![]() This will come down to personal preference, but the latest model may be best for those who don’t want their home screen and apps cluttered up by advertisements. The Fire HD 8 2022 can be configured to run without ads for an additional cost, which the 2020 model does not offer. While you don’t need an Amazon Prime subscription to operate this tablet, we thought that it helped to improve the overall experience since the software is closely tied with Amazon Prime. For a smoother experience, we would have to recommend the Fire HD 8 2022 since it does provide more seamless scrolling.īoth tablets run on Fire OS, which is a very service-driven experience. Neither tablet is appropriate for intensive gamers or creative professionals, but they can power some of the most popular productivity apps and some light games. ![]() You can check out a full breakdown of each tablet’s specs below. We had the same issues with the 2022 model, however, they were not as severe and did not impact the overall experience as much. We thought that the 2020 model was noticeably slow to use with lag appearing while we scrolled and navigated the device. The Fire HD 8 2022 comes with an updated Hexa-core processor, while the 2020 model uses a Quad-core MediaTek CPU. The difference in battery here is not night and day, but the latest Fire HD 8 2022 seems to edge out its predecessor ever so slightly. Streaming a show on Disney Plus for an hour took away 6% of battery and the tablet only lost 1% of the battery after being left on overnight. The Fire HD 8 2022 provided similar results, with Amazon claiming that this tablet can last 13 hours in total. At 50% brightness, we found that the tablet’s battery was depleted by 7%, which was more than serviceable. ![]() Battery Lifeĭuring the review period, we found that the Fire HD 8 2020 could last for up to 12 hours while reading, browsing the web and watching video content. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)įor the price, both the Fire HD 8 2020 and the Fire HD 8 2022 provide a serviceable experience, but we would not recommend either device for someone that will want to consistently use it on the go or if it will be a dedicated device for watching TV shows or movies. We do recommend upping the brightness to the max if you’re interested in watching video content, as neither tablet can really provide strong and punchy colours, especially while it’s dim. Since they have the exact same specs it’s fair to say that both tablets look very similar, with the low resolution not providing a particularly sharp experience by modern standards.īoth tablets are usable in sunnier environments but it won’t be the smoothest experience, as the actual brightness levels are not strong enough to combat direct sunlight. DisplayĪs the name might suggest, both tablets feature an 8-inch HD screen with a 1280×800 resolution. Taking a quick look at the camera, Amazon kept things consistent and used the same 2-megapixel rear and front-facing sensor on both tablets, meaning that you can engage in Zoom calls for work or chat with your friends on either device. Both models come with a USB-C charging port and a 3.5mm audio jack, but the Fire HD 8 2022 also features a MicroSD card slot, if you’re interested in upping your storage. The 2022 model, meanwhile, only comes with three colour options, including Black, Rose and Denim. The 2020 model comes in four colourways: Black, Plum, Twilight Blue and White. We also thought that both designs were durable enough to be thrown into a bag or given to younger children since neither of our models encountered any issues, even when we did not use a case. Both models of the Fire HD 8 have a practical design, with a plastic backing that does well in regards to staving off fingerprints.
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