Amazon’s newest Fire HD 10 tablet is down to $85 for Black Friday right now

There are a few things I always look for when shopping for a new tablet: A lightweight design, long battery life, a pretty sizable screen and some decent storage (64GB is a good sweet spot for most folks). Technically, you can get all of this with an Apple iPad, but that’s going to set you back quite a bit. If you’re looking for a much more affordable option that’s still pretty impressive, the Amazon Fire HD 10 checks all of those boxes for about a quarter of the price.

Released just last year, this upgraded model is 25% faster than its predecessor, shaves off an ounce in weight and comes with a solid camera for all your video call needs. It’s sleek, reliable and budget-friendly. The best part? You can snag this 64GB version for just $85 thanks to this Amazon Black Friday deal.

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to upgrade, consider this your sign. It’s hard to beat this much tablet at this low of a price. (For even more savings, don’t forget to check out our roundups of the best Black Friday deals on Amazon devices and the Black Friday deals overall.)

Why is this a good Black Friday deal? 💰

Amazon products usually see a substantial drop around Black Friday, but this tablet is at its lowest-ever price.

Why do I need this? 🤔

If you don’t have a tablet and you’re considering your options, you can’t go wrong with the Amazon Fire HD 10. And if you already have a Fire tablet you love, consider upgrading with this deal.

This version includes 64GB of onboard storage and comes with 3GB of RAM. The screen is 10.1 inches across and displays content in 1080p resolution — that’s high-definition. You can expect up to 13 hours of battery life, depending on what you’re doing. For example, reading a book will use less energy than streaming a video.

You’ll get 5-megapixel front- and rear-facing cameras that make video chats clearer than ever. The Fire HD 10 can do it all, fans say, serving as everything from a communication device to an entertainment powerhouse. You can even write on it with a Made for Amazon Stylus Pen (sold separately), which means you can use it for taking notes, jotting down ideas and more.

What reviewers say 💬

With more than 12,000 five-star ratings, this is one popular tablet, and now that it’s more than 50% off, it’ll be flying off the shelves.

Pros 👍

Said one fan, “I’ve had several Fire tablets over the years. This one is my favorite. It’s very responsive and fast.”

“Can I say OH MY GOSH!” gushed another shopper. “I’ve been and still am an avid iPad user, but this device surely rivals it.”

“I was gifted this tablet as a replacement for the previous generation and it’s a wonderful upgrade!” said a longtime Fire fan. “Faster with a sharp display. … The battery life is great and much better than any iPad I’ve owned. … I use this for word processing and note-taking with the Microsoft apps. Otherwise, I use it for reading, some games, and light internet browsing. It’s my downtime tablet.”

“I think this is the best Kindle by far. Love the beautiful colors it has, the speed it streams and the price was great,” said a fourth reviewer. “The sound is great. They are very durable with good battery life. You just can’t go wrong for the value [of] this tablet.”

Cons 👎

“I am very happy with the excellent speed, battery life, keyboard, and resolution,” praised a four-star reviewer, caveating, “A couple of minor disappointments: the Amazon browser is not Google, you have to charge the keyboard and turn it on and off, controls are fussier and less intuitive than iPad and most importantly — not all apps are available. Make sure you check for any apps you really need.”

Another shopper said, “The only thing that annoys me about Kindle Fires is the app store is pretty worthless. I might side-load the Play Store at some point to install the NFL app so I can watch games. Otherwise, it’s fine for what I am doing, which is watching videos on Netflix, Prime or YouTube.”

Amazon

Amazon says this is “built for relaxation” — it comes loaded with Netflix, Facebook, Kindle and other fun apps.

Save $95 Lowest price ever

$85 at Amazon

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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