Amazon’s Spring Deal Days event is in full swing, with thousands of products on offer across the site, including some of its own tech. The Fire HD 8 tablet usually retails at £99.99, but it’s currently slashed by 45% to £54.99. However, there’s a way to get it even cheaper thanks to a clever deal stacking method. By signing up for a free TopCashback account, you can effectively bag the tablet for £38.84 after cashback. This whopping 61% discount takes the tablet down to its lowest price ever, even beating its Black Friday 2024 price tag of £49.99.
Plus, you can save up to an extra 20% if you trade-in one of your older devices. Despite being Amazon’s entry-level tablet, it’s still a robust device. Running on Amazon’s Fire OS, it gives you access to a plethora of apps, including your Kindle library and Prime Video on the move.
The 8″ screen is large enough to enjoy all your content, yet small enough to slip into a bag without much fuss. Weighing in at 337g, it’s incredibly lightweight, making it perfect for younger children as well, reports the Manchester Evening News.
With 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, it’s sufficient to get you started with a few games and apps installed. Plus, there’s scope for expansion up to 1TB with a MicroSD card slot on the side.
The Fire tablet’s battery life of up to 13 hours means it can easily last throughout the day, making it an excellent choice for those who want to use it on the go. Simply pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard, and it transforms into a super-portable laptop.
Those seeking higher-end alternatives may want to consider spreading the cost with Sky Mobile’s tablet deals. Options include the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for £5 for Android fans, while Apple users may prefer the new £10.50 iPad, which launched earlier this month.
But despite its wallet-friendly price tag, Amazon customers have given the Fire HD 8 an impressive 4.4-star rating, with one reviewer saying: “Fantastic item, bought this to replace one I have had for quite a while and was getting very slow and the battery was always running out very quickly. This one is great, it works perfectly and don’t have to plug in every few hours. Real good price, and can now read my books with no problems. Sound really good and a lovely choice of colours. All in a great little tablet.”
Another said: “I bought this in a sale, it’s cheap, cheerful, lightweight, decent battery life, good for reading, browsing, web surfing, old school games, Netflix and Prime. Not the fastest but unbelievable value for money. I strongly recommend if you have limited cash, on a budget or just have simple digital needs.”
A third reviewer added: “Even though I own an iPad Pro, I still use this in preference when I’m reading books or cooking and need the recipe easily available. It’s also small enough to fit in my coat pocket, or slot into my bag, so I take it with me when I have hospital or doctors appointments, or I’m on the train.”
While many customers have praised the device, some have experienced some difficulties, with one reviewer commenting: “Bought plenty of these over the years for myself and as gifts, great quality but why no charger just a USB cable?”
It’s essential to note that, due to EU regulations, Amazon no longer includes a charging brick with the device, so buyers must ensure they have a USB charger brick at home or purchase one from Amazon simultaneously. Another common criticism of the Fire HD tablets is the limited app store, as it does not include Google Play.
“As anyone that’s ever used a Fire tablet knows, Amazon’s app store is very limited,” one dissatisfied customer said. “There are no decent security/antivirus apps available. Not only do you get full web view on a tiny device, you get it via a web browser that you can’t protect.”
- Sign up for a free TopCashback account here.
- Search for Amazon and click ‘Get Cashback Now’.
- Shop and checkout as usual.
- Cashback will then track and appear in your TopCashback account. The cashback will become payable and available to withdraw and spend after Amazon has paid TopCashback the commission for your purchase.
Please be aware that existing TopCashback members will receive significantly less cashback, with the total price coming to £53.84 after cashback.