I got the 2022 Fire HD 8 to replace my 2013 Fire HDX 7. While the software on the new tablet is a huge upgrade, the hardware is rather lackluster (the decade-old HDX had an excellent display and processor, even by today's standards). The Fire HD 8 is still perfectly usable for most basic tasks as long as you put up with occasional stutters, and the 8" size is a sweet spot that is not too large for ebook reading but also not too small for watching videos. There are very few alternatives in the compact tablet market and pretty much none at this price point.
Hardware:
The display has a resolution of 1280x800, so it's not full HD (compared to 1920x1200 on the old HDX 7 as well as the current Fire HD 10). The lack of sharpness is most noticeable with smaller text, but otherwise the resolution is not really an issue when reading ebooks (I use a medium font size) or when watching videos.
The stereo speakers are also pretty good for a tablet of this size, certainly good enough for watching videos. For music, I use wireless headphones paired via Bluetooth, but there is also a wired headphone jack for those who prefer that.
The MediaTek processor is perhaps the biggest letdown on the hardware side, it barely gets the job done and chokes if you try to do anything fancy.
Battery life is excellent. Since my last charge 3 days ago, I've used the tablet about an hour each day (mix of reading, music and videos) and I have just under 80% remaining. That is pretty much in line with the advertised battery life of 13 hours, and it loses very little charge on standby. Using a USB-C charger capable of fast charging (not the bundled one), it charges fully in under 2 hours.
Software:
Fire OS is a pleasure to use, especially if you're into the Amazon ecosystem. Obviously it comes preloaded with all the Amazon apps, but my favorite part of the UI is the Library tab on the home screen, which provides quick access to recently viewed content in each app (such as Kindle books or recently visited websites). It's basically an improved version of the carousel on my old HDX, and it's a really useful feature that other tablets could benefit from.
Fire OS comes with the Amazon Appstore - it is technically possible to get access to the Google Play Store, but this is probably not the right tablet if you use a ton of apps. The Amazon Appstore does have apps for most subscription video services, however there is no official YouTube app (I just use the browser and it works fine).
There is even a split-screen mode that lets you run two apps side-by-side, but the underpowered processor makes this unusable in practice. I even had the tablet lock up once when playing around with the split-screen feature. It's a shame because the software features really deserve a better processor.
Overall, it's a decent tablet for the price and works fine for reading books, listening to music and watching videos. That "decent" could turn into "excellent" with a faster processor and a full HD (1080p) screen, and I would gladly pay a bit extra for that.
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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-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). 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 favorite 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. Download Luna App on Fire tablets to stream Luna games directly from the cloud. Prime members play a rotating selection of games on the Prime Gaming Channel for free.
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 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
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.
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.
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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
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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| Ratings | (6,060) | (1,989) | (682) | (102,823) | (23,373) |
| 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. Hands-free charging experience and Show Mode experience | A bigger screen at an affordable price with great battery life. | Additional memory for multitasking with optional wireless charging and Show Mode to deliver an Echo-like experience. |
| Great for | Reading, Music, Shopping and Social Networking | All the goodness of Fire 7, plus watch Video, Catch up on News, Take/Share Photos | All the goodness of Fire HD 8, plus multiple app usage & wireless charging capability | All the goodness of Fire HD 8, plus gaming, productivity, multitasking and split screen | All the goodness of Fire HD 10, plus additional memory, multitasking and wireless charging capability |
| Popular Apps customers use on this device | Amazon Kindle Reading, TikTok, Facebook | Amazon Kindle Reading, Silk, Roblox, Netflix, TikTok, Prime Video, Facebook, and Amazon Photos | Amazon Kindle Reading, Silk, Roblox, Netflix, Prime Video, Facebook, TikTok, and Disney+ | Silk, Roblox, Amazon Kindle Reading, Facebook, Email, Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ | Silk, Roblox, Amazon Kindle Reading, Facebook, Email, Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ |
| Display | 7” touchscreen standard definition (SD) | 8” high-definition (HD) touchscreen | 8” high-definition (HD) touchscreen | 10.1" touchscreen 1080p full HD | 10.1" touchscreen 1080p full HD |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
| 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) | 1920 x 1200 with over 2 million pixels (224 ppi) |
| Storage | 16 or 32 GB (expandable by up to 512 GB) | 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) | 32 or 64 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz | Hexa-core 2.0 GHz | Hexa-core 2.0 GHz | Octa-core 2.0 GHz | Octa-core 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 13 hours | Up to 13 hours | Up to 12 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Ports | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) |
| Audio | Mono speaker | Dual speakers | Dual speakers | Dual speakers | Dual speakers |
| Charging time (with included adapter) | 4 hours | 5 hours | 3 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| 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 with 720p HD video recording and 5 MP rear-facing with 1080p HD video recording | 2 MP front-facing and 5 MP rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording | 2 MP front-facing and 5 MP rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording |
| Hands-free with Alexa | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Show Mode (full-screen Alexa experience) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Wireless charging | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||
| Warranty and service | 90-day limited warranty | 90-day limited warranty | 90-day limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
| Dimensions | 7.11” x 4.63” x 0.38” (180.68 mm x 117.59 mm x 9.67 mm) | 7.94” x 5.40” x 0.37” (201.90mm x 137.34 mm x 9.60 mm) | 7.94” x 5.40” x 0.37” (201.90mm x 137.34 mm x 9.60 mm) | 9.73” x 6.53” x 0.36” (247mm x 166mm x 9.2 mm) | 9.73” x 6.53” x 0.36” (247mm x 166mm x 9.2 mm) |
| Weight | 9.9 ounces (282 grams) | 11.88 ounces (337 grams) | 12.06 ounces (342 grams) | 16.4 oz (465 grams) | 16.5 oz (468 grams) |
Technical details
Fire HD 8 Tablet
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Display |
8” high-definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology |
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Size |
7.94” x 5.40” x 0.37” (201.90mm x 137.34 mm x 9.60 mm) |
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Weight |
11.88 ounces (337 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process |
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CPU & RAM |
Hexa-core 2.0 GHz with 2 GB of RAM |
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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. |
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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. |
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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) |
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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. |
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Ports |
USB-C (2.0) connector for charging; microSD slot for external storage. |
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Audio |
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speakers; external volume controls |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer, ambient light sensor |
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Camera specs |
2 MP front-facing and 2 MP rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording |
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Localization services |
Location-based services via wifi |
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Available colors |
Black, Denim, Rose |
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Bluetooth |
Built-in Bluetooth 5.2 with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories support |
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Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire tablet features for users who are blind or visually impaired using text-to-speech or a connected refreshable braille display. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out, and pan around the screen. Fire tablets also include accessibility settings for Closed Captioning, Font Size, High Contrast Text, Color Inversion, Color Correction, and Convert Stereo to Mono audio.(Captions and ability to modify font size are not available for all content and experiences) Learn more about these accessibility features. |
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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. |
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Included in the box |
Fire HD 8 tablet, USB-C (2.0) cable, 5W power adapter, and Quick Start Guide |
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Generation |
12th generation - 2022 release |
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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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My first Fire Tablet- 8 HD 2022 - Rose
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
The purpose in buying this tablet was to clean up my phone by removing some apps off my phone that I use but did not really need outside the house.If you are unfamiliar with how the Fire tablet works be ready to do some digging on your own, as it does not come with a user guide, just a few basic help tips. Amazon if you really want user to like the tablet I suggest a detailed user guide for new buyers. I like the fire tablet itself and it works great for what I paid for it. I just am not going to be able to use it fully in the way I had planed.Pro1. Size is perfect2. I love the rose cover3. The amazon apps work great4. Battery life works as promise about 12 hours.5. Video’s play great6. Immersion reading (Which my Kindle Oasis does not have)7. The wifi shut down when screen is off8. It was nice to remove all the Social Media apps off phone.Con1. Limited App Store making it impossible to take everything off my phone I wanted to2. No banking app (at least the ones I use)3. I use flip book for news (not available on Fire tablet)4. Two of the radio stations I enjoy listening to is not available.5. Different charging cord from my Kindle Oasis which means I need two when traveling with my Kindle and Fire tablet. (plus my phone cord)6. Had to pay to remove ads7. No USPS app8. Kindle app is missing some key features to organzine your books (down loaded )9. Unable to remove Amazon apps I will not use.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
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