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

Ravvy scores Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display at 83.52 and Fire HD 10 tablet at 85.8, 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 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display or Fire HD 10 tablet?

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

Head to head · Tablets & E-Readers

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

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

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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.

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.

How they score

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

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

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

Specs side by side

Spec	Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display	Fire HD 10 tablet
Size	7.94” x 5.40” x 0.37” (201.90 mm x 137.34 mm x 9.60 mm)	9.69” x 6.49” x 0.34” (246mm x 164.8mm x 8.6mm)
Audio	3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speakers; external volume controls	3.5 mm stereo jack, dual integrated speakers; external volume controls
Ports	USB-C (2.0) connector for charging; microSD slot for external storage.	USB-C (2.0) connector for charging; micro-SD slot for external storage
Weight	11.88 ounces (337 grams). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process	15.29 oz (433.6g) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process
Display	8” high-definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology	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.
Sensors	Accelerometer, ambient light sensor	Accelerometer, ambient light sensor
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.	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.
Bluetooth	Built-in Bluetooth 5.2 with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories support	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.
CPU & RAM	Hexa-core 2.0 GHz with 3 GB or 4GB of 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
Generation	12th generation - 2024 release	13th generation - 2023 release
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 3 hours with 9W adapter (sold separately), and under 2.5 hours with 15W adapter and USB type C to C cable (adapter and cable sold separately)	–
Battery life	Up to 13 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, 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.	–