Amazon Fire HD 8 WiFi Tablet (2022 Model)
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Our take on the Amazon Fire HD 8 WiFi Tablet (2022 Model)
The Fire HD 8 (2022) is Amazon's 8-inch budget tablet, built for reading, streaming and light browsing. It has a 1280x800 display, stereo speakers, up to 13 hours of rated battery life and a microSD slot for extra storage. It suits casual users who live in Amazon's ecosystem; rivals like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 offer a sharper screen and Google apps, but cost more. Owners like it as a cheap media and reading device and complain about the low-resolution screen and the ads on the lock screen unless you pay to remove them.
- Up to 13 hours of rated battery life
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- microSD slot for expandable storage
- Hands-free Alexa and Show Mode
- Light and easy to hold one-handed
- 1280x800 screen looks soft next to 1080p rivals
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What reviewers say
Owners see the Fire HD 8 as a solid value for reading, video and Alexa use. Most criticism centers on the low-resolution display, lock-screen ads and the limited app store.
- DisplayCriticisedReviewers say the 1280x800 panel looks soft and is the weakest part of the tablet.
- BatteryPraisedOwners report it lasts through a day of reading and video.
- AdsCriticisedBuyers dislike the lock-screen ads and often pay extra to remove them.
Questions and answers
- Is the Fire HD 8 (2022) good for reading?
- Yes. The 8-inch size and light body suit long reading sessions, and Kindle and Audible work well. The low-resolution screen is the main trade-off.
- Can I use Google Play apps on it?
- No. It runs Amazon's Appstore, which lacks Google Play and some Google apps. Most major streaming and reading apps are available.
- How much storage do I need?
- The 32GB model is fine for streaming, since video is not stored locally. Choose 64GB or add a microSD card if you download movies, games or many books.
- Does it come with a charger?
- No. The box includes the tablet and a USB-C cable, but no power adapter. Any USB-C charger works, though charging is slow.
- How does it compare with the Fire HD 10?
- The HD 10 has a larger, sharper 1080p screen and more power. The HD 8 is smaller, lighter and easier to hold one-handed, which many readers prefer.
- Can I remove the lock-screen ads?
- Yes. You can pay to remove special offers, which takes the ads off the lock screen. Without that, ads appear when the screen wakes.
