Amazon was able to identify very well the needs of the market with the Kindle. Little by little, what was simply an online store became one more company of electronic products. Alexa and Fire TV are two good examples of how Amazon knows how to get along very well with technology. Another product that is also key for this company is its tablets . The Fire family has been on the market for years, receiving updates every so often. They are well finished products that stand out mainly for having such an attractive price , that it is hard to believe that they do not lose money.
What tablets does Amazon have for sale?
These are the tablet models that Amazon is currently selling in its store. Depending on the screen size that is most suitable for your use or the power you need, you should stick with one or the other:
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021)
To date, this is the largest and most powerful tablet Amazon has for sale. It is a device with a 10.1-inch Full HD screen that is surprising for its price.
The Amazon Fire HD 10 has an 8-core processor and 3 GB of RAM . There are two storage options: the basic 32GB version and the 64GB alternative. The system will come with Amazon ads as standard, though you can pay a little extra to get rid of that hassle. Also, it fully supports storage in the form of a microSD card. You can use a card of up to 1 TB capacity to improve the storage of the tablet.
Regarding the battery, the Fire HD 10 has about 12 hours of autonomy . The tablet is recharged through a USB-C connector, although, as in all models of this brand, it does not have a fast charge. To a certain extent, it is an easy way to reduce the cost of the device.
As we said, the interesting thing about Amazon tablets is the price. This equipment starts at 149 euros in its 32 GB version with advertising. The 64 GB version without advertising does not have a bad price either, since it goes to 204.99 euros. In addition, on some specific days such as Prime Day, this device usually experiences a small discount, making the purchase even more attractive.
main features
- 10.1″ FHD display
- 8 core processor
- 3GB RAM
- 32 or 64 GB of storage
- microSD Compatible
- 12 hours of autonomy
- USB-C
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022)
Halfway between the Fire 7 and the top-of-the-line tablet is the Fire HD 8 tablet. As its name suggests, it’s an 8-inch tablet that has some of the best features of both models.
This model had a version in 2022 and has been completely renewed in 2022 . It has a new processor with 4 cores at 2 GHz along with 2 GB of RAM . It is marketed in two variants: 32 and 64 GB. As usual in this generation, it supports microSD cards up to 1 TB (double that of the previous generation model).
The 2022 Fire HD 8 has a USB-C charging port and a battery that lasts for around 13 hours of continuous use . Not bad, if we take into account that its cheapest version starts at 114.99 euros . If you are wondering how the price has changed compared to the 2020 model, you have to know that from one model to another there is a change of about 15 euros. However, the improved specifications more than justify its price.
As in the rest of the models, you can buy both the standard version with advertising or pay an extra so you don’t have to deal with annoying ads.
main features
- 8″ HD screen
- 4 core processor
- 2GB RAM
- 32 or 64 GB of storage
- microSD compatible
- 13 hours of autonomy
- USB-C
Amazon Fire 7 (2022)
The most recent version of Amazon’s smallest tablet has also been renewed this 2022. It is a really affordable 7-inch model with versions of 16 and 32 GB of storage .
The 2022 Amazon Fire 7 has a somewhat more powerful processor than the previous generation, with a quad-core SoC that performs 30% more. It moves with 2 GB of RAM and has an autonomy that offers about 10 hours of screen time , 40% more than the previous model.
This is one of the cheapest tablets that you can find on the market, so it is ideal if you are looking for a cheap product that you are not going to give too much of . Its price starts at 79.99 euros for the model with 16 GB of storage and with an operating system with advertising. The most advanced model is the 32 GB variant without advertising, which goes to 104.99 euros.
If you think that 16 or 32 GB of storage is going to be short, you should not worry too much. The 2022 Fire 7 supports microSD cards up to 1TB in capacity . The 64 GB storage model without advertising goes to 159.99 euros, which is a very interesting price for a tablet with these characteristics.
main features
- 7″ HD screen
- 4 core processor
- 2GB RAM
- 16 or 32 GB of storage
- microSD compatible
- 10 hours of autonomy
- USB-C
Fire Tablet Specs Comparison
We leave you below a table where you can compare the specifications of the tablets described at a glance.
| Fire 7 (2022) | Fire HD 8 (2022) | Fire HD 10 (2021) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 7 inches | 8 inches | 10.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1024 x 600 (171 dpi) | HD – 1280 x 800 (189 dpi) | FHD – 1920 x 1200 (224 dpi) |
| CPUs | 4 cores at 2.0GHz | 4 cores at 2.0GHz | 8 cores at 2.0GHz |
| RAM | two | two | 3 |
| Storage | 16 or 32GB | 32 or 64GB | 32 or 64GB |
| Micro SD | Yes (up to 1TB) | Yes (up to 1TB) | Yes (up to 1TB) |
| Autonomy | up to 10 hours | up to 12 hours | up to 12 hours |
| Loading time | 4 hours | 5 hours | 4 hours |
| Port/Connector Type | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| cameras | 2 megapixel front and rear | 2 megapixel front and rear | 2 MP front and 5 megapixel rear |
| Weight | 282g | 355g | 465g |
| Dolby Atmos | Nope | Yes | Yes |
| Price | From €79.99 | From €114.99 | From €149.99 |
Why are the Fire so cheap?
Amazon Fires have always been especially affordable products. Amazon has never competed with Apple to take away the iPad segment, but rather settles for being the king of entry level tablets.
To a certain extent, the Fire devices allow Amazon to do a good synergy of all its products. These tablets come perfectly set up to use Alexa, watch Prime Video content, listen to an Audible audiobook, or even comfortably read your Kindle books.
Of course, there is an observation that you should know. Although the operating system used by these tablets is Android, you will not be able to download apps from the Google Play Store . The Fire are limited to Amazon’s own app store, so some apps you use on Android may not be available for these terminals.
You can bypass the limitation by installing apps in APK format from third-party stores or through Downloader. However, we know that this process is not for everyone. Therefore, check before you buy that the apps you want to use on your tablet are available in the Amazon AppStore.