The 2020 version of the Fire HD 8 is probably one of the best values for a tablet. The size suitable for travel, combined with a processor upgrade and a Plus model ($ 110) with 3 gigabytes of RAM and wireless charging, the Fire HD 8 series is almost as good as its big brother.
It’s portable enough to take anywhere with you, and its screen won’t strain your eyes while watching Netflix. That said, the screen isn’t as good looking as that of the larger Fire HD 10, which boasts a higher pixel density.
Still, the HD 8 has most of the benefits of the HD 10, including hands-free Alexa, stereo sound, USB-C, and almost 12 hours of battery life. I recommend to pick up Amazon’s Magnetic Case if you plan to watch movies or TV, or, if you go for the Plus model, the Wireless charging station turns your tablet into an Echo Show speaker.
Best Fire tablet for kids
Recognizing that “kids” covers a wide range of hand sizes and other factors, Amazon now offers two different Fire Edition tablets for kids. There is the standard Kids edition and a “Pro” model. The latter, aimed at older children, has a streamlined case with a little less padding and the ability for parents to install apps from a dedicated children’s app store. We believe that the HD 8 ($ 140) is the best device for young children while the 2021 Fire HD 10 Kids Pro ($ 200), Which one is really big in the hands of small children, it is better for older children.
Kids Edition versions are exactly the same as regular Fire tablets, except they come with a sturdy case and a two-year worry-free warranty, which means Amazon will replace the tablet for free if your kids break it. It is also accompanied by a year of Amazon Kids +, providing access to kid-friendly movies, books, games and apps. It costs $ 3 per month after the first year.
Avoid fire 7
The Fire 7 is Amazon’s cheapest tablet, with an incredibly low price tag. But if you’re more demanding on your Fire tablet than a 3-year-old who loves Carl the super truck, you should probably shell out a bit more and buy an HD 8. As we said in our Fire 7 reviews, the 7-inch screen is cramped and its screen resolution is noticeably pixelated. You won’t like the mono speaker, which is easily blocked with just one finger. Its battery also lags behind the other two tablets, and the 8 gigabytes of internal storage is pitifully small, forcing a Micro SD card from the start.
Amazon sells older Fire tablets. Don’t buy them
Buy only one of the “10th Generation” or “11th Generation” Fire tablets. We suggest you stick to the tablets we are talking about in this article (also listed here).
If your budget is tight, the 2019 Fire HD 10 is often available for less than the new one. The downside to this tablet and other older Fire tablet models is that they may not receive software updates for as long as the current generation. You’ll also miss the faster processor and more RAM in the new model.
