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32 tablets reviewed
Last updated: October 21, 2026

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Amazon Fire HD 6
7.5
Amazon Fire HD 6
Amazon · Fire OS 4 (Based on Android) · 6"
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Pros
+ Price
+ Amazon integration
+ Display brightness
+ Ultra portable
+ Multiple user profiles
+ Extensive parental controls
+ Great battery life
Cons
− Weak camera
− Non-expandable storage
− Plastic cheap-feeling design
− Processing delays
Kindle Fire
7.4
Kindle Fire
Amazon · Android 2.1 · 7"
Amazon Fire HD 8
7.3
Amazon Fire HD 8
Amazon · Fire OS 5 · 8"
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Pros
+ Good audio quality
+ Thin and lightweight
+ Good battery life
+ Decent color accuracy and viewing angles
Cons
− Sluggish performance
− Low resolution display
− Poor camera quality
− Cheap build quality
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022)
7.3
Budget Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022)
Amazon · Fire OS 8 · 8"
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Compass Verdict

Great value for a basic tablet, but performance and display quality may not impress everyone.

Pros
+ Strong battery life
+ Expandable storage
+ Great price value
+ Access to Amazon services
+ Durable build
Cons
− Mediocre camera quality
− Limited app availability
− Slow charging
− Average display quality
− Clunky performance
Kindle Fire 2
7.2
Kindle Fire 2
Amazon · Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich · 7"
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Pros
+ Runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich by default
+ Comes at a very affordable price
Cons
− Internal storage is limited to 8GB
− Wall charger and other accessories need to be bought separately
Amazon Fire (2015)
7.2
Amazon Fire (2015)
Amazon · Fire OS 5.0 · 7"
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Pros
+ Incredibly affordable
+ Great standby battery life
+ Smooth performance in basic tasks
+ Easy access to Prime content
Cons
− Abysmal front and rear camera
− Delays when opening apps
− Lackluster screen
− Generic "dowdy" design
− Lack of apps in app store
Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
7.2
Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
Amazon · Fire OS 5 · 7"
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Pros
+ Price
+ Sturdy design
+ Great integration with Amazon services
Cons
− Low resolution display
− Bad cameras
− No Google Apps support
− Tinny speaker
− Dim display in bright lighting
Amazon Fire 7 (2022)
7.2
Budget Amazon Fire 7 (2022)
Amazon · Fire OS 8 · 7"
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Compass Verdict

A budget-friendly tablet offering essential features at an incredibly low price point.

Pros
+ More value for money
+ Improved battery life
+ Inexpensive price
+ USB-C charging
+ Lightweight design
Cons
− Mediocre display
− Sluggish performance
− Restricted app store
− Poor camera quality
− Single speaker
Amazon Fire 7 (2019)
7.1
Amazon Fire 7 (2019)
Amazon · Fire OS 6.3 · 7"
Amazon Fire HD 7
7.1
Amazon Fire HD 7
Amazon · Fire OS 4 (Based on Android) · 7"
Kindle Fire HD 2
6.9
Kindle Fire HD 2
Amazon · Fire OS 3.0 (Based on Android) · 7"
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Pros
+ Good feature set for the price
+ Sleek design
+ Decent HD display
Cons
− Only 16GB of onboard storage
− No camera
− Basic specs
Amazon Fire HD 10
6.6
Amazon Fire HD 10
Amazon · Fire OS 5 · 10.9"
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Pros
+ MicroSD card support
+ Bright display
+ Good color reproduction
+ Parental controls
+ Mayday assistance
+ Good audio quality
Cons
− Low screen resolution
− Cheap-looking design
− No access to Google Play
− So-so battery life
− Entry-level performance
− Bad camera quality
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022)
6.6
Budget Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022)
Amazon · Fire OS 8 · 8"
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Compass Verdict

This tablet offers essential features and affordability but falls short in performance and versatility.

Pros
+ Wireless charging support
+ Decent battery life
+ Sturdy build
+ Affordable pricing
+ Compact and light
Cons
− Low-quality display
− Fire OS limitations
− Limited app library
− Slow performance
− Tedious ads
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro
7.5
Mid-range Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro
Amazon · Android 16 · 11" · 120Hz
Amazon Alexa Tablet 11
Budget Amazon Alexa Tablet 11
Amazon · Android 16 · 11" · 90Hz
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Founded 1994
Country United States
Tablets reviewed 32
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