Is Fire HD worth it? Advantages and disadvantages of Amazon’s tablet

The Fire HD Tablet looks like a worthwhile proposition for people who don’t yet own a tablet and find the big screen more relaxing.

For whom is the Fire HD Tablet worthwhile?

People who do not yet own a tablet should take a look at the Amazon Fire HD Tablet. This is available in display sizes from 7 inches to 11 inches with the Fire HD Max for relatively little money and with regular discount promotions.

• According to the RRP, the Fire HD Max costs only 269.99 euros in the 64 gigabyte variant with advertising. That’s a vanishingly small price compared to an Apple iPad.
• The smallest Fire HD tablet with 7 inches regularly costs only 74.99 euros with 16 gigabytes of memory and advertising.
• Overall, the tablets are not as fancy as an iPad, as the housing is made of plastic. On the other hand, the eight cores in the processor and four gigabytes of RAM and a large display are of course very attractive.
• You have an optimal connection to Amazon with the tablet and can use apps from the app store. However, it is not as well equipped as Google’s Play Store or Apple’s App Store.
• You can also find instructions on the internet to access the Google Play Store, but this is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty and is therefore at your own risk.
• When you buy the tablet from Amazon, it comes ready to go for you with access to your account and the settings you’ve already made for other tablets.
• For an additional charge, you can also buy larger storage capacities and tablets without ads.
• The Fire HD tablet also includes smart home control so you can control smart lights, heating thermostats or power sockets.
• There are also special variants of the Fire HD Tablet for Kids with a special case, warranty against drop damage and a parental lock.

Disadvantages of the Fire HD Tablet

That said, there are a lot of advantages that could also make it an easy buy. But there are also disadvantages that Amazon’s Fire HD Tablet delivers.

• You must have an Amazon account. Even if you buy the tablet from another retailer.
• Of course, advertising in the cheap version is not to everyone’s liking either. Especially if children are to use the tablet.
• In addition, the tablet is comparatively thick and does not feel that valuable.
• Unfortunately, the apps in the App Store are also often not as numerous as you know from the competition. If you need special apps, you will probably have to resort to the unsupported Play Store guide or purchase another device after all.