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The HD 8 uses the same quad-core, 1.3GHz Mediatek processor the Fire 7 does, running the same Fire OS 5.4 software, based on Android 5.1. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Acer Iconia One 7 (B1-780-K610) Review Chipset and Networking Small text in the PCMag Digital Edition is considerably more readable on the HD 8 than on the smaller tablet, and comics panels have a bit more room to breathe. The extra pixels here really make a difference when reading comics and online magazines, though. The HD 8's display also tends to be a little yellow, while the Fire 7 is powerfully blue (neither is particularly evenly white). The smaller Fire 7 has a brighter but less dense screen at 171ppi.

The HD 8's 1,280-by-800 LCD has 189 pixels per inch and isn't the brightest. It's not formally ruggedized or water resistant, but the plastic shell can withstand average drops and knocks.

It's a decent size to hold in one hand as an ebook reader, but it's a bit too heavy for marathon reading sessions (the Kindle Paperwhite weighs 7.2 ounces, a big difference). It measures 8.4 by 5.0 by 0.4 inches and 13 ounces. The Fire HD 8 is a plastic-shelled tablet available in black, blue, red, and yellow. While you shouldn't expect to compete against the iPad at this price point, the Fire HD 8 fits the bill for media consumption and light gaming, making it our Editors' Choice for affordable tablets. With a lower price, stronger Wi-Fi, and better audio than the previous model, it takes the crown away from its less-expensive sibling, the $49.99 Fire 7.
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