![]() Lastly, Amazon's Silk browser is still slow and stilted, and not nearly as smooth as its namesake. But none of the major podcast apps (PocketCasts, Overcast, Downcast) are available on Fire tablets, and neither is WhatApp, one of the biggest messaging apps on the planet. ![]() Thankfully, some of the modern basics, such as Spotify and TikTok, are on FireOS. That being said, vocals came out clearly, drum cymbals hit crisply and piano keys clinked accurately. As I listened to tracks by Run The Jewels, Carly Ray Jepsen and The National, I repeatedly found myself wishing I could turn the tablet up to 11. The Fire HD 8 produces pleasing sound but with not nearly as much volume as I'd prefer. Scrolling wasn't as smooth, however, when I tried reading a web page in the Silk web browser, which has always underperformed in my opinion. The 8-inch Fire HD's touchscreen proved responsive as I tapped and navigated the FireOS menus. However, viewing angles leave something to be desired: A conversation between Tracy Jordan and Kenneth the Page darkened when I viewed it from 30 degrees to the left or right. Our light meter clocked the Fire HD 8 as emitting up to 444 nits of brightness, which makes it a dimmer than the iPad mini (490 nits) and brighter than Fire 7 (370 nits) and the Walmart onn (273 nits). The HD 8 Plus is $20 more, and throws in support for wireless charging, and Amazon bundles it with Angreat's Made for Amazon Wireless Charging Dock in a $139 package.Īccording to our colorimeter, the Fire HD 8 produces up to 80% of the sRGB spectrum, which beats the Amazon Fire 7 (66%) and the Walmart onn (73%). The Fire HD 8 starts at $89, which is $10 more than the 2018 Fire HD 8. ![]() Supports wireless charging, 9 watt faster-charging power adapter includedĪmazon Fire HD 8 2020 release date and price Kid-proof case with adjustable stand, in blue, pink, or purple
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