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Fire HD 8 (2024) vs TCL Tab A1

Fire HD 8 (2024)
25.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TCL Tab A1

TCL

TCL Tab A1

$190

39.8Inno Score
20Performance33.3
22.9Display43.6
21.3Battery32.3
68Portability87.2
20.8Features25.2
1 spec wins — Fire HD 8 (2024)10 spec wins — TCL Tab A1

InnoReviews verdict

TCL Tab A1 wins this tablet face-off, 39.8 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+21) and portability (+19). 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)

  • 22% lower weight: 337 g vs 430 g
  • Lower launch price: $100 vs $190

Reasons to pick the TCL Tab A1

  • Stronger performance score: 33 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 23
  • Stronger battery score: 32 vs 21
  • Stronger portability score: 87 vs 68
  • Stronger features score: 25 vs 21

Display

Display comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus TCL Tab A1
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)TCL Tab A1
Screen size8 ″11 ″+38%
Panel typeIPS LCDLCD
Resolution1280x8002112x1320
Pixel density189 ppi226 ppi+20%
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness358 nits650 nits+82%

Performance

Performance comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus TCL Tab A1
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)TCL Tab A1
ChipsetMediaTek MT8169AMediaTek Helio G100
RAM3 GB6 GB+100%
Storage options32GB / 64GB + microSD128GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus TCL Tab A1
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)TCL Tab A1
Capacity4,850 mAh8,000 mAh+65%
Charging15 W20 W+33%

Design

Design comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus TCL Tab A1
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)TCL Tab A1
Weight337 g+22%430 g
Thickness9.6 mm6.2 mm+35%
MaterialPlasticMetal alloy unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus TCL Tab A1
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)TCL Tab A1
Rear camera5 MP8 MP+60%
Front camera2 MP5 MP+150%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus TCL Tab A1
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)TCL Tab A1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)
Bluetooth5.25.0
CellularWi-Fi onlyWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus TCL Tab A1
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)TCL Tab A1
StylusNot supportedT-Pen 2 (sold separately)
Keyboard supportNo—
SpeakersStereoQuad stereo speakers
Operating systemFire OS 8 (Android 11 based)Android 16

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