![]() Kurio specializes in making tech for younger users so the Kurio Tab Connect is ideally suited for them. If they love to read, something like the Amazon Kindle Kids Edition might be better, while gaming fans may prefer a Switch Lite and there's always our guide to the best laptop for kids. If your kids are stuck indoors for long periods or on a long journey with you, these tablets should keep them happy.īefore diving into purchasing a tablet for kids, it's worth thinking about what your child is most likely to use their device for in case there's a more appropriate alternative out there. That's alongside offering crucial parental controls at the forefront of their design. Despite the relatively lower specs of kids' tablets, such devices are still ideal for playing games, watching films, reading books, or listening to music - all the core activities your child is most likely to want to do with their gadget.Įven better, these tablets tend to come at a fraction of the price of a modern smartphone working out as a better deal for your little one. I just wish it was a little less Amazon and a little more Android.Tablets for kids often tend to be a bit hardier than their adult equivalents, while also being cheaper because they use older or lower-specs processors. But dollar-for-dollar, this Amazon Fire HD 8 review has explained why there is no better affordable tablet than the Fire HD 8. ![]() The iPad mini offers blazingly faster performance, a larger screen and the best app store in the world (though developers may disagree), but it costs $310 more than the Fire HD 8 on most days, and Amazon will most certainly discount their own slate come Prime Day 2020. The Fire HD 8 wouldn't feel so compromised, though, if it could just get Google apps, so you could use Chrome and not rely on Amazon's Silk web browser. Though, considering the HD 8’s epic battery life, you won’t need to refuel it often. Again, these companies know their audiences, and who am I to say those aren't welcome shortcuts to bargain priced products? Amazon Fire HD 8 review: Verdictįor casual TV watching and music listening, the Fire HD 8's screen and speakers prove it to be a solid device for all the basics, and its USB-C port means you can charge it with the same cable your new laptop uses. The Walmart onn, for what it's worth, has the Play Store, and its biggest sin is pushing a lot of links to Walmart in the interface. Lastly, Amazon's Silk browser is still slow and stilted, and not nearly as smooth as its namesake. But none of the major podcast apps (PocketCasts, Overcast, Downcast) are available on Fire tablets, and neither is WhatApp, one of the biggest messaging apps on the planet. Thankfully, some of the modern basics, such as Spotify and TikTok, are on FireOS. That being said, vocals came out clearly, drum cymbals hit crisply and piano keys clinked accurately. As I listened to tracks by Run The Jewels, Carly Ray Jepsen and The National, I repeatedly found myself wishing I could turn the tablet up to 11. The Fire HD 8 produces pleasing sound but with not nearly as much volume as I'd prefer. ![]() Scrolling wasn't as smooth, however, when I tried reading a web page in the Silk web browser, which has always underperformed in my opinion. The 8-inch Fire HD's touchscreen proved responsive as I tapped and navigated the FireOS menus. However, viewing angles leave something to be desired: A conversation between Tracy Jordan and Kenneth the Page darkened when I viewed it from 30 degrees to the left or right. Our light meter clocked the Fire HD 8 as emitting up to 444 nits of brightness, which makes it a dimmer than the iPad mini (490 nits) and brighter than Fire 7 (370 nits) and the Walmart onn (273 nits). The HD 8 Plus is $20 more, and throws in support for wireless charging, and Amazon bundles it with Angreat's Made for Amazon Wireless Charging Dock in a $139 package.Īccording to our colorimeter, the Fire HD 8 produces up to 80% of the sRGB spectrum, which beats the Amazon Fire 7 (66%) and the Walmart onn (73%). The Fire HD 8 starts at $89, which is $10 more than the 2018 Fire HD 8. ![]() Supports wireless charging, 9 watt faster-charging power adapter includedĪmazon Fire HD 8 2020 release date and price Kid-proof case with adjustable stand, in blue, pink, or purple ![]()
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