Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, 8” HD Display, 32 GB, 30% faster processor, designed for portable entertainment, (2022 release), Black
- 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.
- Stream or download your favourite shows and movies from Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+. Enjoy your favourite content from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more through Amazon’s Appstore (Google Play not supported. Subscription for some apps required).
- Fire HD 8 offers 8″ HD display and 2 GB RAM. Choose from 32GB or 64GB (up to 1TB of expandable storage via microSD card). New design is thinner and lighter than previous gen. Screen made with strengthened aluminosilicate glass. As measured in tumble tests, Fire HD 8 is twice as durable as Apple iPad mini (2021).
- Stay connected with family and friends via video calls through apps like Zoom.
- Amazon Kids offers easy-to-use parental controls on Fire tablets. Subscribe to Amazon Kids+ for access to thousands of books, popular apps and games, videos, songs, Audible books, and more.
We want you to know
- Alexa is not available on Fire HD 8 tablets in Canada.
- Google Play not supported on Amazon Fire Tablets.
DDF REVIEW SUMMARY FOR AMAZON FIRE HD 8 TABLET, 8” HD DISPLAY, 32 GB
Pros:
Cons:
- The app store is lacking heavily, but it has pretty good entry level features and functions.
- Slippery, thin and hard to hang on to (get a case!)
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Last Updated: 04-Aug-2023
Description
Enhanced performance and portability
Vibrant, fast, and responsive
Enjoy 8” HD display, now with screen made of strengthened aluminosilicate glass. Includes enhanced hexa-core processor for more responsive performance (up to 30% faster than previous gen).
Great for on-the-go
Up to 13-hours 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). Fire HD 8 is now thinner and lighter (compared to previous gen). Includes USB-C for easy charging. As measured in tumble tests, Fire HD 8 is twice as durable as Apple iPad mini (2021).
Watch. Play. Listen. Read. Connect.
Made for entertainment
Perfect for unwinding — stream or download your favourite shows and movies from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and others (subscription for some apps required). Listen via built-in speakers or connect using Bluetooth or the headphone jack.
More ways to enjoy your Fire HD 8 tablet
Split screen helps you do more with ease, so you send an email while joining a Zoom call, or look up a recipe while watching your favourite show on Prime Video. Use screen mirroring to project movies, shows, web browser, apps, photos, music and more on your Miracast compatible devices.
Have fun exploring your favorites
Curl up with a must-read ebook, get social with apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, discover new movies or find your next favourite show on Netflix, Prime Video and more available through Amazon’s Appstore (Google Play not supported. Subscription for some apps required).
A great fit for the whole family
Peace of mind for parents
Amazon Kids is free on every Fire tablet. Create child profiles to limit screen time, set educational goals, and manage content with easy-to-use parental controls.
Fun for kids
You can subscribe to Amazon Kids+ to access thousands of apps, games, books, and content from favorites like Disney, PBS Kids, HOMER, and more. Learn more about the Amazon Kids+ subscription here.
Add more to your 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.
Shop Fire Tablet accessories.
Every day is an earth day
You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this tablet. Here’s how:
Materials
35% post-consumer recycled plastics in device
Device Packaging
99% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Energy Efficiency
This tablet was designed for improved energy efficiency, earning the ENERGY STAR certification. Enjoy this tablet with up to 13 hours of battery life.
Part With Purpose
There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your tablet. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
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| Product Description | Most compact and affordable. Designed to fit in one hand. | Multipurpose for media consumption of all types. Portable and versatile. | A bigger screen at an affordable price with great battery life. |
| Display | 7” touchscreen standard definition (SD) | 8” high-definition (HD) touchscreen | 10.1″ touchscreen 1080p full HD |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Resolution | 1024 x 600 (171 ppi) | 1280 x 800 (189 ppi) | 1920 x 1200 with over 2 million pixels (224 ppi) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz | Hexa-core 2.0 GHz | Octa-core 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 16 or 32 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 32 or 64 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 32 or 64 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) |
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 13 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Charging time (with included adapter) | 4 hours | 5 hours | 4 hours |
| Accessories | Cover, screen protector | Cover, screen protector | Cover, Bluetooth keyboard case, screen protector |
| Ports | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) |
| Weight | 9.9 ounces (282 grams) | 11.88 ounces (337 grams) | 16.4 oz (465 grams) |
| Camera | 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording | 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording | 2 MP front-facing and 5 MP rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording |
Technical details
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” (201.90mm 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 2 GB of RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB (25.2 GB available to user) or 64 GB (54.5 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 2 MP rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording |
| Localization services | Location-based services via wifi |
| Available colors | Black, Denim, Rose |
| 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. • 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 | 1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for Canada customers sold separately. Use of Fire 7 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 – 2022 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. |
