Description

Enhanced performance and portability
Vibrant, fast and responsive
Enjoy an 8-inch HD display, now with screen made of strengthened aluminosilicate glass. Includes enhanced hexa-core processor for more responsive performance (30% more than previous generation).

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 32 GB or 64 GB (add up to 1 TB of expandable storage with microSD card). Fire HD 8 is now thinner and lighter (compared to previous generation). 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 favourite series and films from BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, NOW and others (separate subscriptions may be required). Listen via built-in speakers or connect using Bluetooth or the headphone jack.

More ways to enjoy your Fire HD 8 tablet
Split screen helps you do more with ease, so you can send an e-mail while joining a Zoom call, or look up a recipe while watching your favourite programme on Prime Video. Use screen mirroring to project films, series, web browser, apps, photos, music and more on your Miracast compatible devices.

A great fit for the entire 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 children
You can subscribe to Amazon Kids+ (available to customers in the UK only) to access thousands of apps, games, books and content from favourites, such as Disney, Nickelodeon, Peppa Pig and more. Learn more about the Amazon Kids+ service.

All fun, no distractions
On Amazon Kids+, children do not have access to social media or Alexa. All Amazon Kids+ content is advert-free.

Display

8-inch high-definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology.

Size

201.90 x 137.34 x 9.60 mm

Weight

337 g
Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

CPU and RAM

Hexa-core 2.0 GHz with 2 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 affect available storage.

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.

Charging time

Fully charges in under 5 hours using the USB-C cable and 5 W power adaptor included in the box. Fully charges in under 3 hours with 9 W adaptor (sold separately) and in under 2.5 hours with 15 W adaptor and USB type C to C cable (adaptor and cable sold separately).

Wi-Fi connectivity

Dual-band Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi 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 specifications

2 MP front-facing and 2 MP rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording.

Location services

Location-based services via Wi-Fi.

Available colours

Black, Denim or Rose.

Bluetooth

Built-in Bluetooth 5.2 with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone and LE accessories support

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, colour inversion, colour 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.

Warranty and service

Fire HD 8 tablet is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional legal rights even after the limited warranty has expired (click here for further information on your consumer rights). Use of Fire tablet is subject to the terms found here.

Included in the box

Fire HD 8 tablet, USB-C (2.0) cable, 5 W power adaptor 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.

Content availability

Certain services, features and apps are subject to change, may vary by location and may not be available in all areas.