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  • Fire HD 8 offers an 8" HD display for seamless streaming and gaming, coupled with a 5MP rear facing camera for photos—with a thin, light, durable design.
  • Responsive with all day battery life - Includes 3GB RAM (50% more than 2022 release), 32GB of storage, and up to 1 TB of expandable storage (sold separately). Up to 13 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, gaming, and listening to music at home and on-the-go.
  • Save time, get creative - Enjoy three new smart tools to help you send polished emails, quickly summarize webpages, and create unique wallpapers.
  • Stream or download your favorite shows, movies, and games (like Minecraft, Roblox, and more). Enjoy your favorite content from Facebook, Hulu, Instagram, TikTok, and more through Amazon’s Appstore (Google Play not supported. Subscription for some apps required).
  • Stay connected with family and friends - ask Alexa to make video calls to friends and family or download apps like Zoom.
  • Do more with Alexa - Ask Alexa to listen to music, get news and weather, update shopping lists, and set reminders. Control your smart home, or ask Alexa to make video calls to friends and family with apps like Zoom.

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Our easy-to-use tools give you everyday superpowers

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Writing Assist

Proofread, polish, and adjust the tone of emails, notes, and more.

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Webpage Summaries

Save time and read more of what you love by summarizing webpages on the Silk browser.

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Wallpaper Creator

Make wallpaper uniquely yours through writing prompts fueled by your imagination.

Vibrant, fast, and responsive

Enjoy a vivid 8” HD display, with a screen made of strengthened aluminosilicate glass. Includes up to 4 GB RAM (2X more than 2022 release), and a hexa-core processor for fast, responsive performance.

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Up to 13-hour battery life so you can stream content and download videos, music, and books all day. Choose from 32GB or 64GB (add up to 1TB of expandable storage via microSD card). Designed to be thin, light, and durable.

Start your entertainment marathon

All your podcasts, books, music, and games — stored and ready. With 32/64 GB of storage and up to 1TB expandable storage with micro-SD card (sold separately), you can download your content and access it anytime.

Stream

Take a front row seat to all the popular shows with Prime Video, Netflix, and Hulu. (Subscriptions for some apps required.)

Read

Use apps like Kindle as your personal library with thousands of titles to choose from. Let the book club commence.

Listen

Stay in the know with podcasts from Audible, or chill out to your favorite music with apps like Amazon Music.

Play

Beat your highest score or set a new record with games like Candy Crush and Roblox.

Do more with Alexa

Hands-free

Ask Alexa to play videos and music, open apps, shop online, check the weather, call or message friends and family, access compatible smart home devices, and more.

Your privacy is important

Alexa and Fire HD 8 are designed to protect your privacy. For example, you can view and delete your voice recordings or use the Alexa Hands-Free Mode on/off toggle at any time.

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“Alexa, play Life is Short podcast.”

“Alexa, turn off my bedroom lights. ”

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Fire HD 8 tablet

Add up to 1TB of expandable storage with microSD - more space for downloading content to enjoy on-the-go. The anti-glare screen protector and Amazon-designed sleek and sturdy case will protect your Fire tablet, while the case's built-in stand allows for hands-free viewing in landscape and portrait orientations.

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This tablet was designed for improved energy efficiency, earning the ENERGY STAR certification. Enjoy this tablet with up to 13 hours of battery life.

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Ratings 4.4 out of 5 stars (17,780) 4.3 out of 5 stars (217) 4.5 out of 5 stars (16,409) 4.4 out of 5 stars (10,477)
Display 7” touchscreen standard definition (SD) 8” high-definition (HD) touchscreen 10.1" touchscreen 1080p full HD 11" touchscreen (2000 x 1200 resolution)
Product Description Most compact and affordable. Designed to fit in one hand. Multipurpose for media consumption of all types. Portable and versatile. Crystal-clear views, great for streaming, with a long battery life all at an affordable price. High-end specs without a premium price tag.
Resolution 1024 x 600 (171 ppi) 1280 x 800 (189 ppi) 1920 x 1200 with over 2 million pixels (224 ppi) 2000 x 1200 with 2.4 million pixels (213 ppi)
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Hexa-core 2.0 GHz Octa-core 2.0 GHz Octa-core processor - 2x up to 2.2GHz; 6x up to 2GHz
RAM 2 GB 3 GB or 4 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Storage 16 or 32GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) 32 or 64GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) 32 or 64GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) 64 or 128GB (expandable by up to 1 TB)
Battery life Up to 10 hours Up to 13 hours Up to 13 hours Up to 14 hours
Charging time (with included adapter) 4 hours 5 hours 4 hours 4.2 hours
Accessories Cover, screen protector Cover, screen protector Cover, Bluetooth keyboard case, Stylus, screen protector Cover, 2:1 detachable keyboard, stylus, screen protector
Ports USB-C (2.0) USB-C (2.0) USB-C (2.0) USB-C (2.0)
Weight 9.9 ounces (282 grams) 11.88 ounces (337 grams) 15.29 ounces (433.6 grams) 17.28 ounces (490 grams)
Front Camera 2MP with 720p HD video recording 2MP with 720p HD video recording 5MP with 1080P HD video recording 8MP with 1080p HD video recording
Rear Camera 2MP with 720p HD video recording 5MP with 1080p HD video recording 5MP with 1080P HD video recording 8MP with auto-focus and 1080p HD video recording

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Fire HD 8 Tablet

Fire HD 8 Tablet

Display

8” high-definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology

Size

7.94” x 5.40” x 0.37” (201.90 mm x 137.34 mm x 9.60 mm)

Weight

11.88 ounces (337 grams). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process

CPU & RAM

Hexa-core 2.0 GHz with 3 GB or 4GB of RAM

Storage

32 GB (25 GB available to user) or 64 GB (54 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD slot for up to 1 TB of additional storage. Some apps may require that they are installed on internal storage. App or feature updates may impact available storage.

Battery life

Up to 13 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, and listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Certain software features or apps may reduce battery life.

Charge time

Fully charge in under 5 hours using the USB-C cable and 5W power adapter included in the box. Fully charge in under 3 hours with 9W adapter (sold separately), and under 2.5 hours with 15W adapter and USB type C to C cable (adapter and cable sold separately)

Wifi connectivity

Dual-band wifi. Supports public and private wifi networks or hotspots that use the dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards with support for security standard of WEP, WPA3 OWE, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal and WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) is currently not supported.

Ports

USB-C (2.0) connector for charging; microSD slot for external storage.

Audio

3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speakers; external volume controls

Sensors

Accelerometer, ambient light sensor

Camera specs

2 MP front-facing and 5MP rear-facing cameras with 1080p HD video recording

Localization services

Location-based services via wifi

Available colors

Black, Emerald, Hibiscus

Bluetooth

Built-in Bluetooth 5.2 with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories support

Accessibility features

To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility.
VoiceView screen reader enables access for customers who are blind or visually impaired.
• Screen Magnifier enables customers to zoom in/out, and pan around the screen.
Tap to Alexa enables access to Alexa via touch, instead of speech, through on-screen tiles or a keyboard, including the ability to save your favorite actions.
Switch Access enables access for customers who have motor impairments, and are unable to touch the screen, via compatible Bluetooth devices.
Kindle Read Aloud will have Alexa read your Kindle books aloud.
Fire tablet Accessibility features also include settings for Closed Captioning, Font Size, Display Size, High Contrast Text, Color Inversion, Color Correction, and Convert Stereo to Mono audio. (Captions are not available for all content.)

Warranty and service

90-day limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire HD 8 tablet is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and these terms.

Included in the box

Fire HD 8 tablet, USB-C (2.0) cable, 5W power adapter, and Quick Start Guide

Generation

12th generation - 2024 release

Software Security Updates

This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Fire tablet, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
217 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the functionality, size, and ease of use of the Amazon tablet. They mention it works well, is the perfect size for daily use, and is a wonderful fit for their purses. Some also say it's great value for money and like the entertainment value. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the speed, display quality, and battery life.

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26 customers mention "Functionality"26 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the tablet. They mention it works well, is a good size for travel, and has reliable performance. Some say it feels more responsive and capable. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and find it great for reading.

"...It works just fine. It’s pink and small enough to drop in your bag when you’re going out . I bought a case as well and so far so good ...." Read more

"Device works well, and is a good size for travel. Would like other browser options, Firefox in particular...." Read more

"...For a user like myself, the improvements are obvious. Compared with the 8th-gen, everything is faster and smoother...." Read more

"...Setup was easy, and the tablet is good, just disappointed that Amazon didn't improve the specifications and deliver something better than what I had." Read more

15 customers mention "Size"12 positive3 negative

Customers like the size of the tablet. They say it's perfect for daily use and traveling, especially for reading. Some mention it's compact and a wonderful fit for their purses.

"...It works just fine. It’s pink and small enough to drop in your bag when you’re going out . I bought a case as well and so far so good ...." Read more

"Device works well, and is a good size for travel. Would like other browser options, Firefox in particular...." Read more

"...The tablet is very easy to hold. For me it's the prefect size for daily use and traveling...." Read more

"Too small. Returned" Read more

13 customers mention "Ease of use"10 positive3 negative

Customers find the tablet easy to use. They mention it has a reliable performance and user-friendly interface. Some say it loads all the applications they need with ease.

"...However, this new fire is much snappier than it's predecessor. I can actually browse on Amazon and web browse with no issues...." Read more

"...Setup was easy, and the tablet is good, just disappointed that Amazon didn't improve the specifications and deliver something better than what I had." Read more

"Love this tablet, so easy to use, perfect for seniors. Gave one to my 77 year old aunt who has dementia and she is loving it!..." Read more

"...It doesn't process basic commands. Asking it to play certain podcasts makes it say it can't because it's disconnected...." Read more

13 customers mention "Value for money"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the tablet. They mention it's a small convenience with a good price.

"...It is purely for entertainment. I just love it. And the price is right. I got the little stand that lets me watch movies while in the bathtub...." Read more

"...This is far cheaper than a new Ipad. She loves it." Read more

"...Quick and very responsive. Great tablet for the price." Read more

"Love my tablet! It is so affordable, but does exactly what I need it for" Read more

5 customers mention "Entertainment value"5 positive0 negative

Customers like the entertainment value of the tablet. They mention it's a pleasure to watch streaming shows and movies, and read Kindle books. The sound is good and it plays movies and music while in the car.

"...It is purely for entertainment. I just love it. And the price is right. I got the little stand that lets me watch movies while in the bathtub...." Read more

"...In summary, the new Amazon 8" tablet is great tablet for entertainment and reading Kindle books and has plenty of Appstore apps for playing games,..." Read more

"Great product tablet excellent for games and movies" Read more

"Not too slow. Plays movies and music while in the car. Touch is good. I can't get turn to turn navigation to work. But it does have a navigation app...." Read more

11 customers mention "Speed"7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the speed of the Amazon tablet. Some mention it's faster and very responsive, while others say it's too slow and the screen refreshes slowly.

"...and installed an assortment of apps including Chrome, and everything loads quickly...." Read more

"I find it very slow to start and moving from different apps. I was very disappointed. Returned this item." Read more

"...I can actually browse on Amazon and web browse with no issues. I'd compare it speed wise to the fire 10"...." Read more

"...Wow, so much faster! Ive downloaded a whole season of a show to watch when I travel, lickety split!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Display quality"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the display quality of the Amazon tablet. Some mention it looks fantastic, has good color, and a sharp screen. Others say the battery is horrible and the words are blurry on all streaming apps.

"...What makes it easy on the eyes is a matte screen protector." Read more

"...can't customize and maybe it is a little slow sometimes or the clarity isn't perfect but you're literally buying a cheap tablet lol...." Read more

"...However. the table is a great entertainment tablet. The screen is sharp, very bright and a pleasure to watch streaming shows and movies...." Read more

"Very good color. Viewing very vivid." Read more

6 customers mention "Battery life"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the tablet. Some mention it has great battery life, while others say it drains quickly after the first charge.

"...Would like other browser options, Firefox in particular. Battery seems to be lasting longer for more recent charges." Read more

"...I noticed the battery is not 13 hours as is claimed. On mine it drained extremely fast(Apple products drain fast too but this one was ridiculous)...." Read more

"Great battery life. I mainly use it for gaming daily and recharge the battery every 3 or 4 days!" Read more

"Horrible battery and horrible blurry display..." Read more

Idea for kindle app
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Idea for kindle app
You got have amazon account in order to log in and it tell you its your just need password.Doesn't have goodreads app and doesn't make sense it link to your amazon appI tried type kobo someone comment say doesn't have all the ereader app on. It only has kindle app. I don't like kobo doesn't have all your fav Author books just some. I tired to subscribe to kobo. Kindle be number 1 for every book.I bought this amazon fire tablet to replace using my phone. Yes there Pinterest youtube and Facebook can be added on.When it's low batte and shut off; it doesn't lower the batter like a kindle. Kindle be a sleep and battler get little lower. I just go on 2 app my spofity and kindle app and batter hasn't die in 7hr it on 75% battle
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
Digital Storage Capacity: 64 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: BlackStyle: Fire HD 8Verified Purchase
This is my 2nd 8-inch Fire tablet. For the most part, I am an Apple person, all Apple, all the time. EXCEPT for their tablet. Apple's security system is absolutely nightmarish. Amazon's is not. And everything that I cannot do on my already-set-up phone and computers, I can do on my 8-inch Fire. The thought of going through Apple's account retrieval process - again - is simply out of the question. I use the Fire for reading, watching TV and movies on the go, for games, and for music. It is purely for entertainment. I just love it. And the price is right. I got the little stand that lets me watch movies while in the bathtub. I need reading glasses. With the fire, I can increase the size of the print and brightness of the page. I simply cannot praise this device enough. Beyond highly recommended!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: HibiscusStyle: Fire HD 8Verified Purchase
I bought this for me and my daughter to play games on and shop while we lounged around . It works just fine. It’s pink and small enough to drop in your bag when you’re going out . I bought a case as well and so far so good . The sound quality isn’t the best , but for the price, can’t complain .
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: BlackStyle: Fire HD 8Verified Purchase
Device works well, and is a good size for travel. Would like other browser options, Firefox in particular. Battery seems to be lasting longer for more recent charges.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: HibiscusStyle: Fire HD 8Verified Purchase
Picked this up because of the deal. I had the 2022 8" version and have learned to pretty much only use it for reading as the rest can be pretty slow.

However, this new fire is much snappier than it's predecessor. I can actually browse on Amazon and web browse with no issues. I'd compare it speed wise to the fire 10". I just prefer the smaller size of the 8".

My main use for my fire is reading and I love having it on dark mode, the blue light filter on, and a matte screen protector and I'm good to go. I prefer the size and I love seeing my books in color.

Overall I love it. It's not a high end tablet, but if you plan to use it for reading, media consumption or light games, it's perfect.

Also the 2022 versions cases fit this tab as well. I put my case from my old tab on here and it fit perfectly.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
Picked this up because of the deal. I had the 2022 8" version and have learned to pretty much only use it for reading as the rest can be pretty slow.

However, this new fire is much snappier than it's predecessor. I can actually browse on Amazon and web browse with no issues. I'd compare it speed wise to the fire 10". I just prefer the smaller size of the 8".

My main use for my fire is reading and I love having it on dark mode, the blue light filter on, and a matte screen protector and I'm good to go. I prefer the size and I love seeing my books in color.

Overall I love it. It's not a high end tablet, but if you plan to use it for reading, media consumption or light games, it's perfect.

Also the 2022 versions cases fit this tab as well. I put my case from my old tab on here and it fit perfectly.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: BlackStyle: Fire HD 8Verified Purchase
I have used an 8th-gen HD 8 since November 2019 primary as an e-reader, and with both the system storage filling up and performance level becoming obviously inadequate, I have decided to take advantage of the Prime Day to upgrade to the 12th-gen.

For a user like myself, the improvements are obvious. Compared with the 8th-gen, everything is faster and smoother. I no longer have to wait until the browser awakens and accepts my input when I want to look up a few facts about an e-book I am reading. I have sideloaded Google Play Store and installed an assortment of apps including Chrome, and everything loads quickly.

As I mentioned, I use this Fire tablet as an e-reader, and if I were using it as my primary tablet, I would probably have different feelings about its spec and performance level (if compared with the Fire HD 10 or iPad, both of which I own, the difference is very obvious). But if I compare this 12th-gen with my old 8th-gen HD 8, used as an e-reader, the benefits of the upgrade are very clear, and it's a no-brainer "Buy" recommendation, esp. at the discounted price.

P.S. If you use an SD card on this device to store things like e-books, images, videos and music, be sure to choose the card as an external, not internal, storage. If you choose the internal storage option, the default storage location is the system storage, which fills up quickly. By choosing the SD card as an external storage, you will have the option to designate certain files to go there, not the system storage.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
Digital Storage Capacity: 64 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: BlackStyle: Fire HD 8Verified Purchase
First, I have to say I knew what I'd be getting when I ordered this device. It does run a little faster than my elderly Samsung tablet that just slowed down over the years, even after factory resetting. I also appreciate it has a bit more memory.

You should be prepared for its limitations regarding the Amazon App Store - there is certain to be some app you are used to that won't be there unless all you do is read Kindle books. You may already know this - the App Store maybe has about a third of the titles that Play has. Setting up to side load from Google Play will probably be in your future unless this is just an Ereader and Amazon shopping device for you. See the Android Police website for a very good tutorial on how to set up for access to Google Play.

Another thing to note: Fire tablets are designed to sell you more stuff. Expect to see a fair amount of Amazon promotions - this just comes with the territory. I recommend paying the extra $15 to avoid the "Special Offers" version - you know, the one that pesters you with ads on the lock screen. These quickly become annoying. Even if you buy the special offers version, you can later pay the $15 to opt out. Worth it, trust me.

Regarding privacy - well, that horse left the barn a long time ago. When you set up your Fire tablet you'll find it knows as much about you as the rest of Amazon, no surprise there. Also, this is an Alexa device to it may be listening to you. Amazon says it records only when Alexa is invoked, but who really knows (outside of their data collectors).

In summary, this Fire tablet performs satisfactorily and doesn't really present any new privacy risks that you aren't already incurring.

A quick plug: If you are an ebook reader and are not using Overdrive through your local library, you are missing a bet. Same with magazine subscriptions. There is so much free to read stuff out there, i.e., that your tax dollars are paying for anyway, you might as well jump on this.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: BlackStyle: Fire HD 8Verified Purchase
Great product tablet excellent for games and movies
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: EmeraldStyle: Fire HD 8Verified Purchase
I really enjoy this tablet because I use it for all of my reading consumption. Kindle, Libby, Hoopla, Audible, and I can use text to speech or read aloud or any audiobooks from any source. Fabulous, fabulous device for those who really love to read. What makes it easy on the eyes is a matte screen protector.
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