Fire HD 10 tablet vs Kindle 16 GB (newest model): which is better?

Ravvy scores Fire HD 10 tablet at 85.8 and Kindle 16 GB (newest model) at 89.7, so Kindle 16 GB (newest model) is the stronger overall pick. The ideal choice for minimalist readers who want the lightest possible device, though you trade away waterproofing for the smaller footprint.

Which is cheaper, Fire HD 10 tablet or Kindle 16 GB (newest model)?

Fire HD 10 tablet lists at $130 and Kindle 16 GB (newest model) lists at $150. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

Head to head · Tablets & E-Readers

Fire HD 10 tablet vs Kindle 16 GB (newest model)

Ravvy scores Fire HD 10 tablet at 85.8 and Kindle 16 GB (newest model) at 89.7. Kindle 16 GB (newest model) takes the overall pick, best for commuters and travelers who value portability.

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Fire HD 10 tablet

85.8

$130

Budget shoppers should buy this for its excellent screen and battery life, provided they accept the lack of native Google apps and the presence of lockscreen advertisements.

Ravvy pick

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Kindle 16 GB (newest model)

89.7

$150

The ideal choice for minimalist readers who want the lightest possible device, though you trade away waterproofing for the smaller footprint.

How they score

Factor	Fire HD 10 tablet	Kindle 16 GB (newest model)
Portability	88	98
Battery Life	92	94
App Ecosystem	65	–
Display Quality	85	–
Processing Power	72	–
Feature Set	–	78
Performance	–	85
Display Clarity	–	92

Fire HD 10 tablet

What owners praise

Excellent 1080p display for the price
Lightweight yet very durable build
Long 13 hour battery life
Responsive USI 2.0 stylus support
Expandable storage up to 1TB

What to know first

Locked to Amazon Appstore without Google Play
Base price includes lockscreen advertisements
Limited to 3GB RAM for heavier multitasking
Charging speed is slow with included 9W adapter

Skip it if power users requiring the full google play store or high end gaming performance

Kindle 16 GB (newest model)

What owners praise

Extremely lightweight and pocketable design
High resolution 300 ppi display is very sharp
USB-C charging is convenient and relatively fast
Excellent battery life lasting over a month
Improved page turn speed over previous generations

What to know first

Lacks waterproofing found in higher-end models
Screen size may feel cramped for manga or PDFs
No adjustable warm light feature

Skip it if poolside readers or those needing a large display for comics

Specs side by side

Spec	Fire HD 10 tablet	Kindle 16 GB (newest model)
Size	9.69” x 6.49” x 0.34” (246mm x 164.8mm x 8.6mm)	6.2” x 4.3” x 0.32” (157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0 mm). Size represents total device measurements.
Audio	3.5 mm stereo jack, dual integrated speakers; external volume controls	–
Ports	USB-C (2.0) connector for charging; micro-SD slot for external storage	–
Weight	15.29 oz (433.6g) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process	5.56 oz (158 g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
Display	Brilliant 10.1” 1080p display (1920 x 1200) with over 2 million pixels (224 ppi), for bright, vivid image quality. Screen strengthened with aluminosilicate glass.	Amazon's 6” display with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.
Sensors	Accelerometer, ambient light sensor	–
Storage	32 GB (24 GB available to user) or 64 GB (54.3 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add micro-SD slot for up to 1 TB of additional storage. Some apps may require that they are installed on internal storage. App or feature updates may impact available storage.	–
Printing	Printing documents to a nearby Wi-Fi enabled printer is supported. Learn more here	–
Bluetooth	Experience seamless wireless connectivity with Built-in Bluetooth 5.3, featuring A2DP stereo streaming, hands-free calling support with compatible stereo headphones, speakers, HID and LE Accessories support.	–
CPU & RAM	Octa-core processor - 2x Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.05 Ghz and 6x Arm Cortex A55 up to 2Ghz3 GB or 4 GB RAM	–
Generation	13th generation - 2023 release	Kindle (11th Generation) - 2024 release.
Microphone	1 built-in microphone	–