If you’re looking for a new tablet but aren’t keen on shelling out hundreds on an Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab, consider an Amazon Fire tablet. They’re super affordable and they excel at the basics.
The best time to buy an Amazon Fire tablet is during sales like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. The next sale is Prime Big Deal Days and it starts tomorrow at 8 October to 9 October 2024. You don’t have to wait, deals are already starting to appear!
Fire tablets are ideal for watching TV shows on popular streaming services, reading e-books, playing simple mobile games and surfing the web. They’re a great choice for families, you can buy them in a variety of sizes, and they come with Alexa voice assistant built-in. To help you in your search for a new device, here’s our guide to the best deals on Amazon Fire tablets.
Amazon Fire tablet deals
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablets
Most people will do best with the Amazon Fire HD 10 because the 10.1-inch screen is a great size for streaming video. Buy it now only £109.99£70 cheaper than usual.
This tablet was replaced with an upgraded version in October 2023 along with the equivalent item in the Kids tablet range.
It features in our list of the best iPad alternatives because of its sturdy build quality and battery life. It even has a 3.5mm headphone jack for those who still use wired headphones.
Amazon Fire HD 8 tablets
Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet (2022 Edition – 32GB with Ads)
Now 55% off
On the other hand, the Fire HD 8 is small and affordable. Right now it is being sold at its suggested retail price of £129.99.
While that’s a slight downgrade from the Fire HD 10 (especially when you consider their respective screen sizes), the price is much more appealing. Some people will probably prefer the smaller screen as well.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet (2022 Edition – 32GB with Ads)
The Fire HD 8 series also has a Plus variant. The Fire HD 8 Plus comes with more RAM (3GB instead of 2GB) and wireless charging – although it’s only available in one color, grey.
If you’re looking for more color options, the Fire HD 8 comes in black, denim blue, or rose pink.
Amazon Fire 7 tablets
Amazon Fire 7 Tablet (2022 Edition – 16GB with Ads)
Now 54% discount
The Fire 7, last updated in 2022, is the cheapest solution that comes in a variety of colors. Normally priced at £64.99 for the smallest storage option, it has been featured in Amazon’s October Prime Day offer for just £29.99.
Of course, you just have to acknowledge that the specs and screen aren’t as good as the Fire HD 10 or 8.
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But if you’re happy to make these compromises in exchange for a low price, then it’s something to consider.
Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet
Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet
Now 48% discount
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For a premium experience, the Fire Max 11, launched in June 2023, is a Dolby Atmos-ready device with fingerprint recognition technology, up to 14 hours of battery life, and 8MP front and rear cameras for video calling.
At the time of launch, Amazon said it was close to 50% faster than its next fastest tablet. Like the Fire HD 8 Plus, it’s only available in gray.
Keep an eye out for Fire Max 11 deals, right now it will only cost you £129reduced by 48% from £249.
Amazon Fire tablet vs Amazon Fire Kids and Kids Pro tablets
The Kids range of tablets comes with padding to better protect the tablet. You can get Kids and Kids Pro versions of Fire HD 10, Fire HD 8 and Fire 7.
The difference between Kids and Kids Pro? Kids Pro tablets are aimed at older kids with a different design and access to request apps from a Kids digital store that parents can approve.
Get 35% off the Fire HD 10 Kids tablet, now only £129.99. The Fire HD 8 Kids tablet has also had a massive 57% price cut, from £149.99 to just £64.99. Meanwhile, the Fire 7 is now only £49down from £14.99.
How do I sign up for Amazon Prime?
Registration for Amazon Prime is the best way to make the most of Amazon’s many shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday.
The service unlocks exclusive deals and free next-day delivery on everything you buy, guaranteeing all the best Prime Day prices plus getting your purchases to you at the earliest possible time.
A Prime subscription costs £8.99 per monthor you can pay £95 for the whole year upfront. But there’s a 30-day free trial if you’re signing up for the first time – you’ll need a unique email address and credit or debit card to take advantage, and you’ll be charged as soon as your month is up, unless you of course cancels.
With a Prime subscription, you also get other perks such as Amazon Music Prime, Prime Video and Prime Gamingas well as premium delivery options.