![]() It supports the first-gen Apple Pencil too, but this is the only iPad with a larger air gap between the glass and screen. The latter is especially true if you hook up Apple's Smart Keyboard (or a third-party alternative). You also get Apple's class-leading ecosystem of tablet-optimized apps, which truly make this a slate capable of entertainment and work. The camera will ensure you're always visible in the frame, handy if you're cooking and FaceTiming with Mom. The best addition to the 2021 model is the 12-megapixel selfie camera with support for Center Stage. It's the only iPad with this design anymore, and the only one that comes with an audio jack. Sure, it looks like an iPad from five years ago, with thick borders around the screen and a classic home button (with Touch ID), but maybe that's what you want. The ninth-generation model ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends) uses the same A13 Bionic chip that powers the iPhone 11, which outclasses similarly priced slates. It's surprisingly hard to find another tablet that performs as smoothly as Apple's iPad. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. This includes unlimited access to, full Gear coverage, and subscriber-only newsletters. Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED for just $5 ($25 off). Updated August 2023: We’ve added the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series. ![]() These are our favorites.īe sure to check out our other buying guides, including the Best iPads, Best Drawing Apps, Best iPad Accessories, Best Fire Tablets, and Best Touchscreen Laptops. If you want a tablet that can double as a laptop, an iPad or a Windows 2-in-1 might be your best bet. Amazon’s Fire tablets are also an affordable way to watch movies and browse the web, as long as you don’t mind their limitations. Android tablets are making a comeback recently as Google refocused its efforts on improving the tablet experience. The iPad’s ease of use and best-in-breed software make it the obvious choice for most people, but if you don’t want an iPad, other options exist. With a wealth of apps for drawing, painting, and making music, they’re also a great outlet for creative impulses. They're not essential but are nice to have around. With the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, you’re getting a larger 1920 x 1200 display, a faster and better-quality processor, fast charging, Android OS (instead of Fire OS), more RAM (double the RAM with the 128 GB device), higher-quality cameras (5 MP front, 8 MP rear), and four stereo speakers (instead of two).The best tablet can be a portable TV screen around the house and a way to get some light work done away from your desk. However, it’s worth the higher price considering the difference in design and quality. The Galaxy Tab A8’s lowest tier is more than double that of the Fire HD 8. Q: How does the Fire HD 8 compare to the 2022 Samsung Galaxy Tab A8? If you’re only looking to read, the base Kindle is your best choice. It also has wonderful battery life, and a charge will last up to 13 hours. Meanwhile, the Fire HD 8 has 32 or 64 GB of storage, a 1280 x 800 display with 189 PPI, USB-C charging, and it weighs more than double at 11.88 ounces. Since it’s only for reading, it has extraordinary battery life a single charge lasts up to six weeks. ![]() The base Kindle has 16 GB of storage, a 1072x1448 display with 300 PPI, USB-C charging, and weighs 5.56 ounces. So while you can use it to read eBooks, it’s also great for browsing the web, watching videos, enjoying streaming services, listening to music, and playing games. It can also run various apps from the Amazon App Store. The Fire HD 8 has an 8-inch screen and is marketed as a device for entertainment. Thus, it doesn’t support apps of any kind. The base Kindle has a 6-inch screen and is made specifically for reading eBooks. FAQ Q: How does the Fire HD 8 compare to the base E Ink Kindle (2022)?īoth of these devices have the same starting price at their lowest tier however, each one is geared toward a specific audience. ![]() If this is what you're looking for, there are much better options, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8. Regrettably, it's unlikely that you'll be able to get your hands on all the games and apps you'd like to play, and even if you did, the device's meager 2GB of RAM would make it impossible to do so. On the other hand, if you're looking for high-quality graphics, fast performance, a functional camera, and the ability to play all the top Android games with the best graphics, you should definitely pass. Alternatively, if you'd like a tablet for your child that you won't cry over if they break or lose it, the Fire HD 8 is also a great buy, especially if it's their first tablet because they'll have nothing to compare it to. If you can find the Fire HD 8 on sale and have the extra cash, don't even think twice - the Show Mode feature alone makes it worth having around.
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