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First and foremost, FOR THIS PRICE is a great product!! Unbeatable, I must say; it's a lot more that you can expect!! I am surprised this thing is such a high quality product for just few bucks (I bought mine on eBay for $39,99, but later I found it's the same price here at Amazon).
AMAZON x100: It is true its operation is 100% based on a Amazon environment, and that its Android OS is a special version (with some limitations); however I use Amazon store and services a lot, so that does not bother me at all. The inconveniences that are annoying for me I have overcome them satisfactorily...
TRILLIONS OF ICONS: For example there are tons of Amazon App icons in the main screen that I don't use, and the app they belong to cannot be uninstalled (or at least I haven't found the way to do it). Well you can stop their services so they don't use tablet's resources, and occupy less memory and space that way; but the icons are still there. Also, they are not allowed to be stored in a folder (by long pressing each icon) so you have to deal with that bunch of icons in the main screen, which is very annoying (to my liking). But today I finally discovered a TRICK ;) to store them in a folder (Yeah!), so goodbye to those disturbing icons that I don't use (I just see 1 folder). My screen is already clean now, and only with the Apps that "I" use.
AMAZON'S ANDROID: As for the OS limitations, the only one I could not overcome is that I have an annual subscription to Norton antivirus, and I have it installed on my Desktop, Laptop and Smartphone; unfortunately it cannot be installed on Fire 7 (9th gen). Today I contacted Norton technical support and they confirmed it; they say it cannot be installed due to the version of Android that Amazon uses on their tablets, which is limited and also different, with a very specific configuration that meets their tablets. Well instead I installed a free anitvirus that is going well for now (hope it protects me enough).
STORAGE: As in every smartphone or tablet, internal memory is a concern of all of us (it quickly gets full); and this Fire 7 is not the exception. However it has 10.63GB for user's available internal storage (of 16GB it comes with) and I still have 8GB and something FREE, but this is because I use a 32GB MicroSD (it accepts up to 512GB) and configured all apps to store things over there. This is a good advice for all smartphone/tablet users. Oh yes, also Amazon gives you 5GB for Free in their cloud for you to store your stuff (pics, docs, music, or whatever you want). That's space you won't use in your Fire's storage so that's a nice gift.
BATTERY: The battery life is awesome; what I've tested so far it gave me about 8 hours while Spotify downloaded my entire playlists for offline use. After that I gave it the second charge and have it playing music for about 5 continue hrs and the battery still has 70% remaining.
SPAM: There's something that bothers me a bit which is the advertising of Amazon stuff when I unlock the screen. I haven't found how to stop it so after various attempts to get rid of it I ended up accepting to live with it. I just swipe my finger from the bottom of the screen and advertising is quickly gone.
KEYBOARD: It can be set in several languages (well that's standard; I just downloaded the Spanish dictionary so it checks my spelling), but something that I liked is that it includes the Swipe method of "writing" (you enter words by sliding a finger from the first letter to the last; you lift only between words). I love that method and have used it in my smartphones for years now so I'm glad I found it here too.
MORE TO COME: I'm so excited with my new Fire that I want to explore more functions, for example Alexa, and more other stuff that comes with the tablet. I will find the time for that later, but for now, I am very happy with what I've got.
MY CONCLUSION: I am 200% satisfied with this product, I think it works sensational, at a very satisfactory speed. It plays my Spotify and MP3s playlists without problem, pairing it with my JBL Flip 4 speaker was fast and easy (and it sounds spectacular), the WiFi works perfectly, the email configuration was super fast and without problems, etc etc etc. What a good product!! And for this price, even better!!
Tiny price. Bigger fun.
Engineered and tested by Amazon, Fire 7 is our best-selling tablet—now 2X the storage, faster quad-core processor, hands-free with Alexa, and 2X as durable as the latest iPad mini. Complete tasks, enjoy movies on the go, browse recipes, or ask Alexa for the weather—making your every day easier.
Designed for entertainment
Enjoy millions of movies, TV episodes, games, apps, eBooks, and songs. Stream or download thousands of videos from Prime Video, Netflix, STARZ, Disney+, and SHOWTIME. Discover over 570,000 apps and games, 475,000 Audible titles, and millions of songs.
Get more done throughout your day
Check your email with Outlook. Browse recipes on your favorite sites and then update your grocery list. Manage to-do lists and set reminders with apps like OneNote and Notepad. Stay in touch with friends and family using Zoom, Skype, and more. Keep up with the latest from social media apps like Twitter and all your favorite news sources, all in one place.
Alexa connects you to the information, entertainment, and people who matter most—with just your voice. Ask to play videos and music, open apps, shop online, check the weather, access compatible smart home devices, call or message almost anyone and much more. Just say “Alexa”—even when the tablet screen is on standby.
Alexa and Fire 7 are designed to protect your privacy. For example, you can view and delete your voice recordings or use the Alexa Hands-Free Mode on/off toggle at any time.
Great for the entire family
With Amazon Kids (FreeTime), parents can create child profiles to limit screen time, set educational goals, and manage content with easy-to-use parental controls. Amazon Kids is free on every Fire tablet—or subscribe to Amazon Kids+ (FreeTime Unlimited) to access over 20,000 titles.
Protect your tablet
Designed by Amazon, the slim, form-fitting case with built-in stand allows for hands-free viewing in landscape and portrait orientations.
The cover remains securely closed with a magnetic closure. Easy access to buttons, ports, and cameras.
Every day is an earth day
You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this tablet. Here’s how:
Device Packaging
96% of this tablet’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Energy Efficiency
This tablet was designed for improved energy efficiency, earning the ENERGY STAR certification. Enjoy this tablet with up to 7 hours of battery life.
Part With Purpose
There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your tablet. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
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Technical Details
Fire 7 Tablet
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Display |
7” touchscreen, 1024 x 600 resolution at 171 ppi, SD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and advanced polarizing filter |
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Size |
7.6” x 4.5” x 0.4” (192 x 115 x 9.6 mm) |
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Weight |
10.1 ounces (286 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
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CPU & RAM |
Quad-Core 1.3 GHz with 1 GB of RAM |
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Storage |
16 GB (9.4 GB available to user) or 32 GB (23.6 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD card for up to 512 GB of additional storage. Some apps may require that they are installed on internal storage. App or feature updates may impact available storage. |
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Battery life |
Up to 7 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Certain software features or apps may reduce battery life. |
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Charge time |
Fully charges in approximately 4 hours using the micro-USB power adapter included in the box. |
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Processor |
MediaTek 8163 |
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Wifi connectivity |
Single-antenna dual-band wifi. Supports public and private wifi networks or hotspots that use the dual-band 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. |
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4G connectivity |
N/A |
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Ports |
USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) to connect to a PC/Macintosh computer, or to charge your device with the included power adapter; microSD slot for external storage |
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Audio |
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speaker |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer |
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Camera specs |
2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording |
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Location services |
Location-based services via wifi |
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Available colors |
Black, Twilight Blue, Plum, Sage |
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Additional features |
External volume controls, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories support |
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Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire tablet features for users who are blind or visually impaired using text-to-speech or a connected refreshable braille display. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out, and pan around the screen. Fire tablets also include accessibility settings for Closed Captioning, Font Size, High Contrast Text, Color Inversion, Color Correction, and Convert Stereo to Mono audio. (Captions are not available for all content). Learn more about it here |
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Warranty and service |
90-day Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 1-Year, 2-Year and 3-Year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire 7 tablet is subject to Amazon's Condition of Use and these terms. |
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Included in the box |
Fire 7 tablet, USB 2.0 cable, 5W power adapter, and Quick Start Guide |
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Generation |
9th generation - 2019 release |
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Software Security Updates |
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Customers say
Customers find the tablet to be a good quality device that offers great value for money and is easy to set up and use, particularly for kids. They appreciate its compact size, especially for reading, and say it works well for their needs. However, the device receives negative feedback for its poor battery life, slow performance, and frequent freezing and crashing issues.
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10511 customers mention quality, 8926 positive, 1585 negative
Great tablet, nice size. Good for browsing the internet. Good for e-books. Great with apps. Easy to grab and bring with you when you’re on the go.Read more
Great product. A little smaller than I thought but was probably my misjudgement. I was disappointed it didnt have some of the apps i use at this time.Read more
It's a good product I bought my nephew a 7-inch tablet in 2019 and I bought my four-year old about 8inch version in 2016 they're really good tablets...Read more
...this for my son as a Christmas gift several years ago and it is a good tablet, but he didn’t like the fact that you could got get games from a Play...Read more
7955 customers mention value for money, 6908 positive, 1047 negative
Great purchase at a great price! I bought it for my 3 year old. But it works out great for the whole family. The screen is clear the sound is perfect.Read more
Do yourself a favor and get one without the ads. This was a great value and I pretty much bought it for back up so I don't use it everyday but for...Read more
good price but difficult to use compared to old Kindle reader. Difficult to synch to desktop computer, difficult to download text files, etc.Read more
Great for the price. You need more adult games on it. The only problem I have is I have a hard time getting back to the home page most of the time.Read more
5697 customers mention functionality, 4573 positive, 1124 negative
Works great. We bought it for our granddaughter so she has something to play games on and watch her Netflix shows on at night. Works perfect for thatRead more
Works well, looks great, long lasting battery! I love this tablet! It does everything I want it to do and quickly! I wouldn't get any other tablet!Read more
Nice size, works very well and has a memory slot for additional storage to extend kindle storage seamlessly with internal storage or as a separate...Read more
It works fine and does its job, but it gave me troubles with finding a charger that actually works for it and it's really annoying to constantly see...Read more
3092 customers mention user-friendliness, 2633 positive, 459 negative
This tablet has been super fun and easy to use. Sometimes has a hard time connecting to my wifi, but I've had issues with other gadgets and our wifi....Read more
I'm still learning, but really enjoying this device. The ease of use, speed and clarity of the screen is very pleasing and the price was exceptional.Read more
I received this as a gift and I love it. It’s very easy to use and does everything I need it to do and more. Why waste money on an expensive iPad?Read more
The color is pretty clear & bright & user friendly. The contrast of black & white is clear for reading. You can read in a darkened room....Read more
3087 customers mention size, 2536 positive, 551 negative
This was a gift from my sister. I love it. It's the perfect size so I can tuck it in my purse and have it handy when waiting at doctor's appointments.Read more
Small and portable. Not easy to use, too many apps popping up.Update: terrible battery life and it has the worst camera ever. All pictures look blurryRead more
What can I say? I love my tablet. Compact yet great for doing what I need to. I listen to music, watch videos. I even use it as a reader for my books.Read more
...I love the size so easy to tuck in bag and take any where, read books on it play games check email, it is easy to set-up and you can do lots with it.Read more
7347 customers mention battery life, 1968 positive, 5379 negative
...I would recommend getting a sd card with it. So far the battery life sucks, my kids can be on it for an hour and the percentage goes from 100% to 37%...Read more
...Keyboard E-Reader... and was sadly disappointed by its (1) Poor Battery Life, (2) Mediocre Touch Screen, (3) Inability to save files to a Sandisk...Read more
...year now and Its worked really great, the screen quality is great, battery life, everything, its charges well also its best to get it when its below...Read more
...So I bought my husband and I Amazon Fire 7. Had idea. It has a short battery life, the sound volume is so low (on highest setting) that you have to...Read more
3929 customers mention speed, 934 positive, 2995 negative
it's very slow. everything takes forever to show, to load. not sure why. but if you haver the time to spare waiting on things to load I guess it's ok.Read more
This thing is slow, can only do Amazon store. Its garbage. I never review anything but this needs to be said, this is a dollar store 2 dollar tablet....Read more
So slow, battery life is garbage, not quick enough for loading apps that require High speed, my apps I've Downloaded in hopes of using, just go to a...Read more
Great tablet, lightweight and fast. The only problem is Amazon app store doesn't have my most needed apps like Walgreens and other store coupon appsRead more
2802 customers mention stability, 350 positive, 2452 negative
...It worked for him for two days and stopped working I think I paid like $80 and never even got a refund.. zero stars from me and I will never buy againRead more
...I don't know what Amazon is thinking putting out a product that is so glitchy and slow for the most basic of needs, but I suppose they don't really...Read more
Tablet is very slow and unresponsive. Very disappointed with this item. I would have thought that Amazon's tablet would be a better quality tablet....Read more
Doesn’t work. I took it out of the box and it constantly glitches and freezes as well as the sound will stop working out of knowhere. Don’t recommend.Read more
6 Month UPDATE
UPDATE: It's been about 6 months now. I use this tablet daily. Yes, every single day. First the good. I still love this little tablet. I do NOT use it for anything other than entertainment, email etc. I have an ipad and laptop for work, school etc. For the most part I don't leave the house too often without it. I've had a couple of issues that arent a big deal for me but may be for you. Battery life. It could definitely be better. I've used the tablet for several hours straight only a couple of times but I did need to charge it in the car while I was out. If your wifi is at all sketchy, expect lag. On a strong signal there hasn't been any problem. At least with my unit. Reading, I read a lot. No, seriously 2 or 3 books a week. Not those little 400 page ones either. I carry my old faithful kindle touch to read during the day. I began having trouble with eyestrain reading on the tablet. So while you can absolutely read on this tablet, which I do at night, just be aware. Games, Amazon needs to SERIOUSLY step up their game in this department. I've been mildly irritated a couple of times after porting games by the lack of support from dev's. for the Amazon platform. Did I cave and install google play. Yes I did. YouTube is your friend. However, there have been a couple of issues even with that and game crashes have been an issue. So, I stopped playing them. Too much hassle. In summary, for what I use it for, this tablet has been great and I will continue to use it as long as it lasts. The size and weight are fantastic. Keeping my review at 5 stars because the issues that have come up weren't a deal breaker for me. I'm definitely getting my money's worth. This little tablet was a great investment for me. I can carry this with my phone for short jaunts out around town and be able to do almost everything I need to do on a device. It has NOT of course replaced my laptop, nor has it replaced my larger iPad. Those are for work. This is for entertainment. I read a lot. I still have my 4gen touch kindle that I will use until it dies, and for long reading sessions at home that's what I use. For shorter reading or perusing magazines or comics I use this. In the event that I'm waiting for a notification and decide to read or check email, this is a handy thing to have in my bag. Let's talk about my bag, it is now LIGHTER. Ladies did you read that? With this I can carry something smaller than a diaper bag. (Gasp) or a briefcase, whichever. I've watched a few shows on the tablet. I personally didn't have any issues. They looked good and I used headphones so I didn't worry about sound. Alexa of course is handy and the fire tablet synced right up with our echo dots. No problems there. I can go on and on. I really like it. I also bought one for my 17 year old boy and HE even loves his. Finally got that kid to start reading more. Yes, with a fire tablet.
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