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Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2024 (3GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8169A

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2024 (3GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications, 6 expert reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

35%

5.6

Technical score

30%

5.6

List score

25%

5.6

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 95% of tablets
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▼Worse than 87%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

4.8

Camera

14%

6.0

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Software

5%

5.1

Design

3%

6.2

Audio

▼Worse than 68%
5.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 77% of models

5.6

Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.2

Average grade

20%

7.1

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 77%
5.6

List score

List score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (2)
List score: in 2 of 138 lists (1%)
★Better than 93%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £140
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
3GB + 32GB4GB + 64GB

What reviewers say about the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2024 (3GB + 32GB)

Based on 6

Reviewers like the battery, sturdy case and parental controls, but all find performance slow and the display weak.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2024 (3GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

4.8

Camera

14%

6.0

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Software

5%

5.1

Design

3%

6.2

Audio

5.6
Reviews score
5.6
List score
5.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.9
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 3 GB of RAM, which is less than 52.9% of tablets and equal to 8.4% of tablets.
Process node
12 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process, which is smaller than 53.2% of tablets and equal to 13.9% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
192 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 192 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 93.2% of tablets and equal to 1% of tablets.
Chipset
MediaTek MT8169A
This tablet runs on MediaTek MT8169A, which is less advanced than 91% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi, which is lower than 66.5% of tablets and equal to 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Aluminosilicate Glass, which is less durable than 58% of tablets and the same as 7% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,850 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,850 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 73% of tablets and equal to 1.7% of tablets.
Charging speed
15 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 15 W, which is slower than 52.1% of tablets and equal to 6.3% of tablets.
Battery life
13 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 13 hours, which is longer than that of 76.1% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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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 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.7% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
512 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 512 g, which is heavier than 57% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% 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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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2024 (3GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (13 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    13 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X 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.
  • Supports app offloading
    This tablet supports app offloading, while the average tablet does not. 26.3% of tablets offer this.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • 5 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2024 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    October 2024
    2024 vs 2019
  • 23.1% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2024 (3GB + 32GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 5 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2024 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    October 2024
    2024 vs 2019
  • 23.1% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 14.3% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (12 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    12 nm vs 14 nm
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (13 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    13 hours vs 10 hours
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports app offloading
    This tablet supports app offloading, while the average tablet does not. 26.3% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 29.1% lower list score
    List score
    5.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 138 lists (1%)
    5.6 vs 7.9
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    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.
  • 20.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models

    5.6

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.6 vs 7.0
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • 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 tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 29.1% lower list score
    List score
    5.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 138 lists (1%)
    5.6 vs 7.9
  • 20.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models

    5.6

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.6 vs 7.0
  • 8.9% worse value for money
    Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2024 (3GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.94 vs 7.6).
    6.94 vs 7.55
  • 73.7% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (192 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    192 points vs 729 points
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (6 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    6 vs 8
  • 47.1% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (1,001 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    1,001 points vs 1,891 points
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 14.5% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (1000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    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.
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 26.5% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,850 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,850 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 16.7% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (15 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    15 W vs 18 W
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • 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 full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No widgets
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.6% of tablets support widgets.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 19.94 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (27.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    27.94 mm vs 8 mm
  • 4.5% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (512 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    512 g vs 490 g

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
23/10/2024
Hands-on review · Kids tablet
Verdict
The Fire HD 8 Kids is a reasonable first tablet for ages 3 to 7, with a protective case and strong parental controls, but it can't run demanding games.
7.0
me.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
19/11/2025
Hands-on review · Kids tablet
Verdict
The Fire HD 8 Kids gives young children a sturdy case, a two-year guarantee and strong parental controls, but works best with a paid Kids+ subscription.
7.0
telegraph.co.uk
✓ explicit
07/10/2025
Hands-on review · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Fire HD 8 Kids is a compact tablet with long battery life, good for streaming and casual games, but slow and missing Google apps.
6.0
heise.de
✓ explicit
11/08/2025
Lab test · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a budget 8-inch tablet for streaming and browsing, but it's slow, with weak cameras and no Google apps.
5.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
12/11/2024
Lab test · Kids tablet
Verdict
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is a sturdy tablet for young children with a two-year replacement guarantee, but it responds slowly and has a low-resolution display.
7.4
abendblatt.de
✓ explicit
08/07/2025
Hands-on test · Kids tablet
Verdict
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids suits young children with easy parental controls and long battery life, but it's slow to react and its menus aren't very intuitive.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2024 (3GB + 32GB)

  • Durable, kid-proof bumper case with a built-in stand
  • Robust parental controls for setting time limits and educational goals
  • Two-year worry-free guarantee for free replacements if broken
  • Long-lasting battery life, often cited as reaching 10–13 hours
  • Includes one year of Amazon Kids+ for age-appropriate content
  • Easy setup process and child-friendly navigation
  • Expandable storage up to 1 TB via microSD card

What customers don't like about Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2024 (3GB + 32GB)

  • Average or underwhelming screen resolution (1280 x 800) with outdoor glare
  • Performance is best suited for casual use; struggles with intensive 3D games
  • Limited app support due to reliance on the Amazon Appstore instead of Google Play
  • Ongoing subscription costs for Amazon Kids+ after the initial trial
  • Poor camera quality, with grainy and low-detail photos
  • Slow charging speeds (up to 5 hours) with the included 5W adapter
  • Speakers are not very loud and lack sound depth

Verdict

The 2024 Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is a durable 8-inch device designed for children ages 3–7, featuring a 1280 x 800 HD display and a 30% faster hexa-core processor than the previous generation. This specific configuration includes 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD, alongside a 5MP rear camera and up to 13 hours of battery life. Its primary advantages are the included rugged kid-proof case with a built-in stand, a two-year worry-free guarantee, and robust parental controls that allow for easy content filtering and screen time management. However, notable drawbacks include a display that struggles with glare in direct sunlight, relatively slow charging times with the included 5W adapter, and a limited app ecosystem that lacks the Google Play Store.

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