Whether you are looking to downsize your physical book collection or checking for an easy on-the-go entertainment option, Amazon offers an excellent variety of tablets to meet those needs. Originally known for their reading tablet, the Kindle e-readers, Amazon has also introduced an iPad competitor with their Fire series. This article breaks down the current available Amazon Fire and Kindle options available to help you make the best selection for your needs.
Amazon Tablet FAQs
Purchasing a new tech device typically comes with a variety of questions and considerations. Before we dive into reviewing the top Amazon tablets, let’s go over some frequently asked questions related to this purchase.
1. What is a tablet?
2. What does a tablet do?
3. How much does it cost?
4. Can a Kindle read .pdf files?
How We Reviewed the Amazon Tablets
We want you to feel as confident as possible with your new tablet purchase. When compiling the reviews below, we made sure to factor in both price and value into our ratings. We also read countless customer reviews to see what real users thought of each product, and we hope this best of list helps you narrow down the options available so that you can find the right Amazon tablet for your needs.
The Top 9 Amazon Tablets - Fires & Kindles
- 7" IPS display; 8 or 16 GB of internal storage (up to 256 GB with microSD)
- 1.3 GHz quad-core processor
- Up to 8 hours of battery life
- Alexa enabled
- 1 GB of RAM
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- Up to 12 hours of battery life, a vibrant 8" HD display, a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, and Dolby Audio....
- 16 or 32 GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for up to 256 GB of expandable storage
- Just ask Alexa for quick access to the information and entertainment you want. Ask questions, play music, check your...
- Ask Alexa to call or message almost anyone, or make video calls to family and friends with a Fire tablet, Echo Spot,...
- Enjoy millions of movies, TV shows, songs, Kindle eBooks, apps and games - including Netflix, Facebook, HBO, Spotify,...
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- Brilliant 10.1" 1080p Full HD display (1920 x 1200), up to 1.8 GHZ quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, and up to 10 hours of...
- Our largest display, now with over 2 million pixels, stereo speakers, Dolby Audio, and dual-band 802.11ac...
- Use Alexa hands-free mode to pause videos, play music, open apps, show sports scores, display the weather, and...
- Call or message almost anyone hands-free, or make video calls to family and friends with a Fire tablet, Echo Spot, Echo...
- 32 or 64 GB internal storage expandable by up to 256 GB (using the microSD slot). Watch downloaded videos anywhere with...
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- Up to $129 in savings on Fire 7 tablet, 1 year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, and a Kid-Proof Case, versus items...
- Not a toy, a full-featured Fire 7 tablet with a 7" IPS display, 16 GB internal storage, and up to 8 hours of mixed-use...
- The included 1 year of FreeTime Unlimited gives your kids access to over 20,000 popular apps and games, videos, books,...
- 2-year worry-free guarantee: If it breaks, return it and we'll replace it for free.
- Introducing Spanish language content in FreeTime Unlimited ? kids can now enjoy over 1,000 books, movies, and apps in...
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- Now available in black or white
- Higher resolution display (300 ppi) - with twice as many pixels
- Built-in adjustable light - read day and night
- No screen glare, even in bright sunlight, unlike tablets
- A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours
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- Easy on your eyes--touchscreen display that reads like real paper
- No screen glare, even in bright sunlight
- Single battery charge lasts weeks
- Lighter than a paperback, holds thousands of books
- Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30 days--choose from over 1 million titles
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- Our thinnest and lightest Kindle ever--read even more comfortably for hours
- All-new ergonomic design with dedicated buttons to effortlessly turn the page
- Longest Kindle battery life--the included leather charging cover can boost battery to months. Choose from a black,...
- High-resolution 300 ppi display with crisp, laser quality text. Reads like real paper without glare, even in direct...
- Enhanced built-in adjustable light evenly illuminates the screen for perfect reading anywhere, anytime
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- Our thinnest and lightest Kindle ever--read even more comfortably for hours
- All-new ergonomic design with dedicated buttons to effortlessly turn the page
- Longest Kindle battery life--the included leather charging cover can boost battery to months. Choose from a black,...
- High-resolution 300 ppi display with crisp, laser quality text. Reads like real paper without glare, even in direct...
- Enhanced built-in adjustable light evenly illuminates the screen for perfect reading anywhere, anytime
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- Includes Kindle 8th generation - 2016 -without sponsored screensavers, a free cover, plus a 2-year worry-free guarantee
- Set reading goals and track progress with Kindle FreeTime
- Zero distractions – unlike tablets, Kindle is designed just for reading
- Power up a reader's vocabulary with tools like Word Wise and Vocabulary Builder
- 2-year worry-free guarantee: if they break it, return it and we'll replace it for free. No questions asked.
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The Verdict
Hopefully, this article narrowed down the Amazon tablet choices and helped you pick a winner. Since we reviewed several different types of tablets, we have three categories for the top picks: Fire, Kindle, and Kids Edition.
The stand out Amazon Fire tablet is the Amazon Fire 10 HD. With it’s ultra-clear HD display, 10-hour battery life, and access to a wide variety of entertainment apps, the Fire 10 HD is an excellent all-around tablet.
If you are looking for a sleek e-reader that is designed for easy reading on the go, the Kindle Paperwhite is our pick. It has an excellent balance of cost and features that make it a high-value purchase that will last years.
Finally, if you are shopping for children, the Amazon Fire 8 HD – Kids Edition tablet is a solid option. With built-in parental controls and a kid-proof case, this tablet will provide access to countless books for your kids to enjoy, plus a variety of additional entertaining apps for long trips or weekend free-time.
Last update on 2021-09-26 at 21:21 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
