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Amazon Fire HD 10

80
Well liked
Average of 8 professional reviews
6 of 8 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 8 reviews landedRange 70–87
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 79.9 · 4 printed, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 80

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8 professional reviewers tested the Amazon Fire HD 10, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and build quality. Most common complaint: software and app.

Reviewed by What Hi-Fi?, CNET, Tom's Guide and 5 more

The catch: Slow, and tied to Amazon's app store.

4 of these 8 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 8 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 87
    What Hi-Fi?Hands-on review · 2024

    A great, affordable way to watch movies on the go, with a punchy picture and decent build.

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  2. 82
    CNETHands-on review

    An excellent-value big-screen media tablet with hands-free Alexa and a fast processor.

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  3. 80
    Tom's GuideRated 4/5 · Hands-on review

    A strong budget pick with a bright screen and excellent battery life for casual use.

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  4. 70
    SlashGearHands-on review · 2023

    A good-value tablet for Amazon users that feels sturdier than earlier Fire models.

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  5. 83est.
    Trusted ReviewsNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2024

    A balanced, inexpensive 10-inch tablet that does most things well and earns a recommendation.

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  6. 83est.
    9to5ToysNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2021

    A pleasant, snappier content-consumption tablet with a solid feel.

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  7. 83est.
    The GuardianNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2017

    A big step up for a media-focused budget tablet, with a sharp screen, solid battery and good Alexa.

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  8. 71est.
    CNN UnderscoredNo printed score · Buying guide · 2026

    Judged an acceptable, very cheap 10-inch tablet for people who do not want to pay iPad prices.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Picture quality5 of 8
Build quality4 of 8
Value for money4 of 8

What critics dislike most

Software and app6 of 8
Brightness2 of 8

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Common questions

Is the Amazon Fire HD 10 worth it?

Most critics think so: 6 of 8 recommend it. Slow, and tied to Amazon's app store.

Do critics agree about the Amazon Fire HD 10?

Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (SlashGear) to 87 (What Hi-Fi?), a spread of 17 points across 8 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Amazon Fire HD 10?

Software and app (6 of 8 reviews), Brightness (2 of 8 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Amazon Fire HD 10?

The OnePlus Pad 3 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.