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Amazon Fire HD 6
Amazon · Released January 1, 2014

Fire HD 6

A 6-inch tablet that fits in a coat pocket.

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Buying call

The 2014 Fire HD 6 packs a 6-inch 1280 x 800 display, a quad-core chip and front and rear cameras into a 290g body. Reviewers rated it three-and-a-half to four stars; it lives inside Amazon's ecosystem.

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Key specs
Storage
8 GB, 16 GB
RAM
1
Rear camera
2 MP
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
6" (152 mm)
Resolution
800x1280
Performance
Storage
8 GB, 16 GB
Body
Weight
10.2 oz (290 g)
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6" (152 mm)
Main camera2 MP2 MP · wide
RAM / storage8 GB, 16 GB
Weight10.2 oz (290 g)
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Available in 8 GB, 16 GB.
Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The 2014 Fire HD 6 packs a 6-inch 1280 x 800 display, a quad-core chip and front and rear cameras into a 290g body. Reviewers rated it three-and-a-half to four stars; it lives inside Amazon's ecosystem.

Best for

Kids and readers who want a tiny tablet.

Not for

Anyone who needs full Android apps.

Main strengthPocketable 6-inch size
Main weaknessLimited app store
Reasons to buy
Pocketable 6-inch size
Sharp 1280 x 800 screen
Quad-core chip
Tough build
Reasons to avoid
Limited app store
Heavy for its size
Short battery life
Measured view7.6/10What the pros say.
Product data

Full specifications

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Memory

Storage
8 GB, 16 GB
RAM
1

Camera

Rear camera
2 MP

Software & Launch

Released
2014
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