Tablet Comparison
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) vs Apple iPad Air (2022) Comparison
A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Fire HD 8 (2017)
+
What's good
+
Price
+
Sturdy design
+
Good audio quality
+
microSD support
+
Great Amazon integration
−
What's not
−
Horrible cameras
−
No Google Play support
−
Slow loading times
−
Dull, reflective display
iPad Air (2022)
The Apple iPad Air for 2022 is an excellent device, and it can be ideal for casual and professional users. However, the baseline storage is not enough even for the lower price.
+
What's good
+
Fast performance
+
Fits existing iPad cases
+
Works with 2nd gen apple pencil
−
What's not
−
Battery life could be better
−
64GB of space is not enough
Fire HD 8 (2017)
+
Good
+
Price
+
Sturdy design
+
Good audio quality
+
microSD support
+
Great Amazon integration
−
Not
−
Horrible cameras
−
No Google Play support
−
Slow loading times
−
Dull, reflective display
iPad Air (2022)
The Apple iPad Air for 2022 is an excellent device, and it can be ideal for casual and professional users. However, the baseline storage is not enough even for the lower price.
+
Good
+
Fast performance
+
Fits existing iPad cases
+
Works with 2nd gen apple pencil
−
Not
−
Battery life could be better
−
64GB of space is not enough
Spec data
How they compare
Fire HD 8 (2017)
iPad Air (2022)
Price (MSRP)
—
$599
OS
Fire OS
iOS
Processor
MediaTek MT8135 Quad core
Apple M1 Octa-core
Camera zoom
—
—
Battery life
—
—
Wired charging
—
—
Wireless charging
—
—
Display
Color
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
—
Weight
369g (13 oz)
462g (16.3 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Fire HD 8 (2017)
iPad Air (2022)
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
$599
OS
Fire OS
OS
iOS
Processor
MediaTek MT8135 Quad core
Processor
Apple M1 Octa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
369g (13 oz)
Weight
462g (16.3 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
Fire HD 8 (2017)
8.4" × 5"
iPad Air (2022)
9.7" × 7"
Thickness · to scale
Fire HD 8 (2017)
0.4"
iPad Air (2022)
0.2"
Fire HD 8 (2017)
iPad Air (2022)
Height
8.4" (214 mm)
9.7" (247.6 mm)
Width
5" (128 mm)
7" (178.5 mm)
Depth
0.4" (10 mm)
0.2" (6.1 mm)
Weight
369g (13 oz)
462g (16.3 oz)
Screen
8"
10.9"
Height
8.4" (214 mm)
Height
9.7" (247.6 mm)
Width
5" (128 mm)
Width
7" (178.5 mm)
Depth
0.4" (10 mm)
Depth
0.2" (6.1 mm)
Weight
369g (13 oz)
Weight
462g (16.3 oz)
Screen
8"
Screen
10.9"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
Fire HD 8 (2017) vs iPad Air (2022): FAQ
Which is better, the Fire HD 8 (2017) or iPad Air (2022)?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPad Air (2022) earns a Compass Score of 8.8 compared to 7.9 for the Fire HD 8 (2017). That 0.9-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →