Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) Review
Our Verdict
The Fire HD 8 Plus is the ideal budget bedside tablet — wireless charging, Alexa, and 13-hour battery at $79 is genuinely remarkable value.
Pros & Cons
+ Pros
- +Wireless charging (unique at this price)
- +13-hour battery life
- +Great Alexa integration
- +Compact 8" for bedside use
- +Affordable at $79
− Cons
- −720p display (not 1080p)
- −Amazon ecosystem only
- −No Google Play Store
- −Slow performance vs Android tablets
In-Depth Review
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is the ideal bedside companion tablet. Its 8" display is comfortable for reading and streaming without the heft of a 10" device. The Plus model adds wireless charging — simply place it on the included wireless stand for overnight charging, then use it as a hands-free Alexa display throughout the day. 3 GB RAM handles multitasking adequately, and the 13-hour battery easily lasts through heavy daily use. Like all Fire tablets, it's locked to the Amazon ecosystem without Google Play, but for streaming, reading, and Alexa control, it's perfectly suited.
Specifications
| Processor | Octa-core 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB – 64 GB + microSD |
| Display | 8" HD (1280×800) |
| Battery | Up to 13 hours |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, Wireless charging |
| OS | Fire OS 8 |
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