screens (both fingerprint magnets, alas) with a display resolution of 1,200 x 800 pixels. $65 at Amazon Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus: Which one should you choose?
And the new Fire HD 8 just got slashed to $55, meaning now's the time to scoop one up.įor just $10 more you get extra RAM, support for wireless charging and a much better rear-facing camera. But here's good news: The previous Fire HD 8 went on sale a dozen times in the last dozen months, sometimes dipping as low as just $45. That's to be expected these days inflation is hitting everything. Starting at $100, the Fire HD 8 costs $10 more than the 2020 model. These were already great tablets for the money now they're a bit better, with faster processors, more storage and slightly longer battery life.Īnd a price bump. So it goes with the Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus, just refreshed for the tail end of 2022. Amazon's Fire models are basically entertainment-slinging screens, and every few years they get a modest update. Looking for fun? Look to a tablet, which can serve up movies, TV shows, books, games, music and lots more. All that's true of the Fire HD 8 as well, and it's $20 cheaper. The new Fire HD 8 Plus features a bright, sharp display, 32GB of expandable storage, hands-free Alexa and up to 13 hours of battery life.
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