Amazon has quietly refreshed its Fire HD 10 tablet, giving it a modest but meaningful upgrade: more RAM. The new version now comes with 4GB of RAM, up from the 3GB found in the previous model.
According to AFTV News, the new tablet with 4GB of RAM is identical in every other way to the existing Fire HD 10 with 3GB of RAM. The tablet with more RAM is currently only available with 32GB of storage, lockscreen ads, and in black.
What the RAM Upgrade Means for Users
More RAM typically means better multitasking and smoother performance when running apps or browsing the web. For a budget tablet like the Fire HD 10, this upgrade could make a noticeable difference in everyday use.
Amazon has also claimed that the refreshed Fire HD 10 is 25% faster than its predecessor, according to a post on Android Central's Facebook page. This performance boost likely comes from the combination of the extra RAM and possibly an updated processor.
Trade-Offs to Consider
While the RAM upgrade is welcome, there are some limitations. The new model is only available in black, and it comes with lockscreen ads — Amazon's way of subsidizing the tablet's low price. Storage is also capped at 32GB, though the Fire HD 10 does have a microSD card slot for expansion.
For users who want the extra RAM but don't want ads, Amazon typically offers an option to pay a small fee to remove them at checkout. However, this specific configuration may not have that option immediately available.
Our Take: A Smart, Quiet Refresh
In our view, this is a smart move from Amazon. The Fire HD 10 is already one of the best value tablets on the market, and adding more RAM addresses one of its biggest weaknesses — sluggish performance when multitasking. The fact that Amazon did this quietly suggests they see it as a minor update rather than a major launch. But for budget-conscious buyers, this is a meaningful improvement. If you were already considering a Fire HD 10, the 4GB version is the one to get — just be prepared for the ads and the limited color choice.
