It only takes a quick browse through the prices of the latest models of tablets like the iPad, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, or even Lenovo’s Idea Tab to understand why Amazon’s Fire HD 10 has consistently been one of the best buys in the category. And that’s at its full $155 list price, so what would you call it now that it’s just $73 during an Early Prime Big Deal?
At the very least, you’d call it a 10.1-inch 1080p Full HD tablet with an octa-core processor and 13-hour battery life at a price no iPad or Galaxy Tab could possibly touch. It runs the same display that’s earned it an average 4.5-star rating from over 44,000 Amazon reviewers, paired with 4 GB of RAM and a processor that’s 25% faster than the previous generation. That upgrade makes itself felt when you’re scrolling through dense apps, switching between a streaming session and a download, or loading larger Kindle books.
Up to 1TB Storage
The Fire HD 10’s built-in storage sits at 32 GB, with a micro-SD slot that accepts cards up to 1 TB (sold separately). That expandability matters because at this price, most buyers are not swapping storage options on a two-year upgrade cycle — they’re planning to keep it, and a card slot keeps the device useful without forcing an early replacement.
The 5 MP front camera is dependable for Zoom calls and quick social content. Alexa is built in and handles reading, timers, smart home controls, and hands-free general queries. Amazon Kids integration with optional Kids+ subscription gives parents clean parental controls without a separate app layer. The Made for Amazon Stylus Pen works with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity for writing and sketching apps, and even though it’s sold separately, the $73 price for the tablet itself leaves ample room in your budget for useful accessories.
Tough Tablet
What rounds this out as a must-see deal is the aluminosilicate glass, which makes the Fire HD 10 2.7 times as durable as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2022 model) in tumble testing. Considering the fact that the use case for a $73 tablet often includes younger users, shared households, and bag-tossed commutes where a more expensive device would be a liability, a rugged screen is a definite plus.
This Early Prime Big Deal is on the 32GB model of the Amazon Fire HD 10 that comes with lockscreen ads. A small annoyance to be sure, but there’s no deal yet on the ad-free model, which still sits at the full $155 price. This model’s $73 deal price will make those ads much, much more tolerable.