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Amazon Kindle Fire Hdx 8 9 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8.9 inchesChipset:?

Amazon Kindle Fire Hdx 8 9 WiFi (2GB + 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.

Amazon Kindle Fire Hdx 8 9 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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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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Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

9.2

User score

â–²Better than 54% of tablets
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 52%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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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Score components

22%

5.5

Performance

20%

6.7

Display

16%

6.0

Camera

14%

5.0

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

6.4

Software & Features

5%

6.4

Design

3%

6.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 52%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

★Better than 92%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Amazon Kindle Fire Hdx 8 9 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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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Score components:

22%

5.5

Performance

20%

6.7

Display

16%

6.0

Camera

14%

5.0

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

6.4

Software & Features

5%

6.4

Design

3%

6.8

Audio & Multimedia

6.0
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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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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Popularity:
Amazon Kindle Fire Hdx 8 9 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 10 points, which is lower than 91.8% of Tablets.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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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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Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.2
RAM capacity
2 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 2 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 60.9% of tablets and equal to that of 15.6% of tablets.
Process node
28 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
32 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
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Chipset
?
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Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2560×1600 which is higher than that of 77.6% of tablets and equal to that of 10.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 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
339 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 339 ppi which is higher than that of 97.1% of tablets and equal to that of 0.2% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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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
8 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 1.2 MP which is lower than in 86.3% of tablets and equal to that in 4.8% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
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
6,000 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 54% of tablets and equal to those in 4.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
12 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 12 hours, which is longer than that of 65.7% of tablets and equal to that of 9.3% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% 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
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% 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
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% 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
384 g
This tablet weighs 384 g which is lighter than 76.5% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.3% 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
2
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
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 Hdx 8 9 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 133 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (533 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    533 nits vs 400 nits
  • 51.3% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (339 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    339 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2560×1600 vs 1920×1200
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 330 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 330 vs Mali-G51
  • 133 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (534 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    534 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 118 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (339 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    339 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
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    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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    Amazon Kindle Fire Hdx 8 9 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Amazon Kindle Fire Hdx 8 9 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 2.08x more popular
    Amazon Kindle Fire Hdx 8 9 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) is more popular than the average tablet (10 vs 4.8).
    10 vs 4.81
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 330 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 330 vs Mali-G51
  • 10% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 133 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (533 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    533 nits vs 400 nits
  • 51.3% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (339 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    339 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2560×1600 vs 1920×1200
  • 133 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (534 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    534 nits vs 401 nits
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 118 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (339 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    339 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1273:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,273:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • 21.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (384 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    384 g vs 490 g
  • 42 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (158 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    158.0 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 3.8 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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 continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    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)
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 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.
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2x larger process node
    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
    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
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 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
  • 14.1% lower memory bandwidth
    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
  • 1.2 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8.9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8.9 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    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
  • 3.8 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.2 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 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 timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 8.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (6,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 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.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    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)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    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 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.
  • 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 location privacy controls
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • 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.
  • 6 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019).
    November 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • 55.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (231 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    231.0 mm vs 175.3 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazon Kindle Fire Hdx 8 9 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

  • High-resolution 2560x1600 display with excellent color accuracy and brightness
  • Remarkably slim and lightweight design, making it comfortable for long reading or viewing sessions
  • Strong performance with smooth, lag-free navigation across apps and web browsing
  • Excellent battery life, often lasting several days with average use or over 13 hours of continuous web surfing
  • High-quality audio performance from stereo speakers and support for Dolby Atmos through headphones
  • Helpful 'Mayday' on-demand video tech support for troubleshooting and assistance

What customers don't like about Amazon Kindle Fire Hdx 8 9 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

  • Locked into the Amazon Appstore with no official access to Google Play apps or services like YouTube and Gmail
  • Fire OS interface is heavily focused on Amazon content and lacks deep customization compared to standard Android
  • Lack of a microSD card slot for expandable storage
  • Underwhelming camera performance, particularly the rear camera's struggle in low-light conditions
  • Unusual placement of power and volume buttons on the back can be awkward to use initially
  • The 2014 iteration lacked some features like an HDMI port that were present in previous models

Verdict

The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is a high-end media tablet featuring a stunning 8.9-inch display with a 2560 x 1600 resolution (339 ppi) and 100% sRGB color accuracy. It is powered by a 2.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB of RAM, providing snappy performance for 1080p video playback and gaming. This 32GB Wi-Fi model includes dual stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus audio, an 8MP rear-facing camera with LED flash, and a front-facing 720p HD camera. Its main pros include an exceptionally lightweight 13.2-ounce design, a top-tier high-definition screen, and the unique Mayday button for live on-device tech support. However, it lacks a microSD slot for expandable storage and is restricted to Amazon's Fire OS, which lacks access to the official Google Play Store and its vast library of apps.

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