Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
#6665
HP Slate 17
#5935Category Breakdown
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
HP Slate 17
Performance
46.045.7
Camera
0.015.4
Display
60.658.9
Battery
1.63.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.321.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
22.725.9
Summary
- The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 features a compact build with dimensions of 240 x 164 x 8.8 mm and a weight of 567 g, while the HP Slate 17 is significantly larger at 418.1 x 283.2 x 15.8 mm and weighs 2005 g.
- The Kindle's 8.9-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, offering a higher pixel density (~254 ppi) compared to the Slate's 17.3-inch display at 1080 x 1920 pixels (~127 ppi).
- In terms of performance, the Kindle is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 with 1 GB of RAM, while the Slate has a dual-core 1.58 GHz Intel Celeron N2807 with 2 GB of RAM.
- The Kindle's rear camera is 1.3 MP with no video capability, whereas the Slate has a 0.9 MP rear camera that can record 720p video.
- Battery capacity differs significantly, with the Slate having a 43 mAh battery compared to the Kindle's unspecified capacity.
- Both devices run on customized versions of Android, with the Kindle using Android 4.0 and the Slate on Android 4.4.2, and both feature stereo speakers and headphone jacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
HP Slate 17
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Also known as HP Slate 17-l010 All-in-One PC
Display
Size
8.9"
17.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~254 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~127 ppi density)
PPI
1920
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4470
Intel Celeron N2807
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.58 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot); SDHC
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
0.9 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
43 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Po (43 Wh, 3-cell)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
240 x 164 x 8.8 mm (9.45 x 6.46 x 0.35 in)
418.1 x 283.2 x 15.8 mm (16.46 x 11.15 x 0.62 in)
Weight
567 g
2005 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Snow White, Sweet Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (customized)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer