Amazon Fire HD 10 - 2015

Overview

The Amazon Fire HD 10 is satisfyingly large and loud enough for indulging in Prime digital content, however a tablet with a sharper screen can be found in the same price range.

-- As reviewed by cnet

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

1
Average:

5
Bad:

10

8.2

User Score

Based on 16,968 reviews
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Last revision on April 22, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Easy access to Amazon content
Powerful speakers
MicroSD card slot

Reviewers Didn't Like

Subpar cameras
Feels cheap and awkward
Images aren't as sharp as on the 8-inch model

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Expert reviews and ratings

By T3 Magazine on October 11, 2017 60

At £190-less than the basic iPad, the Amazon Fire HD 10 certainly has pricing on its side. It can't really be argued with as a route to getting a decent tablet, but it's nowhere near the best you can get. The core specs are OK (aside from the cameras,...

By Stuff on September 19, 2017 100

For £150, the HD 10 looks like an absolute steal for anyone after a tablet for videos, ebooks and a bit of web browsing. The custom UI is purpose-built for quickly downloading content from Amazon's many different stores, and the Full HD screen is a real...

By NotebookCheck on January 20, 2016 83

Amazon's Fire HD 10 is a little different from conventional tablets. It does not use a standard Android operating system, but rather the modified Fire OS version that is completely focused on Amazon services. Users who regularly shop at Amazon will find...

By techadvisor.co.uk on January 06, 2016 70

Unless you're reading this review because you've spotted the HD 8 or HD 10 in a sale, they're not great value at full price. They're fine for casual users and once you've got to grips with the interface, they're pleasant to use and have some useful...

By tabletpcreview.com on December 22, 2015 70

At the right price, the Amazon Fire HD 10 is tough to beat, especially for the kind of user that just wants something simple to stay connected and pass the...

By Alphr on October 15, 2015 60

So, should you buy it? Well, weirdly enough, that's entirely down to you. The two biggest plus points are that 10in screen and ease of use: a novice could pick up the Amazon Fire HD 10 and be watching their Amazon videos within seconds. If all you want...

By Trusted Reviews on October 15, 2015 50

What is the Amazon Fire HD 10? The Amazon Fire HD 10 is the big daddy of the new low-cost Fire tablet range. Slates this large have fallen out of favour now that every company out there seems to have made a great 8-inch tablet. Be sure to check out the...

By CNET Australia on October 10, 2015 60

The Amazon Fire HD 10 is satisfyingly large and loud enough for indulging in Prime digital content, however a tablet with a sharper screen can be found in the same price...

By PC Mag on October 07, 2015 50

Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet serves up access to all the Amazon content you could possibly want, but its clunky form factor, subpar screen, and higher price place it a step behind the smaller Fire HD...

By Expert Reviews on October 01, 2015 40

The Fire HD 10 is one of the cheapest 10in tablets around, but with good reason. Screen quality is only average, performance is mediocre and you're forced to use Amazon's Fire OS. While version 5 is a definite improvement over the awful previous...

By LaptopMag on September 27, 2015 50

Amazon's low-price 10-inch tablet makes it easier than ever to find content, but it isn't the bargain it...

By PC Mag on September 19, 2017

Amazon's new Fire HD 10 tablet gives you the best specs for your dollar under...

By Trusted Reviews on September 19, 2017

The new Amazon Fire HD 10 may not be a huge departure from the last one, but it's been upgraded where it counts. And crucially, the price hasn't gone up. The addition of a hands-free Alexa is a nice move, which will definitely make the humble tablet a...

By CNET UK on September 19, 2017

Over the last two years Amazon has upgraded its Fire HD 8, improving its performance and upping its internal storage while slashing its price to $80 (£80). Now it's running the same play with its larger Fire HD 10, doubling its RAM to improve...

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Amazon Fire HD 10 - 2015

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