At 0.8 pounds, 8.0 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches, the Fire HD 8 is lighter but thicker than its competitors. It weighs less than the Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus (1.09 pounds, 9.7 x 6.8 x 0.28 inches) and Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite (1.1 pounds, 9.6 x 6.4 x 0.3 inches). So if you’re looking for a lightweight tablet for streaming movies, shows, music, reading, and gaming, the Fire HD 8 is a solid choice.