Which is the better option to get your kids an Amazon Fire Tablet? Should you go for the lowest priced Fire 7 for kids in the Fire 7 Kids Edition or the highest priced Fire 7 for adults? There are several different sizes of Fire Tablets, some of which are made for children. We're looking at the Fire 7 vs the kids edition version. What makes these tablets different, and which is the right fit for you and your family, is what we're going to look at.

One of the best Fire tablets and an all-around great buy for just about anyone looking for an inexpensive, entertainment focused tablets is the Amazon Fire 7. It's capable of keeping the kids entertained while not costing much if it's destroyed. You can get all of the major content services on there as well as a dedicated kids mode to keep those little fingers from buying a new dollhouse or even a real tiny house. The Fire 7 Kids Edition is the only one of its kind for children under the age of six.

When you hover your mouse or finger over the Buy Now button, there is a regular Fire 7 Tablet and a Fire 7 Kids Edition.

Fire Tablet 7 vs. Kids Edition: Spec comparison

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There is nothing different between these Fire Tablets. They are the same device under the hood. All it takes is the extras to make it happen.

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Fire 7 TabletFire 7 Kids Edition Tablet
Weight10.1 oz16.1 oz
Dimensions7.6 " x 4.5" x .4"8.7" x 6.3" x 1.0"
Storage16 or 32GB16GB
Expandable StorageUp to 512Up to 512
Screen Resolution1024x600 (171 ppi)1024x600 (171 ppi)
Battery lifeUp to 7 hours of multimediaUp to 7 hours of multimedia
Camera2MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p video recording2MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p video recording
Alexa enabledYes - hands-freeOff by default
ColorsBlack, Twilight Blue, Plum, SagePink, Blue, Purple
AudioMono speakerMono speaker
CaseNot includedKid-safe case included
Parental ControlsYesYes
Amazon Kids+Not includedOne year included
Warranty90-day2-year

One of the biggest differences is price. The Fire 7 Kids Edition is $10 more expensive than the regular Fire 7 Tablet, depending on what deals Amazon is promoting. What are you getting for the price difference? A few features that may be important to parents of younger children are included.

The Fire 7 Kids Edition comes with a free year of Amazon Kids+, normally $3 per month for a single child or up to $70 per year for a family plan, as well as other perks. Amazon Kids+ puts the device in a kid-friendly mode with a different user interface and tons of content that is geared towards younger children. You won't have to buy new games or shows every time you want to entertain your kids with something new. Amazon Kids+ forbids children from using social media and prevents them from using Amazon's voice assistant. As a parent, you have the ability to exit Amazon Kids+ mode with a password. The Fire 7 Kids is one of the best tablets for children.

The Fire 7 Kids Edition comes with a child-proof case that will protect the device from all kinds of accidents. If you were to purchase it separately, it would cost you around 25 dollars. The Fire 7 Kids edition has a two-year worry-free guarantee. If you wanted to extend the limited warranty on the regular Fire 7 Tablet, you would have to pay an extra $10 or so. The value of this included service can be seen with the way kids treat their toys.

Fire Tablet 7 vs. Kids Edition: Just in case

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The kid-proof case that is included with the Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet provides excellent protection, is friendly to small hands, and allows easy access to all the ports and buttons.

You don't have to buy a kid-proof case for your Fire 7 Tablets. It is possible to find other cases at different prices. If you want to save money, buy the regular Fire 7 Tablet and get another protective case for less than the one included with the Kids Edition.

Fire Tablet 7 vs. Kids Edition: Which should you buy?

If you want to buy a tablet for your kids, spend the extra money and get the kids edition. That worry-free two-year warranty is worth the investment. There is a one-year subscription to kids content and a 100% child-equipped purchase.

The same experience can be provided by buying a regular Fire Tablet. If you're going to be buying for an older child or teen, you should only get one of those. This option is for you if that sounds similar to your situation. If you want to use a microSD card as a grown up, buy a more grown up case.