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Amazon Fire HD 7#6151

Released: 2014

Amazon Fire HD 7

Overall Score

25.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6151)25.0
Performance(#6657)41.2
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4078)57.7
Battery(#11323)1.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#8659)15.9
Audio(#115)87.6

Comparisons Featuring Amazon Fire HD 7

Short Review

  • The Amazon Fire HD 7 features a compact design with dimensions of 191 x 128 x 10.6 mm and a weight of 337g, making it portable and easy to handle.
  • Its 7.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 216 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by a quad-core CPU with two 1.5 GHz and two 1.2 GHz cores, paired with 1GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • The device includes a 2 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 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 unique user experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device is equipped with stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio needs.
  • Available colors include Black, White, Cobalt, Magenta, and Citron, adding some personalization options.
  • Overall, the Fire HD 7 is a basic tablet with essential features suited for casual use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionTablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS

Display

Size7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI800
Refresh Rate60Hz
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 FeaturesN/A
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsLi-Ion, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions191 x 128 x 10.6 mm (7.52 x 5.04 x 0.42 in)
Weight337 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Cobalt, Magenta, Citron
Foldable
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro