All right. Another review on the Fire HD 10.
I can hear you sighing. But see, I take these things seriously. If you like, you could refer back to my review on the 7” Fire tablet I received as a Christmas gift many years ago. I sing its praises here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2E0EUZDHBMJTQ?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp
and the fact is, I am still crooning that tune. Why not? It’s still going strong and is getting a lot of use all these years later, mainly as an MP3 and podcast player…two things at which it is very, very good. It also logs my backyard bird sightings.
But. All these years later, perhaps it was high time that I get myself a larger tablet for entertainment use. The Fire had been replaced in that regard by an 8” Samsung Tab E I’d been given by my job, but each time my wife and son would see me using it, watching a movie or whatnot and squinting at it, they’d mutter, “Why don’t you just get yourself an iPad?” Well, the cost, mainly. That and the fact that I am rather thoroughly vested in the Amazon world. So…why not a Fire HD 10?
Why not indeed? It’s just been through a makeover, with a bigger, brighter screen and a faster processor. More colors, even. And of course the price is right, half that and then some of a similarly sized iPad…which can’t even expand its storage, something Fire has been able to do for many, many moons. So upon receiving our tax refund, I pushed the button, Max, and here’s my first week impressions.
IT’S FAST. Yup. Sure is. “Octacore” indeed! There’s no comparing it to its predecessors; it’s on a different level entirely. No, it doesn’t anticipate my every desire, but then it doesn’t hesitate when I ask it to do something…and it’s been able to handle everything I’ve asked of it. The upgraded wifi helps in this regard too.
IT HOLDS A WHOLE LOTTA STUFF. The storage space on even the lower end model…32 GB as opposed to 8 on my original 7” Fire is—(sigh)—wonderful, as is the ability to expand it to as much as 512 GB. Half a T! Whoa. I don’t anticipate ever needing that much space, but I guess you never know.
OH, THAT SCREEN! Bright. Vivid. I dare say, true HD on a tablet. No, it’s not the “retina” display one finds on an iPad, but it’s darned close. Morning cartoons on MeTV will never look the same. And the IndyCar season begins this weekend…
IT SOUNDS DANDY. Sure, the speakers are still tiny, but they’re not tinny anymore. The fact is, with the HD 10 the onboard sound is good enough that I don’t feel inclined to reach for a pair of headphones every time I want to play something. There’s real stereo at work here, and it sounds good.
THE OS WORKS. No, it’s not out-and-out Android, but it is based on a newer version of Android (Pie) than the Bellini Fire OS, and it just works. Sure, you do have to work a bit to get Google Play on it, but it took me less than ten minutes to get ‘r’ done, and I bet you could do it quicker. There’s instructions for this process available everywhere.
USB C? GEE! Yup. USB C is onboard, which means faster charging and transfer should you need to link it to your personal mothership. It’s also easier to connect in the dark, being as there is no “right side up” with C. It’s a welcome change. Also, the included 9 watt charger does its job that much quicker, and if that’s still not quick enough for you, why, there’s a 15 watt model available.
AND SPEAKING OF THE BATTERY…it lasts longer. A LOT longer. Go on, use it all day! Chances are you won’t fully deplete it. Amazon claims 12 hours, and while I can’t verify that yet, I don’t have any trouble believing it.
THE CAMERAS STILL SUCK. But…they serve their purpose. I figure I’ll use them for the occasional Zoom call. Yes, you CAN use Zoom…and you can even get it from Amazon’s own limited App Store. Oh, and yes, I do take pictures of my cat.
DO YOU NEED TO HAVE PRIME TO MAKE THIS WORTHWHILE? I actually asked this in my review of the Fire 7, and the answer is, you don’t HAVE to have it, but it sure is nice. Being as YouTube is readily available via Google Play there are countless hours of viewing options…but consider this: add the cost of a new HD 10 and a year of Prime and it’s still less than the cost of an iPad. In fact, you can probably tack on the cost of one of the sharp Amazon-branded covers and STILL come in cheaper than the Apple product!
SO…IS IT WORTH IT? After considering all the above, do you really need to ask? Plunk down the hard-earned and grab you one. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
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| Price | From: $59.99 | From: - | From: - | From: - |
| Ratings | (15,711) | (173,573) | (43,597) | (121,436) |
| Display | 7" | 8" HD | 8" HD | 10.1" 1080p full HD |
| Resolution | 1024 x 600 (171 ppi) | 1280 x 800 (189 ppi) | 1280 x 800 (189 ppi) | (1920 x 1200) with over 2 million pixels (224 ppi) |
| Storage | 16 or 32 GB (expandable by up to 512 GB) | 32 or 64 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 32 or 64 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 32 or 64 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz | Quad-core 2.0 GHz | Quad-core 2.0 GHz | Octa-core 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB | 3GB |
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 12 hours | Up to 12 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Ports | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) |
| Charging time (with included adapter) | 4 hours | 5 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Wireless charging | ✔️ | |||
| Audio | Mono speaker | Dual speakers | Dual speakers | Dual speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Hands-free with Alexa | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Show Mode (full-screen Alexa experience) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Warranty and service | 90-day limited warranty | 90-day limited warranty | 90-day limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
| Camera | 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording | 2 MP front- and rear-facing | 2 MP front- and rear-facing | 2 MP front-facing and 5 MP rear-facing |
| Weight | 9.9 ounces (282 g) | 12.5 oz (355 g) | 12.5 oz (355 g) | 16.4 oz (465 g) |
Technical details
Fire HD 10
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Display |
10.1” high definition touchscreen, 1920 x 1200 resolution at 224 ppi, 1080p full HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and advanced polarizing filter, fully laminated display |
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Size |
10.3” x 6.3” x 0.4” (262 x 159 x 9.8 mm) |
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Weight |
17.8 ounces (504 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
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CPU & RAM |
Octa-core 2.0 GHz with 2 GB of RAM |
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Storage |
32 GB (25.3 GB available to user) or 64 GB (55.8 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD card for up to 512 GB of additional storage. Some apps may require that they are installed on internal storage. App or feature updates may impact available storage. |
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Battery life |
Up to 12 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Certain software features or apps may reduce battery life. |
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Charge time |
Fully charges in approximately 4 hours using the USB-C cable and 9W power adapter included in the box. Approximately 3 hours with 15W power adapter and Type C to C cable (adapter and cable sold separately). |
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Wifi connectivity |
Dual-band wifi. Supports public and private wifi networks or hotspots that use the dual-band 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n or 802.11ac standard with support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. Wifi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. |
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4G connectivity |
N/A |
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Ports |
USB-C (2.0) connector and included Type-A to Type-C cable to connect to a PC/Macintosh computer, or to charge your device with the included power adapter; microSD slot for external storage. |
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Audio |
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speaker |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer, ambient light sensors |
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Camera specs |
2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording |
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Location services |
Location-based services via wifi |
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Available colors |
Black, Twilight Blue, Plum, White |
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Additional features |
Built-in Bluetooth 5.0 LE with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories |
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Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire tablet features for users who are blind or visually impaired using text-to-speech or a connected refreshable braille display. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out, and pan around the screen. Fire tablets also include accessibility settings for Closed Captioning, Font Size, High Contrast Text, Color Inversion, Color Correction, and Convert Stereo to Mono audio. (Captions are not available for all content.) Accessibility for Fire tablets |
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Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire HD 10 tablet is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and these terms. |
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Included in the box |
Fire HD 10 tablet, USB-C (2.0) cable, 9W power adapter, and Quick Start Guide |
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Generation |
9th generation - 2019 release |
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11/29/19 - 4/24/24.. I pulled the plug.. my Fire had no charge left, i don’t have the heart to keep the charger going any longer. I’m going to miss my Fire HD we been through a lot together. Time spent while traveling listening to tunes and also audiobooks, movie’s etc. I’m going to miss the bright display when it’s to early in the morning and having to turn the brightness down, the speakers was a good quality. I have a really cool case that kept you tight locked in and always protected from most of the elements. Thank you for the time we had Fire HD…With that being said I think the battery or something died because it won’t charge anymore?Good tablet I will continue try to charge it or fix it somehow.4 star because my warranty ran out and Jeff billionaire only offered me a trade in discount..
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