Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids review 2024: Excellent performance

Amazon has a version of each of its tablets that is good for kids. So, the 2022 model of the Fire HD 8 Kids ($149.99) has the same hardware as the standard Fire HD 8, plus some extra features for kids, like a protective case, a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, a two-year warranty, and a Parent Dashboard for managing settings and content.

It’s a better deal than the Fire 7 Kids ($109.99) because its screen is clearer and it works faster. If you’re willing to spend an extra $50, though, the Fire HD 10 Kids ($199.99) gives you the best overall experience. It has the smoothest performance and best screen quality of the bunch, which is why we chose it as our Editors’.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids specifications

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids review: Design and display

It’s fine, and the same goes for the rest of the design of the tablet. The switch to USB-C is a good one, since most of the chargers and cables we have lying around the house now are USB-C. The bezels are a bit thick for 2020, but that doesn’t really matter. You get exactly what you pay for, which is a cheap and solid tablet for the kids.

One thing that hasn’t changed from the previous Fire HD 8 Kids Edition or Fire HD 8 is the screen. It’s still an 8-inch LCD display with 800 x 1280 pixels, which isn’t the best but does what it needs to do. You can buy an iPad Pro if you want a screen that is super-sharp, super-bright, and beautiful to look at. This is something for kids to play with.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids review: Features

We knew about the service, which combines the free FreeTime features, like detailed scheduling and usage tools for parents to limit how and when their kids use their tablet, with the paid Unlimited part, which is like an all-you-can-eat buffet of ebooks, apps, and videos. You can buy this kids tablet from its official website.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids review: Performance

You wouldn’t expect the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition to be the fastest or have the most features. Its appeal comes from other things, like the fact that it comes with a one-year subscription to Fire for Kids Unlimited. That subscription, which normally costs £1.99 a month, gives you access to a lot of movies, TV shows, apps, and games. We’ve used it for a while and think it’s a great deal, since it has content from CBeebies, Disney, Nickelodeon, and more.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids review: Price and availability

The Fire HD 8 Kids Edition is usually $130, but it is often on sale for less than that. Check our list of Amazon deals on devices to see if it’s currently on sale. Handing over an iPad isn’t as scary as it used to be, now that the starting price has gone down from $500 to $329, but that’s still a lot of faith to put in small hands that might not realize how fragile these devices can be.

Final Words

You can’t really go wrong with the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition if you want to get your younger kids a cool electronic toy that will keep them busy. It has a lot of content, the controls for parents are easy to understand and use, and the rubber case is perfect for keeping the tablet safe from any accidents that might happen. The one-year subscription to Fire for Kids Unlimited and the two-year warranty really sweeten the deal.

FAQs

Is Amazon Fire HD 8 good for kids?

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is a nice tablet for younger children, with performance and screen quality that are acceptable considering the cost of the device. 

Are Amazon kids Fire any good?

It has a less powerful processor, but it works fine for most Kids+ content, like smaller picture books, videos, and simple games. But the 8-inch screen is a little too small for comics and picture books with more pages.

Does Amazon Fire kids 8 have YouTube?

Now, if you’re thinking about buying one for your kids, you should know that Amazon tablets don’t support any of Google’s apps (PlayStore, Chrome, YouTube Kids, etc.), even though it’s a forked version of Android.