Amazon Fire tablet: Which storage size should I buy?

Which Fire tablet storage size should you buy?

When you buy an Amazon Fire tablet, it's important to know that the listed storage differs from what users actually end up getting. It's different because there are pre-loaded apps as well as FireOS that is layered on top of Android. The OS takes up a good chunk of storage. The good news is that you have different storage options to choose from, so you always have more than enough storage space for all your books, movies, and other media files.

Now, you can look at your options, especially when considering a tablet with 16GB, 32GB, or 64 GB of storage. That low-end 16GB tablet will only give you about 12GB of usable storage. Depending on your plans for downloading games, movies, and other media, you'll want as much storage as possible. Even if it seems like more than what you would use, it's best to go for more storage since, over time, all the apps and updates will need that storage space.

The Fire HD 10 tablet comes in 32GB and 64GB variants, so spending a little extra to double the storage size is a no-brainer. It's also worth pointing out that Amazon updated its kid-friendly Amazon Fire devices. If 32GB seems right for your tech wizard, you can get the Fire 7 Kids Edition, which comes in 16GB and 32GB. You can also choose between the Fire HD 10 Kids and Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablets, which offer the same amount of storage.

Things get trickier (and pricier) when you consider the newer Fire HD tablets. The Fire HD 8 model, which is still our pick for the best Amazon Fire tablet 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 a reasonable choice here, and depending on how you plan to use the tablet and the prevalence of media streaming services these days, you might not even need to opt for the 64GB variant.

Then there's the Fire Max 11, which comes in 64GB and 128GB storage sizes, the latter being the largest storage size ever offered in a Fire tablet. Apart from the usual things like media consumption, the Fire Max 11 is also intended for productivity-centric workflows. Even then, the 64GB option is more than sufficient for basic needs.

Expand your Fire tablet's storage with a microSD card

The price tends to increase with storage capacity. However, if you opt for a device with less storage to save, don't worry — thanks to the versatile microSD slot, you always have the option to increase in size with a decent memory card. With the extra space, you can modify your device's storage to fit your needs.

A microSD slot is a reliable feature that we've always seen on Fire tablets and still do in the newer models. With this slot, you can expand the capacity as much as you need. It can be a lifesaver when you unexpectedly need extra memory.

When it comes to great deals on microSD cards for Fire tablets, we've got you covered with these great options. You can choose from options as little as 64GB or as much as 1TB. If you're an average user and want to have enough space, you can always go with the 256GB version. Memory cards like those usually go for about $25, but you can get fantastic deals on memory cards with Prime Day on July 16th at 12:01 am PDT through July 17th. You'll need to be a Prime member to get in on the deals, but Amazon does offer a 30-day free trial, and you can cancel anytime.