While the design is fine, the display leaves something to be desired. Its low price means you have to sacrifice the more premium feel of even Apple’s entry-level iPad, but that dosen’t make the tablet more difficult to use. Overall, it the Fire HD 8 is built to get the job done.
The selfie camera on the front also sits in a 2 megapixels, and while it will do the job for video chatting, again, a better camera would’ve been appreciated. On the back of the device, there’s a 2-megapixel camera that snaps mediocre images at best. You won’t really get fast-charging through that port, but it’s handy to be able to charge your modern devices with all the same cables, and inclusion of such a port is a little overdue for Amazon. This is the first Fire HD tablet to offer a USB-C port, which is nice to see. On the right side, there’s a MicroSD card slot to expand on the built-in storage. In the end, I didn’t mind the layout, but it’s a little strange to have the USB-C port at the top, and the power button and volume rocker at the bottom, when you want to use the device in portrait mode.
The webcam is placed horizontally rather than vertically, and when used in the horizontal layout, you’ll get the volume rocker, power button, USB-C port, and headphone jack on the left side. The Fire HD 8’s layout of buttons and ports could use work. It’s largely made from plastic that won’t scratch or dent easily. Due to that bulk, the tablet feels relatively tough. However, once you add a case, it starts getting even heftier. Considering the overall size, it’s still reasonably lightweight. I reviewed the white model, and it looks good enough - though the more colorful models have more flair.Īs someone who usually uses the entry-level iPad for any tablet needs, the Fire HD 8 does feel a little thick, coming in at 9.7mm compared to the iPad’s 7.5mm. Those colors include white, black, twilight blue, and plum. The tablet comes in a range of colors, which is perhaps the most unique thing about it. The Fire HD 8 offers an 8-inch display, with half-inch bezels around the display. HD 10 Plus: Which budget slate blazes brightest? The best Android tablets in 2023: the 9 best ones you can buyĪmazon’s new Fire HD 8 tablets run faster, last longer, and start at $100Īmazon Fire HD 10 vs.
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