Compact 8-inch screen
The Fire HD 8 features an 8-inch screen in a compact tablet format.
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Fire HD 8 (12th generation, 2022)
Compact 8-inch Fire tablet popular for Prime Video, Kindle reading, and budget gifting.
General Information
BrandAmazon
NameFire HD 8 (12th generation, 2022)
Product Highlights
Made for Prime Video and Kindle
This Fire tablet is described as popular for watching Prime Video and reading with Kindle.
Budget gifting option
The product description positions the Fire HD 8 as a budget gifting choice.
Amazon Fire HD 8 (12th generation, 2022) is a compact Fire tablet with an 8-inch screen, described for Prime Video, Kindle reading, and budget gifting.
Media Reviews
WIRED6/10
Amazon Fire HD 8 and 8 Plus Review (2022): Unrivaled Value | WIRED
The Fire HD 8 is a good, affordable choice for those already invested in Amazon content, offering solid battery life and a sturdy design, though it is not particularly fast and the 10-inch model is recommended for a better overall experience.
Tech Advisor
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) Review – Tech Advisor
While it remains a cheap option suitable for children, the tablet's lack of significant improvements, mediocre performance, and limited app selection make it less compelling than slightly more expensive Android alternatives.
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PCMag3.5/5
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022 Release) Review
A simple, budget-friendly media consumption device that offers solid value for the price, though it is not a powerhouse and lacks the features of the superior Fire HD 10.
Tom's Guide
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) review
This 12th-generation model is a capable, solid tablet that strikes a good balance between price and performance, making it one of the best overall picks in the Amazon lineup, despite some limitations like lock screen ads and app ecosystem restrictions.
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Video Analysis
Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4850 mAh | mAh |
| Battery Life | 13 hours | hours |
| Build Material | plastic | |
| Cellular Support | No | |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C 2.0 | |
| Display Panel Type | IPS LCD | |
| Display Resolution | 1280x800 | |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | |
| Front Camera Resolution | 2 MP | MP |
| Operating System | Fire OS 8 | |
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT8169A (hexa-core 6x2.0GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| Ram | 2 GB | GB |
| Rear Camera Resolution | 2 MP | MP |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | Hz |
| Screen Size | 8 inches | inches |
| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | GB |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm | mm |
| Weight | 337 grams | grams |
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