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Fire HD 8 Plus tablet, HD display, 32 GB, (2020 release), our best 8" tablet for portable entertainment, Slate, without lockscreen ads

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Fire HD 8 Plus
  • 8" HD display, 2X the storage (32 or 64 GB of internal storage and up to 1 TB with microSD card) + 3 GB RAM.
  • All-day battery life & wireless charging - Up to 12 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, and listening to music.
  • Now with USB-C for easier charging. Fully charges in under 4 hours (with included cable and adapter).
  • 30% faster thanks to the new 2.0 GHz quad-core processor.
  • Enjoy your favorite apps like Netflix, Facebook, Hulu, Instagram, TikTok, and more through Amazon’s Appstore (Google Play not supported).
  • Stay on track – Check email, make video calls, update shopping lists, and set reminders. Use your favorite apps like Zoom, Outlook, and OneNote.
  • Hands-free with Alexa, including on/off toggle.

Hassle-free
wireless charging

Just place your tablet in the made-for-Amazon charging dock (sold separately) or another Qi-certified wireless charger to power up. Fire HD 8 Plus switches to Show Mode in the dock so you can use it hands-free with Alexa.

Get more done throughout your day

Check your email with Outlook. Browse recipes on your favorite sites and then update your grocery list. Manage to-do lists and set reminders with apps like OneNote and Notepad. Stay in touch with friends and family using Zoom, Skype, and more. Keep up with the latest from social media apps like Twitter and all your favorite news sources, all in one place.

Get more done throughout your day

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Ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars (15,137) 4.6 out of 5 stars (173,524) 4.5 out of 5 stars (43,544) 4.6 out of 5 stars (125,150)
Display 7" 8" HD 8" HD 10.1" 1080p full HD
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)
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)
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Quad-core 2.0 GHz Quad-core 2.0 GHz Octa-core 2.0 GHz
RAM 2 GB 2 GB 3 GB 3GB
Battery life Up to 10 hours Up to 12 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)
Charging time (with included adapter) 4 hours 5 hours 4 hours 4 hours
Wireless charging ✔️
Audio Mono speaker Dual speakers Dual speakers Dual speakers
Dolby Atmos ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Hands-free with Alexa ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Show Mode (full-screen Alexa experience) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Warranty and service 90-day limited warranty 90-day limited warranty 90-day limited warranty 1-year limited warranty
Camera 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording 2 MP front- and rear-facing 2 MP front- and rear-facing 2 MP front-facing and 5 MP rear-facing
Weight 9.9 ounces (282 g) 12.5 oz (355 g) 12.5 oz (355 g) 16.4 oz (465 g)

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
43,544 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the battery life, screen quality and size of the tablet. They mention that it lasts a long time, the screen is very crisp and the size is perfect. They also like the quality, and value of the product. However, some customers disagree on ease of use, apps, and performance.

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1,425 customers mention1,264 positive161 negative

Customers like the value of the tablet. They say it's amazing for the price, ridiculously inexpensive, and a fine budget tablet. Some say that the 8 HD model is well worth the purchase for an entry leveled tablet.

"...It is a lot less expensive than an iPad and does almost as much. It is also a lot more durable...." Read more

"...Kindle Fire is a step up from the previous ones and I feel it's worth the money and would recommend it to anyone...." Read more

"...I still hope the next model to 1080l,at least but this is a fine budget tablet...." Read more

"...The latest 2020 Kindle Fire 8 HD model at its pricing is well worth the purchase for an entry leveled tablet user that can't afford the more higher..." Read more

1,355 customers mention1,150 positive205 negative

Customers like the quality of the tablet. They say it's a very nice tablet, with a great screen. They also say it is a pretty good basic tablet that could easily be made much better. Overall, customers are satisfied with the design and functionality of the device. They mention that the overall design of the product is decent, and the overall screen is great for reading.

"...as you have a "real" computer, this Fire HD 8 Plus table is a great companion device. Perhaps the best companion device for most people...." Read more

"...They're great as media consumption devices, so long as you understand what you're getting...." Read more

"...Reading books and web pages all look crisp for my taste. I was able to read and watch movies for hours with the long battery life this update brings...." Read more

"...Overall it's a terrific innovative tablet!..." Read more

1,226 customers mention1,090 positive136 negative

Customers like the screen quality of the tablet. They say it has a very good quality, is crisp, and has clear picture quality. 1080p movies look great, and the display is just fine. The resolution is perfect for reading and for most animations, and it has great graphics.

"...It is also a lot more durable. Most tablets are used for media consumption and social interactions. You can do those on this Fire...." Read more

"...Plex, Disney+, and others work just fine, and the quality is fantastic for an 8" screen. I haven't run into any problems so far...." Read more

"...This newest Kindle just gets it done. It has a solid battery life, good screen, its well made, and its built to do exactly what I needed it to do...." Read more

"...The battery life is outstanding, and the screen is very crisp while watching movies, and it's definitely quicker.....EXCEPT when accessing my..." Read more

1,111 customers mention958 positive153 negative

Customers like the battery life of the tablet. They mention that it has outstanding battery life, has no issues, and lasts a long time. Some say that the 8-plus has a little more battery capacity.

"...It actually beats the battery life of my Oasis, which I find surprising...." Read more

"...This newest Kindle just gets it done. It has a solid battery life, good screen, its well made, and its built to do exactly what I needed it to do...." Read more

"...It is the same size as my beloved iPad mini! The battery life is outstanding, and the screen is very crisp while watching movies, and it's..." Read more

"...Battery life has really improved in my experience...." Read more

797 customers mention632 positive165 negative

Customers like the size of the tablet. They say it's small enough to be compact and big enough to have a great view. They also say the screen is the perfect size for reading ebooks. Customers are happy with the size and quality of the HD 8 tablet.

"...the HD 8 Plus (10th Generation, watch for that) case, and it fits like a glove...." Read more

"...SIZE: The size of the tablet is perfect for both adults and children for everyday usage and not heavy like other models...." Read more

"...The 8-inch screen seems to be the perfect size for reading ebooks...." Read more

"...screen, RAM, and processor speed as the Fire 8, but the M8 is physically smaller, lighter, has a metal body (instead of plastic like the Fire), and..." Read more

2,361 customers mention1,437 positive924 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the tablet. Some mention that it works like a charm, is very fast, and responsive. However, others say that it was awkward and always a bit laggy when accessing offline files. They also mention that the WiFi seems a little sluggish and that some of the app features just don't work right.

"...The only thing you might miss is a browser like Safari or Edge. Silk works fine and it has gotten better over the years, but I still prefer a..." Read more

"...Still no major complaints. Sometimes the Wi-fi seems a bit sluggish (I have at least 300mbps through wifi) but nothing that is too annoying...." Read more

"...video and gives instructions on several settings changes that are very beneficial and do not affect the warranty or stability of the tablet...." Read more

"...because after a few more updates from Amazon the overall performance has gotten much better...." Read more

1,200 customers mention815 positive385 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the tablet. Some mention it's easy to set up and use, with no problems or hassles. They say it'll save time doing the initial setup. Others however, say it is frustrating to use and hard to use if you have a case or cover for it. They also mention that the steps to turn it off are time consuming and frustrating, and that there are no instructions on how to do anything on the tablet, making it hard to recommend it to others.

"...If this is your first Fire, setup will be a breeze and you'll love it for the device it is. If you are upgrading?..." Read more

"...It is a short video and gives instructions on several settings changes that are very beneficial and do not affect the warranty or stability of the..." Read more

"...That gives the impression of the tablet being heavier and more awkward than it probably is...." Read more

"easy to use, lightweight, versitile and Powerful!" Read more

474 customers mention150 positive324 negative

Customers are mixed about the apps. Some mention that the Amazon App Store has a decent selection of apps available, while others say that they haven't got any good app. The installed apps can be a nuisance.

"...I've looked, and there seems to be no way of easily sharing apps between adult profiles which especially makes installation of such things as Google..." Read more

"...the sd card is in & taking it out & putting it back in just causes problems with apps that were moved to it. The best option is to NOT USE SD CARD...." Read more

"...This device is highly integrated into the Amazon ecosystem. I read so many reviews that made this out to be a bad thing...." Read more

"...Cons:• DOESN’T CAST!• Far fewer apps in the Amazon app store, and many of those are Amazon-modified...." Read more

Fire HD 8 Plus vs Ech Show 8
3 Stars
Fire HD 8 Plus vs Ech Show 8
So much has already been said about the Fire HD 8 Plus, but I was really trying to decide between the Fire HD 8 Plus and the Echo Show 8, and I couldn't find a very comprehensive overview of the difference, so I decided to try out both to see the difference.First, the screens are virtually identical in size and shape. Side-by-side, when the screens are off, it's somewhat hard to tell which one is the Fire and which one is the show. The most telling difference is the placement of the camera, which is top and center of the Fire and top and right on the Show (more on the cameras later). The screen specs are the same (8” high-definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution), but the Echo screen is considerably brighter. I wouldn't notice if they weren't side-by-side, but it's a marked difference (see photo). The Show also has more customizable wallpaper options. On the show, you can select from a number of different wallpaper options, but on the Fire, you an only customize by selecting your own photos. This may not be an issue for many, but it's one more small perk of the Show.The camera on the Fire is considerably better (2 MP vs 1 MP on the Show), but for the purposes of dropping in on another Echo device, that is pretty minor. Certainly for the purpose of using it as a tablet, this is better, but I suspect most people will have a cell phone with a better camera than that, so I don't see the 2 MP camera being a deal-breaker for most people. The placement of the camera on the Echo is a bit awkward as it is to the right of the screen, so when you're looking at the screen, it always looks a little like you're looking to the left. If you are getting this device for the purpose of having regular phone conferences, that could be a deal-maker for the Fire. However, for me, one major win that the Show has over the Fire is the physical privacy shutter. You can close it and even if someone could hack into the Show, they could still not see you because there is a physical piece of plastic in the way. This is especially comforting if you are going to have this in a bedroom or somewhere else where privacy is especially important.By far, the biggest difference for me in these two is the sound quality. As some have said, the sound on the Fire is worse than most cell phones, and much worse than any speaker on the Echo line. And, in the opposite direction, the Echo Show speaker is spectacular. The volume is extraordinarily loud (to the point where, if it is on full volume, it actually hurts my ears to listen to). The attached video shows the difference in volume. The first few seconds are of the Fire at full volume, and then it switches over to the Show, and then back. On a different song, the max dB reading for the Fire was 67.1 dB, whereas the max for the show was 89.5 dB. The bass on the Show is substantial, and the overall quality, though not the best speaker you will ever hear, far outstrips the quality and volume of the Fire.There are a few other differences that are possibly somewhat minor to some. For example, Spotify is not native to the Fire Show screen, so if you want to play music on Spotify, it will switch you to the Fire OS, where you will have to install Spotify and play from there. Not a big deal, but it's somewhat nice that Spotify comes out of the box for the Show. There are other similar things, and I haven't explored them all, but it is to say that the Fire version of an Echo Show is not 1:1 of the actual Echo Show.As far as the tablet itself, again, this has been reviewed somewhat exhaustively, but I'll say (as many others have) that it pales in comparison to a higher-end tablet such as an iPad. I got my iPad 7 for $250 new at Best Buy, so for a little over double the price, I was able to get 10x the performance over the Fire HD 8 Plus and double the screen size. There are definitely things to like about the Fire, and for a budget e-reader/video streamer/audiobook player, then this could be a great deal for you. But, then again, you could get all of that from the Fire 7 for half the price. It's all about your priorities and your budget, but the wireless charging and more RAM didn't win me over enough to justify this tablet in my arsenal of screens. It might for you, though.Bottom line, if you are looking for a Fire tablet that also works as an Echo, this may be what you're looking for. It is a nice enough tablet (if you know what you're getting into), and it definitely functions as an Echo to do things like turn on smart home devices and tell you the weather. However, if you are looking for an Echo that is also a tablet (as I was), I highly recommend going with the Echo Show 8 instead. There are a lot of other good tablet options out there, and the speaker difference alone gives the Show much more value in my opinion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Una muy buena tablet para su precio
Reviewed in Mexico on June 23, 2022
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