What’s the difference between the 2021 11th Gen Fire HD 10 and HD 10 Plus?

In 2021, Amazon released the 11th Generation Fire HD 10. So, what are the main differences between the normal and plus versions?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two computer tablets.

Quick Summary

When compared to the 11th Generation Fire HD 10 (2021), 11th Generation Fire HD 10 Plus (2021) comes with an additional 1 GB of RAM. The plus version is also the only one of the two to support Qi wireless charging.

On the other hand, the normal version of the 2021 11th Gen Fire HD 10 is lighter in weight, comes with more color options in addition to having more offer types.

The two tablets are the same when it comes to display size, resolution, CPU, cameras, audio, microphone, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, location services, accessibility features, privacy features and warranty coverage.

Overall, we recommend getting the 11th Generation Fire HD 10 Plus if you are looking for the best performance and/or would like to use wireless charging.

11th Gen Fire HD 10 (2021) vs. 11th Gen Fire HD 10 Plus (2021) Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the 2021 Fire HD 10 tablets below.

What’s in the Box

You can check out the content included inside each retail box for the two Fire products below:

11th Gen Fire HD 10 (2021):

• Fire HD 10 tablet
• USB Type-C 2.0 cable
• 9 W power adapter
• Quick Start Guide

11th Gen Fire HD 10 Plus (2021):

• Fire HD 10 Plus tablet
• USB Type-C 2.0 cable
• 9 W power adapter
• Quick Start Guide

Weight

The plus version of the new tablet is slightly heavier when compared to the normal version.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

• 11th Gen Fire HD 10 (2021): 16.4 oz (or 465 g)
• 11th Gen Fire HD 10 Plus (2021): 16.5 oz (or 468 g)

The weight may vary slightly depending on how the products were manufactured.

Dimensions

The two tablets are the same when it comes to physical size.

You can find the exact measurements below:

• 9.73” x 6.53” x 0.36” (or 247 mm x 166 mm x 9.2 mm)

Storage Options

The two tablets offer the following storage options:

• 32 GB (24.2 GB available to user)
• 64 GB (55.0 GB available to user)

Color Options

The normal version of the Fire HD 10 is available in four color options while the plus version is available in only one color.

You can check out the options below:

11th Gen Fire HD 10 (2021):

• Black
• Denim
• Lavender
• Olive

11th Gen Fire HD 10 Plus (2021):

• Slate

Offer Types

When it comes to offer types, both products have Ad-Supported and Without Ads variants. The normal version also offers Lockscreen Ad-Supported and Without Lockscreen Ads variants.

You can find a breakdown of the offer types below:

11th Gen Fire HD 10 (2021):

• Ad-Supported
• Lockscreen Ad-Supported
• Without Ads
• Without Lockscreen Ads

11th Gen Fire HD 10 Plus (2021):

• Ad-Supported
• Without Ads

Display

The two tablets are equipped with a 10.1” 1080p (1920 x 1200) display.

Pixels Per Inch

The two screens have a 224 ppi.

CPU

Both computer tablets in this comparison are equipped with the octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU.

RAM

The plus version comes with 1 GB more RAM when compared to the normal version.

You can check out the RAM setup for both below:

• 11th Gen Fire HD 10 (2021): 3 GB
• 11th Gen Fire HD 10 Plus (2021): 4 GB

Memory Card Support

The two tablets also support microSD cards at up to 1 TB.

Cameras

Both are also equipped with the following cameras:

• 2 MP front-facing camera with 720p HD video recording
• 5 MP rear-facing camera with 720p HD video recording

Audio Features

The normal and plus versions of the 2021 Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus have the following audio features:

• 3.5 mm stereo jack
• Dual integrated speakers
• External volume controls

Microphones

The two tablets also come with 2 built-in microphones.

Ports

For ports, both products come with a microSD slot for external storage in addition to an USB Type-C 2.0 connector for charging.

Sensors

The devices come with accelerometer and ambient light sensors.

Wi-Fi Connectivity

For internet connection, both tablet support 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi networks.

Bluetooth

The two devices also feature built-in Bluetooth 5.0 LE with A2DP support.

Location Services

You can also use location-based services for the two devices over Wi-Fi.

Accessibility Features

Both the 11th generation Fire HD 10 tablets support the following accessibility features:

• Closed Captioning
• Color Inversion
• Color Correction
• Convert Stereo to Mono Audio
• Font Size
• High Contrast Text
• Screen Magnifier
• Switch Access
• VoiceView Screen Reader

Privacy Features

The products also have the same privacy features, which includes the following:

• Alexa Hands-Free Mode On/Off Toggle
• View and Delete Voice Recordings

Battery Life

The battery life for the two 2021 Fire HD 10 can be at up to 12 hours. The actual length depends on how you use the tablet.

Charging Methods

When it comes to charging methods, both devices use a 9 W adapter.

The plus version also supports Qi wireless charging.

You can find a breakdown of the recharging options below:

11th Gen Fire HD 10 (2021):

• 9 W adapter

11th Gen Fire HD 10 Plus (2021):

• 9 W adapter
• Qi wireless charging

Recharge Time

The recharge time over the 9 W adapter is the same for both. The plus version can recharge faster if you are using a 15 W wireless charging dock.

You can find the recharge times below:

11th Gen Fire HD 10 (2021):

• 9 W adapter: 4 hours

11th Gen Fire HD 10 Plus (2021):

• 9 W adapter: 4 hours
• Anker 15 W Wireless Charging Dock for Fire HD 10 Plus: 3.5 hours

Warranty and Service

The 11th Generation Fire HD 10 (2021) and 11th Generation Fire HD 10 Plus (2021) each comes with a 1-year limited warranty and service.

U.S. customers can also get an optional 1-year, 2-year or 3-year extended warranty.