Fast and responsive
With 3 GB RAM and a powerful quad-core processor, Fire HD 8 Plus delivers a smooth experience whether you’re browsing the web or binge-watching your favorite show. Download and stream more with the all-day battery and up to 1 TB of expandable storage.
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.
Alexa is happy to help
Alexa connects you to the information, entertainment, and people who matter most—with just your voice. Ask to play videos, open apps, check the weather, or control compatible smart home devices. Alexa and Fire HD 8 Plus are designed to protect your privacy. For example, you can view and delete your voice recordings with the Alexa app or use the Alexa on/off toggle at any time.
Great for entertainment
and downtime
Enjoy endless entertainment: Millions of movies, TV episodes, apps, eBooks, and songs—plus games you can play distraction-free in Game Mode.
Stream and download videos from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, SHOWTIME, and more.
Experience picture-in-picture videos with apps like Prime Video and more.
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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 1.3 GHz Quad-core 2.0 GHz Quad-core 2.0 GHz Octa-core 2.0 GHz RAM 1 GB 2 GB 3 GB 3GB Battery life Up to 7 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours Ports micro-USB (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 2 MP front- and rear-facing 2 MP front- and rear-facing 2 MP front-facing and 5 MP rear-facing Weight 10.1 oz (286 g) 12.5 oz (355 g) 12.5 oz (355 g) 16.4 oz (465 g)
Mike Satke –
I admit it, I’m a Fire junkie. This is my third Fire 8 HD and my fifth over all, I previously had two Fire 7’s. The price is great, though I did go for the 1 TB chip which cost more than the tablet, charging stand and case combined, but that’s another story.This is the first Fire to allow access to all of the Micro SD cards memory. All of the others used a considerable chunk of that memory for who knows what. After inserting the chip, I had 1TB of memory available from the start. My previous Fire, the eighth generation, only had 364 GB of the 400 GB chip available. After downloading over five hundred books and 89 HD movies, I still have over eight hundred GB available.Back to the Fire tablet. It’s faster than the preceding version with more base memory.I think this one is the cure to my Fire addiction, I don’t think I’ll need to upgrade again. But I’m sure all the I phone users have said the same thing.Update: 7/31/2020I have a nasty habit of reading reviews submitted on products I own. It baffles me why some of the reviewers seem obliged to bad mouth a product because they didn’t properly research the item before purchase.The specs on the Fire HD8 Plus were clearly displayed and the image showed that the front camera had been moved from the top to the side, hence the need for a different case.Mine was a pre-order and I received it on the first available date. It was in perfect condition. As stated above, I’ve had four Fire tablets before this one and I’ve not been disappointed with any of them. The biggest incentive for me is the price and the quality. I haven’t been impressed with any of the supposed “higher quality” tablets because they all cost two or three times as much and haven’t got the ability to expand storage capacity as the Fire tablet. I have an $800 Galaxy phone and it doesn’t have half the storage of my Fire. It also doesn’t have the capability to store pictures and apps to the SD card that the Fire has.Maybe I’m old school or don’t feel the need to complain about nit picky things. I love my Fire tablet.
Thomas MitchellThomas Mitchell –
I like the build and over feel of the device. Even though it is made out of plastic it still feels very rugged and durable. I recommend this product. I have had a Kindle before and it is still in perfect condition.
Malia S.Malia S. –
I purchased this as a long overdue replacement for my 4th generation Fire HD 6. I primarily use my Fire tablets as Kindle devices because I’m a fan of the text-to-speech functionality. (Did you know you can also ask your Alexa Echo devices to read your Kindle books to you?) Aside from the improved specs in the new 2020 10th Generation version, I was especially looking forward to being able to Alexa in Show mode without having to be tethered to an outlet – this functionality alone is well worth the product price IMO. The Fire HD 8 tablet is a great choice for people who want to read or listen to Kindle books, watch streaming video content (Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, etc.) or casually browse the internet. Both of my Fire tablets have had the ‘Special Offers’; they don’t bother me at all.Favorite Features:- Amazing Battery Life!!- Alexa ‘Show Mode’ – like having a wireless Echo Show!- Text-to-Speech functionality for Kindle- Expandable Memory up to 1TB- Dolby Speakers = decent sound quality- Has a 3.5mm Audio Jack- 3GB RAM & Wireless Charging (Plus model)- Angreat 10W Wireless Charging Dock (sold separately) is well-designedA few minor gripes:- I wish the included charging cable were longer, but I ordered a wireless charging dock- It would be great if the ‘Plus’ model came in more colors- Camera quality could be improved- Fingerprint Magnet- Google Play Store not included by default
Richard ColbyRichard Colby –
It is well known that the HDX was the holy grail of Fire tablets. I have been a Fire user since gen 1 (which I recently traded in for the new HD 8 Plus), but the HDX was the epitome of an inexpensive, quality Android tablet. It was speedy, reliable and had a great screen. I used mine so much that the battery died and I replaced it just so I could keep using it, even after Amazon stopped updating apps for it. When I decided to upgrade to the HD 8 (8th gen), I was so disappointed. The HD 8 is trash. It is an embarrassment. It doesn’t even run Amazon products like Alexa or Music properly, and the browser runs so slow to be almost unusable. When I stumbled on the new HD 8 plus, I decided to replace the HD 8. Finally, a worthy successor to the HDX! As you can see from the image I uploaded, it finally nudges out the 7-year-old HDX in speed, but better yet, Amazon supports all the apps and it runs great. Finally, a snappy browser, reliable email, and (check this out), it actually runs the Amazon Music app without crashing! It’s a steal at a hundred bucks.
Mohan D.Mohan D. –
This review is for the HD8 Plus with no lock screen ads.Firstly, if you are looking for a flagship top of the line android tablet to run apps from Google Play Store, this is not it, look elsewhere. Now that we have that out of the way, this tablet delivers exactly what it promises, an awesome Amazon focused experience.I purchased this tablet as an upgrade to my aging Fire HD8. The first difference I noticed is the dimension, this newer tablet is wider than the previous version, that is because the camera is now along the longer side, not the shorter side as in the older model. It feels different and while I personally prefer the narrower format, but I am getting used to it.Battery:Finally, it has a USB type-C connector, one less charger to carry around. You can use this to charge and transfer data to the tablet. Charging is not quick charge but for this tablet, I don’t need quick charge. Battery is just right, I use this tablet almost all-day playing music, browsing the web, YouTube, etc. and still have juice left at the end of the day.Speed:Performance is just right for this tablet, it handles anything I can throw at it, a marked improvement over my older HD8 (6th gen). Apps open with very little or no lag, nothing to complain about, it is just right.Storage:I added a 256GB Micro SD card for extra storage. This tablet can handle up to 1TB MicroSD cards. It is easy to add your own media, once connected to your computer, swipe down or go into settings and change the USB connection mode to allow file transfers, by default it’s charging only.Tip:You can disable the new items from showing on the home screen from settings, swipe down, settings, use the search bar (at the top) and enter “new”. Select “New Items on the Home page” and turn off “Show new items…”.Finally:Now if you really want to know, you can sideload the Play Store app. If you are following so far, you know where to go and how to find instructions, it takes just a few minutes and works very well.I skipped the last release and waited for this generation; I can say it was well worth the wait.P.S. I have not tested wireless charging or Show Mode as yet.
Dana Minyard –
So I’ve had my Fire HD 8 Plus for a few days now and thought I’d share my impressions.Let me say that so far, I’m really enjoying this little tablet. I went into this expecting a device that would stream content – not much more than that – and to date, I’m very pleased. Netflix, Amazon Prime (and a few channels I subscribe to), 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. I was a subscriber to HBO and Shudder, but I simply canceled those memberships and joined again through Amazon Prime Video channels. The pricing is exactly the same, so why not, and they work flawlessly.Yes, there are ads that display on the lock screen, but that doesn’t bother me at all. In fact, sometimes I find the suggestions useful.I’ve installed a few social media apps (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), and again, no problems there. I had to get used to the interface as it differs from my iOS devices, but on the whole, it was painless.The Kindle app is very important to me (I own an Amazon Oasis) and for viewing content that is graphically heavy, it’s great. It’s also very cool that I can order Kindle content, and have it sent to my Oasis, AND my Fire HD 8.WiFi is speedy and by taking advantage of Amazon’s pre-configuration, it was the very definition of simple to connect to my router.Battery life can be an issue for some, but I am VERY happy with how the HD 8 performs. It actually beats the battery life of my Oasis, which I find surprising.The one thing that I would point out as a *slight* negative: the screen attracts fingerprints like crazy. I find myself continually cleaning my screen (’cause that’s how I roll). It would be awesome if Amazon would offer a screen protector, but on searching for one, I came up empty.I ordered the HD 8 Plus (10th Generation, watch for that) case, and it fits like a glove. Some have written reviews to the effect that the case feels “cardboardy” – for want of a better term – but for me, it provides a nice level of comfort that my device is protected.So those are my first impressions. If you’re looking for an iPad replacement, look elsewhere, or bite the bullet and order an iPad. For what I want, the HD 8 Plus performs.ADDENDUM: 8.14.2020Wireless charging is a big plus and works with any of the 3 wireless chargers I have. It even charges in the case, which surprised me; my iPhone has to be removed from the case to charge wirelessly. Very cool!ADDENDUM: 11.18.2020Still no major complaints. Sometimes the Wi-fi seems a bit sluggish (I have at least 300mbps through wifi) but nothing that is too annoying. Time to time streaming video apps have to buffer, but it’s not awful. But having said that, the utilities offered for the Fire HD 8 are really POOR. I have tried several optimizations, and general-purpose utility apps and they are mostly useless. I confess it would be nice if the FireOs would open the Google Play Store.
Andy –
This new Fire 8 HD Plus is a leap above the 8th gen Fire 8 HD. Speed and battery are great. The QI wireless charging works like a charm. The 3gb of RAM definitely shows in the use of the tablet.Here is my beef. The trade in program is a joke. They quote you $10 for the 8th Gen and when you mail it in they say that it didn’t meet standards and reduce the amount to $5 and charge you the extra $5. I don’t know how mine didn’t meet the standards. It had a screen protector since day 1 and a case. No scratches, not blemishes, full charge, wiped as ordered. This seems to not meet their standards. I have been hosed on their trade in program before trading in a Echo 1st Gen so you would think I would have learned my lesson. Amazon gives you a joke of a trade in and then they cut that joke in half or all together and expect you to just grin and bare it.BE WARNED, DO NOT USE THE TRADE IN PROGRAM. While I buy a lot of stuff from Amazon I will never promote their trade in program and I will voice my opinion anytime someone is thinking of using it. Shame on you Amazon.
A. Moose –
So far I am very happy with my purchase. This device does exactly what it claims to do. It is not a replacement or equal to an iPad nor does it claims to be.It is a solid device that provides good Amazon support. I love the hands free Alexa and the faster search speed and much crisper video playback. I do wish it had play store easily downloadable. But I already have games on my phone and laptop.This I use to read, listen to Audible, do small searches, check email, and play a few games. I have found it to be an improvement from the kindle 7. The Bluetooth works well and that is good because the sound isn’t great or very loud. That is a small negative.Ive read some reviews upset because it doesn’t do what an iPad does it has Amazon software. It doesn’t claim to be an iPad and is very upfront about what it can do. If you want an iPad get one. This is for Amazon content and it works great.I am still waiting to get my wireless charger, so that is my only downside at the moment. I’m looking forward to using that function in the kitchen to help with recipes and such.