The Fire HD 8 Plus is a reliable no-frills tablet currently priced at just $55.
In pursuit of the ideal budget tablet, significant compromises may sometimes be necessary, but with Prime Day nearing, Amazon has already made one of our favored Fire tablets available at an incredibly low price. Prime members can now enjoy more than 50% off the standard price of the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus as part of the retailer’s Early Prime Day offers.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is akin to the basic model, yet it also comes with a superior battery lasting up to 12 hours, enhanced RAM, better performance, and quicker charging. While this specific deal pertains to the version with lockscreen ads, you can opt to pay a bit more to eliminate them or simply accept some advertising if you need a tablet at an extremely low cost.
Currently, Amazon’s Fire HD 8 Plus is being offered to Prime members for only $55, provided you’re okay with a tablet that has some lockscreen advertisements. This promotion signifies a saving of $65 compared to the regular price of the Fire HD 8 Plus, which translates to a 54% discount in total.
✅Recommended if: you seek a straightforward Fire tablet with decent battery life; you utilize additional Amazon or Alexa devices or applications, desiring seamless integration; you’re on the lookout for something budget-friendly.
❌Skip this deal if: you favor a tablet with a screen larger than 8 inches; you would prefer to upgrade to the highest-resolution display available; you want straightforward access to Google Play Store apps.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is about as optimal as it gets for affordable, entry-level Fire tablets that maintain some performance level. While various configurations exist, this price applies to the 32GB storage variant with lockscreen ads, which also features more RAM than the base model at 3GB. Furthermore, Amazon has designed this model with an upgraded hexa-core CPU that purportedly offers 30-percent faster speeds compared to the previous generation, and it has also introduced fast-charging, wireless charging, and up to 12 hours of battery life per charge.
Though the Fire HD 8 is our choice for the best Amazon Fire tablet overall, those needing slightly improved performance may want to consider this discount on the Fire HD 8 Plus.
