Fire HD 10 tablet vs Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display: which is better?

Ravvy scores Fire HD 10 tablet at 85.8 and Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display at 83.52, so Fire HD 10 tablet is the stronger overall pick. Budget shoppers should buy this for its excellent screen and battery life, provided they accept the lack of native Google apps and the presence of lockscreen advertisements.

Which is cheaper, Fire HD 10 tablet or Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display?

Fire HD 10 tablet lists at $130 and Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display lists at $90. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

Head to head · Tablets & E-Readers

Fire HD 10 tablet vs Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display

Ravvy scores Fire HD 10 tablet at 85.8 and Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display at 83.52. Fire HD 10 tablet takes the overall pick, best for casual media consumers and families who use amazon prime services.

Ravvy pick

Amazon

Fire HD 10 tablet

85.8

$130

Budget shoppers should buy this for its excellent screen and battery life, provided they accept the lack of native Google apps and the presence of lockscreen advertisements.

Amazon

Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display

83.5

$90

Buy this if you want an affordable, rugged tablet for Amazon-centric content and can live without the full Google app suite.

How they score

Factor	Fire HD 10 tablet	Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display
Portability	88	94
Battery Life	92	91
App Ecosystem	65	65
Display Quality	85	–
Processing Power	72	–
Value for Money	–	95
Media Performance	–	78.5

Fire HD 10 tablet

What owners praise

Excellent 1080p display for the price
Lightweight yet very durable build
Long 13 hour battery life
Responsive USI 2.0 stylus support
Expandable storage up to 1TB

What to know first

Locked to Amazon Appstore without Google Play
Base price includes lockscreen advertisements
Limited to 3GB RAM for heavier multitasking
Charging speed is slow with included 9W adapter

Skip it if power users requiring the full google play store or high end gaming performance

Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display

What owners praise

Upgraded 4GB RAM improves system responsiveness
Exceptional 13-hour battery life for long trips
Expandable storage up to 1TB via microSD
Durable build quality outperforms many budget rivals
Integrated Alexa for hands-free smart home control

What to know first

No official support for Google Play Store
Lockscreen advertisements require a fee to remove
Slow 5W charging out of the box

Skip it if power users or those reliant on google play store apps

Specs side by side

Spec	Fire HD 10 tablet	Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display
Size	9.69” x 6.49” x 0.34” (246mm x 164.8mm x 8.6mm)	7.94” x 5.40” x 0.37” (201.90 mm x 137.34 mm x 9.60 mm)
Audio	3.5 mm stereo jack, dual integrated speakers; external volume controls	3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speakers; external volume controls
Ports	USB-C (2.0) connector for charging; micro-SD slot for external storage	USB-C (2.0) connector for charging; microSD slot for external storage.
Weight	15.29 oz (433.6g) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process	11.88 ounces (337 grams). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process
Display	Brilliant 10.1” 1080p display (1920 x 1200) with over 2 million pixels (224 ppi), for bright, vivid image quality. Screen strengthened with aluminosilicate glass.	8” high-definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology
Sensors	Accelerometer, ambient light sensor	Accelerometer, ambient light sensor
Storage	32 GB (24 GB available to user) or 64 GB (54.3 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add micro-SD slot 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.	32 GB (25 GB available to user) or 64 GB (54 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD slot 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.
Printing	Printing documents to a nearby Wi-Fi enabled printer is supported. Learn more here	–
Bluetooth	Experience seamless wireless connectivity with Built-in Bluetooth 5.3, featuring A2DP stereo streaming, hands-free calling support with compatible stereo headphones, speakers, HID and LE Accessories support.	Built-in Bluetooth 5.2 with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories support
CPU & RAM	Octa-core processor - 2x Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.05 Ghz and 6x Arm Cortex A55 up to 2Ghz3 GB or 4 GB RAM	Hexa-core 2.0 GHz with 3 GB or 4GB of RAM
Generation	13th generation - 2023 release	12th generation - 2024 release
Microphone	1 built-in microphone	–