In this era of technology, our daily life is unimaginable without smart devices. And the Fire HD 10 tablet has added a new dimension to this list. This tablet made by Amazon has already won the hearts of many for its excellent performance at an affordable price. If you want to enjoy studying or entertainment on a media-rich, large screen, then this tablet can be your ideal companion. Let’s find out the pros and cons of this device in details.
Design and Build Quality:
The Fire HD 10 tablet looks sleek and modern. Its 10.1inch Full HD display will give you a clear and bright visual experience. Whether you’re watching movies, reading books, or playing games—every scene comes to life. Its build quality is quite sturdy and gives a premium feel, even though it’s an all-plastic body.
The tablet weighs about 465 grams, so it’s easy to hold in your hand. It comes in black, blue, green, and lavender color options that give you the opportunity to make a style statement.
Display and Sound Performance:
The biggest attraction of the Fire HD 10 is its 10.1-inch 1080p Full HD screen. It has a 1920 x 1200 resolution, which provides excellent clarity in both text and video. Since the display is an IPS panel, the colors are rendered very nicely and the viewing angles are also quite good.
Speaking of sound, it has a dual speaker system with Dolby Atmos support, which offers quite good audio quality for a mobile device. Listening to music, watching movies or video calls – clear and balanced sound is available everywhere.
Performance and Hardware:
This tablet has an octa-core processor (up to 2.0GHz) and 3GB of RAM, which is more than enough for basic tasks. If you are interested in checking emails, browsing the Internet, streaming videos or playing light games, then it will give good performance.
The tablet has 32GB or 64GB internal storage options, and the opportunity to expand the storage up to 1TB via a MicroSD card slot. This feature is really useful for media lovers, as it allows you to store a lot of books, videos, songs or games.
Software and User Interface:
This fire tablet runs on Amazon’s own Fire OS, which is essentially a custom version of Android. It’s a bit limited, as it uses the Amazon Appstore instead of the Google Play Store. While it does have a lot of popular apps it lacks some Google apps.
However, it’s a great experience for those who are used to the Amazon ecosystem ( Kindle, Prime Video, Alexa). It also has parental controls and a kids mode, which makes it suitable for children.
Battery Life:
The HD 10 tablet comes with a long lasting battery that can last for about 12 hours of mixed use. This will allow you to use it all day for studying, working, or entertaining without worrying about charging. Charging is also relatively fast, as it has USB-C charging support.
Camera and Connectivity:
The camera section of this device is not very advanced, but it is enough for the necessary tasks. There are 5 MP cameras on the front and back, which can be used for video calls or document scanning. In terms of connectivity, there is also Wi-fi AC, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB-C port.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
☞ Excellent display quality
☞ Long battery backup
☞ Amazon ecosystem integration
☞ Value for Money
☞ Kids Mode
☞ USB-C charging
☞ Storage expansion
Cons:
☞ No Google Play Store
☞ App performance is relatively slow
☞ Camera quality is poor
☞ Plastic body
☞ Fire OS is somewhat limited
☞ Not suitable for gamers
Price and Value for Money:
The biggest plus point of the Fire HD 10 is its price. It is a great choice if you want to get a media-centric, large-screen tablet on an affordable price. Its price vary from country to country.
Price: [When Reviewed – in Amazon]
⇨$139.99 (32 GB Variant)
⇨$179.99 (64 GB Variant)
Ratings:
Design & Build: 4.3 / 5
Display Quality: 4.5 / 5
Performance: 4.0 / 5
Battery Life: 4.6 / 5
Software/User Interface: 3.8 / 5
App Support: 3.5 / 5
Sound Quality: 4.2 / 5
Value for Money: 4.7 / 5
Overall Average Rating: 4.2 / 5
All in all, the Fire HD 10 is a balanced tablet, which is suitable for media consumption, light work and children. Also its software has some limitations, likes the lack of Google apps, which may be a problem for many, but for those who are comfortable with the Amazon ecosystem, it is undoubtedly an excellent investment.If you are looking for a large screen, powerful & multimedia friendly tablet at an affordable price, then the Fire HD 10 can be the perfect choice for you.
To read more reviews please visit our review section.
