Refreshed Amazon Fire HD 10, Kids Edition Fire HD 10 tablets announced

Amazon has announced that it will be launching a refreshed version of its Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet. It has also unveiled a Kids Edition Fire HD 10.

The improved Fire HD 10 now has a new octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz, 2GB RAM, 32GB/64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 512GB via microSD. It also has 2MP front and rear cameras, capable of 720p video recording. Other features include Dolby Atmos, built-in microphone, up to 12 hours of battery life, and a USB-C port which is a first for Amazon. Apart from those improvements, the new Fire HD 10 retains the same 10.1-inch screen as the older Fire HD 10.

On the other hand, the Kids Edition Fire HD 10 has the same specs as that of the new Fire HD 10, with an additional kid-proof case. It also comes with a 1 year Amazon FreeTime Unlimited subscription, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee.

Fire HD 10 specs

• 10.1″ display, 1920 x 1200 (224 ppi), 1080p full HD
• Octa-core 2.0 GHz
• 2GB RAM
• 32GB/64GB storage
• Expandable up to 512GB via microSD
• 2MP front and rear cameras
• Dual-band Wi-Fi
• Dolby Atmos
• Dual stereo speakers
• Built-in microphone
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• USB-C port
• Alexa enabled
• Up to 12 hours of battery life
• 262 mm x 159 mm x 9.8 mm
• 504 g
• Black, White, Twilight Blue, Plum

Kids Edition Fire HD 10

• 10.1″ display, 1920 x 1200 (224 ppi), 1080p full HD
• Octa-core 2.0 GHz
• 2GB RAM
• 32GB
• Expandable up to 512GB via microSD
• 2MP front and rear cameras
• Dual-band Wi-Fi
• Dolby Atmos
• Dual stereo speakers
• Built-in microphone
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Kid-proof case
• USB-C port
• Alexa enabled
• 1-yr Amazon FreeTime Unlimited subscription
• 2-yr worry-free guarantee
• Up to 12 hours of battery life
• 292 mm x 206 mm x 26 mm
• 778 g
• Black tablet with Pink/Blue/Purple case with built-in stand

The Fire HD 10 variants are priced as follows:

• 32GB – USD 149.99PHP 8,802INR 12,712EUR 143CNY 1,092 (~PHP 7,771USD 132INR 11,226EUR 126CNY 964)
• 64GB – USD 189.99PHP 11,150INR 16,102EUR 181CNY 1,383 (~PHP 9,844USD 168INR 14,221EUR 160CNY 1,222)

While the Kids Edition Fire HD 10 (32GB) is priced at USD 199PHP 11,678INR 16,865EUR 190CNY 1,448 (~PHP10,311USD 176INR 14,895EUR 167CNY 1,280). Both the Fire HD 10 and Kids Edition Fire HD 10 will be available for purchase by October 30.