Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2013)

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usability (178)
screen (127)
performance (113)
portability (101)
price (56)

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reliability (22)
storage (5)
GPS navigation (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4554 reviews of Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2013). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the price and portability. The performance and screen also get good feedback. There are some less positive views about the GPS navigation and storage, and there are some mixed views about the apps.

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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 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2013) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2013)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4159 user reviews of Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2013) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price and portability. The screen and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative comments about the GPS navigation and reliability.

usability, performance, screen, portability, price

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX review (8.9-inch): a high-end tablet at a mid-range price

The latest Fire tablet has some top-of-the-line specs and nice software enhancements, but Amazon's closed-off ecosystem will continue to be a sore spot for shoppers who prefer regular Android.

Great screen ; Strong performance ; Mayday tech support and other helpful software features

No Google Play access ; $80 more expensive than its predecessor

The Fire line just keeps getting better. Just as the HD marked a big improvement over the first generation, the HDX brings a number of premium features that puts Amazon's offerings on par with some of the best tablets. The screen is great; processing...

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (wired.com)

Review: Amazon Fire HDX 8.9

With its sharp and colorful screen, excellent audio performance, and state-of-the-art components, Amazon's affordable flagship tablet is a winner.

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

Review: Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 is faster sequel with future-forward features

The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 is user-friendly iPad alternative packed to the brim with useful features and a dapper design.

The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 is the first tablet with Dolby Atmos audio-enhancing technology and Amazon's item-identifying Firefly function. Its user-friendly operating system includes Mayday instant customer service, extensive parental controls and the...

Amazon's curated app store has far fewer apps and games than Google and iOS app stores. The heavily modified OS leaves little room for customization and there's no microSD card slot.

Impressive Amazon features and an outstanding display make the the Fire HDX 8.9 one of the best and most affordable media consumption tablets.

Oct, 2014

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Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 32GB, Wi-Fi/4G, Verizon

The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 is one of the most understated high-end tablets of the year. Though physically it's virtually indiscernible from the 2013 model, it packs a more powerful processor, an updated OS with more family-friendly functions, and...

Amazon's curated app store has far fewer apps and games than Google and iOS app stores. The heavily modified OS leaves little room for customization and there's no microSD card slot.

Impressive Amazon features and an outstanding display make the the Fire HDX 8.9 one of the best and most affordable media consumption tablets.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9" (2014)

Amazon's Fire HDX 8.9" is the best value tablet for media out there, but its ecosystem doesn't match up to other operating systems for general-purpose use.

Easy to use. Light, durable body. High-res screen. Solid audio. Excellent technical support

Tied tightly to Amazon's services. Limited storage in the initial configuration

Do you like to watch? Amazon's Fire HDX ($379, 16GB) is the ideal media tablet, designed for lots of reading, listening, and watching TV and movies—especially (but not always) if you purchase that media from Amazon. Performance is decent for games and...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Wired (wired.com)

A Bigger Step Forward

Since its launch two years ago , the Kindle Fire has developed a reputation as a budget tablet. The mostly plastic construction and the low price (Kindle Fire pricing starts at $139 for the cheapest 7-incher) give it the whiff of a second-tier device,...

Class-leading display. Great battery life; expect ten hours or more. Light enough to hold for an entire episode of Breaking Bad without fatigue. Video-chat customer support is helpful, easy. I recommend getting the cool, origami-esque accessory case

Rear-camera is predictably lame. No Google Play access. Button position may flummox some, but I got used to them after a few days

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"

The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" is the simplest-to-use high-quality, large-screen tablet, with built-in, on-demand tech support. And it's the best choice for handling your Amazon content.

Fast. Gorgeous screen. Very easy to use. 24-hour, on-demand video tech support

Lousy cameras. Not as many apps as standard Android tablets or iPads. Interface very focused on buying things from Amazon

Tired of asking for tech support? Tired of giving tech support? The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" comes with its own support team built into the tablet, an array of chipper, headset-wearing folks collectively known as Mayday. It's the best large-screen...

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Dan Seifert (theverge.com)

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX review (8.9-inch)

In 2011, Amazon surprised us with the Kindle Fire, an Android-based 7-inch tablet that made it easier than ever to watch video, read books, and of course buy stuff from Amazon. It came at a time...

Gorgeous high-res screen ; Super lightweight ; Great battery life

Doesn’t have Play Store access ; Fire OS is a tad too basic ; Isn’t a looker

$379 just isn't a mind-blowing price for a tablet anymore

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9

Long battery life; Excellent parental controls; Attractive design; High-resolution display ; Mediocre cameras; Smaller app selection than competition; Limited onboard storage ; With Amazon's Fire HDX 8.9 you get a brilliant screen, long battery life...

Mediocre cameras; Smaller app selection than competition; Limited onboard storage ; With Amazon's Fire HDX 8.9 you get a brilliant screen, long battery life and great parental controls for less money than the iPad Air 2.

With Amazon's Fire HDX 8.9 you get a brilliant screen, long battery life and great parental controls for less money than the iPad Air 2.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Florian Wimmer (notebookcheck.net)

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) Tablet Review

Fire and Origami. Once again, the fourth generation of the Fire HDX 8.9 is a tablet with great multimedia capabilities. However, the software limitations are still significant. So is it a tablet only for Amazon fans?

Great display, Decent sound quality, Grippy and light chassis, Fast WLAN, Good camera pictures

No storage expansion, Unreliable GPS module, Only 12 months warranty, Temperatures a bit too high

Once again, the fourth generation of the Fire HX 8.9 is a good multimedia tablet and control center for the Amazon services, which are pretty comprehensive by now. It offers the combination of high performance, great display and good speakers that are...

Jun, 2015

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