Fire HD 10 tablet vs Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB: which is better?

Ravvy scores Fire HD 10 tablet at 85.8 and Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB at 95.11, so Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB is the stronger overall pick. Buy this if you want the most responsive e-reader on the market with a larger screen while saving money through Amazon's reliable refurbishment program.

Which is cheaper, Fire HD 10 tablet or Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB?

Fire HD 10 tablet lists at $130 and Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB lists at $180. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

Head to head · Tablets & E-Readers

Fire HD 10 tablet vs Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB

Ravvy scores Fire HD 10 tablet at 85.8 and Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB at 95.11. Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB takes the overall pick, best for voracious readers and travelers looking for top tier specs at a discount.

Amazon

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

Amazon

Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB

95.1

$180

Buy this if you want the most responsive e-reader on the market with a larger screen while saving money through Amazon's reliable refurbishment program.

How they score

Factor	Fire HD 10 tablet	Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB
Portability	88	89
Battery Life	92	98
App Ecosystem	65	–
Display Quality	85	97
Processing Power	72	–
Responsiveness	–	95.5
Eco-Friendliness	–	94

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

Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB

What owners praise

Significantly faster page turns than previous generations
Large 7 inch display with higher contrast ratio
Exceptional 12 week battery life on a single charge
Full IPX8 waterproofing for safe reading by the pool
Adjustable warm light for better sleep hygiene

What to know first

Lock screen contains sponsored advertisements
Generic packaging compared to retail new units
No physical page turn buttons found on the Oasis

Skip it if users who need a multi purpose tablet for apps, video, or web browsing

Specs side by side

Spec	Fire HD 10 tablet	Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB
Size	9.69” x 6.49” x 0.34” (246mm x 164.8mm x 8.6mm)	5” x 7” x 0.3” (127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm)
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	7.4 oz (211g). 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 7” Paperwhite display technology 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 Paperwhite (12th Generation) - 2024 release.
Microphone	1 built-in microphone	–