When Amazon launches a new tablet, there’s usually quite a bit of fanfare — but this time, the retail giant snuck out three new Fire HD 8 tablets: the Fire HD 8 (2024), Fire HD 8 Kids, and Fire HD 8 Kids Pro. These might sound like iterative improvements, but don’t be fooled: Amazon has added some serious oomph to these tablets.
The new Fire HD 8 tablets include a writing assistant that’s built into the keyboard. Have you ever written something out and thought it lacked a certain pizazz? The assistant will help tighten up your text. The Amazon Silk browser also now has a feature that will summarize web pages so you get the gist of the message without reading the entire story, while another AI tool lets you create custom background images through a text prompt.
And if you thought the previous models were a little on the slow side, great news: the Fire HD 8 (2024) is getting a bump to its RAM. The base 32GB version will have 3GB of RAM, while the 64GB version will have a total of 4GB of RAM. While other tablets might have quite a bit more RAM, this is a pretty significant bump from the previous generation.
The kid-focused tablets are relatively similar. They don’t vary in terms of size, but they are focused at different age groups. The Fire HD 8 Kids is for little ones between three and seven years old, while the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is aimed at kids between six and 12 years old. Both tablets also come with a 12-month subscription to Amazon Kids Plus.
The launch of new Fire tablets is exciting, especially with the significant upgrades Amazon has given them. While they aren’t a competitor for the iPad, these tablets offer a great low-cost alternative for anyone who wants an entertainment-focused tablet.