Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 12-inch
Score: 73/100
Amazon Fire HD 8
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) is a budget-friendly 8-inch tablet focused on media consumption and family use, offering long battery life, Dolby Atmos audio and expandable storage, but it falls short on camera quality, app ecosystem and premium build.
The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 is a 12.2" 2-in-1 convertible with a sharp 1920×1200 display, integrated active stylus and dual cameras, suited for students and casual users, though its battery life, older CPU and OS EOL limit its appeal for power users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12.2 inchesbest | 8 inches | |
7.25 hours | 13 hoursbest | |
185.5 ppi | 189 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,352 g | 337 gbest |
4 GBbest | 3 GB | |
64 GBbest | 32 GB | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 17 mm | 9.6 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 7.25 hours | 13 hours |
Performance(2) | ||
RAM (GB) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
Internal Storage (GB) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 12.2 inches | 8.0 inches |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 185.5 ppi | 189 ppi |
Display Type | Glossy WUXGA LED | IPS LCD |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1352 g | 337 g |
Thickness (mm) | 17.0 mm | 9.6 mm |
Camera(2) | ||
Front Camera Resolution (MP) | 1 MP | 2 MP |
Rear Camera Resolution (MP) | 13 MP | 5 MP |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.2 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Chromebook Plus V2 for its solid construction, high-resolution display and integrated stylus, while criticizing the cramped keyboard, small touchpad, limited battery life and outdated hardware.
Everyday users love the stylus, sturdy build and clear screen, but frequently mention short battery life, an uncomfortable keyboard and the learning curve of Chrome OS.
“Still trying to figure it out-it's a little hard to figure out, it's not like a regular computer, a little bit of pain in the butt.”
“Perfect for my kids - durable and the parental controls work great.”
“Battery lasts all day, even with YouTube and games.”
Professional reviewers praise the Fire HD 8 for its value, long battery, strong audio and Alexa integration, while criticizing the lack of Google Play, modest screen brightness and limited sensors.
Everyday users love the durability, all-day battery and rich audio, especially for kids, but note the missing Google Play Store, dim screen in bright rooms and occasional slow app launches.
