Amazon Fire 7 (2015)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5179 reviews of Amazon Fire 7 (2015). The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and size. The performance and usability are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Fire 7 (2015) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Amazon Fire 7 (2019): You get what you pay for

The Fire 7 is the most affordable tablet in Amazon's lineup but, unfortunately, you get what you pay for. Yes, it does have hands-free Alexa and there's more storage on the newer Fire 7 than earlier models. But the performance is dismal, the display is...

Hands-free Alexa ; Affordable ; More storage than previous version

Still no Google apps ; Sluggish performance ; Short battery life ; Poor display

Jun, 2019

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Expert review by : Sheena Vasani (theverge.com)

Amazon Fire 7 review: a budget tablet for the basics

After three years, Amazon's finally updated its most affordable tablet: the Fire 7 . Starting at $59.99 ($74.99 without lockscreen ads), the new model costs slightly more than its predecessor but comes with increased RAM as well as battery life that...

Very affordable ; Much better battery life ; Support for most popular apps and services ; More RAM and storage options ; USB-C support ; Headphone jack

No YouTube or Google Play Store ; Limited app selection ; Low-resolution display ; Poor video call quality and cameras ; Bad speakers ; Still pretty slow

On the other hand, if you’re, say, a movie buff on the market for an inexpensive tablet, consider buying Amazon’s $89.99 Fire 8 or $149.99 Fire 10 . They boast bigger and higher resolution screens, dual, not mono, speakers that sound better, and larger...

Sep, 2022

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition review: A tablet kids quickly outgrow

The 7-inch version of Amazon's kids tablet has the great software and warranty features of the 8-inch version, but falls behind in speed, screen and sound.

This very low-cost tablet includes a wealth of extras, including deep parental controls, a no-questions-asked two-year warranty and Amazon's excellent FreeTime Unlimited service. Onboard storage is expandable via microSD card.

The slightly larger, more expensive Fire HD 8 has a better display and audio, and runs faster. The Kids Edition costs significantly more than the otherwise identical standard version. There are the same app store limitations as the other Amazon Fire...

The very basic Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition tablet has great software for kids and parents, but the slightly more expensive 8-inch version is a better all-around pick.

Apr, 2018

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Amazon's new Fire 7 tablet becomes a better bargain (review)

Amazon's entry-level tablet received some modest updates, including a slightly thinner design, an extra hour of battery life and enhanced screen contrast.

The Amazon Fire 7 is inexpensive, runs Amazon's user-friendly operating system and houses a microSD card slot expandable up to 256GB. This 2017 edition is slightly lighter and battery life has been improved. Amazon Prime members can access the bevy of...

1,024x600 display is sub-HD quality and not as sharp as the display on the step-up Fire HD 8, which doesn't cost much more. To truly take advantage of what the tablet has to offer, you need an Amazon Prime membership and there's no access to Google...

Despite its performance limitations, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better entry-level tablet than the 2017 Amazon Fire 7.

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Ben Radding (pcmag.com)

Amazon Fire

The 7-inch Amazon Fire tablet doesn't offer high-end specs or the latest apps, but it's the best way to put a wealth of multimedia content at your fingertips for an almost unbelievable $50 price.

Fantastic price. Large content ecosystem. Good parental controls. Helpful technical support

Average performance. Somewhat grainy display. Lackluster camera

While most tablets in the $50 range aren't much more than glorified alarm clocks, the $49.99 Amazon Fire is a fully realized, functional slate with access to tons of content. It's good for reading books, watching movies, running apps, or just browsing...

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

Amazon Fire review

Amazon says the Fire is its best-selling tablet of all time . It's certainly the best tablet in its price range.

The Amazon Fire tablet definitely isn't overpriced. It runs a user-friendly operating system and houses a microSD card slot expandable up to 128GB. Amazon Prime members can access the bevy of free TV shows, movies and games included in the subscription.

The design feels cheap. Performance is slow if many apps are open in the background and when downloading. The display has a low resolution and touchscreen response can be sluggish. Gaming performance for large games is slow and the graphics can...

The Amazon Fire is a fine tablet for casual use, but it's not a good tablet, it's just good for the price.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Amazon Fire 7 Tablet Review

Great price; Solid build quality; Access to Amazon's content ecosystem ; Slow performance; Subpar battery life; Lock-screen ads ; For under $50, the Fire 7 offers a solid design and offers easy access to Amazon's content, but mediocre performance and...

Slow performance; Subpar battery life; Lock-screen ads ; For under $50, the Fire 7 offers a solid design and offers easy access to Amazon's content, but mediocre performance and endurance dim the flame.

For under $50, the Fire 7 offers a solid design and offers easy access to Amazon's content, but mediocre performance and endurance dim the flame.

Aug, 2019

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Amazon Fire Kids Edition (7-Inch) Review

Two-year "Worry-Free" warranty; Great parental controls; Expandable storage; One year of FreeTime Unlimited programming ; Tinny speakers; Wi-Fi is needed at unexpected times; Parental controls can be confusing; Very poor cameras ; This $99 device with...

Tinny speakers; Wi-Fi is needed at unexpected times; Parental controls can be confusing; Very poor cameras ; This $99 device with Amazon's two-year "Worry-Free" warranty is the perfect tablet for a child, as long as great picture and sound aren't that...

This $99 device with Amazon's two-year "Worry-Free" warranty is the perfect tablet for a child, as long as great picture and sound aren't that important to you.

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Amazon Fire tablet

Amazon Fire tablet with 7-inch IPS display : Amazon has introduced a groundbreaking new tablet for under $50 USD. The new Fire tablet includes a quad-core processor, 7-inch IPS display, front- and rear-facing cameras, up to 128GB of expandable storage,...

The Amazon Fire tablet carries a retail price of $49.99, and will start shipping on September 30. The Fire tablet is also available as a buy five, get one free six-pack for $249.95. Also available for Fire are new accessories, including a protective...

Sep, 2015

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