![]() ![]() The latter, aimed at older kids, has a streamlined case with a little less padding. There's the regular Kids Edition and a “Pro” model. Recognizing that “kids” covers a wide range of hand sizes and other factors, Amazon has two different Kids Edition Fire tablets. ![]() See our Best Tablets guide for more mid-level tablet options that offer a better value than the Fire Max 11. If you want to do anything more than watch Prime video and browse the web, we suggest you spend the extra money on an iPad, Pixel Tablet, or Lenovo tablet. While Fire OS seems okay when you pay $50 for it on sale, it feels a lot more limiting at $230. However, this premium-priced tablet is still hamstrung by the same Fire OS that powers the cheaper models. The screen is bright and sharp enough, the speakers aren't bad, and the cameras are 1080p and nicer than the cameras on the rest of the Fire tablets. That said, if all you plan to do is consume Amazon content, and the price doesn't bother you, the Fire Max 11 is a good way to do it. The list of things an iPad can do that the Fire Max 11 can't is longer than I have space for here. ![]() With a base price of $230, you're only $30 away from a 9th-gen iPad. If you're all in on all things Amazon, the Fire Max 11 ( 5/10, WIRED Review) is the company's most powerful tablet. To get rid of that, you'll need to spend $15 more for the version without “special offers.” Whichever you choose, Amazon will serve up advertisements on the lock screen. You can choose between 32-GB or 64-GB models (with a microSD slot on both so you can add up to 1 TB of storage if you need more space). After that, you can set your HD 10 on a stand to essentially turn it into an Echo Show. To use Alexa's Show Mode, swipe down on the notification overlay and check the Show Mode box. As with the Fire HD 8, you can also shout commands at Alexa from across the room. The Fire HD 10 has a larger screen with more pixels (1080p) than its siblings, making it better for watching videos. None of Google's office apps work on the Fire HD 10, not even in the browser. I have not had a chance to test the new keyboard, but with the old version, working on the Fire HD 10 isn't bad, as long as you don't need Google apps. The old Fire HD 10 Plus, while still available for $180, appears to have been discontinued. There's a new keyboard option as part of the Keyboard Case Bundle ($190) if you want to do more than consume Prime content. The new model sports the same screen and 3 GB of RAM. We have not had a chance to try the latest model yet, but based on previous releases we think it's safe to say it's marginally faster. Amazon refreshed it in 2023 with a slightly faster processor (the company claims a 25 percent speed increase). Take advantage of the limited-time deal while you can.The Fire HD 10 remains our favorite of Amazon's tablets. ![]() An entryway into portable entertainment for those on a limited budget, they’re now dirt-cheap at Amazon. That said, undemanding everyday tasks like browsing the web and streaming videos are duck soup.Īlthough you shouldn’t expect too much from any of these tablets, they provide great value for money in their price range. Speaking of performance, you can probably guess that neither of these devices has enough horsepower to handle extensive gaming sessions or run multiple work-related apps. Coughing up an extra $20 lets you grab the Fire HD 10 Plus, which has more RAM on deck, thereby providing better performance. Starting off with the Fire HD 10, you get a portable slate with a 10.1-inch 1080p Full HD display, up to 12 hours of battery life, 32GB of storage, and Alexa support for ultimate convenience for just under $75. Never mind that, for they do put enough to the table to be among the top budget tablets. Judging from their affordable MSRP, one can easily conclude they’re not among the most powerful tablets on the market. ![]()
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