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It’s slower than an iPad and has a worse screen and a much more limited app selection, but it’s inexpensive, it comes with a kid-proof case and an accidental-damage warranty, and it has good parental controls.

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The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids scores a few points behind the Fire HD 10 and offers a better price point. Both tablets offer loads of kid-specific content and provide top-notch parental controls and time limits. If you feel like your child is watching too many videos, you can have them read for an hour before unlocking games or other non-educational content, which is consistent among Amazon's kid's tablets. The HD 8 and HD 10 offer excellent durability, even in the hands of a kiddo. The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a great choice for all sizes of hands, as it is lighter and slightly smaller than the Amazon Fire HD 10. The foam case on the Amazon Fire HD 8 is 1.0 inch thick and quite dense, making it nearly unbreakable, although we found that the case muffles the speaker sound on both the Fire HD 8 and 10 models. Another benefit of the Amazon Fire HD 8 is the one-year subscription to the content on Amazon Kids+, included on all of the Fire Kids tablets. With this subscription, you'll receive access to a plethora of kid-friendly books, games, tv shows, movies, and educational apps. 
Ultimately, our testing indicates that the camera quality and battery life fell short when comparing the Fire HD 8 to the Fire HD 10. After being fully charged, the Fire 8 lasted eight hours and 22 minutes; this is a little less than the Fire HD 10, but it will still provide enough juice for longer road trips. The camera quality of the HD 8 also exhibits a warmer tone in its picture quality which makes the photos appear vibrant and inviting. Based on our testing, this tablet is suited for children of all ages, though due to its smaller size, excels when placed in smaller hands. Despite the smaller screen size, this device does not sacrifice quality. 

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids scores a few points behind the Fire HD 10 and offers a better price point. Both tablets offer loads of kid-specific content and provide top-notch parental controls and time limits. If you feel like your child is watching too many videos, you can have them read for an hour before unlocking games or other non-educational content, which is consistent among Amazon's kid's tablets. The HD 8 and HD 10 offer excellent durability, even in the hands of a kiddo. The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a great choice for all sizes of hands, as it is lighter and slightly smaller than the Amazon Fire HD 10. The foam case on the Amazon Fire HD 8 is an inch thick and quite dense, making it nearly unbreakable, although we found that the case muffles the speaker sound on both the Fire HD 8 and 10 models. Another benefit of the Amazon Fire HD 8 is the one-year subscription to the content on Amazon Kids+, included on all of the Fire Kids tablets. With this subscription, you'll receive access to a plethora of kid-friendly books, games, tv shows, movies, and educational apps. 
Ultimately, our testing indicates that the camera quality and battery life fell short when comparing the Fire HD 8 to the Fire HD 10. When fully charged up, the Fire 8 lasted eight hours and 22 minutes; this is a little less than the Fire HD 10, but it will still provide enough juice for longer road trips. The camera quality of the HD 8 also exhibits a warmer tone in its picture quality which makes the photos appear vibrant and inviting. Based on our testing, this tablet is suited for children of all ages, though due to its smaller size, excels when placed in smaller hands. Despite the smaller screen size, this device does not sacrifice quality. 

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If you're on the hunt for a kid-friendly tablet that all ages can enjoy, the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition is an exceptional option. The 1080p full HD video playback brings cartoons and nature shows to life. The screen resolution is amazing and boasts vivid colors and crisp audio quality. With up to nine hours of continuous video streaming capability, it provides long battery life. It also has excellent storage capacity and holds hundreds of games and videos, making long road trips a little easier to manage. It comes with a broad array of ad-free games and videos. The parental controls are highly customizable and accessible, allowing you to access them from your Amazon Parent Dashboard or the unit itself. Best of all, if you are concerned about placing an expensive piece of technology in a child's hands, know that this device comes with a sturdy protective case.
While the case on the Fire HD 10 Kids should help it withstand the occasional drop, it is quite bulky; its overall dimensions are 10.5 inches wide, 8.1 inches in height, and 1.0 inch thick. The case does slightly muffle the speaker and it's not the easiest to hold while reading in bed, but the stand sets it up perfectly for watching videos. For kids accustomed to Apple or Android operating systems, it may take a bit more time to get used to. Also, the kid's edition version of the Fire HD 10 Kids costs more than the regular one; however, it includes the case and a year of Amazon Kids+. Overall, this is our top recommendation and one we appreciate for its customization, storage, and durability.

If you're on the hunt for a kid-friendly tablet that all ages can enjoy, the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition is an exceptional option. The 1080p full HD video playback brings cartoons and nature shows to life. The screen resolution is amazing and boasts vivid colors and crisp audio quality. With up to nine hours of continuous video streaming capability, it provides long battery life. It also has excellent storage capacity and holds hundreds of games and videos, making long road trips a little easier to manage. It comes with a broad array of ad-free games and videos. The parental controls are highly customizable and accessible, allowing you to access them from your Amazon Parent Dashboard or the unit itself. Best of all, if you are concerned about placing an expensive piece of technology in a child's hands, know that this device comes with a sturdy protective case.
While the case on the Fire HD 10 Kids should help it withstand the occasional drop, it is quite bulky; its overall dimensions are 10.5 inches wide, 8.1 inches in height, and 1.0 inch thick. The case does slightly muffle the speaker and it's not the easiest to hold while reading in bed, but the stand sets it up perfectly for watching videos. For kids accustomed to Apple or Android operating systems, it may take a bit more time to get used to. Also, the kid's version of the Fire HD 10 Kids costs more than the adult version; however, it includes the case and a year of Amazon Kids+. Overall, this is our top recommendation and one we appreciate for its customization, storage, and durability.

The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition is a great purchase for the value shopper. The screen is almost just as detailed and vivid as the Fire 10, and it comes with the same one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription and customizable parental controls. Some of the other 7.0 inch tablets cost a little less, but their picture quality, camera quality, and screen sensitivity are not nearly as good. The dense foam case of this model also makes it one of the sturdiest cases in our review. It was also the only case in the Fire Kids line that did not muffle the speakers' sound. 
This unit may feel small if your child likes to watch many videos, but it's undoubtedly a good size for younger children who find the Fire 10 too big or cumbersome to handle. It is a little challenging to read some children's books on the smaller screen, and we often found ourselves zooming in and out a bit to see the text properly without squinting. The color choices for the cases are limited to blue, pink, and purple - just like the Fire 8. A more gender-neutral array would be refreshing. We also found that this model was not quite as speedy as the other Amazon tablets. Overall, there is not much else we don't like about the Fire 7, and we'd choose this model over any of the other 7 inch models. For those seeking a bargain, this is a great choice.

The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition is a great purchase for the value shopper. The screen is almost just as detailed and vivid as the Fire 10, and it comes with the same one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription and customizable parental controls. Some of the other 7-inch tablets cost a little less, but their picture quality, camera quality, and screen sensitivity are not nearly as good. The dense foam case of this model also makes it one of the sturdiest cases in our review. It was also the only case in the Fire Kids line that did not muffle the speakers' sound. 
This unit may feel small if your child likes to watch many videos, but it's undoubtedly a good size for younger children who find the Fire 10 too big or cumbersome to handle. It is a little challenging to read some children's books on the smaller screen, and we often found ourselves zooming in and out a bit to see the text properly without squinting. The color choices for the cases are limited to blue, pink, and purple - just like the Fire 8. A more gender-neutral array would be refreshing. We also found that this model was not quite as speedy as the other Amazon tablets. Overall, there is not much else we don't like about the Fire 7, and we'd choose this model over any of the other 7-inch models. For those seeking a bargain, this is a great choice.

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