Amazon Fire HD 8 (2016)

52 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (6)
battery (2)
screen (2)
reliability (1)
performance (1)

Negative

General overview
Price comparison

alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 reviews of Amazon Fire HD 8 (2016). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and battery are generally positive. The screen and usability are also appreciated. There are mixed opinions on the performance and price.

usability, screen, battery, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2016) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 52 reviews)

Expert Reviews

User Reviews

Review Ratings

(43% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews (49% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews (4% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews (2% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews (2% of reviews)
Show all 1 star reviews

Features

usability
Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)

price
Show positive (50%)Show negative (50%)(Show all)

performance
Show positive (50%)Show negative (50%)(Show all)

screen
Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)

battery
Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)

Show more features

Showing 46 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.

Showing 1 - 10 of 46 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (6)

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2016) review

An impressive budget tablet from Amazon...

Good value ; Decent performance ; Expandable storage ; Bright screen ; Good battery life

Screen lacks sharpness and contrast ; You’ll need to be a Prime member to get the most out of it ; Poor cameras

Needs an Amazon Prime subscription for the full experience, but even without Prime, you’ll struggle to find a better performing tablet at this price

Nov, 2016

Read the full review

Expert review by : Andrew Williams (techradar.com)

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2016) review

Not perfect, but the best you can get for the price

Very low price ; Decent gaming performance ; Lots of storage

Dreadful cameras ; Screen lacks sharpness ; Poor speakers

The Fire HD 8 is evidence cheap tablets aren’ t progressing as fast as cheap phones. It is basic. However, it is also very affordable and can handle games and apps very well given the price. Not perfect, but the best you can get at the price.

Oct, 2016

Partner Source

Read the full review

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Amazon Fire HD 8 review

If you don't mind the hard sell, this is how budget tablets should be done...

Bright screen ; Clean, crisp video ; Lightweight design ; Adequate performance

Music could be better organised ; No Google Play

If you don’t mind the Amazon hard sell, this is a good budget tablet that balances its compromises cleverly

Jun, 2016

Read the full review

Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Amazon All-New Fire HD 8 (2016) Tablet Review: In Depth

Amazon All-New Fire HD 8 (2016) tablet review: If you're after an affordable family tablet and you happen to be a Prime member, then Amazon's...

Affordable ; Respectable performance ; Family features ; Great for Prime members

Basic design ; Flat colours

If you’re after a simple and affordable family tablet boasting fast access to all of your Amazon Prime content, then the All-New Fire HD 8 tablet is a worthy purchase. The hardware is basic but backed up by lots of great software features, and the...

Oct, 2016

Partner Source

Read the full review

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2016) review

Amazon's new Fire HD 8 looks a lot like last year's Fire HD 8, but there are a few key differences, the biggest of which is the new lower price tag. Much lower, in fact: $90 or £90. (It's not available in Australia so far, but the US price converts to...

The latest Fire HD 8 delivers faster performance, a bigger battery and more base storage than the previous version for almost half the price. Its 8-inch screen is bright, the speakers are loud and it offers expandable microSD storage and ample parental...

Display isn't as sharp as that of current iPad Mini models; to truly take advantage of what the tablet has to offer, you need an Amazon Prime membership; slow charging (takes 6 hours to fully cap battery).

Despite some small drawbacks, you just won't find a tablet with these features and performance at this price.

Oct, 2016

Read the full review

Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Amazon Fire HD 8 and HD 10 review

With microSD card slots, upgraded specs and a variety of colours to choose between, the HD 8 and HD 10 are literally the 7-in Fire's big brothers. But are they any good? Read our Fire HD 8 and HD 10 review to find out.

Unless you’re reading this review because you’ve spotted the HD 8 or HD 10 in a sale, they’re not great value at full price. They’re fine for casual users and once you’ve got to grips with the interface, they’re pleasant to use and have some useful...

Jun, 2016

Read the full review

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Amazon Fire HD8 (2016) review

(Rating Hidden)

The latest incarnation of the Amazon Fire HD8 promises a speedier experience than it's predecessor, with more RAM and claimed better battery life. Not only that, but it's cheaper, too, coming in at around £60 less at launch than the original tablet. So...

Oct, 2016

Read the full review (£)

Expert review by : Lance Ulanoff (mashable.com)

This Amazon Fire HD 8 punches above its price

This $89.99 tablet is basically a solid, if unremarkable, portal to everything Amazon.

Excellent price ; Good HD screen ; Great sound ; Really good battery life ; Nice, easy interface ; Content access

Terrible cameras ; Average performance ; Style is blah

Amazon’s Fire HD 8 is a very affordable alternative to the pricier tablets on the market. Just don’t expect the world of it.

Oct, 2016

Read the full review

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Amazon Fire HD 8 review: A cheap tablet that's actually good

Amazon 8-inch tablet has more base memory (16GB), zippier performance, better battery life and a 40 percent lower price tag ($90). That adds up to a pretty sweet bargain.

Despite some small drawbacks, you just won't find a tablet with these features and performance at this price.

Sep, 2018

Read the full review

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)