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- Fire HD 8 Plus offers everything you get with a Fire HD 8 and more - wireless charging, 9W power adapter, 3 GB RAM, 2 MP front-facing and 5 MP rear-facing cameras. New design is thinner and lighter than previous gen and has a screen made with strengthened aluminosilicate glass. As measured in tumble tests, Fire HD 8 Plus is twice as durable as Apple iPad mini (2021).
- Fast and responsive - Enhanced hexa-core processor for more responsive performance (up to 30% faster than previous gen Fire HD 8 Plus) so you can get more done. Check email, tackle your to-do lists, browse the web, and more.
- Great for on-the-go - Up to 13 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, and listening to music. Hassle-free wireless charging dock (dock not included) offers easy charging anywhere. Choose from 32GB or 64GB (up to 1TB of expandable storage via microSD card).
- Relax and unwind with your favorite content from Netflix, Facebook, Hulu, Instagram, TikTok, and more through Amazon’s Appstore (Google Play not supported. Subscription for some apps required).
- Stay connected with friends and family - Ask Alexa to make video calls or download apps like Zoom.
- Great for the whole family - 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.
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Fast, responsive, portable
Enjoy the 8” HD display and enhanced hexa-core processor, 3 GB RAM for more responsive performance (up to 30% faster than previous gen), 32GB internal storage and add up to 1TB of expandable storage via microSD card. Screen made with strengthened aluminosilicate glass. As measured in tumble tests, Fire HD 8 Plus is twice as durable as Apple iPad mini (2021).
Great for on-the-go
Fire HD 8 Plus is now thinner and lighter (compared to previous gen). Up to 13 hours battery life so you can stream content and download videos, books, and music all day. Includes USB-C for easy charging.
Perfect for personal entertainment
All the content you love
Stream and download movies, TV episodes, apps, books, games, songs, and more, including content from Prime Video, Netflix, STARZ, Disney+, and SHOWTIME (Google Play not supported. Subscription for some apps required).
More ways to enjoy your Fire HD 8 Plus 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 favorite 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 favorite show on Netflix, Hulu, and more available through Amazon’s Appstore (Google Play not supported. Subscription for some apps required).
Do more with Alexa
Alexa is happy to help
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 Plus 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.
Get more done
Check your email, update your calendar, browse recipes on your favorite sites and then update your grocery list. Manage to-do lists and set reminders. Use split screen to multitask, and keep up with the latest news and updates from social media apps.
Add more to your Fire HD 8 Plus tablet
Add up to 1TB of expandable storage with microSD–more space for downloading content to enjoy on-the-go. The Amazon-designed sleek and sturdy case will protect your Fire tablet while the built-in stand allows for hands-free viewing in landscape and portrait orientations.
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Made from durable kid-safe material to provide protection against bumps and drops.
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Materials
35% post-consumer recycled plastics in device
Device Packaging
This device’s packaging is 100% recyclable. Fulfillment center packaging not included.
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.
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Price | From: $59.99 | From: $99.99 | From: $119.99 | From: $139.99 | From: $229.99 |
Ratings | 4.5 out of 5 stars (16,880) | 4.4 out of 5 stars (16,416) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,032) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (11,560) | 4.4 out of 5 stars (8,726) |
Product Description | Most compact and affordable. Designed to fit in one hand. | Multipurpose for media consumption of all types. Portable and versatile. | Great for all media consumption. | Crystal-clear views, great for streaming, with a long battery life all at an affordable price. | High-end specs without a premium price tag. |
Display | 7” touchscreen standard definition (SD) | 8” high-definition (HD) touchscreen | 8” high-definition (HD) touchscreen | 10.1" touchscreen 1080p full HD | 11" touchscreen (2000 x 1200 resolution) |
Resolution | 1024 x 600 (171 ppi) | 1280 x 800 (189 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 | 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 | 2 GB | 3 GB | 3 GB | 4 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) | 32 or 64 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 64 or 128 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) |
Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 13 hours | Up to 13 hours | Up to 13 hours | Up to 14 hours |
Charging time (with included adapter) | 4 hours | 5 hours | 3 hours | 4 hours | 4.2 hours |
Accessories | Cover, screen protector | Cover, screen protector | Cover, wireless charging dock, 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) | USB-C (2.0) |
Weight | 9.9 ounces (282 grams) | 11.88 ounces (337 grams) | 12.06 ounces (342 grams) | 15.29 oz (433.6 grams) | 17.28oz (490 grams) |
Front Camera | 2MP with 720p HD video recording | 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 | 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 |
Technical details
Fire HD 8 Plus 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 |
12.06 ounces (342 grams). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process |
CPU & RAM |
Hexa-core 2.0 GHz with 3 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 |
All-day 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 approximately 3 hours with 9W power adapter included in the box. Fully charges in approximately 3 hours using the 10W ANGREAT wireless charging dock (sold separately). |
Wireless charging |
Fire HD 8 Plus is compatible with Qi-certified wireless chargers. Check if your wireless charger is compatible with Fire HD 10 Plus. |
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 with 720p HD video recording and 5 MP rear-facing with 1080p HD video recording |
Location Services |
Location-based services via wifi |
Available colors |
Gray |
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. |
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 Plus tablet, USB-C (2.0) cable, 9W 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. |
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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Customers like the value, quality and battery life of the tablet. For example, they mention it's worth every penny, has good battery life and that the image quality is good. That said, some complain about the app store and disagree on ease of use and performance.
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Customers like the value of the tablet. They say it's worth every penny, has great features for the price, and is so cheap that if they break or lose it they are not upset.
"...Since reading and productivity were my main concern, it's a 5 star tablet for the price. Games are just the icing on the cake...." Read more
"...It is lightweight and comfortable to hold. It is so cheap that if I break or lose it I am not upset...." Read more
"...There's an app store for the Fire, but it's limited and a tad lackluster...." Read more
"...It's worth every penny and IRS only an extra 15 bucks..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the tablet. They mention that it's a good tablet, with good cameras. They also say that the hardware is fine, and the tablet is solidly built.
"...Piggy ran well. Broken Bones was very jittery but playable. Yeet-a-friend plays well if you disable some of the extra options for the game itself...." Read more
"...happens to it, this is pretty easily replaced, but durable enough to stand getting bounced around. I’ve had the Fire 7 and an HD10...." Read more
"...Yes, the image quality is not excellent but it's adequate. You can zoom in a little to read smaller text on manga and it becomes readable...." Read more
"...No significant damage after a couple drops, even when I didn't have a case. Now with all the ad ons I got it made what I paid for it a steal...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the tablet. They mention that the screen is good, images and text appear nice and clear, and the screen quality is absolutely comparable to much more expensive devices on the market. The device is great for reading, and has a good color representation. The resolution could be a little better, but it has the same clarity on the screen. The screen is higher-def, the touch function and auto contrast are better than most, and it works really well.
"...Images and text appear nice and clear.Installing the Google Play store was easy. I need apps like Google Home, Keep, Drive, and GBoard...." Read more
"...Screen quality is just OK, but it is sufficient for reading. Why does Amazon bother shipping with a 9 watt USB 3 adapter?..." Read more
"...Does what I want. Perfect size. Fast. Can read or watch movies. Whatever. No problems or glitches so far. Even better, scored this for half price!..." Read more
"...Perfect for email, web browsing, reading, music, light gaming, and streaming services. It has held up well over the almost year I have had it...." Read more
Customers like the size of the tablet. They mention that it's the right size for holding in their hands while reading and for portability. They say that the 10 inch screen is plenty big. Some customers also say that it fits in Cherokee nursing scrubs pockets.
"...I’ve had the Fire 7 and an HD10. This is the right size for holding in your hands while reading and for portability...." Read more
"I absolutely love this Fire HD 8 Plus. Does what I want. Perfect size. Fast. Can read or watch movies. Whatever. No problems or glitches so far...." Read more
"...This was not cheap but by far exceeds my needs. The 10 inch screen is plenty big, but it's a bit heavy for extended use...." Read more
"...Also thrilled with the small size, as I travel internationally a lot and don't want to lug around heavy, bulky items...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the tablet. They mention that it charges fast and lasts much longer than their previous Kindle. Some say that the battery and heat have dramatically improved.
"...and not worry a whole lot about what happens to it, this is pretty easily replaced, but durable enough to stand getting bounced around...." Read more
"...For the price, you get an excellent little media machine, battery is rock solid. I think I get a months worth of battery...." Read more
"...Pros: Battery life is wonderful. It is lightweight and comfortable to hold. It is so cheap that if I break or lose it I am not upset...." Read more
"...By the way battery life is phenomenal. Just !y rather lengthy 2 cents...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the tablet. For example some mention it's more than satisfactory for simple tasks like writing, it'll perfectly responsive for the few apps that they use, and has a good battery life. However, others say that it lackluster, slow, and does not charge super fast. When they turn it on, it takes forever to load and wake up.
"...Roblox is a popular app for my kids. The overall performance was good. It really depends on which game they are playing from Roblox. Piggy ran well...." Read more
"...I also connected a Bluetooth keyboard which makes it a LOT more productive. And my AirPods connect easily as well...." Read more
"...While it does not charge super fast, with a higher power USB C adapter the charging speed is greatly improved...." Read more
"...Over all it works great. Yes, the image quality is not excellent but it's adequate...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the tablet. Some mention that it's easy to use and convenient, with easy features and easy setup. However, others say that it is not very user friendly, frustrating, and time consuming to interact with.
"...Images and text appear nice and clear.Installing the Google Play store was easy. I need apps like Google Home, Keep, Drive, and GBoard...." Read more
"...Google Play to function, the tablet kept telling me that it could not parse the program...." Read more
"...Much easier to navigate Audible books and podcast because sometimes, echo doesn't get it right...." Read more
"...This little Fire 7 worked perfectly, except that it was bogged down and slow whenever there were stuff updating in the background or if I wanted to..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the app store. They say the interface is limited, and the apps are missing. They also have issues with the constant app issues and the fact that the original YouTube app is not natively available.
"...Cons: Amazon App Store is way too limited...." Read more
"...It appeared that the loaded app was not compatible with the tablet's OS...." Read more
"...On the other hand the App Store is pretty pathetic. No Youtube app so if you use Youtube TV you won't be happy...." Read more
"...Some apps do download to sd card. But it seems that the ones I need to ad to sd card don’t for some reason...." Read more
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This tablet simply exceeded my expectations.
I was in the market for a smaller lighter tablet to read books and manga. As good as my other tablets are, they are not easy to hold for multiple hours of reading. Holding a metal and glass tablet with a 10.6 inch screen gets tiring over a few hours.
The screen on this Amazon tablet is more than adequate for reading books from the Kindle app. This is near perfect for manga since the screen size is similar to paper manga. Images and text appear nice and clear.
Installing the Google Play store was easy. I need apps like Google Home, Keep, Drive, and GBoard. YouTube works just fine.
My use case is rather easy to handle. I let my kids test this tablet. If it can keep up with my kids, then it can handle what I need a tablet for.
When I handed this off to my kids, they just went overboard on games. They couldn't find all of the games they play in the Amazon shop store, so I'll be referencing some games from the Google Play store.
Roblox is a popular app for my kids. The overall performance was good. It really depends on which game they are playing from Roblox. Piggy ran well. Broken Bones was very jittery but playable. Yeet-a-friend plays well if you disable some of the extra options for the game itself. Cookie Swirl C World is playable, but was not the smoothest. Spray Paint played well. Spider also played well. Random OBEEs splayed well.
Here is the pattern I noticed with Roblox. If the game supports a large lobby, then there is a greater chance that the game runs a bit slower. I noticed that the large lobby games are running a bit slow, but my kids didn't care. They were still happily playing and winning without issues.
Granny Chapter 1 and 2 play well.
Gacha Life and Gacha Club ran well.
Among Us ran well.
They were playing more games, but I couldn't keep up with their long list.
Overall, this tablet can run games well enough. It won't be as smooth as a higher end tablet, but I didn't notice any random crashes. My kids would have definitely complained about it. If you are considering this tablet for your kids to play games, you need to consider which games they are playing.
Surprisingly TikTok worked well. When swiping through videos, it may take a second to load before it plays. I don't notice that issue on my other tablets. After the initial pause, the videos play well.
Since reading and productivity were my main concern, it's a 5 star tablet for the price. Games are just the icing on the cake. Since I don't play them often it would not have been a concern for me. Now I have another device to hand off to my kids in those just in case situations.
I also connected a Bluetooth keyboard which makes it a LOT more productive. And my AirPods connect easily as well. I have no issues taking this to a library or cafe to write, get some work done, and can listen to music on the Amazon music app while I’m at it. Also, the split screen function on the regular version was not able to consistently split the screen in equal halves without glitching and minimizing one half if the screen. The plus keeps the split consistently. So if you’re on a budget, or just looking for a small inexpensive table you can toss in bag and not worry a whole lot about what happens to it, this is pretty easily replaced, but durable enough to stand getting bounced around. I’ve had the Fire 7 and an HD10. This is the right size for holding in your hands while reading and for portability. Best Fire tablet I’ve owned so far.