Overall Score
53.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#7263)53.7
Performance(#6560)54.3
Camera(#8566)41.9
Display(#2902)70.5
Battery(#3836)43.5
Build(#11685)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Amazon Fire HD 6
Short Review
- The Amazon Fire HD 6 features a compact design with dimensions of 169 x 103 x 10.7 mm and a weight of 290 grams, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Its 6.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 252 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a quad-core processor, with two cores running at 1.5 GHz and two at 1.2 GHz, paired with 1GB of RAM, which is suitable for basic tasks.
- The rear camera is 2 MP, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, while the front lacks a selfie camera.
- Battery specifications are not detailed, but the device does not support wireless charging.
- The software runs on a customized version of Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Fire 4, offering a tailored user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- It features a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer, along with a headphone jack.
- The device is available in multiple colors including Black, White, Cobalt, Magenta, and Citron.
- Overall, the Fire HD 6 is designed for basic multimedia consumption and casual use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionTablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size6"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI800
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUQuad-core (2x1.5 GHz & 2x1.2 GHz)
GPUN/A
Memory8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera Details2 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsLi-Ion, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions169 x 103 x 10.7 mm (6.65 x 4.06 x 0.42 in)
Weight290 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Cobalt, Magenta, Citron
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
OS VersionAndroid 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes