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Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:6 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8135

Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

90%

4.7

Technical score

10%

9.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of tablets
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

22%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.9

Display

16%

4.9

Camera

14%

2.3

Battery

12%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 96% of tablets
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 88% of tablets
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Technical Specifications of tablet Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

22%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.9

Display

16%

4.9

Camera

14%

2.3

Battery

12%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

4.7
User score
User score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB) has a user popularity of 10 points, which is lower than 91.8% of Tablets.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.6
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Process node
28 nm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
MediaTek MT8135
Chipset
MediaTek MT8135
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8135 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 93.7% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
Screen resolution
1280×800
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
252 ppi
Pixel density
252 ppi
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 252 ppi which is higher than that of 69.6% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
â–² Better than 45% of models
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than that of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 5.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 0.3 MP which is lower than in 93% of tablets and equal to that in 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 69.8% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
â–² Better than 18% of models
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
3,400 mAh
Battery capacity
3,400 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,400 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 94.2% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
5 W
Charging speed
5 W
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 5 W which is slower than in 96% of tablets and equal to speeds in 3.3% of tablets.
Battery life
6.87 hours
Battery life
6.87 hours
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6.87 hours, which is shorter than that of 90.9% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
LTE support
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Fire OS 4
Operating system
Fire OS 4
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
This tablet uses the Fire OS 4 operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 81.9%.
Update support duration
medium
Update support duration
medium
â–² Better than 47% of models
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
290 g
Weight
290 g
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 290 g which is lighter than 96.1% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
N. of speakers
1
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • 40.8% lighter
    Weight
    290 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (290 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    290 g vs 490 g
  • 72.3 mm narrower
    Width
    103 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (103 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    103 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 12.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    252 ppi
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (252 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    252 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1300:1
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1300:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,300:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 2.08x more popular
    Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB) is more popular than the average tablet (10 vs 4.8).
    10 vs 4.81
  • 31 ppi higher screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    252 ppi
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (252 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    252 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 12.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Amazon Fire HD 6
    the average tablet
    Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (8.99 vs 8.000).
    8.99 vs 8
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 2.08x more popular
    Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB) is more popular than the average tablet (10 vs 4.8).
    10 vs 4.81
  • 12.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Amazon Fire HD 6
    the average tablet
    Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (8.99 vs 8.000).
    8.99 vs 8
  • 12.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    252 ppi
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (252 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    252 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1300:1
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1300:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,300:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 31 ppi higher screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    252 ppi
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (252 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    252 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 40.8% lighter
    Weight
    290 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (290 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    290 g vs 490 g
  • 72.3 mm narrower
    Width
    103 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (103 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    103 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    0.3 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 6 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3.13 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    6.87 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6.9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6.87 hours vs 10 hours
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 48.3% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,400 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3400 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    3,400 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 4.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 8.3% worse value for money
    Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.56 vs 7.1).
    6.56 vs 7.1
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 25% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.5 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    16 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    800 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    28 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    PowerVR G6200
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This tablet uses the PowerVR G6200 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    PowerVR G6200 vs Mali-G51
  • 30.8% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    450 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (450 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    450 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 14.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    12.8 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 4.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280×800
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 11 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    390 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (390 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    390 nits vs 401 nits
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >300 Hz
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 17 nits lower typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    383 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (383 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    383 nits vs 400 nits
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    0.3 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 6 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 3.13 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    6.87 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6.9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6.87 hours vs 10 hours
  • 48.3% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,400 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3400 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    3,400 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 72.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    5 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No cellular module
    Cellular module
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    Ethernet support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • No split-screen
    Split-screen support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Fire OS 4
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Fire OS 4 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Fire OS 4 vs Android
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    Offline voice recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 2.7 mm thicker
    Thickness
    10.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    10.7 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 5 older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019).
    October 2014
    2014 vs 2019
  • 1 fewer speakers
    N. of speakers
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

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12/12/2014
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11/11/2014
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03/11/2014
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08/10/2014
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14/10/2014
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14/11/2012
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23/10/2014
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What we like about Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB)

  • Extremely affordable price point (starting at $99)
  • Compact and portable 6-inch size, easy for one-handed use
  • Sharp and bright IPS display with good pixel density (252 PPI)
  • Solid and durable build quality suitable for kids
  • Smooth performance for basic tasks like reading and browsing
  • Excellent parental controls through Amazon FreeTime
  • Great battery life for a budget tablet (up to 8-12 hours)

What we don't like about Amazon Fire HD 6 (1GB + 16GB)

  • No microSD card slot for expandable storage
  • Limited internal storage (only 5GB usable on the 8GB model)
  • Lack of Google Play Store and official Google apps (YouTube, Gmail, etc.)
  • Noticeably thick and heavy design for its small size
  • Poor camera quality (2MP rear and VGA front)
  • No ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment
  • Restricted to the Amazon ecosystem (Fire OS)
  • Lengthy charging time (can take up to 6 hours)

Verdict

The Amazon Fire HD 6 (4th Generation) is a compact 6-inch tablet featuring a sharp IPS LCD display with a 1280 x 800 resolution (252 ppi) and durable Gorilla Glass. It is powered by a quad-core MediaTek processor (two 1.5GHz and two 1.2GHz cores) paired with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, running on Amazon's Fire OS. Its primary strengths include its highly portable, one-handed form factor, sturdy build quality, and access to the extensive Amazon ecosystem with features like X-Ray and parental controls. However, it lacks a microSD slot for expandable storage, does not have native access to the Google Play Store, and features relatively low-quality cameras (2MP rear, VGA front) along with a somewhat thick and heavy chassis for its small size.

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