Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2022, MediaTek MT8163B, 2GB, 32GB, Disney Princess
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong portability (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average gpu (0th percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q4 202495/100
Buyers in Q4 2024 praised the tablet's durability, kid-friendly design, and long battery life. One reviewer highlighted its usefulness during Hurricane Helene for offline entertainment.
- Durable and kid-proof case withstands drops, throws, and stepping on it.
- Long battery life, needing charge only about once a week.
- Kid-friendly design with Disney Princess theme, handle, and free apps.
- Offline viewing capability proved valuable during Hurricane Helene.
- Q3 2024100/100
Buyers in this period praised the tablet as a great investment for kids, highlighting parental controls, durability, and battery life. Children enjoy using it for learning and entertainment.
- Parental controls are highly valued, allowing remote monitoring and blocking content.
- Durability withstands toddler use, reassuring parents.
- Battery life performs well, supporting extended use.
- Kids love it for learning and play, making it a worthwhile purchase.
- Q2 202475/100
Most buyers in Q2 2024 were happy with this kids tablet, praising its durability, educational content, and parental controls. However, several reported performance issues like freezing, slowness, and glitchiness, leading to some returns.
- Kids love the tablet; it's engaging and durable, surviving drops and throws.
- Educational apps and parental controls are valued for keeping kids safe and learning.
- Performance issues: freezing, slow response, and glitchy interface, especially with Alexa pop-ups.
- Battery life praised, but some found the device unresponsive out of the box, leading to returns.
- Q1 202479/100
Most buyers in Q1 2024 were happy with this kids' tablet, praising its durability, battery life, and child-friendly design. However, a few reported issues with screen cracking, poor battery life, glitchy performance, and limited app options.
- Kids love it; parents praise ease of use, durability, and good battery life.
- Protective foam case is a hit, helping prevent damage from drops and rough handling.
- Some units develop glitches, slow processing, and poor battery life after a few months.
- Screen cracked within 3 months for one user; another noted limited app options and customization.
- Q4 202395/100
Buyers in Q4 2023 praised the tablet for keeping toddlers and young kids entertained, especially during travel. They highlighted its ease of use, age-appropriate content, and educational value, with only minor suggestions for a screen protector.
- Kids love the tablet; it keeps them entertained during car rides, flights, and meals.
- Easy to set up and use, with intuitive parent controls and no ads.
- Age-appropriate content includes educational games and popular shows like Elmo and Peppa Pig.
- Great case and handle, but lacks a screen protector; buyers recommend adding one.
Based on 80 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 8" |
| Resolution | 1280x800 |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | No |
| Fingerprint Reader | No |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| OS | Fire OS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | MediaTek MT8163B | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 3000 MHz |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 1024 | 1024 | 512 | 256 | 512 |
| Screen | 8" 1280x800 | 13" 2752x2064 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.4" 2800x1752 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 |
| OS | Fire OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 39 | 47 | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids | 0.5 | 0.4 | 5 | 3.9 | 32.2 | 28.3 | 9.2 | 80.5 | 24.5 | 89.8 | 33.5 | 95.9 | 0 | 46.7 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 99.5 | 98.4 | 92.6 | 99.8 | 97.6 | 97 | 97.7 | 89.8 | 67.4 | 47.9 | 99.1 | 99.3 | 3.6 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 92.6 | 99.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.7 | 0 | 78.2 | 21.8 | 92.8 | 81.2 | 3.6 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare | 79.2 | 76 | 80.8 | 95.9 | 88.1 | 99 | 92.8 | 96 | 78.2 | 49.5 | 77.4 | 93.2 | 7.5 | 97.5 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.5 | 69.5 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 80.5 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.4 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall18.1
- Reading38.5
- Student11.2
- Business8.9
- Art Design7.1
- Productivity6.8
- Entertainment9.6
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