Fire HD 10

If you want a **budget tablet** for streaming, reading, browsing and light gaming, the Fire HD 10 is aimed squarely at you. It gives you a 10.1-inch Full HD screen, enough battery for most people to get through the day, and Amazon’s familiar tablet experience without iPad money. ## What makes it worth it The big win here is the screen: a 10.1-inch 1080p panel is still exactly what most people want for Netflix, Kindle books and long YouTube sessions. Amazon also claims the 2023 model is 25% faster than the previous generation, and the move to 3GB of RAM helps it feel less cramped than older Fire tablets. Reviewers consistently point to the Fire HD 10 as the best-value Fire tablet, with PCMag calling it the best cheap tablet for most people. Battery life is rated at up to 13 hours, which is genuinely useful if you want one charger for a commute, sofa time and a flight. ## Where it falls short The ad-supported lock screen is annoying if you hate interruptions, and the Fire OS app situation is still the main compromise versus a regular Android tablet or iPad. It’s fine for media and Amazon services, but it is not the tablet you buy if you want the cleanest app ecosystem or the best productivity experience. Buy it if you mainly want a large, inexpensive tablet for streaming and reading. Skip it if you need a serious work tablet or you want the broadest app support without Amazon’s limits.

£179.99