Tablet Comparison
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) vs Apple iPad Air (2020) Comparison
A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Fire HD 10 (2017)
For a fraction of the cost of other tablets, the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) offers a great display, good performance and excellent battery life. If you can overlook the weak camera and limited app selection in Amazon’s app store, it’s an excellent purchase.
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What's good
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Great battery life
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Good performance for most tasks
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New and improved hands-free Alexa integration
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Affordable
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What's not
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Horrible cameras
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Limited app selection
iPad Air (2020)
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What's good
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Excellent screen
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Supports 2nd Generation Apple Pen
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New color options
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Fast processor
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USB-C type port
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What's not
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Expensive with accessories added
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No FaceID
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64GB baseline storage
Fire HD 10 (2017)
For a fraction of the cost of other tablets, the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) offers a great display, good performance and excellent battery life. If you can overlook the weak camera and limited app selection in Amazon’s app store, it’s an excellent purchase.
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Good
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Great battery life
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Good performance for most tasks
+
New and improved hands-free Alexa integration
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Affordable
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Not
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Horrible cameras
−
Limited app selection
iPad Air (2020)
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Good
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Excellent screen
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Supports 2nd Generation Apple Pen
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New color options
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Fast processor
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USB-C type port
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Not
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Expensive with accessories added
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No FaceID
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64GB baseline storage
Spec data
How they compare
Fire HD 10 (2017)
iPad Air (2020)
Price (MSRP)
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OS
Fire OS
iOS
Processor
MediaTek Quad core
Apple A14 Bionic Hexa-core
Camera zoom
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Battery life
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Wired charging
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Wireless charging
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Display
Color
Color
Software support
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Repairability
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Weight
500g (17.6 oz)
460g (16.2 oz)
Fingerprint
No
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Fire HD 10 (2017)
iPad Air (2020)
Price (MSRP)
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Price (MSRP)
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OS
Fire OS
OS
iOS
Processor
MediaTek Quad core
Processor
Apple A14 Bionic Hexa-core
Camera zoom
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Camera zoom
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Battery life
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Battery life
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Wired charging
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Wired charging
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Wireless charging
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Wireless charging
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Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
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Software support
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Repairability
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Repairability
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Weight
500g (17.6 oz)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
Fire HD 10 (2017)
10.3" × 6.3"
iPad Air (2020)
9.7" × 7"
Thickness · to scale
Fire HD 10 (2017)
0.4"
iPad Air (2020)
0.2"
Fire HD 10 (2017)
iPad Air (2020)
Height
10.3" (262 mm)
9.7" (247.6 mm)
Width
6.3" (160 mm)
7" (178.5 mm)
Depth
0.4" (10 mm)
0.2" (6.1 mm)
Weight
500g (17.6 oz)
460g (16.2 oz)
Screen
10.1"
10.9"
Height
10.3" (262 mm)
Height
9.7" (247.6 mm)
Width
6.3" (160 mm)
Width
7" (178.5 mm)
Depth
0.4" (10 mm)
Depth
0.2" (6.1 mm)
Weight
500g (17.6 oz)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Screen
10.1"
Screen
10.9"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
Fire HD 10 (2017) vs iPad Air (2020): FAQ
Which is better, the Fire HD 10 (2017) or iPad Air (2020)?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPad Air (2020) earns a Compass Score of 8.9 compared to 8.0 for the Fire HD 10 (2017). That 0.9-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated April 2026. Suggest a correction →