The HD 8 Plus display is merely OK it offers decent color, contrast, and sharpness, though I did find it to be a little bit dim. Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) display and performance Andy Zahn / Digital Trends A good case is almost essential for a tablet, given how many I’ve seen friends and family break over the years. I tested the Fire HD 8 Plus with the optional case, which makes the tablet feel and look significantly more premium.

The packaging is made from wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources, but such claims of responsible forestry are often of questionable merit, and I’d be much more impressed if the packaging was made fully from recycled materials. The packaging is fully recyclable, which is great, though the benefits of that packaging are somewhat vague. The best Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus keyboard casesĪmazon claims that the Fire HD 8 Plus has a reduced carbon footprint due to its packaging. This is a compromise I’d expect to find in a budget tablet.Īmazon is having a fire sale (pun intended) on Fire tablets - from $60īest Prime Day Tablet Deals for October 2022 On the other hand, the bezels around the screen are quite obtrusive, and definitely expand the footprint of the device, making it less portable than a tablet with smaller bezels. The Fire HD 8 Plus also has a USB-C port, which is great to see, and includes a charging brick, something that is not so often included with devices these days. I very much appreciate the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is a feature I’ve missed in high-end modern phones and tablets. Compared to glass or aluminum, it is easier to grip and won’t show wear and tear as easily.

It’s not fancy or premium, but the textured plastic back is actually really nice. Surprisingly, the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is very well made in a functional sort of way. Show 2 more items Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) design Andy Zahn / Digital Trends Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) price and availability.Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) battery and charging.Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) display and performance.

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