Amazon Fire HD 8 8" 16GB Wi-Fi Tablet
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Our take on the Amazon Fire HD 8 8" 16GB Wi-Fi Tablet
The Fire HD 8 is Amazon's small, budget tablet, built around an 8-inch HD display, 16GB of storage and Wi-Fi. It is made for reading, streaming, browsing and light apps rather than demanding games or heavy multitasking. Its main draw is the tight tie-in to Amazon's services and a low-cost entry into tablets; rivals like Samsung's Galaxy Tab A series and Lenovo's budget tabs run full Android with Google Play, while the Fire HD 8 runs Amazon's Fire OS and leans on the Amazon Appstore. Reviewers generally treat it as a solid secondary or kids' tablet, with the modest storage and average screen as the usual trade-offs.
- Compact 8-inch size that is easy to hold one-handed
- Tied into Amazon's Kindle, Prime Video and Alexa ecosystem
- Expandable storage via microSD to offset the 16GB
- Long standby and all-day battery for light use
- Simple, low-cost entry into tablets
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What reviewers say
Owners see the Fire HD 8 as good value for casual reading, video and browsing, and a common pick as a kids' or bedside tablet. Complaints center on the limited built-in storage, the Amazon-only app store and a display that is merely adequate.
- StorageCriticisedOwners say 16GB fills quickly and many add a microSD card.
- App storeCriticisedReviewers note Fire OS lacks Google Play, so some apps cannot be installed.
- SizePraisedBuyers like the compact 8-inch body for one-handed reading and travel.
Questions and answers
- Can I install Google Play apps on the Fire HD 8?
- Not from the box. It runs Fire OS and uses the Amazon Appstore, so Google Play apps are not officially supported.
- Is 16GB enough storage?
- For a few apps and streaming it works, but downloads and games fill it quickly. A microSD card adds room.
- Is it good for kids?
- Yes, it is a common choice as a first tablet, with parental controls and a compact size. A case is worth adding.
- How does it compare with the Fire HD 10?
- The HD 10 has a larger, sharper screen and more power; the HD 8 is smaller, lighter and easier to hold for reading.
- Does it work without Wi-Fi?
- Downloaded books, videos and music play offline, but streaming and browsing need a Wi-Fi connection.
