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Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018)
34 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the usability and camera are on the whole positive. The durability and battery also get good feedback, but there are some mixed comments about the design. Many are negative about the GPS navigation and reliability.
price, battery, durability, camera, usability
performance, screen, portability, reliability, GPS navigation
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.
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Expert review by : Sean Cameron (techradar.com)
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) review
With baked-in Alexa smarts and a tempting price, is Amazon's mid-size slate a budget sensation?
Very cheap Sturdy build Decent speakers
Weak screen Average battery life Amazon ecosystem is poor
The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) bets big on its Alexa skills and low price, and mostly succeeds in making a positive first impression. But with laggy performance, poor software and a mediocre screen, it isn’t an easy recommendation even when this cheap.
Jun, 2020
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) review
You'll have to pay a lot more to do better
Lots of features ; Alexa Voice Control ; Decent picture
Limited audio and video playback ; Runs quite slow
The fact the Amazon Fire HD does everything it says it will is reason enough to be impressed. You’ll have to pay a lot more to do better
Nov, 2018
Expert review by : Henry Burrell (techadvisor.co.uk)
Amazon Fire HD 8 2018
The Fire HD 8 is Amazon's sweet spot tablet, mixing price and features to the best combination. With the Show Mode dock it's a useful home assistant, too. Here's our full review
Nov, 2019
Expert review by : Joe Svetlik (stuff.tv)
Amazon Fire HD 8 review
The Fire is still a very hot prospect, especially at this price
Bargainous price ; Dock is a very useful accessory ; Expandable storage
OS is heavily skewed in favour of Amazon ; Iffy cameras ; Silk browser isn’t the smoothest
You get a lot of tablet for £80 – bargain hunters will lap it up this Christmas
Oct, 2018
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) tablet review
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is part of the online retail giant's popular budget tablet range. It sits in the middle of the smaller 7-inch and larger 10-inch options, and is the newest device in the line-up at the time of writing. Is this cheap slate a budget...
Nov, 2018
Expert review by : Jake Krol (mashable.com)
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) review: A basic tablet with hands-free Alexa
At $80, the Fire HD 8 can be a cheap Echo Show replacement, or a basic Android tablet that works well for consuming media.
Very affordable at $79.99 with special offers ; Display is good enough for 'consumption ; ' with great color accuracy ; Sound is surprisingly balanced ; Front facing camera is good for video calls ; Hands-free Alexa
Processor is average but slow for heavy tasks and games ; No access to the Google Play Store for apps ; YouTube is not supported
Dec, 2018
Expert review by : Edward Munn (alphr.com)
Amazon Fire HD 8 and Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids edition review: Surprise price cut unveiled
Amazon's Fire HD 8 continues the firm's long-standing budget tablet dominance
The Fire HD 8 isn’t the slickest tablet around. Its camera is a bit naff, it isn’t particularly quick and it feels a touch on the cheap side, but for £80 the rest of it isn’t half bad. For media streaming and web browsing, it’s great, the battery life...
Oct, 2018
Expert review by : Andy Vandervell (wired.co.uk)
Amazon Fire HD 8 review: the best cheap tablet just got smarter
Great speakers, smart and durable design, Show Mode dock
So-so screen, bulky case for dock
With or without the new Show Mode dock, the Amazon Fire HD 8 is a great little tablet. It’s cheap enough to forgive a slightly so-so screen and does everything else well. The speakers are a particular highlight, and while the Show Mode dock is more...
Oct, 2018
Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) Review
The 2018 edition of the Amazon Fire HD 8 remains the best media tablet you can get for under $100.
Jul, 2019
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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)
Amazon Fire HD 8
Good battery life; Decent performance; Bright display; Great value; Available in fun colors ; Special-offers feature is annoying; Poor camera quality; No access to Google apps ; The 2017 Amazon Fire HD 8 is a great value, offering a long-lasting...
Special-offers feature is annoying; Poor camera quality; No access to Google apps ; The 2017 Amazon Fire HD 8 is a great value, offering a long-lasting battery and decent performance for just $80.
The 2017 Amazon Fire HD 8 is a great value, offering a long-lasting battery and decent performance for just $80.
Dec, 2018
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