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The main point of distinction, beyond the size, between the two tablets is that the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus offers wireless charging. It’s just a little more cumbersome to prop up in the kitchen or anywhere else compared to the HD 8 Plus. The HD 10’s screen size lends itself much better across the board to all of these features and apps. It’s great for using in the kitchen to follow recipe videos, catch up on your favourite shows, ask questions, get weather and news headlines, and make video calls. Show Mode replaces the normal tablet menus and app icons with a simple, full-screen that you control with your voice.

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We actually feel that an Amazon Fire HD tablet running Show Mode is more convenient than an actual Echo Show because it’s more portable and has more versatility. Either by asking Alexa to “enable Show Mode” or enabling it via the on-screen controls, you can transform your HD 8 Plus or HD 10 into an Echo Show. The standout feature for us on both devices is Show Mode. Clunky and inconvenient, to say the least. You can only access them via a bookmark on the built-in Amazon browser. This means Google Drive, YouTube, Chrome, and many more cannot be downloaded as standalone apps. Most of the big hitters are there ( Netflix, BBC iPlayer, All 4, ITV Hub, SkyGo and Disney+) with one exception Google’s suite of apps.

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Instead of running the Play Store found on pure Android tablets, Amazon runs its own app store. It’s the sacrifice you have to make for Amazon to be able to price its tablets so low, however.

This, coupled with the lock screen ads that come with both, are somewhat overkill. Its smaller screen means that all you can see is Amazon “ads” upon unlocking it. This feels intrusive on both devices but specifically the HD 8. Almost every element of this OS is geared towards trying to sell you something – whether it’s an Amazon service ( Prime Video, Amazon Music, Audible, and Kindle) or via the Amazon Shopping app.Īll are placed front-of-centre on the homepage and throughout the setup process.

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Elsewhere, the software, camera setup, and built-in storage options are identicalĪmazon Fire HD 8 Plus vs Amazon Fire HD 10 in detail Specs and featuresīecause both Amazon tablets are cut from the same cloth, they share the majority of features, albeit with slightly more screen and more power in the case of the HD 10.īoth run Fire OS which is an Amazon skin placed over the top of standard Android software.

Both devices have Alexa built-in and can be used in Show Mode, which turns the respective tablets into full-screen devices.

You can expand the HD 8 Plus to 1TB via microSD, but only 512GB on the HD 10.

The HD 8 Plus offers wireless charging with USB-C, the HD 10 just offers USB-C.

The better quality HD 10 display panel does require more power, and this seemingly causes the battery life on the Amazon 10 to fall short of that seen on the Fire HD 8 Plus (10 hours vs 12 hours).

The HD 10 is the only Amazon tablet in the range to offer full, high-definition image quality the Fire HD 8 Plus falls short by around a million pixels.

The HD 8 Plus has an 8-inch display, while the HD 10 has a 10-inch panel.

Amazon’s Fire HD 8 Plus costs £109.99 versus the Fire HD 10’s £149.99 price.

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If your whole family is using the tablet, head to our what is Amazon Kids+ explainer to find out more about the subscription to kid-friendly books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games.Īmazon Fire HD 8 Plus vs Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019): key differences at a glance

Plus, with the launch of the new HD 10s back in May, the price of the previous generation will likely drop. They’re more similar in price and specs, with enough differences to warrant confusion about which to buy. This versus article compares the 2019 model with the 2020 Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus. In our Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus vs Amazon Fire HD 10 review, we compare the two tablets’ key differences, specs, features, battery life and extra to help you make up your mind.Īmazon recently announced a refreshed lineup for the HD 10 range (with prices starting at £189.99). What’s more, only £40 separates these two more expensive models, so unless you’re on a super tight budget, you’ll likely be wondering if it’s worth shelling out the extra or not.