Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) vs Apple iPad Air (5th generation)

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 13 by Billy G.

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023): 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple iPad Air (5th generation): 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

	Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023)	Apple iPad Air (5th generation)
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
Screen size	10.1 inches bestbuy.com	10.9 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution	1920 x 1200 bestbuy.com	2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com
Chip	MT8186A bestbuy.com	M1 chip with Neural Engine bestbuy.com
Storage	32 gigabytes bestbuy.com	64 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery life	13 hours bestbuy.com	10 hours bestbuy.com
Weight	15.29 ounces bestbuy.com	16.32 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$139.99 bestbuy.com	$599.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023): Refresh rate. Apple iPad Air (5th generation): Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) if

• Longer battery life — 13 h vs 10 h (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
• Lighter — 15.29 ounces vs 16.32 ounces (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
• Lower starting price — $139.99 vs $599.99 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick Apple iPad Air (5th generation) if

• More storage — 64 GB vs 32 GB (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

• Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

✓ Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The Fire HD 10 offers longer battery life (13 h vs 10 h), lighter (15.29 ounces vs 16.32 ounces) and lower starting price ($139.99 vs $599.99); the iPad Air counters with more storage (64 GB vs 32 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Winner: Apple iPad Air (5th generation)

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023): 6.5/10

Apple iPad Air (5th generation): 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023)	Apple iPad Air (5th generation)
Screen size	10.1 inches	10.9 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1200	2360 x 1640
Chip	MT8186A	M1 chip with Neural Engine
RAM	3 gigabytes	8 gigabytes
Storage	32 gigabytes	64 gigabytes
Battery life	13 hours	10 hours

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Air (5th generation).

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