Amazon Fire HD 10 2019

NETWORK
Technology No cellular connectivity
2G bands N/A
GPRS No
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2019, September
Status Available. Released 2019, October
BODY
Dimensions 262 x 159 x 9.8 mm (10.31 x 6.26 x 0.39 in)
Weight 504 g (1.11 lb)
SIM No
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 10.1 inches, 295.8 cm2 (~71.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), Fire OS 7
Chipset Mediatek MT8183 Helio P60T (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G72 MP3
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
eMMC 5.1
MAIN CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video 720p
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video 720p
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning No
NFC No
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer
Text-to-Speech English-language content reader
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion, non-removable
MISC
Colors Black, Plum, Twilight Blue, White
Models KFMAWI
Price About 160 EUR

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) Overall Review

The Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) is a significant upgrade in Amazon’s tablet range, providing users with an enhanced media consumption experience at an affordable price. Announced in September 2019, this iteration brings notable improvements to both hardware and software, making it a compelling choice for consumers seeking value.

Featuring a 10.1-inch Full HD display, the Fire HD 10 (2019) offers vibrant colors and sharp details, ideal for streaming video, browsing the web, and reading. Under the hood, it’s powered by an octa-core 2.0 GHz MT8183 Helio P60T processor coupled with 2 GB of RAM. While not groundbreaking, these specs are sufficient for the tablet’s target uses, including media consumption, light gaming, and general productivity tasks.

Storage options are generous, with 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage models available, each expandable via microSD card up to 512 GB. This flexibility allows users to store an extensive library of books, apps, music, and videos.

The Fire HD 10 (2019) runs on Amazon’s Fire OS, providing seamless integration with Amazon services and a user-friendly interface. However, it’s worth noting that this operating system limits access to the Google Play Store, which might be a drawback for some users.

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Large 10.1-inch Full HD display offers a great viewing experience.
  • Affordable price point for a tablet of its size and capabilities.
  • Expandable storage up to 512 GB with a microSD card.
  • Integration with Amazon’s ecosystem, including Prime Video, Amazon Music, and Kindle.

Cons

  • Limited to Amazon’s app store, restricting access to some popular Android apps.
  • 2 GB of RAM may not provide the smoothest experience for all types of multitasking.
  • The build quality, while solid, may not feel as premium as more expensive tablets.