The Fire HD 6 goes anywhere with its pocketable design–features a beautiful 6” HD display, 2x faster quad-core processor, and unsurpassed reliability in its class.
Powerful quad-core processor
Fast quad-core processor up to 1.5 GHz—2x the speed and over 3x the graphics performance of previous generation Fire HD for quicker apps, smooth videos, and better overall experience.
Beautiful 6” HD display
Fire HD 6 features a 1280x800 high definition LCD display with over a million pixels (252 ppi) and a brighter display for more vibrant colors and whiter whites.
Designed for portability
Fire HD 6 is the ultimate pocket-sized tablet with a smaller profile, thinner bezel, and lighter weight design than the previous generation Fire HD.
Unsurpassed reliability
With a durable Gorilla Glass display and rigorous reliability testing, you won't find a more reliable tablet in its class.
Rear-facing camera
Fire HD features a 2MP rear-facing camera that allows for high-resolution photos and 1080p HD video.
Front-facing camera
Fire HD includes a front-facing camera that is perfect for Skype video calls and taking selfies to share via Facebook or e-mail.
Which color will you choose?
Fire HD is available in black, citron, cobalt, white, or magenta.
Stay connected
Amazon Silk is our cloud-optimized web browser, exclusively available on Fire Tablets and Phones. The latest version now includes print support and Private Browsing mode (coming soon). Private Browsing allows you to browse the web without Silk saving a record of what you visit. Other features include Reading View, which provides a clean, easy-to-read version of websites by removing unnecessary images and clutter.
The email app on Fire tablets makes sending mail, viewing attachments, grouping conversations by subject, and syncing contacts simple. The app provides full support for the world's most popular email providers.
Fire tablets are fully integrated with Facebook and Twitter, making it easy to connect and share with friends and family.
Be entertained
Rent or purchase the biggest new releases and most popular movies and TV shows. Stream instantly over Wi-Fi or download to enjoy later.
Fire tablets are built for the best in gaming, with tilt, turn, and multi-touch controls.
With X-Ray for
music, see lyrics that display line-by-line while you listen to many of your favorite songs. You can also explore an immersive artist experience with photos, videos, and more.
Our interactive
magazine experience allows you to start reading in just a few seconds with access to any back issue at any time on the
cloud. Many Kindle Magazines come with a 30-day free trial.
Be productive
Create, edit, view, and print Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files on your Fire tablet with WPS Office. Check and reply to work email on-the-go with a robust Exchange email experience with ActiveSync. Fire tablets also support printing to your home or office's wireless printer.
Amazon FreeTime
Parents can create a profile for each of their children and choose what books, apps, games, and videos they want to give their kids access to. Amazon FreeTime is free on every Fire tablet. Parents can also set daily limits for tablet use, or restrict certain categories—like games and video—while leaving unlimited time for reading.
Compare Fire Tablets
| | Fire HD 6 | Fire HD 7 | Kindle Fire HDX | Fire HDX 8.9 |
| Starting Price | $99 | $139 | $199 | $379 |
| Screen Size | 6" | 7" | 7" | 8.9" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 (252 ppi) | 1280 x 800 (216 ppi) | 1920 x 1200 (323 ppi) | 2560 x 1600 (339 ppi) |
| Processor | Quad-core up to 1.5 GHz | Quad-core 2.2 GHz | Quad-core 2.5 GHz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours mixed use | 8 hours mixed use | 11 hours mixed use | 12 hours mixed use |
| Audio | Dolby Audio, Mono speaker, Built-in micro-phone | Dolby Audio, Dual stereo speakers, Built-in micro-phone | Dolby Audio, Dual stereo speakers, Built-in micro-phone | Dolby Atmos, Dual stereo speakers, Built-in micro-phone |
| Wi-Fi | Single band Wi-Fi | Dual band, Dual antenna (MIMO) Wi-Fi | Dual band, Dual antenna (MIMO
+HT80) Wi-Fi |
| 4G | None | Wi-Fi + 4G LTE Unlocked GSM (incl. AT&T)
Wi-Fi + 4G LTE (Verizon) |
| Camera | Front-facing VGA camera + 2 MP rear-facing | Front-facing HD camera | Front-facing HD camera + 8 MP rear-facing camera |
| Storage | 8 or 16GB | 16, 32, or 64GB |
| Dimensions | 6.7" x 4.1" x 0.4"
(169 X 103 X 10.7 mm) | 7.5" x 5.0" x 0.42"
(191 X 128 X 10.6 mm) | 7.3" x 5.0" x 0.35"
(186 X 128 X 9.0mm) | 9.1" x 6.2" x 0.31"
(231 X 158 X 7.8mm) |
| Weight | 10.1 oz
(290 grams) | 11.9 oz
(337 grams) | Wi-Fi: 10.7 oz (303 grams)
4G: 11 oz (311 grams)
| Wi-Fi: 13.2 oz (375 grams)
4G: 13.7 oz (390 grams) |
| Customer Support | Email, web, and phone | On-device "Mayday" button + email, web, and phone |
