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Pros
+
Blazing performance
+
Android 5.0
+
Bright, vivid display
+
4:3 display ratio
+
Front-facing BoomSound speakers
+
Multi-user support
Cons
−
Bulky design
−
Weak camera
−
4:3 display ratio
−
Weak battery
−
No microSD card support
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
1MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Nvidia Tegra K1 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16/32 GB
Speed:
2300MHz
Display
Size:
8.9" Color
Res:
1536 × 2048
PPI:
281 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
6,700 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
425g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.1
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Microsoft · Windows 8.1 Pro · 12"
30 critic reviews
Screen
12"
Battery
8,000 mAh
Pros
+
3:2 aspect ratio offers plenty of screen real estate
+
Generally smooth and quick performance
+
Thin and lightweight when compared to laptops
Cons
−
Loud and hot when playing games
−
Highly reflective display
−
Keyboard attachment sold separately
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
5MP
Flash:
No
Features:
Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Intel Core i3
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64/128/ 256/512 GB
Speed:
1500MHz
Display
Size:
12" Color
Res:
2160 × 1440
PPI:
216 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
8,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.1h
Design
Weight:
800g
Material:
Magnesium alloy
Colors:
Silver
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
OPP/FTP
USB:
Yes
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, ISO, Night mode, Self-timer, White balance
Performance
Chip:
Intel Atom Z3745 Quad core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
16 GB
Speed:
1330MHz
Display
Size:
8" Color
Res:
800 × 1280
PPI:
189 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
15 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
454g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black, White, Purple, Gold
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
OPP/FTP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Compass Verdict
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.
Pros
+
Great Price
+
Excellent battery life
+
Good display with decent color accuracy and brightness
+
Durable
Cons
−
Horrible camera performance
−
UI unpolished and laggy
−
Average overall performance
−
Bad audio quality
Camera
Main:
2MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Effects, Geotagging, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek MT8321 Octa-core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
32/64 GB
Speed:
2000MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
504g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black, Plum, Twilight Blue, White
Fingerprint:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT Yes
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP
USB:
USB Type-C
Pros
+
Type-C USB
+
Light
+
Great display
+
Android 5.0
+
Price
Cons
−
Screen glare
−
No storage expansion
−
No GPS
−
No cellular data support
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Geotagging
Performance
Chip:
Intel Atom Z3580 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
32 GB
Speed:
2300MHz
Display
Size:
7.9" Color
Res:
1536 × 2048
PPI:
324 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
5,300 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
318g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Natural Aluminum, Lava Gray
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
8 critic reviews
Screen
10.3"
Battery
3,700 mAh
Compass Verdict
A multifunctional e-ink device, offering excellent note-taking and reading features with robust app compatibility but limited media performance.
Pros
+
Long battery life
+
Supports Google Play
+
Durable build
+
Paper-like display
+
Magnetic stylus
Cons
−
Pricey accessories
−
No color display
−
Limited storage
−
Slow startup
−
Non-expandable memory
Camera
Flash:
No
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 646 Octa-core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64 GB
Speed:
2000MHz
Display
Size:
10.3" Grayscale
Res:
1872 × 1404
PPI:
227 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
3,700 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
445g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Dark Green
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP
USB:
USB Type-C
Compass Verdict
The Amazon Fire HD 10 is an excellent budget-friendly large tablet for media consumption and light productivity work as long as you don’t mind the heavy-handed Amazon influence on the software and can accept some performance compromises.
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek MT8183 Helio P60T (12 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
32/64 GB
Speed:
2000MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
465g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black, Denim, Lavender, Olive
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, HFP, HSP
USB:
USB Type-C
Pros
+
Fast and smooth performance
+
Sharp and vivid display
+
Excellent battery life
Cons
−
Poor quality front camera
−
Issues with touch sensitivity
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus
Performance
Chip:
Nvidia Tegra 4 A15 Quad core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
16 GB
Speed:
1800MHz
Display
Size:
8" Color
Res:
1200 × 1600
PPI:
250 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
5,680 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
451g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
White
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Compass Verdict
An extremely sturdy and practical tablet designed for rugged environments and work-related tasks.
Pros
+
Rugged design
+
Programmable key
+
Removable battery
+
Glove-friendly touch
+
S Pen included
Cons
−
Outdated processor
−
Thick bezels
−
Average display
−
Single speaker sound
−
High price point
Camera
Main:
13MP f/1.9
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Samsung Exynos 9810 Octa-core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64/128 GB
Speed:
2700MHz
Display
Size:
8" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
283 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
5,050 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
Yes
Video playback:
11h
Design
Weight:
426g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Pros
+
Premium build quality
+
Full Windows OS along with access to all apps and software
+
Keyboard attachment feels natural
+
Good contrast and brightness on display
+
Fairly robust speakers
Cons
−
Keyboard attachment sold separately
−
Unable to handle heavy multi-tasking and 3D games
−
In tablet mode not touch-screen friendly
−
Track pad on keyboard too small
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
3MP
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus
Performance
Chip:
Intel Atom x7-Z8700 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
64/128 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
Display
Size:
10.8" Color
Res:
1920 × 1280
PPI:
214 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
622g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Gray
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
OPP/FTP
USB:
Yes
6 critic reviews
Screen
10.3"
Battery
3,000 mAh
Compass Verdict
A versatile device for reading, editing, and note-taking with flexibility in format and app support.
Pros
+
Flexible format support
+
Lightweight design
+
Paper-like writing feel
+
Good battery life
+
Android system with apps
Cons
−
High price
−
Slight note-taking lag
−
Not waterproof
−
Laggy E Ink panel
−
Limited storage expansion
Camera
Flash:
No
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Octa-core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64 GB
Speed:
2000MHz
Display
Size:
10.3" Grayscale
Res:
1404 × 1872
PPI:
227 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
3,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
420g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Blue
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, HID
USB:
USB Type-C
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Flash:
No
Performance
Chip:
Intel Atom Z3770 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
64 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
Display
Size:
10.8" Color
Res:
1920 × 1080
PPI:
204 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
32 WHr
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
Yes
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
748g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP
USB:
Micro-USB 3.0
Asus Transformer Pad 300
Asus · Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich · 10.1"
21 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
22 WHr
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
1MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus
Performance
Chip:
NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L Quad-Core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
16/32 GB
Speed:
1200MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
22 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
Unknown
Design
Weight:
635g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Royal Blue, Torch Red, Iceberg white
Fingerprint:
Unknown
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 3.0
NFC:
Unknown
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP
USB:
Yes
46 critic reviews
Screen
10.9"
Battery
29 WHr
Compass Verdict
A solid tablet with a sleek design and dependable performance for everyday use.
Pros
+
Chic design
+
Slim bezels
+
Fast processor
+
Landscape FaceTime camera
+
USB Type-C
+
Good battery life
Cons
−
No OLED display
−
Limited brightness
−
Adequate rear camera
−
No Stage Manager
−
First-gen Apple Pencil only
−
Pricey
Camera
Main:
12MP f/1.8
Front:
12MP f/2.4
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Storage:
64/256 GB
Speed:
3000MHz
Display
Size:
10.9" Color
Res:
1640 × 2360
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
28 WHr
Fast charge:
20W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
477g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.2
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP
USB:
USB Type-C
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Samsung · Android 9.0 Pie · 10.5"
33 critic reviews
Screen
10.5"
Battery
7,040 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
13MP f/1.9
Front:
8MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
6/8 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
2840MHz
Display
Size:
10.5" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
288 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
7,040 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
420g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Mountain Gray, Rose Blush, Cloud Blue
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
USB:
USB Type-C
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