Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020) incl. Alexa

8", 32 GB, Grey

Product details

With 3GB of RAM and a powerful quad-core processor, the Fire HD 8 Plus delivers a smooth user experience whether you're surfing the web or enjoying a marathon series. The battery life of up to 12 hours
of mixed use and expandable storage of up to 1 TB make it easy to download and stream content. Place your tablet in the wireless charging dock (sold separately) or other Qi-certified wireless charger to re-power the device. Fire HD 8 Plus automatically switches to show mode once connected to the charging dock, so you can control it with voice commands thanks to Alexa Hands-free.

Key specifications

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Fire OS
Memory
3 GB
Max. picture resolution
1200 x 800 pixels
Mobile processor
MediaTek MT8168
USB connector type
USB-C
Colour
Grey
Item number
15727560

General information

Manufacturer
Amazon
Category
Tablets
Manufacturer no.
B0839NCWK8
Release date
25.4.2021

Tablet properties

Colour group
Grey
Exact colour description
Grey
Target group
Adults
Operation
Touch screen
Touch
Multi-touch
Tablet equipment
Integrated loudspeakers, 
Integrated microphone
Sensors
Ambient light sensor

Operating system

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Fire OS

Display properties

Display size (inches)
8"
Panel technology
IPS
Max. picture resolution
1200 x 800 pixels
Pixel density
189 dpi

Connectivity

Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, 
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, 
Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, 
Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Bluetooth version
5.0

Processor

Mobile processor
MediaTek MT8168
Number of processor cores
4 -Core
Processor clock frequency
2000000000 Hz

Camera properties

Camera resolution
2 Mpx
Max. Video resolution front camera
1280 x 720 pixels

Data storage properties

Memory
3 GB
Storage capacity
32 GB
Disk type
SSD
Memory card type
microSD, 
microSDHC, 
microSDXC
Max. memory extension
1000 GB

Interface

USB connector type
USB-C
Additional connection
Headphone jack 3.5mm

Battery properties

Battery life
12 h

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB-C cable

Product dimensions

Length
20.20 cm
Width
13.70 cm
Height
0.97 cm
Weight
355 g

Package dimensions

Length
26.50 cm
Width
15.70 cm
Height
5.90 cm
Weight
541 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Tablets» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Xiaomi
  • 3.Apple
  • 4.Amazon
  • 5.Google
  • 5.Samsung

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Amazon
  • 1.Oukitel
  • 1.Xoro
  • 3.Samsung
  • 3.Xiaomi

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Tablets» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 11.Krüger&Matz
  • 12.Xoro
  • 13.Amazon
  • 14.OnePlus
  • 15.Huawei
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingGood67/100
Without ratingNo rating
PC Welt Online Logo
PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseMarch 2021
  • PositiveSupports wireless charging
  • Positivelong battery life
  • PositiveBright screen
  • NegativeCPU not particularly fast

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is an everyday tablet in the best sense of the word: it reliably performs all the tasks that are essential for a tablet, such as surfing the internet and watching YouTube videos. Compared to similarly priced Android tablets, it offers a longer battery life and a brighter display...

Good67/100
Computer Bild Logo
Rank 2 out of 8Computer BildTest Tablets bis 250 EuroReleaseJanuary 2021
  • PositiveWireless rechargeable
  • Positivelong battery life
  • Positivebright display
  • NegativeSlow pace of work
  • Negativemiddling cameras

No other tablet in the test offers a brighter display. However, a practical extra makes the Fire HD 8 Plus unique: it is the only tablet in the test that can recharge wirelessly via the Qi standard. However, the user does not have to recharge often because the battery life is pleasantly long.

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