The design is minimal in a cheap way we’re talking plain plastic, rather than the metallic minimalism of higher-priced tablets, but the Fire HD 10 is built well enough that it feels sturdy. A grown-up version of that case would actually be really handy.

The Fire HD 10 Kids Edition comes with a thick case that solves this problem by redirecting sound to the front and it has a built in stand, too. This is something you have to watch out for, because the speakers are easy to block if you rest the tablet on something soft to watch a movie in bed. The Fire HD 10’s stereo speakers are on the left side, or the bottom when you hold the tablet in landscape, as you will most likely do when gaming or watching a movie.

On the right edge there’s only a flap that opens to reveal the MicroSD card slot. Moving further left along the top edge there’s a 3.5mm audio port and volume controls. We’re glad to see Micro USB disappearing as USB-C cables are always right side up and they allow for faster charging. Holding the tablet in portrait, the power button is at the top right with the USB-C port next to it. HD 10 Plus: Which budget slate blazes brightest? The best Android tablets in 2023: the 9 best ones you can buyĪmazon’s new Fire HD 8 tablets run faster, last longer, and start at $100Īmazon Fire HD 10 vs.

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