Score the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet for just $60 for Black Friday — plus other great tablet deals

Looking for easily portable entertainment in a sleek, state-of-the-art package … preferably something with a bigger screen and heftier hard drive than your phone’s? Well, Happy Almost-Thanksgiving to you, because Amazon has amazing Black Friday deals on Fire HD tablets right now , like a Fire 8 HD for just $60 (down from $100). Not sure which option to choose? Below, we decode the differences for you. Let’s go!

Stream movies, watch videos or play games with an enhanced processor, and enjoy downloaded content for hours on end, thanks to the Fire HD 8′s 12-hour battery life. A USB-C port offers easier charging when you need to power up. Oh, and if you simply can’t stand commercials, a few bucks more will get you one of these with an ad-free lock screen.

The HD 8 tablet is an excellent option for people who want more than just reading capabilities (though it does make an excellent Kindle replacement, too). Check out all your favorite social media platforms, stream video and much more.

“This Fire 8 is a very nice upgrade,” wrote a Fire-d up fan. “Although only one inch bigger than the Fire 7, it makes the view just right. The screen resolution is sharper, the memory is larger, the processor speed is faster, the RAM is higher, and the battery is better and lasts longer. Although I was happy with my old one, this new one makes me much happier!”

With this upgrade from the Fire 8, you get more RAM, a more powerful charger and even wireless charging capabilities. That means it’s faster and more portable (hence the “Plus”). It offers up to 64GB of onboard storage, as well as an additional 1TB through a microSD card. Best of all? It includes portable Alexa functions, meaning you can control your smart home or add items to your shopping list with a quick command.

Need to go even bigger? You can pick up a Fire HD 10 tablet for $75 — 50% off its normal price.

This model comes with 32GB of storage, a full 1080-pixel display and a 12-hour battery life that will keep you plugged in and entertained all day (or all night) long.

“I love this tablet. The picture is great and the size works great for playing all my card games. I originally bought my mom one because her eyesight was failing a bit. I liked it so much after setting it up for her that I bought myself one,” one shopper said.

This is the 2021 version, but if you want the latest incarnation, it’s on sale right now, too:

“I got this kindle for school and love it. Bought a keyboard and mouse to use with as I am constantly typing up papers and homework. Its great for those needing something small for school,” one student said.

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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