Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
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Toshiba Excite 7c AT7
#6205Category Breakdown
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Toshiba Excite 7c AT7
Performance
46.033.9
Camera
0.039.6
Display
60.655.3
Battery
1.626.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.313.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
22.724.8
Summary
- The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 features a larger 8.9-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, providing better clarity compared to the Toshiba Excite 7c AT7's 7.0-inch display at 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both tablets utilize a dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU, but the Kindle has more RAM at 1GB versus the Excite's 1GB.
- The Kindle's rear camera is 1.3 MP, while the Excite has a VGA camera, making the Kindle superior for photography.
- The Kindle Fire HD is heavier at 567g compared to the 354.4g of the Excite, and it has a slimmer profile.
- Battery capacity is also notable, with the Excite offering 3500 mAh, whereas the Kindle's battery specifications are unspecified.
- Software-wise, the Kindle runs a customized version of Android 4.0, while the Excite operates on Android 4.2.2, with the Kindle providing stereo speakers for a better audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Toshiba Excite 7c AT7
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A
Display
Size
8.9"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~254 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
1920
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4470
Rockchip RK3168
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable (13 Wh)
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)
199 x 119.8 x 10.9 mm (7.83 x 4.72 x 0.43 in)
Weight
567 g
354.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/Silver
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (customized)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer