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Go back to school (or work) in style with Amazon Fire tablets on sale for up to 32% off

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If you’re in the market for a new tablet, select Amazon Fire devices are on sale now. Here are the best Amazon Fire tablet deals as of Aug. 9, just in time for back-to-school season.

  • BEST PREMIUM FIRE TABLET: The Amazon Fire Max 11 boasts an 11-inch screen with an octa-core processor and sleek frame — $ 189.99 $ 229.99 (save 17%)

  • BEST OVERALL FIRE TABLET: The Amazon Fire HD 10 has a 10.1-inch screen, long-lasting 12-hour battery life, and octa-core processor — $ 129.99 $ 189.99 (save 32%)

  • BEST FIRE TABLET FOR KIDS: The Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids has an octa-core processor, kid-proof tablet case, and a year of ad-free Amazon Kids+ content — $ 139.99 $ 199.99 (save 30%)


When it comes to tablets, you’re not limited to Apple or Samsung’s offerings. While both have tons of great options, Amazon is also a strong contender in the realm of mobile devices. There’s a model for the entire family, and several are on sale right now, making them more affordable than iPads or Galaxy tablets.

As of August 8, there are several Fire tablets on sale at up to a 32% discount. From the models on sale, you can pick up the deluxe-sized, iPad competitor Fire Max 11 as your daily driver, or even grab a Fire HD 10 Kids device to hand to the kids for school.

Whatever you choose, it’s a great time to send everyone back to school with a fresh new tablet to help them tackle their everyday assignments. Or to get a tablet so you can enjoy your favorite shows and movies while everyone is head down studying. You’ve got to treat yourself sometimes. Read on for our favorite picks from the Amazon Fire tablet sale.

Best premium Fire tablet

Our pick: Amazon Fire Max 11

$ 189.99 at Amazon (save $ 40)

Why we like it

The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet is the biggest, most powerful tablet on offer from Amazon at the moment. It’s a viable iPad competitor that you can get for less, especially now that it’s been discounted. It boasts a 2,000 x 1,200 resolution at 213 ppi with 410 nits of brightness, making its large screen one great reason to pull the trigger. It also packs a 2.2GHz octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM under the hood, all in a sleek, gray aluminum casing with slim bezels. If you want the reliability and look of an iPad but don’t want to spend too much, this is one great alternative.

Best overall Fire tablet

Our pick: Amazon Fire HD 10

$ 129.99 at Amazon (save $ 60)

Why we like it

The Amazon Fire HD 10 is a zippy 32GB device that features a crisp Full HD display, octa-core processor, and split screen options. It also packs a 12-hour battery life into a relatively small package, so it’s perfect for work or play on the go for lengthy car rides or situations where you can’t get to a charger in time. It also comes in four different colors, so you can accessorize with your new tablet. For this price, you can’t beat its build quality and app support, either.

Best kids’ Fire tablet deal

Why we like it

The Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids is the perfect option to give little ones who need (or have been begging for) a new tablet. It has everything the Amazon Fire HD 10 offers and more, including a built-in subscription to Amazon Kids+, a subscription that includes tons of kid-friendly content like books, games, videos, and more. Plus, this edition comes with a brightly-colored Kid-Proof case to protect your investment, because kids love to drop things.

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