Tablet Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022)
Storm Score 63 out of 100
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 2 publications
Top Outlet The Verge highest score
% Positive 33% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Fire HD 8 Plus for its affordability and solid performance as a media‑watching tablet, especially within Amazon’s ecosystem. However, they fault its limited functionality beyond streaming and the presence of ads.”

Certified
Mixed
Reception 63 / 100
Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
0%
33%
67%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 2 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Affordable price
  • Amazon ecosystem integration
  • Good build quality
  • USB-C port
  • Battery life
  • Multi‑user support

Points of Contention

  • Ad-supported model
  • Slow performance
  • Ads and upsells
  • Not a true tablet
  • Lock-screen ads

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 3 critics
70
Dieter Bohn
The Verge

“A $110 tablet that’s good for watching Prime video and not much else”

Acclaimed 7/10
60
Andy Zahn
Digital Trends

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus offers solid build quality, USB-C charging, and good battery life at a low price point. However, its dim display, poor camera performance, restrictive Fire OS, and intrusive ads significantly limit its appeal for most users.

Mixed 3/5
60
Emma Roth
The Verge

“Amazon’s latest Fire HD 8 Plus is a serviceably fine tablet for content consumption.”

Mixed 6/10

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