For anyone who has a fairly young child and they are concerned about getting that child a tablet this is a good purchase. This review is going to summarize the many tablets my grandson has had since he was three. I want to point out here all the tablets we've had replaced were all broken by my grandson except for one. Out of I think it's been eight tablets none of them failed.
Amazon has an environment which is easy to control There's a lot of entertainment designed specifically for children but it's also a legitimate tablet so they're learning skills which I feel certain they will use for the rest of their life.
The quality of the tablet is really good for the price ... Especially since you are going to be guaranteed the tablet will provide entertainment for the child for at least 2 years.
I purchased my grandson a 7-in when he was 3. During the two years following that purchase it was replaced twice absolutely free and very expeditiously.
After its two year anniversary I upgraded him to an 8-in when he was 5 I believe. It was a lot better tablet, a bigger tablet etc. He dropped it off of balcony and broke it once and became frustrated once and hit it against the bumper of a vehicle. Both times a replacement was sent very quickly for free.
Well after it's 2-year anniversary I was made aware yet another tablet had reached its untimely end. Actually I guess it wasn't untimely considering I know a lot of adults who can't keep a tablet a year. This was well over 2 years approaching 3 years with this tablet, which had been replaced twice.
As you can tell we have a lot of experience with the fire tablets. I should add right now I have three, two seven inch and one 10 in. The fire OS is a little different than the regular Android OS & for adults Can be a concern. It's not my favorite operating system but this tablet is for a child Of all the fire tablets this is the one that I can say without a shadow of a doubt is a good purchase you will not regret.
I will add getting the replacements is a little bit more difficult than the first one I don't think it's Amazon policy that's changed I think the customer service guys are used to dealing with the regular tablets and you simply need to remind them and read it verbatim for 2 years you get a replacement no questions asked. No questions asked to me means stop asking me questions except for the important one ... do I send it to the address on file?? It's never taken me more than 20 minutes on the phone to have the replacement shipped. And it's never cost me a dime. If you haven't placed your order by now I'm not really sure what else I can tell you to convince you It's a good purchase for your child or grandchild and they will thank you. Now, you have plenty of money just go buy it already.
You can thank me later. I do accept Dogecoin.
Designed with kids in mind
Fire HD 8 Kids, our best 8“ kids tablet—now faster, includes a full-featured Fire HD 8 tablet, Kid-Proof Case with built-in stand, 1 year of Amazon Kids+ (FreeTime Unlimited), and a 2-year worry-free guarantee.
Enjoy the vibrant 8” HD display, 20% longer battery life, 30% faster processor, 32 GB storage, enhanced wifi, and USB-C for easier charging.
Easy-to-use parental controls
Limit screen time, set educational goals and curfews, and manage content for up to 4 child profiles with easy-to-use parental controls.
In Amazon Kids (FreeTime), kids do not have access to social media or Alexa. In-app purchases require parent approval. Parents can exit Amazon Kids using a passcode.
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| Price | From: $99.99 | From: $149.99 | From: - |
| Ratings | (19,054) | (9,146) | (9,023) |
| Best for | Brilliant and responsive entertainment | Ages 3-7 | Ages 6-12 |
| Display | 8” HD | 8” HD | 8” HD |
| Weight | 12.5 ounces (355 grams) | 19.4 ounces (550 grams) | 19.2 ounces (544.1 grams) |
| Warranty | 90-day limited warranty | 2-year worry-free guarantee | 2-year worry-free guarantee |
| 1-year Amazon Kids+ Subscription | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Parents can add apps & content to child profile | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Customizable home screen theme | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Digital store with parental controls | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Protective case included | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Protective case style | Kid-Proof Case: 9.2” x 7.2” x 1.0” (233 mm X 184 mm X 26 mm) | Kid-Friendly Case: 8.3” x 6.3” x 0.7” (211 mm X 161 mm X 18 mm) | |
| Web browser with built-in parent filter | Hand-picked sites | Open but filtered | |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 (189 ppi) | 1280 x 800 (189 ppi) | 1280 x 800 (189 ppi) |
| Storage | 32 or 64 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 32 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 32 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) |
| CPU | Hexa-core 2.0 GHz | Hexa-core 2.0 GHz | Hexa-core 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Battery Life | Up to 13 hours | Up to 13 hours | Up to 13 hours |
| Ports | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) |
| Dolby Atmos | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Camera | 2 MP front-facing and 5 MP rear-facing | 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras | 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras |
Technical details
Fire HD 8 Kids
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Display |
8” high-definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology |
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Size |
9.2” x 7.2” x 1.0” (233 mm X 184 mm X 26 mm) |
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Weight |
19.4 oz (550 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
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CPU & RAM |
Quad-core: 2.0 GHz with 2 GB of RAM |
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Storage |
32 GB (24.8 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD card for up to 1 TB of additional storage. Some apps may require that they are installed on internal storage. App or feature updates may impact available storage. |
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Battery life |
Up to 12 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Certain software features or apps may reduce battery life. |
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Charge time |
Fully charge in under 5 hours using the USB-C cable and 5W power adapter included in the box. Fully charges in under 4 hours with 9W power adapter (sold separately) and under 3 hours with 15W power adapter and USB type C to C cable (adapter and cable sold separately). |
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Wifi connectivity |
Dual-band wifi. Supports public and private wifi networks or hotspots that use the dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards with support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. Wifi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. |
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4G connectivity |
N/A |
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Ports |
USB-C (2.0) connector for charging; microSD slot for external storage. |
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Audio |
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speaker; Kid-Proof Case with advanced audio port design |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer, ambient light sensors |
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Camera specs |
2 MP front- and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording |
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Location services |
Location-based services via wifi |
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Available colors |
Pink, Blue, Purple Kid-Proof Case with built-in stand |
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Bluetooth |
Built-in Bluetooth 5.0 LE with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories |
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Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire tablet features for users who are blind or visually impaired using text-to-speech or a connected refreshable braille display. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out, and pan around the screen. Fire tablets also include accessibility settings for Closed Captioning, Font Size, High Contrast Text, Color Inversion, Color Correction, and Convert Stereo to Mono audio. (Captions are not available for all content). Accessibility for Fire tablets |
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Subscription |
Includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ for new subscribers. Learn more about this here. |
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Warranty and service |
2-year worry-free guarantee. See more details about this coverage. Use of Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and these terms. |
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Included in the box |
Fire HD 8 tablet, Amazon Kid-Proof Case, USB-C (2.0) cable, 5W power adapter, and Quick Start Guide |
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Age range |
Ages 3 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
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Generation |
10th generation - 2020 release |
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Software security updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Fire tablet, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Wonderful except for set up.
We bought the kids fire tablets, not really knowing what we had done. When you first turn on the tablet it goes to the parent account, you have to have an amazon account, and log in. Then you add a child’s name and make them a child’s profile. We didn’t realize it came with a year subscription to amazon kids freetime. I had no idea what it was, but when you set up the tablet, it automatically starts your one year subscription. The subscription includes COUNTLESS books, videos, and apps. I will say MANY of these books were not age appropriate for my young children. There is an “age filter” but it only kind of works. I put the age limiter down to age 2-3 and there were still many books and videos about ghosts, zombies, wars, and just some really weird stuff. Thankfully, there is a “block content” section that you can look up certain words and block those kinds of things. And when the time comes, you can also unblock that content. It took my about 3 hours (which is the only reason I gave it 4/5 stars) to set the tablets up and remove all of the unwanted content. So each app needs to be downloaded on WiFi, but can be played off WiFi once downloaded. Same with books, and videos. You can remove downloads easily, and add apps to your “favorites” for easy access. You also can search at the top for the kinds of apps, books, and videos you want or prefer. Like I searched for “disney” and about a hundred books pop up, 20+ apps, and related content. At the top there are many categories to help you find what you are looking for, like “movies” or “educational” etc. You can also disable the camera so that you childs apps cannot take video of them. All apps not on the kids freetime subscription must be downloaded through the parents account first. So apps like Hulu, and disney plus we’re kind of annoying to download, but easy enough (There are many YouTube videos that can show you how to download new apps) Otherwise, the apps are great for learning alphabet, spelling, math, and reading. The cases are very durable. The stands on the cases work really well. The touch screen is really responsive. The side buttons work well. They are fairly loud if you want them to be. The settings and profiles are all locked by a four digit number while on child’s account. Get the fire tablet with the most amount of storage. We did, and we still want more so bought extra storage (micro sd cards)
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