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Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8168

Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB)
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

▼Worse than 76% of tablets
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 63%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.4

Display

16%

4.7

Camera

14%

3.7

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software & Features

5%

5.8

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

▼Worse than 87%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

★Better than 94%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.4

Display

16%

4.7

Camera

14%

3.7

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software & Features

5%

5.8

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

5.0
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB) has a user popularity of 10 points, which is lower than 91.8% of Tablets.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
RAM capacity
2 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 2 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 60.9% of tablets and equal to that of 15.6% of tablets.
Process node
12 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 53.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 13.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
194 points
This tablet scored 194 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 92.7% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.5% of tablets.
Chipset
MediaTek MT8168
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8168 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 92.4% of tablets and equal to those in 0.4% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×600 which is lower than that of 92.8% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
171 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 171 ppi which is lower than that of 76% of tablets and equal to that of 0.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet uses Chemically Strengthened Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 65.1% of tablets and equal to that on 13% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than that of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 5.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
2,980 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 2,980 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 96.9% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
15 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 15 W which is slower than in 52.2% of tablets and equal to speeds in 6.3% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
mixed use
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Fire
This tablet uses the Fire operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 82%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
429 g
This tablet weighs 429 g which is lighter than 71.6% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3
  • 12.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (429 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    429 g vs 490 g
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 15.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
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    Amazon Fire 7 Kids
    the average tablet
    Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (9.27 vs 8.000).
    9.27 vs 8
  • 2.08x more popular
    Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB) is more popular than the average tablet (10 vs 4.8).
    10 vs 4.81
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 15.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
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    Amazon Fire 7 Kids
    the average tablet
    Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (9.27 vs 8.000).
    9.27 vs 8
  • 2.08x more popular
    Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB) is more popular than the average tablet (10 vs 4.8).
    10 vs 4.81
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • 12.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (429 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    429 g vs 490 g
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 38 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (162 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    162 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 6 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 54.7% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (2,980 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    2,980 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 73.4% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (194 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    194 points vs 729 points
  • 75% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 28.9% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 23.7% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (171 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    171 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 6 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (395 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    395 nits vs 401 nits
  • 50 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (171 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    171 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 5 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (395 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    395 nits vs 400 nits
  • 6 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No touch autofocus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.6% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 54.7% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (2,980 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    2,980 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 16.7% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (15 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    15 W vs 18 W
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Fire vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Fire vs Android
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No widgets
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.5% of tablets support widgets.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 20 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (28 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    28 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 25.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (201 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    201.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

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What customers like about Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB)

  • Extremely durable design with a rugged foam case that handles drops well.
  • Two-year 'worry-free' guarantee that covers accidental breakage with no-questions-asked replacement.
  • Excellent parental controls that allow for setting educational goals, time limits, and age-appropriate filters.
  • Highly portable and lightweight, making it easy for small hands to carry.
  • Includes one year of Amazon Kids+, providing a vast library of curated, ad-free content.
  • Improved battery life in the 2022 model, offering up to 10 hours of use.

What customers don't like about Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2GB + 16GB)

  • Sluggish performance and lag, particularly when running heavier games or multiple apps.
  • Low-resolution 7-inch display (1024 x 600) that can appear pixelated and lacks an oleophobic coating for fingerprints.
  • Limited app selection due to the lack of the Google Play Store, making it difficult to access official YouTube or Google apps.
  • Poor camera quality (2MP front and rear) that produces basic, grainy photos.
  • Slow charging times with the included 5W adapter, often taking up to 4 hours for a full charge.
  • Operating system can feel restrictive and frustrating for adults to navigate or customize.

Verdict

The Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2022 release) is a 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024 x 600 IPS display, a quad-core 2.0 GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage expandable up to 1TB via microSD. It includes a durable, kid-proof case with an adjustable stand, a 2-year worry-free guarantee, and a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+. Major pros include its robust parental controls, long battery life of up to 10 hours, and USB-C charging. However, it suffers from sluggish performance during heavy multitasking, relatively low screen resolution, and poor-quality 2MP front and rear cameras.

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