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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.
  • Use Show Mode to transform your tablet into an immersive, full-screen Alexa experience, optimized for visibility across the room. To go hands-free with Alexa, just ask Alexa to show news, check the weather, view camera feeds, make a video call, set alarms, control your smart home or play your favorite videos and music, and much 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.

Hassle-free wireless charging

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Place your tablet in the Made for Amazon Wireless Charging Dock for Fire HD 8 Plus or other compatible Qi-certified wireless chargers.

Hands-free Show Mode
Fire HD 8 Plus switches to Show Mode in the dock so you can use it hands-free. Ask Alexa to show news, check the weather, view camera feeds, make a video call, set alarms, control your smart home or play your favorite video and music, and much more.

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.

Add wireless charging dock (dock not included) for easy charging anywhere.
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Memory Card: Load your Fire Tablet with more fun

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NuPro Screen Protector: Protect your tablet from scratches & smudges

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Kid-Friendly Case: The perfect companion

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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. Great for all media consumption. Hands-free charging and Show Mode. 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

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.
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 favorite 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, Color Inversion, Color Correction, and Convert Stereo to Mono audio. (Captions are not available for all content.)

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.

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Carbon impact

Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.

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Customers say

Customers like the quality, size and image quality of the Amazon tablet. For example, they mention it's an excellent tablet, the right size for holding in your hands while reading and for portability. They're also satisfied with the battery life. That said, some complain about the limited availability of apps in the Amazon App Store. Opinions are mixed on value, ease of use, and performance.

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85 customers mention78 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tablet. They mention it's an excellent, nice, and awesome product. They also appreciate the solid build and good resolution.

"...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

"...perfectly responsive for the few apps that I use, and again it’s a great e-reader. Screen is bright and sharp enough for reading, video, and games...." 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

"I had the previous Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet. It suited my needs quite well. I made an upgrade as my previous model was operating slowly...." Read more

78 customers mention60 positive18 negative

Customers like the image quality of the tablet. They mention that the display is very crisp, excellent, and clear. Some appreciate the high-definition screen, which is bright and sharp enough for reading, video, and games.

"...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 is bright and sharp enough for reading, video, and games...." Read more

"...The screen is pretty bright, touchscreen works well. The cameras are decent, it would have been nice if the front camera was 1080p like the rear one...." Read more

"...Oh, and the display is definitely not as crisp and sharp as my older Fire HDX 7" either...." Read more

64 customers mention52 positive12 negative

Customers like the size of the tablet. They say it's the right size for holding in their hands while reading and for portability. Some say it fits in their Cherokee nursing scrubs pockets. They also like the screen size and picture quality.

"...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

"...It's just the perfect size for me. It has 32GB of storage, which is enough for me...." Read more

"The screen is bigger than my old Kindle Fire. Has much more memory. I love the holder that is also a charger that was available with the Fire HD...." Read more

"The Fire 8" Plus is an excellent tablet. Just the perfect size to travel with to enjoy your favorite eBook or watch a movie...." Read more

63 customers mention58 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the tablet. They mention that it charges fast and lasts much longer than their previous Kindle.

"...The tablet charges very quickly and the battery lasts a couple of days. The screen is pretty bright, touchscreen works well...." Read more

"...It offers great viewing for all the streaming services. Battery life seems to be better. I had no complaints about the previous model...." Read more

"...Screen is ok for what I need. Not fantastic but not bad. Battery life is decent...." Read more

"...It's easy to navigate the battery life is great. However, it's nearly invisible if your using it outdoors, especially on a sunny day...." Read more

203 customers mention129 positive74 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the Amazon tablet. Some mention that it performs well for simple tasks like writing, and has faster responses. However, others say that it lackluster and sluggish.

"...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

"...It’s very usable and perfectly responsive for the few apps that I use, and again it’s a great e-reader...." 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

"...I also connected a Bluetooth keyboard which makes it a LOT more productive. And my AirPods connect easily as well...." Read more

103 customers mention67 positive36 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the tablet. Some mention it's fine for the price, has great quality, and connects quickly. However, others say it'd be a better investment to spend more money on a real tablet.

"...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

"The amazon store is terrible. Way too many missing apps...." Read more

"I appreciate that it's so affordable. It is a replacement for a young adult with special needs...." Read more

"...You get a lot of great features at an affordable price." Read more

83 customers mention56 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the tablet. Some mention it's awesome, easy to use, and convenient. They also say it'll be a satisfying experience given its price range. Others however, say it is not very user friendly, frustrating to interact with, and the interface is clunky.

"...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

"...This Kindle app is a huge improvement for reading from the10th gen I traded in...." 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

"...The email set-up is very easy...." Read more

51 customers mention6 positive45 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the app store. They mention that the tablet has limited availability of apps, and some apps are not available in the appstore. They also say that the app is incompatible and sparse.

"The amazon store is terrible. Way too many missing apps...." 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

"...The only thing missing is the Google Play Store that I need to download the apps that I use on other Android Devices...." 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

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5 Stars
Very useful tablet
I had been using an older Kindle Fire which kept telling me it was no longer supported. I really preferred reading books on it vs using my iPad. So I reluctantly bought a new this new Fire tablet. This is a much more powerful tablet than the Kindle Fire and is much more than something to read books. I was able to install apps to access smart home devices and my ring cameras as well as my original intent to read books. It has a place to install a microSD card for expanded storage. I bought a case for it and was surprised that it shuts down or goes to sleep when I close the cover and wakes up when I open it.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: GrayStyle: Fire HD 8 PlusVerified Purchase
It’s still a budget tablet, but a very useful one. Especially for the money. I would say even if you’re just using your Fire tablet for browsing the net, and/or reading books, there’s a smoother run and less glitching. Compared to the regular HD 8, it’s noticeable in things like when I’m exercising and want to use the text to speech function, it doesn’t glitch nearly as much. I was having to stop doing what I’m doing and restart the text to speech function a lot more on the regular version. Does the plus version still glitch now and then? Yes, but not so much that it’s annoying me almost every time I use it. And I’m not talking about an older Fire tablet, but the newest version of the regular HD 8 I returned for the plus version. It’s worth the $20 extra for that alone! Results may vary. These are mine and I hope it helps if you’re having similar issues and wondering if the upgrade to the plus will help.

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.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: GrayStyle: Fire HD 8 PlusVerified Purchase
I already own multiple iPads and higher end Android tablets. Why did I end up buying the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus and give it a 5 star rating?

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.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: GrayStyle: Fire HD 8 PlusVerified Purchase
I'm 81 yrs young but struggle with reading post-eye surgery. This Kindle app is a huge improvement for reading from the10th gen I traded in. I started using the green backdrop with the old tablet, and with the more advanced features of my12th gen, I'm so happy! This new Fire also offers the green backdrop for Kindle. This version is also speedier and right in for glide word entry.
So glad I ignored the naysayers!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: GrayStyle: Fire HD 8 PlusVerified Purchase
On paper, the differences between the HD and HD Plus seemed insignificant if you don’t care about the wireless charging, so I originally bought the standard HD. I returned it within a couple of weeks because it was sometimes maddeningly slow. I wasn’t gonna buy this one, though, because it doesn’t even have a faster processor, just a little bit more RAM. But I also didn’t want to spend the money for an iPad mini when I mostly want to use it as an e-reader. So I was gonna settle for a decent android tablet for a little more money than a fire. Fortunately there was a shipping issue with that tablet that coincided with another great sale on the Fire tablets, so I gave the Plus a shot.
This is just my experience with two fire tablets, and maybe the first tablet had some sort of defect, but the difference between the HD and the HD Plus has been enormous. No the HD Plus is not as zippy and responsive as an iPad, but it’s been way better than the first HD Fire. It’s very usable and perfectly responsive for the few apps that I use, and again it’s a great e-reader. Screen is bright and sharp enough for reading, video, and games. My first HD 8 even struggled as an e-reader sometimes, taking a long time to load the Kindle app, or page turns not being as responsive as they should be.
And as a bonus, I got the wireless charging stand. It’s a surprisingly pleasant bonus to just plop it there when I’m done using it and to never have to plug a cord in.
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