Our quick take

Alternatives to consider

Apple iPad mini

  • View the full Apple iPad mini review

Design and build

  • Dimensions: 202 x 137 x 9.7mm / Weight: 335g Finish: Black, Plum, Twilight Blue, White colours 3.5mm headphone jack Dolby Atmos speakers Plastic build

Display

  • 8-inch LCD display, 16:10 aspect ratio 1280 x 800 resolution (189ppi)

Specs and performance

  • 2.0GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM 32GB/64GB storage + microSD (to 1TB) 12 hours battery, 5 hours charging time

  • Fire OS Alexa integration Smart home control

To recap

This tablet delivers on its value proposition, but is also a great entertainment prospect. It’s a good size, has access to the right content, and its boosted by great speakers to make for an ideal travel companion.