Display | 8” high-definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology |
Size | 8.0” x 5.4” x 0.4” (202 x 137 x 9.7 mm) |
Weight | 12.5 oz (355 g) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process |
CPU & RAM | Quad-core 2.0 GHz with 2 GB of RAM |
Storage | 32 GB (24.8 GB available to user) or 64 GB (55.6 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD card 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 life | Up to 12 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, 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 under 5 hours using the USB-C cable and 5W power adapter included in the box. Fully charge in under 4 hours with 9W adapter (sold separately), and under 3 hours with 15W adapter and USB type C to C cable (adapter and cable sold separately). |
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 WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. Wifi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. |
4G connectivity | N/A |
Ports | USB-C (2.0) connector for charging; microSD slot for external storage. |
Audio | 3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speaker; external volume controls |
Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensors |
Camera specs | 2 MP front- and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording |
Location services | Location-based services via wifi |
Available colors | Black, Twilight Blue, Plum, White |
Bluetooth | Built-in Bluetooth 5.0 LE with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories |
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 tablet, USB-C (2.0) cable, 5W power adapter, and Quick Start Guide |
Generation | 10th generation – 2020 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. |