Quick Take
Overall Score: 8.5/10
The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is the slim-case version of the Fire HD 8 Kids, designed for kids ages 6-12 who have outgrown the chunky bumper case but still need parental controls and a portable device.
The Verdict: Excellent value for older kids who want a more mature-looking tablet without sacrificing parental controls. Same great Amazon ecosystem in a package that does not embarrass pre-teens.
Safety Analysis
Identical to other Fire Kids tablets:
- Amazon Parent Dashboard for remote management
- Screen time limits by day
- Educational goals before entertainment
- Age-appropriate content filtering
- App approval from your phone
- 2-year worry-free guarantee
Performance
Same hardware as Fire HD 8 Kids:
- Adequate for educational apps
- PBS Kids and reading apps run well
- Roblox and Minecraft playable but not smooth
- 8-inch 1280x800 display
- 10-12 hour battery
HD 8 Kids vs HD 8 Kids Pro
The only difference is the case:
- Kids: Thick bumper for ages 3-7
- Kids Pro: Slim case for ages 6-12
Same tablet, same price, different packaging.
