Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids vs Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet

The Fire HD 8 Kids is the better pick for most families. Its 8-inch 1280 x 800 screen, hexa-core chip, 2 GB RAM and up to 13 hours of battery make reading, video and games noticeably more comfortable than the 7-inch Fire 7 Kids. The Fire 7 Kids is smaller, lighter and easier for young kids to hold, but its 1024 x 600 panel, quad-core MediaTek chip and 10-hour battery feel dated. Both ship with a kid-proof case, a 1-year Amazon Kids+ subscription and a 2-year worry-free guarantee, so the choice comes down to screen size and speed.

• Choose the Fire HD 8 Kids if your child is 6 or older, watches a lot of video, or you want the bigger screen and longer battery life.
• Choose the Fire 7 Kids if you want the smallest, lightest tablet for a preschooler and the 7-inch size fits small hands better.