Amazon Fire HD 10 9th Gen in the test Is the Android tablet worth 150 euros
Amazon has released the 9th generation of the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019). We'll tell you whether the 150-euro tablet is worth it compared to its predecessor.
Amazon
Reviewed: The Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019, 9th Gen)
Per:
Relatively low price. Worthwhile especially for those who already use Amazon services. Picture-in-picture mode for apps such as Netflix and Prime Video (background playback). Google Play Store can be installed later. Nova Launcher can be installed. to change the user interface. Wide display bezel is practical for children's hands. Eight-core processor and 2 GB RAMContra:
Many Amazon apps that you don't necessarily use (bloatware) .APK files are cumbersome to install and too many info messages suggest you are a bad person. Automatic brightness was a bit too dark for us. However, it can be deactivated. The status bar, which can be swiped from top to bottom, is displayed quite narrowly (like on a smartphone) and does not use the full screen width. Really wide display frame for 2019. Neutral:
MicroSD cards cannot be formatted as internal storage if there is insufficient space, but many apps can be moved to the microSD card.
For users of Amazon services or for parents with children, the Fire HD 10 (2019) is a good and affordable tablet. You can read the full conclusion below.
Fire HD 10 (9th Gen) at Amazon
1. Who is the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019, 9th Gen) intended for?
The tablet is intended for entertainment, films, series, eBooks, audio books, songs, surfing and Amazon services instead of productivity. This tablet is also suitable for children, because you can install Netflix, YouTube or children's games in addition to Amazon Prime. The user interface takes getting used to if you have never used an Amazon tablet before. But that can be changed, as we will show you below.
2. And what has improved compared to the previous Fire HD 10 (7th Gen)?
The predecessor of the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019, 9th Gen.) is the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017, 7th Gen.). Here you can see the improvements:
New operating system base: The operating system used is Fire OS 7.3.1.0, which is based on Android 9.0. This also gives you the function of picture-in-picture mode. Picture-in-picture mode: Since Android 9.0 Pie is used as the basis in the 9th generation Fire tablet, apps such as Netflix, Prime Video or Twitch can also be used Keep looking in a small window while surfing the Internet, for example. Simply tap on the home button while the video is running or switch to another app. However, picture-in-picture playback did not work in the official YouTube app. However, it works with the alternative app "YouTube.com" from the Amazon Appstore. Better charging connection: The charging connection is USB 2.0 with type C. That means you no longer have to pay attention to how you plug the cable in. More battery life: It is said to have improved from 10 to 12 hours with mixed operation. The tablet lasted at least 10 hours in our test. Faster processor: Instead of a quad-core processor, Amazon installed a CPU with 8 cores. The clock rate has increased from 1.8 to 2.0 GHz. In the test, however, we couldn't find any notable differences in performance compared to the predecessor. More external storage: The Fire HD 10 (2019) supports microSD cards up to 512 GB. With the predecessor it was "only" 256 GB. Cameras: The front camera now has a resolution of 2 megapixels like the rear camera. The Fire HD 10 from 2017 still used the small VGA resolution here. What are the "special offers" for prices?
The Amazon Fire HD 10 is sold in 4 variants: With 32 GB, with 64 GB and then with or without "special offers". This is advertising that is displayed on the lock screen. If that doesn't bother you, you can choose the variant with special offers to get the respective tablet model 15 euros cheaper.
4. Can I install WhatsApp on the tablet?
Yes. This is easy if you have installed the Google Play Store (we show below). By default, the Google Play Store is missing and then the whole thing works as explained here in our instructions for Fire HD tablets.
5. Which apps are there in the Amazon Appstore?
The Amazon Appstore is sufficient for basic tasks, but apps that you know from Android smartphones may be missing. This is because the Google Play Store is not installed on Amazon tablets by default.
Here internet tools and news can see an overview of which apps can be found in which app stores:
6. technology news be installed?
Yes, but then you lose the guarantee. Amazon doesn't like it when competing app stores are installed on their devices and then calls this "improper use". In our instructions you can still see how to use the Google P