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Amazon Kindle Fire (1GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8163

Amazon Kindle Fire (1GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.0/10

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

90%

4.5

Technical score

10%

9.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of tablets
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

22%

3.4

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

4.8

Camera

14%

3.0

Battery

12%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Software & Features

5%

5.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 98%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

★Better than 92%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £220
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
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Technical Specifications of tablet Amazon Kindle Fire (1GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

22%

3.4

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

4.8

Camera

14%

3.0

Battery

12%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Software & Features

5%

5.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

4.5
User score
User score
9.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Amazon Kindle Fire (1GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 10 points, which is lower than 91.8% of Tablets.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

6.3
RAM capacity
1 GB
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
45 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 45 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 94.9% of tablets and equal to the node used in 4.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
322 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 322 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 80.5% of tablets and equal to the score of 1.4% of tablets.
Chipset
MediaTek MT8163
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8163 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 93% of tablets and equal to those in 0.5% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×600 which is lower than that of 92.8% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
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
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
171 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 171 ppi which is lower than that of 76% of tablets and equal to that of 0.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
This tablet uses Aluminosilicate Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 58% of tablets and equal to that on 7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
2,980 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 2,980 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 96.9% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
5 W
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
7 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 7 hours, which is shorter than that of 85.4% of tablets and equal to that of 5.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Fire
This tablet uses the Fire operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 82%.
Update support duration
medium
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
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
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
413 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 413 g which is lighter than 73.9% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
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
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
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Amazon Kindle Fire (1GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • 15.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (413 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    413 g vs 490 g
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 14.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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 Kindle Fire
    the average tablet
    Amazon Kindle Fire (1GB + 32GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (9.17 vs 8.000).
    9.17 vs 8
  • 2.08x more popular
    Amazon Kindle Fire (1GB + 32GB) is more popular than the average tablet (10 vs 4.8).
    10 vs 4.81
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 14.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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 Kindle Fire
    the average tablet
    Amazon Kindle Fire (1GB + 32GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (9.17 vs 8.000).
    9.17 vs 8
  • 2.08x more popular
    Amazon Kindle Fire (1GB + 32GB) is more popular than the average tablet (10 vs 4.8).
    10 vs 4.81
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • 15.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (413 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    413 g vs 490 g
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    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
  • 54.7% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (2,980 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    2,980 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3.21x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 12.6% worse value for money
    Amazon Kindle Fire (1GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.3 vs 7.1).
    6.3 vs 7.1
  • 3 GB less RAM
    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
  • 3.21x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the PowerVR SGX540 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    PowerVR SGX540 vs Mali-G51
  • 1,533 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 78.5% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (3.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    3.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 55.8% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (322 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    322 points vs 729 points
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 40.9% slower GPU clock
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (384 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    384 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • Older DDR memory version
    This tablet uses an older DDR memory version than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3). The average tablet uses DDR version LPDDR3.
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    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
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 101 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    300 nits vs 401 nits
  • 23.7% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (171 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    171 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (896:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    896:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 52 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (169 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    169 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No touch autofocus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No BSI sensor
    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
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 54.7% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (2,980 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    2,980 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • 72.2% slower charging speed
    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
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.2 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Fire vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Fire vs Android
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 2.3 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.3 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    10.3 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 8 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019).
    November 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • 26.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (202 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    202.0 mm vs 175.3 mm

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

arstechnica.com
14/11/2011
Hands-on review · E-reader and video
Verdict
The Amazon Kindle Fire is great for Amazon video, music and ebooks, but merely OK as an e-reader and unreliable as a full tablet.
uk.pcmag.com
14/11/2011
Full review · Entertainment tablet
Verdict
The Amazon Kindle Fire is an easy-to-use tablet with incredible value for Amazon content, but limited storage and a reflective screen hold it back.
wired.com
14/11/2011
Five-day test · Media tablet
Verdict
The Amazon Kindle Fire works well as a shopping portal and video player, but its small screen and slow processor make it a poor everyday tablet.
B
businessinsider.com
17/11/2011
Summary of the review
The Kindle Fire: Nice Try, Amazon [REVIEW] - Business Insider
cnn.com
18/11/2011
Hands-on review · Entertainment tablet
Verdict
The Amazon Kindle Fire is a fun entertainment tablet at a fantastic price, but it lacks the speed, cameras and app choice of an iPad.
I
ign.com
19/11/2011
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Fire Review - IGN
C
cnet.com
21/11/2011
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Fire review - CNET
techradar.com
08/03/2013
Full review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Amazon Kindle Fire is a good-value alternative to the iPad with an excellent custom interface, but no cameras and erratic performance hold it back.
P
popzara.com
21/11/2011
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet (2011) | Computer Reviews
theverge.com
13/11/2011
Full review · Media-focused tablet
Verdict
The Amazon Kindle Fire is a proper tablet best for books, music and video, but its unoriginal design and hidden home button make it awkward.
engadget.com
16/11/2011
First impressions · Media tablet
Verdict
The Amazon Kindle Fire is a media device for Amazon books, video and music, not an iPad rival, and feels like a work in progress.
C
cnet.com
13/11/2011
Summary of the review
Reviewing Amazon Kindle Fire not an easy task
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notebookcheck.com
09/01/2012
Summary of the review
Test Amazon Kindle Fire 7" Tablet
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ebook-fieber.de
14/11/2011
Summary of the review
Kindle Fire im Test: Amazon-Tablet bekommt gute Noten, offenbart aber auch Schwächen(www.computerbild.de) | 16.11.2011 | Amazon Kindle Fire im Test: D...
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hifitest.de
01/09/2011
Summary of the review
Test - technische Daten Tablets - Amazon Kindle Fire
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igen.fr
30/11/2011
Hands-on test · Design and interface
Verdict
The Amazon Kindle Fire is a comfortable 7-inch Kindle with a bright screen and long battery life, but its on-screen-only controls make everyday use frustrating.
L
lepoint.fr
12/10/2011
Summary of the review
Test - Le Kindle, livre électronique d'Amazon
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xataka.com
28/09/2011
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Fire
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notebookcheck.nl
04/10/2011
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Fire 7" Notebookcheck Review Would you like a similar list for the Kindle Fire HD or later Fire tablet generations?
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazon Kindle Fire (1GB + 32GB)

  • Extremely affordable price point, often undercutting other budget tablets
  • Deeply integrated with the Amazon ecosystem (Prime Video, Kindle books, Amazon Music)
  • Durable build quality and rugged design, particularly suitable for children
  • Long battery life on higher-end models like the Fire HD 10
  • Expandable storage via a microSD card slot up to 1TB

What customers don't like about Amazon Kindle Fire (1GB + 32GB)

  • Lack of Google Play Store access limits the selection of available apps
  • Slower performance and occasional lag, especially on entry-level models or with multiple apps open
  • Heavily ad-supported interface unless an additional fee is paid to remove 'Special Offers'
  • Fire OS can feel restrictive and user-hostile compared to stock Android or iPadOS
  • Lower-tier models often have low-resolution displays and poor viewing angles
  • Mediocre camera quality, typically only sufficient for basic video calls

Verdict

The Amazon Fire 7 (9th Generation) is a budget-friendly 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024 x 600 IPS display and powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Its primary advantages include high portability, Alexa hands-free functionality, and expandable storage up to 512GB via a microSD slot, making it a capable device for reading, light web browsing, and streaming Amazon content. However, the limited 1GB of RAM can lead to sluggish performance during heavy multitasking, and the device lacks access to the Google Play Store, restricting users to the Amazon Appstore's smaller selection.

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