2022 Fire 7 Tablet with 7” Display & 16 GB in Black | Amazon

5.0 out of 5 stars

My grandson loves it

Works like it should.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Up to Amazon’s usual Kindle standards

It was time to bring a new Kindle into the household. We have several of different model years, but it was time to retired a couple that were several years old and getting positively ‘laggy’ in loading and downloading. But that happens. We use them a lot, we have a huge library of purchased books and always want to have access. This was a good deal on a device and the 7″ size is actually a little more convenient in some situations than the large 8″ ones we have. It’s still weightier than our small Kindle Paperwhite, but easy to carry along in a handbag or briefcase. One must ALWAYS have something to read, right? Waiting at the car dealership or for a friend who is tardy, it’s always a pleasure to have a book on hand.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great tablet Easy-to-use and simple!

Great for photos

4.0 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

Easy to use, small to carry. Perform well

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Good item

About this item for my niece and nephew for the tablet and they use it like crazy they really enjoy it and it keeps their tablet protected for the most part

4.0 out of 5 stars

Not like my other fire tablet

Not sure but I don’t like my tablet as much as my last one. Works okay but just not the same. I had the 10th gen. Might just be me?!?

5.0 out of 5 stars

I love it and I think it is a steal for the price!

Pleasantly surprised at how well this works and 16 gb is plenty storage for just a few streaming services and a few games plus reading. I’d only go up in storage if having music downloaded and a using the camera to take pictures is important to you and I highly recommend getting the protection plan but you should know the device does come with a 3 month defect warranty so if anything is wrong with how it was built and it poops out on ya for whatever reason they will replace it in a pinch. It’s a little slow but only if you have multiple apps open and if smooth movements from page to page is a dealbreaker for you please try the 8 or an iPad.

7 people found this helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars

very clear display

It has a very clear display, but I have a hard time navigating between books. It was easy to navigate between books with my old Kindle. I only use it for reading; I don’t download videos or watch TV shows on my tablet.

4.0 out of 5 stars

Strange charging problem

Update May 1 2024now my new tablet is telling me to use the charger that came with the device. I am trying to charge it from a battery as I have done for years with other tablets. This was not in the product description. Who would want a device that can’t charge from a battery?Often I can’t charge the tablet using charging ports on power strips or batteries. There’s a message to “use charger that came with your tablet” and tho the little lightning bolt displays, the percentage charge decreases, even when using an Amazon charger. I’ve used Fire 7 tablets for years and never had this strange problem. I have several Amazon chargers and I never labeled them so maybe I’m not using the exact one that arrived with the tablet but that shouldn’t prevent charging and it will charge my older tablets. One time I was able to charge when I didn’t use my usual magnetic charging cable and had to remove the magnetic port plug, which I don’t like to do because it causes additional stress in the port and I forget to reinsert the port plug.This newest fire tablet is abnormal…often refuses to charge with odd messages..”plugged in, can’t charge now”. I am trying to charge a device, OF COURSE SOMETHING IS PLUGGED IN!!!?!!. Or “use the charger that came with the tablet”…. when I tried that the tablet STILL WOULDN’T CHARGE and I had to unplug the charger before it melted…it was HOT.

2 people found this helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars

This little tablet is great

Good brightness 🔅Ok soundlong battery life

5.0 out of 5 stars

12th Generation (2022) Version is almost perfect

So I only just got this and thought I’d share my initial review and hopefully answer questions that others might have that has been difficult to find answers for.Size differencesAs most have already seen, this version is different from the previous in shape and size, yes it is slightly smaller. For most users who had the previous version, the kicker is that your covers and cases etc. are no longer compatible.Also the Charger uses USB-C plug also which is different from the previous versions.In terms of performanceThis is night and day in comparison to the older versions. The older version was slick when it first came out but like most people know, the FireOS is basically Android and as more and more updates have been applied, the older version is now running really slow. So basically this new version hardware was tailored for the today’s version of android thus it runs very fast and very slick, this is a very crucial issue.NO YOUTUBE KIDS APPThe biggest issue anyone will encounter and is well known about is that this does not have the Google Play Store or accompanying services. That means that IT DOES NOT HAVE THE NATIVE YOUTUBE KIDS APP.There are many people on here that simply either don’t understand what a native app is or simply confuse it with the main Youtube. I myself had multiple answers that failed to answer this basic question with multiple contradictory answers or reviews that failed to understand the question.Amazon FIRE tablets DO NOT HAVE YOUTUBE KIDS Apps. Amazon has their own Youtube.com app which it seems they created as the developer email address for that app is an amazon.com email address. When you click YOUTUBE KIDS link in that app it jumps to the browser and opens in the browser which is a terrible experience. It is strange given that on the fire TV, the YouTube app allows you to switch to kids profiles, if only Amazon would do that for their tablet youtube app. But until then What you have are 3rd party apps built by you know who on the AppStore that plays youtube. They are not native apps, nor do they support most of the functionality as is. They are not written by Youtube, Google or Amazon either, so if you want to give those apps your google login which is used for Youtube Kids then you do so at your own risk.YES YOU CAN INSTALL YOUTUBE KIDS NATIVE APP, BUT YOU HAVE TO DO IT YOURSELF.I don’t know why nor will I try to even get into this very very old topic of not having youtube kids, but the GOOD news is that it is very simple and easy to get Youtube kids native apps on this 12th gen version. You don’t need to be a modder or anything intense. But a simple web search will tell you how to do this. Just know that you will have to install 4 different google apps/services first to get the Play Store. This is even easier as you simply open the browser, download each of them from the website and Click to install. DONE AND DUSTED. Once you have the Play Store you can easily install any of the native youtube Kids apps or even the original Youtube app from google and even login to your tablet with your gmail account. I was able to do this in 30 minutes.With YouTube Kids installed. I am now able to give this 10 Stars.This is basically very decent hardware and latest OS for $60.You cannot go wrong with this as a kids tablet especially with the ability from Amazon to quickly lock this down.Touch Screen is extremely responsiveI have struggled to find a decent priced kids tablet that is responsive enough to use the ANTON app without lag. This is the fastest tablet I have seen at this price point. For those that haven’t used ANTON, it is by far the best app for teaching your kids. It has school derived lessons, I would recommend every parent should download ANTON. But it’s writing lessons, needs a screen that is responsive and a fairly decent tablet. This tablet passes the ANTON test with a gold star.Sound is clear with some bass. It doesn’t sound like a tin can.Sound quality is very loud and clear. Trust me, if you’ve been through the dozen kids tablets I have, you will be surprised how much of a let down it would be when you have poor sound. Kids need to hear clearly and this does it without issues.The Amazon AppStore itself is actually pretty good. All the apps we had on our old android tablet were available except for Youtube Kids. I’d imagine there are many more that are not available but most of the decent kids ones are on there including ANTON, ABC Kids etcI would think that since the FireTV Youtube app allows kids profiles, that Amazon would at some point do the same with their own tablet Youtube app.As it is right now this table is almost perfect especially once I was able to manually install play store and youtube kids easily. I’m ordering a second one.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Nice reader

Full disclosure, I bought this 2022 release 7 inch Fire tablet from Best Buy (I had rewards that we fixing to expire and I didn’t need anything else, so I bought this there, rather than from Amazon).This little tablet is perfect for my uses, as I bought it specifically to use as an eReader, and for that, it’s perfect (for me).I also have the 2019 release of the 7 inch Fire tablet, which is about half an inch longer, so if you’re planning to use the same case or screen protector, you’re out of luck.This 2022 version (12th gen), in length and width, is about the size of a standard mass market paperback. It’s right around 3/8ths of an inch thick, and feels pretty light weight to me. Certainly light enough that it won’t become heavy even after several hours of dedicated reading.It charges pretty quickly. Right out of the box, it had a 6% charge. Using the included cord and plug, it powered up to 100% battery in an hour or so, and each charge seems to last a good while. (This Fire tablet will also tell you how many hours and minutes of charge are left, presumably based on your current activity. I like this feature a lot.)Setup was easy, as it wasn’t linked to my account since I bought from a 3rd party vendor (Best Buy). It took maybe 5 minutes, because there was an update that needed to install.Other than the size difference between this one and the 2019 version, some things are changed. Most important for me are the control buttons.The power button has been relocated from the right side to the left, which is going to take me some time to get used to but I will, eventually. Whereas before, the buttons, from L to R, were ordered as Volume, Headphone Jack, Charging Port, Power, the 2022 Fire 7 is ordered (also L to R) as Power, Volume, Charging Port, Headphone Jack. I can’t say it’s better or worse. Just different.So far, this tablet operates well and opens/navigates quickly. That may (or may not) be because I only use it for reading and checking other books on Amazon’s website.I hate the Silk browser, but it is what it is.I don’t like that I can’t uninstall any of the pre-loaded apps that I will never use, or even just remove the icons from my home screen (as far as I know), but that’s a relatively minor thing.I’ve given this 7 inch 12th generation 2022 Fire tablet 4 stars due to the inconvenient things I mentioned above, but on the whole, I like it for what I use it for. I can’t speak to heavy/very varied use. I would not try to use this for hardcore gaming.If you’re looking for an affordably-priced eReader with light internet use, this tablet might just be for you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Entertainment and Portability Combined – Amazon Fire 7 Tablet Brings the World to Your Fingertips

The Amazon Fire 7 Tablet is a versatile and affordable device that opens up a world of entertainment, information, and productivity. With its compact size, vibrant display, and extensive content ecosystem, this tablet is the perfect companion for on-the-go entertainment and everyday tasks.The standout feature of the Amazon Fire 7 Tablet is its portability. With a 7-inch display and a slim profile, it easily fits into your bag or pocket, allowing you to take it with you wherever you go. Whether you’re traveling, commuting, or simply relaxing at home, this tablet provides convenient access to a wide range of digital content.The vibrant 7-inch IPS display offers vivid colors and sharp details, making movies, TV shows, and e-books come to life. Whether you’re streaming your favorite shows, reading e-books, or browsing the web, the display delivers an immersive visual experience. The tablet also features front and rear cameras, enabling you to capture photos and videos or engage in video calls with friends and family.The Amazon Fire 7 Tablet provides access to a vast content ecosystem, including thousands of apps, games, e-books, and more. With the Amazon Appstore, you can explore a wide range of apps and games tailored for the Fire tablet. The tablet also offers seamless integration with Amazon services, such as Prime Video, Prime Music, and Kindle Unlimited, allowing you to access a wealth of entertainment options with ease.The tablet is powered by a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks and app usage. Whether you’re checking emails, browsing social media, or multitasking between different apps, the tablet handles it all without lag or slowdowns. The expandable storage option allows you to add a microSD card, providing extra space for your apps, media files, and documents.The Amazon Fire 7 Tablet features Alexa, Amazon’s virtual assistant, built-in. With just a voice command, you can ask Alexa to play music, provide weather updates, answer questions, and control smart home devices. This hands-free functionality adds convenience and further enhances your overall tablet experience.Battery life is impressive, with the tablet offering up to 7 hours of mixed-use battery life on a single charge. This allows you to enjoy extended browsing sessions, movie marathons, or reading sessions without worrying about running out of power. The USB port ensures easy and convenient charging, whether you’re using the included charger or connecting it to your computer or a compatible power bank.In conclusion, the Amazon Fire 7 Tablet is a compact and feature-rich device that offers a wide range of entertainment, productivity, and connectivity options. Its portability, vibrant display, extensive content ecosystem, and affordable price point make it an excellent choice for casual users, travelers, and those seeking an affordable tablet experience. Whether you’re consuming media, staying connected, or tackling everyday tasks, the Amazon Fire 7 Tablet brings the world to your fingertips in a convenient and accessible way.

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1.0 out of 5 stars

Cannot recommend buying the Kindle Fire 7

First, I want to give a shout out to Dyle, the Amazon customer service representative, who patiently and valiantly tried to help me with the issues I’m having with my new Kindle Fire 7. He is phenomenal, and I’d give him 100 stars if I could. Unfortunately, the overall rating is 1 (and I wish I could give it something lower) due to Amazon’s product, and the very weak warranty period surrounding it. I bought my first Kindle Fire 7 in 2013, and have absolutely loved it. I used it everyday, primarily borrowing books from my local library. The interface between the library and Amazon worked perfectly, and I downloaded over 1000 books during that time, all downloaded to my Kindle Fire successfully. I decided this past August that I should get a new Kindle Fire 7, as the charging of my old one was getting slower and slower. Big mistake on my part – I should have on to the old one. Everything started out fine with the new Kindle Fire 7. I continued my usual routine of getting books from my library, and they successfully downloaded to the new Kindle. After about 6 weeks (halfway through the meager 90-day warranty period), the downloading function stopped working. I got an error message saying that Amazon was working on the issue, and to try again later. After about a week of continuing error messages, I thought I should contact customer support. Well over an hour later with the representative, all I was told was that it must be an error at my library. The error message indicating that Amazon was working on the problem certainly seemed bogus. With the customer service rep, I was able to successfully download library books from my PC and my iPhone to the new Kindle. So the rep also added that I should just use my PC or iPhone to download books. Not a good answer, Amazon. I bought the Kindle Fire 7 specifically for the functionality which allows me to, with only the Kindle, take out books from the library and download them. And, obviously, the Kindle had proven that this technology should work, until 6 weeks into my ownership of the new Kindle. I wound up speaking with an Amazon supervisor, who acknowledged that the issue was on the Amazon side. She indicated she would open a case with Amazon’s Software Engineering Department in order to resolve the issue. She also indicated that I would be contacted by Amazon in about a week with a resolution. I asked if I could call in, concerned that I may not get a call back. I was told that I could not call Software Engineering. This was not unexpected, I just wanted to talk with someone in Customer Service who would be able to tell me the status of my issue. The supervisor said she would document this situation in detail in my account record, so if I did call in, I should be able to get a quick response. Fast forward 10 days, I still haven’t heard from Amazon, and my warranty period is quickly ticking away. I called in, and got the wonderful Dyle to help me. (I did not put him on the spot, but it seemed apparent to me that the supervisor I had spoken to previously did not document the issue, or at least not sufficiently for someone else to be able to follow). Dyle tried a number of troubleshooting ideas that neither of the first two representatives tried. Unfortunately, none were successful, and through consultation with someone else at Amazon (I assume his supervisor), they said I needed to send my Kindle back and they would attempt to repair, or else send me a new one. I asked if the warranty period starts fresh with the repaired/new Kindle, and was told that it did not. So, in the time I waited, seeing if Amazon’s error message was accurate (indicating they were working to resolve the issue), calling into Customer Service and waiting 10 days with no response from them, then sending my Kindle in for repair/replacement, I estimate I have lost about 30% of the already skimpy 90 day warranty period. This is just not right. The issue with the Kindle did not occur until owning it for 6 weeks. If the same pattern repeats itself, I will be well beyond the warranty period when the issue occurs, and then I will just have thrown my money away on this Kindle. Dyle (and his supervisor?), understanding my concern, offered a partial refund if I just wanted to return the Kindle. Why partial though, Amazon? It’s been acknowledged that the issue is with the Kindle. Why should I have to pay anything if you send me a defective Kindle? Very bad business model. Not a good way at all to treat your customers. I cannot recommend this product.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Love the smaller, lighter Amazon 7 tablet.

My old Kindle Fire finally wore out after many years.I love that the new Fire 7 tablet is a bit smaller. I will say that it certainly has a lot of bells and whistles. I usually only use the Kindle for reading but am now going to use the new Fire 7 for a lot of other things. I did find it a bit hard to get used to. I didn’t need to have a PIN but this one came with it. I love that all my old books that I haven’t read showed up on the new tablet. This will take some getting used to for all the extras it came with but I love this one for reading.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazon has done it again!

I bought this for my bonus daughter for Christmas and she doesn’t go anywhere without it. The battery last all day, perfect for long car rides. This tablet is fast with Crisp and clear display and the touch screen makes everything easier

5.0 out of 5 stars

An economical alternative to an iPad

I wanted a smaller tablet to use for watching videos when I was in bed. I have an iPad PRO which is big, heavy, and has the battery life of a AA heavy-duty battery. I decided to try the Amazon Fire 7 tablet. Not only did I have access to all my Kindle books if I wanted them, but I could stream videos using the Silk browser or available streaming apps. Right out of the box I noticed some buffering issues, so I added a 32 GB micro SD card and have had no problems since. I paid $59.98 for it on a summer Prime Days deal, and couoldn’t be happier.

2 people found this helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars

Great tool!

I love it for reading on the Kindle app. Less expensive than a Kindle device and more versatile.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Good

As usual, the fire tablets are a great price. The do feel somewhat cheap but cant beat it for the price

5.0 out of 5 stars

Different but good

My earlier Kind Fire died and I replaced it with this version. Not only was it far cheaper than I had thought, it is a substantial update to my old one. The software is different, but manageable. The screen is sharper, the battery lasts longer (I think). Colors are vibrant and sharp.

4.0 out of 5 stars

3.5 stars would be most accurate.

At least it’s inexpensive. We’ve bought 2. Not a fan of the interface. Luckily, it was for my kids, not me. They seem OK with it. 16G is is already not much storage, but it’s ridiculous if system storage and pre-installed/uninstallable apps take up 10G of that. She has 6 apps, 0 pics, 0 videos. So now the whole tablet glitches, until we delete something or expand storage. Forget about updating apps. Not sure if i should thank the tablet or the protector (pink kitty cat ears) but this thing has been dropped no less than a bazillion times, touched my sticky fingers, small spills…and the screen is doing fine. My son has the Amazon clear case + plastic screen protector, and there are a few fine cracks, but not shattered. Though the storage is VERY frustrating, they’ve lasted months. So overall a decent product.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Great FOR THE PRICE

I was an early Kindle Fire adapter, but I think the last one I bought was in 2017. So this one is definitely a step up from that. I just got tired of the Fire OS – it was too locked up and not as robust as regular Android. Plus, there is one mindless Android game that I love that isn’t available in the Amazon App Store, so that’s a thing.I like to talk a lot before getting to the actual review. Sorry. Context is important for me.***Actual review***I decided to buy a new Fire because I wanted something a little larger than my phone screen (I have a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, which actually has a pretty large screen) to watch movies on when on vacation. Fires tend to be cheaper than most tablets, so I looked there first. This came up with decent specs for an amazing price, so I bought one. Then realized that it wouldn’t be out until 6/29.I got it yesterday and set it up. Here are my impressions:Kindle Fire 7 with 32gb storage & no ads.Pros – Perfect size to watch movies on an airplane tray table – Decent screen resolution (my eyesight isn’t what it used to be, and this is still better than everything I had growing up) – Made for Amazon environment, so Prime Video, Audible, and Kindle books work great. Mostly. – Most of the apps I use are in the Amazon Appstore – I paid $94 to get this without ads and to get the 32gb size – that’s way cheaper than a comparable name brand tablet anywhere else (I’m looking at you Samsung & Apple!) – There’s an expandable memory slot – I have a 128gb micro SD card in there (It makes you format the card before you can use it) – USB-C cord!!!!!! I don’t know when Fires switched to this, but I’m glad they finally did – Amazing battery life. I downloaded a whole bunch of shows and also reset a couple of times. Then downloaded again. After several hours of aggressive usage, it’s still at 66%.Cons – Wow, this is slow. I’m comparing it to my phone, which is technically top of the line as of last November, and this is slow. It’s also $1400 less than I paid for my phone, so while it’s annoying, it’s not enough to knock off a whole star. – Can’t fast charge. Not a huge issue because the battery is pretty big & I have to sleep sometime, but still. – Can’t download the one game I want from the Play store. Yes, I know that there’s a way to do it, but it’s annoying that it’s not easy out of the box. – Not all the customer service people know enough about this to help when you have issues. (Yeah, technically not the unit’s fault, but as someone who was DM’ing with them for 2 hours yesterday and talked with 4 different people, I’m putting this con somewhere!) – Can’t save Prime Video content to the SD card. At least you can’t download there. That’s why I got the card. I’m not sure I can transfer Prime Videos between internal & SD yet. I think this is the same for all Amazon content. – I kept getting “service_error” when I downloaded tv episodes that I had purchased, even when the episodes weren’t on another device. According to Customer Service, you can only have them on 2 devices. I only had them on one, and I deleted them off that one, and I still kept getting the error.TL;DR: This is a really, really good tablet, bordering on great FOR. THE. PRICE! The form factor is awesome for travel, and as long as you play in Amazon’s sandbox, the experience is mostly good. I did have a lot of problems downloading episodes, which is actually why I bought this in the first place, and I don’t like that you can’t download Amazon content to the SD card. I’m not sure if there are legal reasons for that, but I don’t like it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Love this!

I like the Amazon Fire better than the IPad. From the ease to set it up, to the vibrant colors and apps! Plus it is better priced than the expensive IPads.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Inexpensive but great

Bought 3 tablets for my nieces and nephews not expecting much due to pricing but these tablets are strong and durable not to mention the programming system works exceptionally well. Would definitely buy again

4.0 out of 5 stars

Kindle fire

The only complaint I have is that it’s not compatible with Nortons 360.