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Amazon devices are affordable, which means when they go on sale, they're really cheap. Right now, Amazon's Fire HD Tablets, especially the Fire HD Kids Edition, are on sale at some of the lowest prices we've seen recently.
Amazon recently refreshed its Fire HD 8 tablets ([8/10 WIRED Recommends]()), and yes, these brand new versions are among the devices currently on sale. The Fire HD 10, which features a bigger, nicer screen and a more powerful processor is also on sale.
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The [Fire HD 8 Kids Edition is $90 ($50 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WDDT3G5/?tag=w050b-20){: rel=nofollow}, and the [Fire HD 10 Kids Edition is $150 ($50 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KD7K4B1/?tag=w050b-20){: rel=nofollow}. The regular [Fire HD 8 tablet is $60 ($30 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TMJ1R3X/?tag=w050b-20){: rel=nofollow}, the [Fire HD 8 Plus is $80 ($30 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0839NDRB2/?tag=w050b-20){: rel=nofollow}. The [Fire HD 10 is $100 ($50 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1RZWMC/?tag=w050b-20){: rel=nofollow}.
###Which Fire is Right for You
This is a more difficult question than it seems at first glance. Be sure to read through [our full guide to choosing the right Fire tablet](https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-fire-tablet/), but the easiest answer is: it depends. None of the Fire tablets feature top-tier hardware, but the value for your money is difficult to match.
At these prices you get a tablet capable of watching HD movies, browsing the web on the couch, and searching for recipes via Alexa for less than $100.
The form factor of the Fire HD 8 is perfect for travel, and good enough for reading, watching, and browsing. The Fire HD 10 has a much larger screen, and a better processor. If you don't plan to take it out of the house much, this is your best bet.
Where the Fire tablets really shine is the Kids Edition. Two things makes the Kids Edition an excellent value. The first is the FreeTime subscription ($36, free with Kids Edition), which you can use to make sure all the content thats ever displayed on your Fire is age-appropriate. You can also keep tabs on what they're doing via the app for your phone.
The second great feature for parents is the two-year worry-free guarantee. If your kid drops the Fire and shatters the screen—because trust me, they will—Amazon will replace it for free.
The biggest downside to the Fire tablets is that their trapped in Amazon's world of apps and content. There's no Google Play store (unless you [resort to some hacking](https://liliputing.com/2020/06/how-to-install-google-play-on-the-amazon-fire-hd-8-2020.html)), and not every app your want is available in Amazon's Fire OS store.
###Don't Get the Fire 7
The Fire 7 Kids Edition is on sale, but it's only $20 and the cramped screen and weak processor mean it's really not worth the $80. You're much better off spending $10 more to get the much more powerful Fire 8 HD.
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