Best for Three to seven-year-olds who need a tablet for journeys, calls and a little supervised play.
Head-to-head
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (2024) vs Apple iPad (A16)
Point by point
| Measure | Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (2024) | Apple iPad (A16) |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Dad Score | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| Parental controls | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Durability & warranty | 9.2 | 5.0 |
| Kid-safe content | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| Screen, speed & battery | 6.2 | 9.4 |
| Value & running costs | 8.4 | 5.0 |
| Typical price | £150 | £429 |
| Screen | 8-inch HD | 11-inch, 2360 x 1640 |
| Storage | 32GB, microSD up to 1TB | 128GB, 256GB or 512GB |
| Battery | Up to 13 hours (Amazon figure) | Up to 10 hours (Apple figure) |
★ marks the stronger of the two. Scores are out of 10.
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Best for Older, careful children, or families who will share one good tablet and want it to last for years.
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