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Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019)
Amazon
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019)
7.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 15 critic reviews
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
Apple
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
8.8 / 10
Compass Score
From 36 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

Fire HD 10 (2019)

While you won’t get a premium experience with the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019), it offers great battery life and good enough performance for your day-to-day tasks. If you’re okay with living in the Amazon ecosystem, the Fire HD 10 (2019) is a great 10-inch budget tablet.

+
Good
+ Great Price
+ Excellent battery life
+ Good display with decent color accuracy and brightness
+ Durable
−
Not
− Horrible camera performance
− UI unpolished and laggy
− Average overall performance
− Bad audio quality

iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)

+
Good
+ Supports 5G
+ Center Stage is an excellent addition
+ Sets new records for tablet speed and performance
+ The Liquid Retina XDR display is amazing
−
Not
− HDR content is the only way to appreciate the new screen tech fully
− Expensive, especially with accessories.
− iPadOS still feels a little clunky for productivity use
Spec data

How they compare

Fire HD 10 (2019)
iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
OS
Fire OS
OS
iOS
Processor
MediaTek MT8321 Octa-core
Processor
Apple M1 Octa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
2×
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
504g (17.8 oz)
Weight
682g (24.1 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 (2019)
10.3" × 6.3"
iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
11" × 8.5"
Thickness · to scale
Fire HD 10 (2019)
0.4"
iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
0.3"
Height
10.3" (262 mm)
Height
11" (280.6 mm)
Width
6.3" (159 mm)
Width
8.5" (214.9 mm)
Depth
0.4" (9.8 mm)
Depth
0.3" (6.4 mm)
Weight
504g (17.8 oz)
Weight
682g (24.1 oz)
Screen
10.1"
Screen
12.9"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

Fire HD 10 (2019) vs iPad Pro 12.9 (2021): FAQ

Which is better, the Fire HD 10 (2019) or iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) earns a Compass Score of 8.8 compared to 7.9 for the Fire HD 10 (2019). 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 October 2026. Suggest a correction →