Deciding on whether to buy a product like KINDLE Paperwhite 6″ eReader or perhaps AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017)? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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KINDLE Paperwhite 6″ eReader vs AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017)

KINDLE Paperwhite 6

KINDLE Paperwhite 6″ eReader
AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017) specs

AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017)
Type: eReader

Type: Tablet

PERFORMANCE

Operating system: Fire OS 5.3.5

PERFORMANCE

Storage: 8 GB

SCREEN

Processor: – MediaTek MT8173 Processor
– Quad-core
– 1.4 GHz / 1.8 GHz

RAM: 2 GB

Touchscreen: Yes

Storage: 32 GB

Screen size: 6″

SCREEN

Screen type: e-ink

Resolution: 1440 x 1080

Touchscreen: Multi-point touchscreen

Screen features: Anti-glare

Screen size: 10.1″

CONNECTIVITY

Screen type: IPS LCD

Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1200

WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1

USB: Micro USB

WiFi: 802.11 ac

MEDIA

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1

USB: Micro USB x 1

Memory card reader: No

Audio connections: 3.5 mm jack

POWER

MEDIA

Battery type: Lithium-polymer

Memory card reader: microSD card (up to 256 GB)

Battery life: Up to 6 weeks

SOUND

GENERAL

Audio software: Dolby Atmos

Colour: Black

Speakers: Dual stereo speakers

Box contents: – Kindle Paperwhite 6″ eReader
– USB charging cable
– Quick start guide

FEATURES

Dimensions: 8.18 x 115.84 x 166.57 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 182 g

Camera: – Rear facing camera: 2 MP
– Front facing camera: VGA

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Other features: Alexa hands-free mode

POWER

Battery type: Lithium-polymer

Battery life: In use: Up to 10 hours

GENERAL

Colour: Black

Box contents: – Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017)
– USB 2.0 cable
– 9 W power adapter
– Quick start guide

Dimensions: 159 x 262 x 9.8 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 500 g

Price: £120

Price: £149

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.6 / 10

Review Score: 8.6 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy KINDLE Paperwhite 6″ eReader or AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017), a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 5 products in the same category as KINDLE Paperwhite 6″ eReader, which is the eReaders category. Of these 5 products the average price was £117.99, the most expensive was £240 and the cheapest was just £69.99. We then looked at the price of the 788 in the same as the AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017), which of course the average was £803.86, top price was £4499 and cheapest £9.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Amazon Kindle and Amazon, the average was £86.66 for Amazon Kindle, £120.66 for Amazon. The max for each was £120/£275.98 and minimum was £69.99/£25

Price analysis of KINDLE Paperwhite 6

Price analysis of AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017)

  • KINDLE Paperwhite 6″ eReader
  • E-ink screen
  • Connectivity: WiFi & Bluetooth
  • Holds thousands of books
  • Audible playback
  • Battery life: Up to 6 weeks
  • Top features: – Easy to read anti-glare screen – Waterproof case for reading in the bath – Read and listen with wireless headphones – Huge selection of books to browse and download Easy to read The Kindle Paperwhite 6″ eReader has a digital screen that works just like printed paper, but better. Direct sunlight just makes your books easier to read, thanks to the anti-glare screen, and the built-in light takes over when you’re reading at bedtime.WaterproofReading in the bath always carries the danger of splashing your book or eReader. Not so with the Kindle Paperwhite. It can survive even if it’s dropped into water, so you can take it to the beach or relax by the pool without worry.Read and listenLike listening to audiobooks? With a pair of Bluetooth headphones you can switch between reading and listening at will. Read on the train, then switch to listening when you arrive at the station. The Kindle Paperwhite eReader will even pick up where you left off as you continue your journey.Huge selectionThere are over five and a half million books available to browse in Amazon’s Kindle collection. There are best sellers, Kindle exclusives, audiobooks, and more – all available to download in moments. And if you’re an Amazon Prime customer, you can access Prime Reading, to get loads of downloads free.
  • Product codes: 841667177908
  • AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017)
  • Fire OS 5
  • Full HD display
  • Store up to 6 hours of HD video / up to 7500 photos
  • Battery life: Up to 10 hours
  • microSD card reader
  • Top features: – Full HD 10.1‚Äù display for watching, reading, and gaming – Long battery life keeps you going – Alexa makes life easier with voice control – Rear- and front-facing cameras let you capture those important moments – All your favourite apps available to download Full HD 10.1‚Äù displaySee everything with amazing clarity on the Fire’s 10.1‚Äù Full HD display. With over two million pixels, the LCD display delivers wide-viewing angles to enhance your viewing pleasure. Whether you’re gaming, enjoying the latest blockbusters, or relaxing with an e-book, the screen is built to deliver reduced glare and improved brightness.Long battery lifeThe improved battery life will give you up to 10-hours of mixed usage, providing the flexibility to enjoy a full day’s worth of entertainment without having to stop and charge up.Alexa makes life easierControl the Fire HD 10 Tablet with your voice by calling on the services of Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa. Simply say the wake word “Alexa” when connected to WiFi and you can set alarms, ask questions, find sports fixtures and much more. You can also use Alexa to control other smart devices throughout your home, such as lights, switches, security cameras and thermostats. Simply use the tablet to control your home without having to lift a finger.Rear- and front-facing camerasTo help you stay connected, the tablet features a 2 MP rear facing camera, ideal for taking photos or shooting videos at 720p. There is also a VGA front-facing camera for when you make Skype calls to your friends and family.All your favourite appsWith the Fire Tablet, you’ve immediately got access to over 600,000 of the best apps. And it’s all the names you know and love, including Facebook, Spotify, and Netflix – to name just a few. You can also use For You, a dynamic page on the home screen which learns your preferences to present you with personalised recommendations of books, videos, songs, apps and more.
  • Product codes: 841667121512

What’s better KINDLE Paperwhite 6″ eReader or AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017)?

There are obviously a number of differences between KINDLE Paperwhite 6″ eReader and AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017), but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £120 cost of KINDLE Paperwhite 6″ eReader is closer to the expectation you had than the £149 pricep point of AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017).

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between KINDLE Paperwhite 6″ eReader and AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017). We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that KINDLE Paperwhite 6″ eReader scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas AMAZON Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa (2017) scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your eReaders as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



KINDLE Paperwhite 6″ eReader



Rating:
8.97 out of
10