Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (2021)

NETWORK
Technology No cellular connectivity
2G bands N/A
GPRS No
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2021, April 27
Status Available. Released 2021, May 26
BODY
Dimensions 247 x 166 x 9.2 mm (9.72 x 6.54 x 0.36 in)
Weight 468 g (1.03 lb)
SIM No
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 10.1 inches, 295.8 cm2 (~72.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
Protection Aluminosilicate glass
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 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
eMMC 5.1
MAIN CAMERA
Single 5 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 5.0, 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
Charging Wireless
MISC
Colors Slate
Models T76N2P
Price About 150 EUR

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (2021) Overall Review

In April 2021, Amazon introduced the Fire HD 10 Plus, a premium iteration of its popular Fire HD 10 tablet, aimed at users seeking enhanced performance and a more refined experience in a budget-friendly tablet. This device features a 10.1-inch display, promising crisp and vibrant visuals perfect for streaming, reading, and casual browsing.

The Fire HD 10 Plus is powered by the MediaTek MT8183 Helio P60T chipset, coupled with 4 GB of RAM, which represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor, offering smoother multitasking and improved app performance. With options for 32 or 64 GB of internal storage, users have ample space for apps, media, and documents, with the added flexibility of expansion via microSD.

One of the standout features of the Fire HD 10 Plus is its aluminosilicate glass, which enhances durability without compromising on the device’s sleek design. Additionally, it runs on Fire OS, Amazon’s custom version of Android, providing seamless integration with Amazon’s ecosystem, including Prime Video, Amazon Music, and Kindle eBooks.

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (2021) Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Enhanced performance with 4 GB of RAM and a capable MediaTek chipset.
  • Durable design with aluminosilicate glass.
  • Vibrant 10.1-inch display ideal for media consumption.
  • Deep integration with Amazon’s ecosystem for content and services.
  • USB-C for charging and data transfer, a welcome modern feature.

Cons

  • Limited to Amazon’s app store, which may not offer as wide a selection as Google Play.
  • Fire OS, while user-friendly, might not appeal to users preferring a standard Android experience.
  • No cellular connectivity options, limiting usage to Wi-Fi environments.