While it’s a plastic body, it’s supposed to be 1.7 times as robust as the Apple iPad 8 when dropping it. We’re getting slimmer and symmetrical screen bezels now. Design & Built QualityĬompared to its predecessor, the 2021 generation has a much better design. For those 30 Dollars extra you’re getting 4GB instead of 3GB RAM, wireless charging support, and the body feels a bit higher-end. The standard version costs around 150 Dollars while you can pick up the Plus at around 180 Dollars.

Moreover, if you need Google Services to get your work done, you’ll need to look at tablets other than the Fire HD 10 Plus.I reviewed the Amazon Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Plus together because they are very similar.

Based on the sluggish performance of Microsoft 365 on the Fire HD 10 Plus, I’d recommend another tablet for working. Remember that iPads and Android tablets can run Microsoft 365, too, as of course can Microsoft hardware. The one Amazon has on offer in the productivity bundle is decent enough for punching through emails, but I wouldn’t want to write several thousand words about tablets on it. As with most tablets, a keyboard is necessary for real productivity. Microsoft 365 includes Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which should be enough for those who need Microsoft for work. With these additional tools, you can get work done on the tablet if you rely on Office as your productivity platform.

Productivity: The productivity bundle from Amazon ( $250) includes a Bluetooth keyboard and, more importantly, a year-long subscription to Microsoft 365.

Your still shots and video chats alike will be a dark, grainy mess. There’s a 5MP shooter on the back and a 2MP shooter on the front.

Cameras: Both cameras are undeniably bad.

Dolby sound is on board, but I’ve heard better Dolby performance on other tablets. The speakers sound their best at middle volumes. You can set them to crazy-loud levels, but the sound suffers for it.

Stereo speakers: The stereo speakers located on the top edge sure do push a lot of air.

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