![]() Since it’s so cheap, you can’t really expect the Fire HD 10 to outdo the iPad in the design stakes, but for the most part, it’s absolutely fine, and it’s nice that you get a choice of colours, too. It’s a big slab of plastic and glass, with thick 15mm screen-bordering bezels and neatly rounded corners. If you’ve seen one Fire tablet, you’ve seen them all and the Amazon Fire HD 10 does nothing to dispel this notion. ![]() Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) review: Design, key features and Dolby Atmos If you don’t mind taking a substantial hit in terms of specifications, design and features, then the Fire HD 8 is the next tablet down the list and starts at £90, while the Fire 7 costs even less at just £50. There’s also Huawei’s MatePad lineup of tablets to contend with but, since they don’t run the full version of Android – with a sorely limited app store and lack of security updates – they aren’t worth buying at this time. Perhaps the most affordable 10in Samsung tablet (which we’ve reviewed) is the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, which costs £285. What about Android alternatives, I hear you cry? Alas, the market for big-screened Android tablets is no longer what it once was and serious alternatives can only really be found coming out of Samsung’s factories these days. Apple’s entry-level iPad – currently in its eighth iteration with the latest model released in 2019 – starts at £329. There’s also a new “ Productivity Bundle'' available for each tablet, which includes a new detachable keyboard case (sadly this wasn’t supplied for review) and a 12-month Microsoft 365 subscription for an extra £60.Īt those prices, it’s no surprise that the low-cost Fire HD 10 finds itself in a league of its own. At these prices, they come with lock screen adverts, with Amazon charging an extra £10 to remove them. Stick to watching movies and you'll find it perfectly capable, though, but once you start trying to use your tablet more aggressively, you'll find it doesn't have the pace to keep up with those more expensive rivals.The Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Plus cost £150 and £180 respectively for the models with 32GB of storage, while the models with 64GB of storage cost £190 and £220. That's not just about app support - it's also not as slick in use and doesn't feel quite as modern as the latest iterations of other platforms. If you want more curated content for children, there's the option to subscribe to Amazon Kids, although if your primary usage will be with kids, it's worth looking at the Kids Edition of the Fire HD 10, which offers a couple of advantages - like the 2-year guarantee, protective case, and bundled subscription.įire OS isn't comparable with Android and isn't a patch on Apple's iPadOS. We've mentioned hands-free Alexa, which you can disable this on the Fire tablet easily enough if you don't want it, but you still get access with a swipe to those connected devices for smart home control.įire tablets have always been great for kids and the Fire HD 10 Plus is no exception, as it's easy to setup household profiles either for adults or for children, with the latter giving you plenty of control. Fire tablets are pretty good at hanging onto this battery life - you can set one down for a couple of weeks and return to it with some life remaining. For us, at the time of writing the review, we have 20 per cent remaining, the last full charge 19 days ago, with just over 10 hours of screen use in total. In the battery settings you'll also find a handy report on battery stats, the time since last full charge, and the screen usage since then. That's great as it will see you through a transatlantic flight or last you through a day of work on a single charge. The Fire HD 10 Plus' battery life is cited as 12 hours - and that's a realistic measure for this device. With hands-free Alexa on board, you can have Show Mode turn on when you drop it on the dock so it does basically become an Echo Show. Using the dock isn't just about charging it. Of course, you have to buy the charging dock separately - but it will work with other Qi compatible wireless chargers. The supplied charger is a 9W unit that will charge the tablet in about 4 hours, while the optional charging dock will charge at 15W, meaning it can be charged in 3.5 hours total.
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