Tablets aren’t as commonplace as they used to be; but despite the lack of enthusiasm in the market, manufacturers are still pumping a handful of them out every year. There’s Samsung’s HDR-certified Galaxy Tab S3, and Apple’s zippy new 10.5-inch iPad Pro. We can’t ignore the booming 2-in-1 market including Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablets, though they work and are marketed more as laptop replacements. They all have the same thing in common: They’re expensive. That’s the antithesis of the Fire HD 10, the newest iteration of Amazon’s 10-inch Fire Android tablet. Its spotlight feature is hands-free support for Alexa, the same voice assistant in products like the Amazon Echo, but it also comes with an upgraded screen, a faster processor, and a battery that lasts two hours longer than last year’s model. Oh, and it’s only $150. In our review, we found the new Fire HD 10 to easily take the crown for best budget tablet — but make room for plenty of compromises. The new Fire HD 10 looks virtually...

Crisp, loud stereo speakers; Hands-free support for Alexa; Great performance; Affordable;

Underwhelming screen; Poor cameras;