Amazon Fire Tablet: Which storage size should I buy?
Best answer: The simple answer is that no one has ever complained about having too much storage capacity on their device(s). Given how affordable Amazon's Fire Tablets are, your best bet is to always go for the largest storage option available.
Which Fire Tablet storage size should I buy?
The first thing you need to know about buying an Amazon Fire tablet (or any modern mobile gadget, for that matter!) is that the listed storage capacity is not actually representative of the usable storage space you'll end up with. Amazon builds its tablets around the Android operating system, which itself requires a decent chunk of storage for core system functions, as well as for Amazon's apps and services that are preinstalled on these devices.
Now, you can look at your options, especially when considering a tablet that offers 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB storage sizes. That low-end 16GB tablet will, in actuality, only give you about 12GB of usable storage. Depending on your plans for downloading games, movies, and other media, you're probably going to want as much storage as possible.
The Fire 7 tablet comes in 16GB and 32GB variants so spending an extra $20 to double the storage size is a no-brainer. It's also worth pointing out that Amazon recently updated its line of kid-friendly Amazon Fire devices. While the previous 16GB Fire 7 Kids Edition may have offered enough storage for your tiny tech wizard, Amazon now offers the Fire HD 10 Kids and Fire HD 10 Kids Pro (opens in new tab) tablets, which double the storage space to 32GB.
Things get trickier (and pricier) when you consider the newer Fire HD tablets. The latest Fire HD 8 (opens in new tab) model, which is our pick for the best Amazon Fire Tablet (opens in new tab) on the market right now, is available in 32GB and 64GB options, as are the Fire HD 8 Plus, Fire HD 10, and Fire HD 10 Plus. The 32GB size is quite reasonable here. Depending on how you plan to use your tablet and the prevalence of media streaming services these days, you might not even need to opt for the 64GB variant.
Expand your Fire Tablet storage with a microSD card
Of course, if you do decide to save a bit of money and go with the lesser storage size for your new Fire Tablet, you're not stuck with that amount of storage.
Amazon has always included a microSD slot on its Fire Tablets and the latest models are no exception, so you can always expand their storage capacity as needed. This can come in handy if you plan on loading up media you've previously downloaded or ripped from your DVD collection on these devices, without using up their internal storage.
It also helps that there are some great deals on microSD cards for Fire Tablets (opens in new tab), so you can add an up to an astounding 1TB of storage to these tablets. That being said, the best value option is probably going to be a 128GB microSD card, as you can get one for under $20 these days.
The most affordable Fire tablet
With hands-free Alexa, three funky colorways, and access to a plethora of great content, the newest Fire 7 Tablet is a device that gives you a whole lot of goodness at a dirt-cheap price.
Full on fire
Having a big 10-inch Full HD display and Dolby Atmos speakers, the Fire HD 10 is the perfect entertainment device. You also get 3GB of RAM and a faster processor that make everything from gaming to multitasking a more enjoyable experience.
Perfect for the little ones
The Fire HD 10 Kids tablet boasts both a two-year worry-free guarantee, as well as a free year of Amazon Kids+ to keep the little ones entertained with age-appropriate content. It also has a sleek and sturdy bumper case to protect the tablet, which is a welcome addition, especially considering its intended users.
The ultimate storage upgrade
Made for your Amazon Fire tablet, this microSD card comes in six different storage capacities, ranging from 32GB-512GB. So, whether you're going on a long trip or need space for work, feel free to download all your games, music, images, videos, and a lot more on this hardcore memory card.
