Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet, 8-inch HD Display, 4GB Memory, 64GB

Amazon Fire HD 8 is an 8-inch tablet positioned for portable entertainment, with 4GB memory, 64GB storage and an HD display. It supports expandable storage up to 1 TB with a separately sold card, but its app selection is through Amazon’s Appstore, Google Play is not supported.

At a glance

The 8-inch HD display and 5MP rear camera support everyday viewing and photos.
Alexa can handle tasks such as music, news, reminders, smart-home control and video calls through supported apps.
Three listed smart tools help with email, webpage summaries and wallpaper creation.

Price

$79.99Save 38%

Reference price: ~~$129.99~~

Price checked: Nov 11, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

64GB built-in storage with an option to add up to 1 TB using separately sold storage.
Manufacturer claims up to 13 hours of use across reading, browsing, video, gaming and music.

Cons

Google Play is not supported, so app access is limited to Amazon’s Appstore and available apps there.
Customer feedback describes inconsistent speed and battery life, along with reports of crashes and unresponsiveness.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Display and cameras
Display	8” HD Display
Rear camera	5MP rear facing camera

Memory, storage and processor
Memory	up to 4 GB RAM
Internal storage	64GB
Expandable storage	up to 1 TB of expandable storage (sold separately).
Processor	Hexa-core processor

Battery
Claimed battery life	Up to 13 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, gaming, and listening to music at home and on-the-go.

What to know before buying

The up-to-13-hour battery figure is a manufacturer claim across varied activities, actual runtime may vary. Some apps require a subscription.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Portable streaming, reading and casual gaming in an 8-inch format.
Households comfortable using Amazon’s Appstore and Alexa features.

Less suited to

Buyers who require Google Play or its app catalog.
Buyers who need consistently responsive performance or dependable battery life based on the reported mixed feedback.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 10,823 ratings

5 stars75%75%
4 stars11%11%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars3%3%
1 star6%6%

Customer feedback highlights ease of navigation, entertainment use, games and a crisp-looking HD screen. Experiences with speed and battery life are mixed, while compatibility and stability draw concerns, including reports of limited app access, crashes and unresponsiveness. Those issues matter most for buyers expecting broad Android app availability or consistently smooth use. The aggregate rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 10,823 global ratings, but ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as easy to navigate and suitable for entertainment, children and games.
Customers praise the screen’s crisp appearance and HD resolution.