🔥 Stay connected, entertained, and ahead of the curve with Fire HD 8!
The 12th generation Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet (2024) features an 8-inch HD IPS touchscreen, a powerful hexa-core 2.0 GHz processor with 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage expandable up to 1 TB. Designed for portable entertainment, it offers up to 13 hours of battery life, dual cameras, and Alexa integration for seamless smart control and communication. Lightweight and durable, it’s perfect for streaming, gaming, and staying connected on the go.
| 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 g.) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process |
| CPU & RAM | Hexa-core 2.0 GHz with 3 GB or 4 GB 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 5 W power adaptor (adaptor sold separately). Fully charge in under 3 hours with 9 W adaptor (sold separately), and under 2.5 hours with 15 W adaptor and USB type C to C cable (adaptor and cable sold separately) |
| Wi-Fi connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi 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 5 MP rear-facing cameras with 1080p HD video recording |
| Localisation services | Location-based services via Wi-Fi |
| Available colours | 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 personalise 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 favourite 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, Colour Inversion, Colour Correction, and Convert Stereo to Mono audio. (Captions are not available for all content.) |
| Warranty and service | Fire HD tablet is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional legal rights even after the limited warranty has expired. See further information on your consumer rights. Use of Fire tablet is subject to the terms found here. |
| Included in the box | Fire HD 8 tablet, USB-C (2.0) cable 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. |
T**R
Amazon tablet Fire hd8
Great Budget Tablet for Everyday Use — Especially for Amazon UsersI've been using the Fire HD 8 (2022) for a few weeks now, and for the price, it's a solid little tablet that gets the job done.Pros:Affordable & Durable: For under $100 (and often on sale), it's hard to beat. The build feels sturdy, yet it's light and easy to carry around.Battery Life: Easily lasts 12+ hours with casual use. Great for streaming or reading without constantly reaching for the charger.Amazon Integration: If you use Kindle, Prime Video, Audible, or Alexa, this tablet makes it all super convenient.Speakers: Surprisingly good stereo sound with Dolby Atmos for watching videos.Cons:Limited Apps: Since it doesn't have the Google Play Store, you're stuck with the Amazon Appstore. Some popular apps (like YouTube or Gmail) aren't natively available, although workarounds exist.Performance: It's fine for browsing, reading, or streaming, but don't expect it to handle heavy multitasking or gaming.Screen: The 8" HD screen is okay—not super sharp, but good enough for casual use.Overall, it's a great choice for kids, travel, or anyone who needs a cheap tablet for streaming, reading, or light web browsing. Just know what you're getting: it’s not a high-end tablet, but for the money, it’s a great value—especially if you're already in the Amazon ecosystem.Would definitely recommend for casual.
A**R
Handy item
A good handy little tablet to replace the fire 7 I have had for quite a few years. Useful, easy to use and convenient
D**D
Great budget tablet for entertainment vs productivity
Great 2nd tablet for the kitchen once Play Store added, best advised to purchase 64GB storage and 4GB memory to ensure adequate performancePerfect time to purchase is during prime sales periods when they are a better alternative to generic Android tablets also aimed as budget devices as you can update these every few years during sales and trade ins when models updated.Very much best suited for internet and entertainment use vs productivity and especially for Prime subscribers if you lack the ability to add Play Store to widen the apps you can use.Again, like most generic budget tablets - not aimed at productivity and best to aim for 64GB/4GB variant to ensure good performance and ability to load apps as apps on an SD card will slow the entire device on and increasingly apps use more and more storage.
V**X
Ideal as a basic tablet. Limited accessibility to apps though.
I previously owned an earlier version of the Fire 8 tablet, which had slowed down, was very well worn and really needed replacing. I only use it for browsing, reading and a bit of online shopping, so I don't need anything other than a very basic tablet, which this is but for my needs it's ideal, especially as I used trade in option with a limited time offer which made the cost only £35. (not sure I would want to pay the full price as the Amazon operating system has definite limitations on app availability unless you're comfortable sideloading Google Play).It's not lightening fast, for the price I wouldn't expect it to be-but it's absolutely fine for browsing etc. and definitely better than my previous tablet. It wouldn't be suitable for someone who wants something to multi task or play games, but for the price I paid, I don't think there's anything comparable. It's lightweight and the size makes it easy to hold and stick in a bag or pocket.Be aware that if you want it for things like online banking, for example, you won't find the necessary apps in Amazon's own app store, so check before buying if particular apps are necessary to you.
I**Y
Good value and easy to use.
Easy to set up and buy books to read. Compact size makes it easy to carry around. Adverts not that intrusive.
A**N
Good value especially when on sale
My first tablet since 2017, this is night and day, fast big battery, usb c charging easy with my set up.Feels well built screen sharp
B**H
Great little tablet
I bought this on a whim as the Prime day price was hard to ignore. It will replace a clunky old Samsung which was getting slower by the day. The Fire tab is so much better in every possible way, simple and quick to set up and does everything I want from a tab for next to no money. Absolutely brilliant in my honest opinion though I haven’t ( and won’t) use it for streaming or gaming but for browsing etc I can’t fault it.
**P
Good for travelling
I bought this tablet to use when travelling. I do not drive and portability is essential. It is smaller and lighter than my iPad, and of course considerably cheaper than a mini ipad. The advantages are that I can do all the essential things I want whilst away - read books on kindle and some mags, download from BBC Sounds, use the internet and access my email. The main disadvantage I have found so far is that the range of apps available is much more limited and the ones I use a lot when travelling, such as National Rail, Transport for London etc were not available and nor was my Guardian subscription. Obviously all are accessible by internet if there is a signal (airport waiting lounges!). I am not massively tech savvy and I found it very easy to get started and to navigate. I am very happy with the purchase and it will be part of my travel kit in future. The picture quality for my use is good and I connected easily to my Bluetooth headphones.
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