Amazon has unveiled its updated Fire HD 8 tablet, which will go on sale in October. It’s very similar to the 2020 version, but with a faster processor, stronger screen, and better battery life. In addition to this, there are new Plus models and new Kids and Kids Pro versions. Here’s everything you need to know.
When is the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) release date?
On October 19, 2022, Amazon announced a new line of tablets ahead of its annual device event on September 28.
How much does the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) cost?
Fire HD 8: From $99.99/£99.99
Fire HD 8 Plus: From $119.99/£119.99
Fire HD 8 Kids: $149.99/£149.99
Fire HD 8 Kids Pro: $149.99 / £149.99
Like the new Fire 7, the HD 8 gets its first price hike in years.
The previous generation was priced at $89.99/£89.99 when it launched in 2020, but the 2022 model starts at $99.99/£99.99.
Amazon has kept the Fire HD 8 Plus, which, as in 2020, costs $20/£20. But since the base model is more expensive, the Plus is now $119.99/£119.99.
Likewise, the price of the Kids Edition has gone up, from $139.99/$139.99 to $149.99/£149.99. You can choose between Kids and Kids Pro. These are based on the new Fire HD 8 and offer a choice of different casings. As always, they have a two-year warranty and a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, which includes apps, games, videos, books, and more.
What’s new in Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022)?
Hexa-core processor (30% faster), 13 hours of battery life (plus 1 hour), stronger glass screen
It looks identical, has very similar colors (non-black options are now called blue and rose instead of twilight blue and plum), and has the same screen and camera. Upgrades include a six-core processor, stronger aluminosilicate glass, and an extra hour of battery life.
Amazon also says it’s thinner and lighter, but that’s an exaggeration. The previous model was 9.7mm thick, while the new model is 9.6mm. Amazon lists the 2020 Fire HD 8 at 335 grams, but the 2022 model is quoted at 337 grams, which means it’s actually heavier.
What really sets the new tablet apart, then, is the extra performance, which Amazon says is good for multitasking. You can use split screen to run two apps side by side, or watch Amazon Prime Video picture-in-picture while looking for recipes.
The 32GB and 64GB storage options remain the same, as do the 2Mp front and rear cameras. All models have a microSD slot for up to 1TB of additional storage.
If you want a better rear camera, the 2022 Fire HD 8 Plus now has the same 5Mp camera used by the existing Fire HD 10.
Otherwise, the main differences between the standard and Plus models are that the Plus has 3GB of RAM instead of 2GB, built-in wireless charging, and faster USB-C charging using the included 9W power supply. It is also exclusively available in grey. These are the exact same differences between the 2020 Standard and Plus models.
As mentioned, the two Kids Editions use the 32GB Fire HD 8 (2022) and are only available in different color case options: the tablet itself is black. For kids, that’s red, blue, or purple, while for Kids Pro, the designs offered are Arcade Hero, Rainbow Universe, and Hello Teal.
The Fire HD 8 Kids is aimed at younger kids ages 3 to 7, while the Kids Pro is better for kids ages 6 to 12.
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