![]() ![]() While those are small differences, any time you can drop a little weight from a product like a tablet without sacrificing performance or battery life, that's a good thing. The new model measures 7.94 by 5.4 by 0.37 inches (202 by 137 by 9.6 mm) while the previous version came in at 8 by 5.4 by 0.4 inches (202 by 137 by 9.7 mm). The new HD 8 weighs 11.88 ounces (337 grams) compared to the 12.5 ounces (355 grams) its predecessor weighed. This is also a relatively compact tablet that's more on par with Apple's iPad Mini than the standard iPad in terms of size, though the HD 8 has an aspect ratio of 16:10 while the iPad Mini's aspect ratio is 6.1:4. As I said, while HD 8's screen still isn't great - it's got a pixel density of 189 ppi with a resolution of 1,280x800 pixels, a spec that just qualifies as high-definition (it's basically 720p, not 1080p) - it's good enough for many people and fairly bright. What makes the Fire HD 8 worthwhileĪside from its affordable price, the HD 8 has a few things going for it. As a result, the latest Fire HD 8 remains easy to recommend to those looking for an inexpensive tablet for media consumption - but only when it goes on sale. Amazon's Appstore is limited compared with Google Play and Apple App StoreĪre those upgrades going to make you want to ditch your Fire HD 8 (2020) for this new model? Probably not, but you are getting what feels like about a 15% better tablet for a little more money.Display is HD but not 1080p (could be sharper). ![]()
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