The "1-Minute" Review
Verdict
The Amazon Fire HD 10 is an excellent budget-friendly large tablet for media consumption and light productivity work as long as you don't mind the heavy-handed Amazon influence on the software and can accept some performance compromises.The Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) refreshes Amazon’s largest tablet model. It offers a lot of the same things other Fire tablets have with a few minor adjustments. It releases alongside the Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (2021) and is a very similar device.
What’s the Same
- 10.1-inch display
- 32 or 64GB storage with the option for MicroSD expansion
- Soft-touch plastic chassis
- Alexa-capable
What’s Different
- More color options available for the Fire HD 10
- Does not support wireless charging
- Screen protector and case bundled.
- 3GB of RAM versus the Plus’ 4GB
While the Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (2021) has a couple of additional features going for it, the Amazon Fire HD 10 still has a lot to offer for a budget tablet. The screen is about 10% brighter than that of the older Fire models and has an improved feel with the soft-touch plastic back. The Amazon Fire HD 10 also comes in a range of color options that the Fire HD 10 Plus (2021) does not such as black, denim, lavender and olive.
PC Magazine says, “Amazon updates the Fire HD 10 to deliver a very good tablet for $150, as long as what you want to do is control Alexa and consume Amazon books and media. Even without the Google Play store, it's the best tablet you can get for less”
Wired states, “It's still crazy cheap. It’s the easiest way to consume all things Amazon. A productivity bundle makes real work possible, depending on your line of work. Battery life is comparable to any other tablet. MicroSD slot for extra storage.”
Want to know more about what to expect from the Amazon Fire HD 10's display, processor, software and more? Check our full review of the Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- SaVanna Shoemaker, MashableThe Amazon Fire HD 10 has a vibrant display for reading and video streaming, but it comes up short on app selection and web browsing.
- What Hi-FiIt's not a big update on its predecessor, but the 2021 version of the Fire HD 10 is still a lot of surprisingly good tablet for not much money
- Hannah Davies, TrustedReviewsThe Amazon Fire HD 10 is a good choice if you want a basic tablet to stream movies, join calls and access Alexa. However, the Fire OS and Amazon’s Appstore leave something to be desired.
- Jules Wang, Android PoliceI sound like a hypocrite with the rating I just slapped down, but if you want or need what each part of the bundle provides, why the heck not? Buy the darn Fire tablet for playing videos or reading ebooks. Maybe you'll use the wireless keyboard with it. Maybe you'll pull it from the folio and use it...
- Dan Seifert, The VergeIn general, the Fire HD 10 is the default model and the one I’d recommend most people buy if they are looking for an inexpensive tablet for watching movies or reading books. You can absolutely get a better tablet that’s more capable and has more options for apps, but you will have to pay considerabl...
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