Experts recommend Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) more than Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
As of 16 Jan 2025, experts prefer Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) over Amazon Fire HD 8 2022, but both Tablets have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) received 2 recommendations: from TechRadar (25 Nov 2024) and Laptop Mag (2 Oct 2023). By contrast, Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 received only 1 recommendation from What Hi-Fi (19 Aug 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Tablet | Digital Trends  | PCMag  | T3  | WIRED  | Wirecutter  | TechRadar  | Tom's Guide  | techadvisor  | What Hi-Fi  | Laptop Mag  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | -4 | $320 |  Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) The Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) has received positive reviews for its display quality, performance, and storage options, making it a versatile tablet for various use cases. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 2 |
| 19 | N/A | Check price |  Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 The Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 tablet offers decent display quality, good performance, impressive audio, and ample storage options, making it a budget-friendly option for general multimedia consumption. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 19 Aug 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 as #2
Rank Tablet Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 A super cheap way to enjoy your movies, shows and music on the go... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 25 Nov 2024 TechRadar ranked Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) as #5
Rank Tablet Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) Best budget tablet... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 2 Oct 2023 Laptop Mag ranked Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) as #2
Rank Tablet Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) Best cheap tablet... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com
After counting and adding up the 93 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) outranks Amazon Fire HD 8 2022. This is not to say that Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 is a bad option. Like Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021), it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Tablet | Digital Trends | PCMag | T3 | WIRED | Wirecutter | TechRadar | Tom's Guide | techadvisor | What Hi-Fi | Laptop Mag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $319 |  Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) The Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) has received positive reviews for its display, performance, audio quality, and connectivity options, making it a versatile device for various use cases. | 3 |
1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | - | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | - | $555 |  Apple iPad Air M2 2024 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $944 |  Apple iPad Pro M4 2024 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | - |
| 4 | - | $354 |  Google Pixel Tablet The Google Pixel Tablet offers a good display, fast performance, excellent battery life, impressive audio quality, and sufficient storage options, making it a great choice for casual users. | - | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | 10 | 9 | - | 4 |
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Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 13
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by Pocket-lint | 90 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 72 |
| Lowest score by BGR | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [27]
Total expert reviews: 27
- with a score: 21
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 27 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by RadioTimes | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Enhanced performance - Updated hexa-core processor for more responsive performance (up to 30% faster than previous gen Fire HD 8).
- All day battery life - Up to 13 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, and listening to music at home and on-the-go.
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From Seller:
- WHY IPAD — All the essentials in the most affordable iPad, with a beautiful 10.2-inch Retina display, powerful A13 Bionic chip, and an Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage. Work, play, create, learn, stay connected, and more.
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