Amazon’s tablet deals are here ahead of the retailer’s next Prime Day drop on October 8. Among these early offers there is a discount that cuts 54% off Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet (2022)bringing an already affordable device down to under $60, and to its lowest price yet.
The Fire HD 8 is nothing special performance-wise, but at this price, it may be a good option for kids or casual users who just want a basic tablet. It’s worth noting that this version comes with ads on the lock screen, although it also includes 64GB of storage or 1TB of expandable storage via a microSD slot.
Even if the Fire HD 8 isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, The first Amazon offers Include a handful of deals on tablets, phones and other devices. Again, Amazon will also be holding its next Big Deal Days sale on October 8 and 9, which will no doubt include plenty of great tech discounts for Prime members. Haven’t you joined yet? Enroll in Amazon 30-day free trial and you will enjoy all the benefits of the sale without paying a cent.
✅Recommended if: You’re a casual user looking for an affordable tablet or couch companion; you have other Amazon services that you regularly use; you need a tablet that is small and light.
❌Skip this offer if: you are looking for a high-performance tablet; you want easy access to more than just what the Amazon App Store offers; You need something with fast charging.
The affordability of the Amazon Fire HD 8 is probably its biggest strength, perhaps even making it the best amazon tablet there is. Although its performance is fairly basic, it also boasts 13 hours of battery life and easy access to Alexa and the Amazon ecosystem. It’s a great option for kids or those who simply need another device, with 2MP cameras, a USB-C port, and easy-to-set parental controls.
The downsides to this budget tablet from Amazon are that it only has 2GB of RAM, so performance is nothing special, and it doesn’t have fast charging despite having a USB-C port. Still, you’re unlikely to find something this good at such a low price and it’s hard to say how long this deal will hold up.
