Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) Tablet Review: A 10-inch tablet at a bargain price

An all-round entertainer. The Fire HD 10 (2019) is one of the cheapest 10-inch plus tablets on the market, with Amazon pricing it at US$149.99. While its pricing precludes the Fire HD 10 (2019) from being a high-end product, it has enough qualities to entertain most people. Read on to find out for whom the Fire HD 10 (2019) is best suited.

The Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) is one of the cheapest 10-inch plus tablets on the market. The US$150 t...

a powerful octa-core SoC; Alexa integration; a bright 1080p display; USB Type-C connectivity; expandable storage; the Google Play Store can be sideloaded; long battery life; affordable;

cheap plastic design; Fire OS remains Amazon-centric to a fault; the Amazon App Store is still sparse compared to Google Play; no GPS; bad cameras;

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) review: Entertainment pro, minus the big price

The immediate appeal of the Fire HD 10 is for families, with this offering much better value than a premium rivals, with a well-rounded tablet experience. Its strength is entertainment, making it great for travel or as a second screen for movies and TV.

Value for money; Plenty of power; USB-C charger; Good battery life; Great for kids;

The build is very plasticky; App ecosystem doesn't quite keep up with Android;

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) Review

When it comes to budget-friendly tablets, Amazon's Fire line is hard to beat, with higher-quality builds, more intuitive software, and much better warranties than most of the competition. The new Fire HD 10 ($149.99) is no exception, with a more powerful processor, more RAM, and Fire OS 7, for smoother performance than you'll find on older Fire models. If you don't mind living inside Amazon's walled garden, the Fire HD 10 is the best 10-inch tablet you can buy for $150 and our Editors' Choice.Design and Durability Available in black, blue, purple, or white, the Fire HD 10 looks like a near carbon copy of its predecessor. The front is dominated by a 10.1-inch display with chunky bezels, while the back is constructed of thin polycarbonate and bears the Amazon logo. The top edge is home to the volume and power buttons, a headphone jack, and a USB-C charging port. The speakers sit on the left and a microSD slot is on the right. The Fire HD 10 measures 10.3 by 6.3 by 0.4 inches (HWD) a...

Amazon's Fire HD 10 remains the most reliable 10-inch tablet you can buy for $150, with solid performance, good battery life, and a sharp display.

Solid performance for the price; Good battery life; USB-C; Fire OS 7 brings many improvements

Limited app selection; Mediocre speaker quality and cameras

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) review

With a decent screen, reasonable speakers, respectable battery life and enough performance to make it through most activities, the Amazon Fire HD 10 functions well as an everyday tablet. The divisive software experience onboard may be a deal-breaker for some, however.

Large, clear screen; Dependable battery life; Practical design;

Divisive software; Only okay speakers; Best for Amazon customers