GamesRadar+ Verdict
The Amazon Fire HD 10 is a tricky one.
Gaming is made possible via the Luna service, somewhat redeeming the rig at its current price tag.
Turning the rig on keeps it humble as well, with seriously large bezels surrounding the display itself.
Still, that’s not uncommon for a budget tablet.
Thankfully, Amazon’s branding is about as subtle as it can be.
I don’t expect many users to be putting this level of strain on the machine.
Sharing the same panel is your lock button and volume rocker.
WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3 are solid enough for the relaxed use the tablet is designed for.
Connection is quick and easy and doesn’t falter easily.
Then we come to the real thorn in the Fire HD 10’s side, OS.
There’s a whole range of games available to download, but they’re mostly shovelware.
Things get a bit more interesting when you take Amazon Luna into consideration.
Just note that you’ll need to pay for bigger titles or stream them viaUbisoft+ for a boosted cost.
Apps load with a zip, and the system can handle split screen between lighter processes just fine.
Keeping a wad of apps open in the background didn’t lead to stuttering or crashes either.
Gameplay is a little rough and ready.
Smaller titles perform just as well as they would on pretty much any other rig.
Should you buy the Amazon Fire HD 10?
The Amazon Fire HD 10 is only going to make sense for a small subsection of buyers.
If you are looking to spend as little as possible, though, there are other options out there.
Your decision generally lies between this and the previous generation Samsung Galaxy Tab A8.
As a gaming tablet, the Fire HD 10 certainly has its moments.
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