Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
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Toshiba Excite Write
#5156Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Toshiba Excite Write
Performance
61.460.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
60.649.1
Battery
1.63.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.720.2
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
33.229.0
Summary
- The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) features a more compact build with dimensions of 231 x 158 x 7.8 mm and weighs 375g, while the Toshiba Excite Write is larger at 261.6 x 177.8 x 10.2 mm and heavier at 671.3g.
- Both devices have a 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, but the Fire HDX has a smaller 8.9-inch display compared to the Excite Write's 10.1-inch screen, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Fire HDX is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the Excite Write uses an Nvidia Tegra 4 with 32GB of RAM.
- Both tablets have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Excite Write offers a 1.2 MP front camera, whereas the Fire HDX lacks a front camera.
- The Fire HDX's battery capacity is unspecified, while the Excite Write has a 33mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Fire HDX runs a customized version of Android 4.4, while the Excite Write operates on Android 4.2.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Toshiba Excite Write
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi/LTE
N/A
Display
Size
8.9"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~339 ppi density)
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~299 ppi density)
PPI
2560
2560
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 4
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core Cortex-A15
GPU
Adreno 420
ULP GeForce
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
33 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Po (33 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
231 x 158 x 7.8 mm (9.09 x 6.22 x 0.31 in)
261.6 x 177.8 x 10.2 mm (10.30 x 7.00 x 0.40 in)
Weight
375 g
671.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS - cellular model only
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, gyro, compass