Fire HD 8 (2024) vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
20Performance67.8
22.9Display81.8
21.3Battery50.4
68Portability47.6
20.8Features74.4
1 spec wins — Fire HD 8 (2024)11 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 66.8 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+59) and features (+54). Fire HD 8 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Fire HD 8 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 48
- 51% lower weight: 337 g vs 682 g
- Lower launch price: $100 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 50 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 21
- 500% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 2 MP
Display
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8 ″ | 12.9 ″+61% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 1280x800 | 2732x2048 |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 264 ppi+40% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 358 nits | 1,600 nits+347% |
Performance
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8169A | Apple M2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,620Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,950Top 19% |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,850 mAh | 10,758 mAh+122% |
| Charging | 15 W | 20 W+33% |
| Endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 337 g+51% | 682 g |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm | 6.4 mm+33% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 12 MP+500% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Not supported | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Keyboard support | No | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo | Quad |
| Operating system | Fire OS 8 (Android 11 based) | iPadOS 16 |
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