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Amazon Fire HD 8 2024 Refresh (4GB + 64GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8169A

Amazon Fire HD 8 2024 Refresh (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 52% of tablets
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 56%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

22%

5.8

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

5.2

Camera

14%

5.7

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Software & Features

5%

7.0

Design

3%

6.0

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 58%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

★Better than 94%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
3GB + 32GBCheck price
Other versions:
4GB + 64GB
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Ranked #414 of 1,145 models in Tablets (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tablet Amazon Fire HD 8 2024 Refresh (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

22%

5.8

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

5.2

Camera

14%

5.7

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Software & Features

5%

7.0

Design

3%

6.0

Audio & Multimedia

5.8
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Amazon Fire HD 8 2024 Refresh (4GB + 64GB) has a user popularity of 10 points, which is lower than 91.8% of Tablets.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.3
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Process node
12 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 53.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 13.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is larger than the storage of 39.5% of tablets and equal to that of 17.1% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
192 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 192 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 93.2% of tablets and equal to the score of 1% of tablets.
Chipset
MediaTek MT8169A
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8169A chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 91% of tablets and equal to those in 0.9% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi which is lower than that of 66.5% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
This tablet uses Aluminosilicate Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 58% of tablets and equal to that on 7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is wider than that of 57.5% of tablets and equal to that of 24.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,750 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,750 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 76.3% of tablets and equal to those in 0.4% of tablets.
Charging speed
15 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 15 W which is slower than in 52.2% of tablets and equal to speeds in 6.3% of tablets.
Battery life
13 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 13 hours, which is longer than that of 76.1% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
?
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
?
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Fire OS 8
This tablet uses the Fire OS 8 operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 80.9%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
?
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
337 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 337 g which is lighter than 85.3% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.6% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 2024 Refresh (4GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (13 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    13 hours vs 10 hours
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1645:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,645:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 74 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (474 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    474 nits vs 400 nits
  • 31.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (337 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    337 g vs 490 g
  • 65,790 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (65,790 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    65,790 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Amazon Fire HD 8 2024 Refresh (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 16.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Amazon Fire HD 8 2024 Refresh
    the average tablet
    Amazon Fire HD 8 2024 Refresh (4GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (9.29 vs 8.000).
    9.29 vs 8
  • 2.08x more popular
    Amazon Fire HD 8 2024 Refresh (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average tablet (10 vs 4.8).
    10 vs 4.81
  • 46.2% faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (950 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    950 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1645:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,645:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 74 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (474 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    474 nits vs 400 nits
  • 65,790 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (65,790 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    65,790 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (13 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    13 hours vs 10 hours
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • 31.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (337 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    337 g vs 490 g
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 5 newer release date
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2024 vs 2019).
    October 2024
    2024 vs 2019
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No touch autofocus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • 27.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,750 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,750 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 73.7% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (192 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    192 points vs 729 points
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 31.5% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (10.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    10.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 15.6% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 21 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (380 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    380 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 32 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No touch autofocus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • No BSI sensor
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 27.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,750 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,750 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 16.7% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (15 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    15 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Fire OS 8 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Fire OS 8 vs Android
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 1.6 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    9.6 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 26.6 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (201.9 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    201.9 mm vs 175.3 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazon Fire HD 8 2024 Refresh (4GB + 64GB)

  • Highly affordable, especially when purchased during Amazon sales events like Prime Day.
  • Improved performance over previous models due to increased RAM (now 3GB or 4GB).
  • Excellent battery life, often lasting 10-13 hours on a single charge.
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it ideal for travel and one-handed reading.
  • Durable plastic construction with a textured back for better grip.
  • Includes useful hardware features like a microSD card slot (up to 1TB) and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

What customers don't like about Amazon Fire HD 8 2024 Refresh (4GB + 64GB)

  • Outdated display with low resolution (1280 x 800) and poor visibility in direct sunlight.
  • Limited app selection due to the lack of the Google Play Store.
  • Slow charging speeds, taking up to 5 hours with the included 5W charger.
  • Ad-heavy Fire OS interface that prioritizes Amazon content and sponsored recommendations.
  • Poor camera quality, with both the 2MP front and 5MP rear cameras producing grainy, washed-out images.
  • Weak and 'muddy' built-in speakers that lack volume and bass.

Verdict

The 2024 Amazon Fire HD 8 refresh (12th Generation) features an 8-inch HD display (1280 x 800) with strengthened aluminosilicate glass and is powered by a 2.0 GHz hexa-core processor. This upgraded 64GB storage variant includes 4GB of RAM—double the memory of the base 2022 model—and supports up to 1TB of expandable storage via microSD. Main pros include a significantly improved 5MP rear camera, a lightweight and durable design, and a long-lasting battery providing up to 13 hours of use. However, cons include a relatively low-resolution display (189 ppi) that lacks an anti-reflective coating, slow 5W charging out of the box, and a limited app ecosystem restricted to the Amazon Appstore without native Google Play support.

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