Amazon Fire HD 8" - 2018

Overview

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.

-- As reviewed by cnet

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Good:

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8.8

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Last revision on July 26, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Simple user interface
Durable body
Works as an Echo Show

Reviewers Didn't Like

Amazon's app store falls short of Google Play
UI is very oriented toward showing Amazon content

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Expert reviews and ratings

If you don't need Google apps on your tablet then this is the best cheap tablet going. It's worth the extra spend over the Fire 7 for the larger, better screen.And now you can use Alexa hands free, or pair the Fire HD 8 with the clever Show Mode dock to...

By techadvisor.co.uk on July 12, 2019

At $80, the Fire HD 8 can be a cheap Echo Show replacement, or a basic Android tablet that works well for consuming...

By mashable.com on December 12, 2018

The 2017 Amazon Fire HD 8 is a great value, offering a long-lasting battery and decent performance for just...

By LaptopMag on December 05, 2018

The Fire HD 8 is far from perfect, but its abilities are far beyond what you might expect for the price. It does a lot, and does it pretty well. If you want razor-sharp video and class-leading audio performance, you know you're going to spend a lot, lot...

By What Hi-Fi? on November 22, 2018

New edition. 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...

By NotebookCheck on November 21, 2018

100

It's much less powerful than an iPad, but Alexa gives this compact tablet a unique bonus and it's fantastic...

By TopNewReview on October 27, 2018

A great value for money tablet that copes well when you're watching TV shows, playing music and being used as an e-reader. Its affordable price tag does mean you compromise on battery life and speed at opening apps, but its great for kids and...

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on October 24, 2018

The Fire series of tablets exists very definitely within its own special niche. These are throwaway devices that fit their specific brief very nicely and offer a decent experience overall, but with a number of glaring issues.The design of the Amazon...

By TechRadar on October 23, 2018

The 2018 edition of the Amazon Fire HD 8 remains the best media tablet you can get for under...

By PC Mag on October 02, 2018

Amazon's lineup of inexpensive Fire tablets just got a bit cheaper.The online retail giant is offering $10 discounts on the 8GB Fire, the 16GB Fire HD 8 (above), and the Fire Kids Edition. The Fire normally sells for $49.99, while the Fire HD 8 costs...

By au.pcmag.com on November 16, 2018

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Amazon Fire HD 8" - 2018

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