Which is better: Amazon Fire HD 10, Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, or iPad 10th gen?

These three tablets target different budgets and use cases:

• Amazon Fire HD 10: the most budget-friendly option. It’s best for casual reading, streaming, web browsing, and Prime Video. The main tradeoff is Amazon’s software ecosystem — you don’t get the full Google Play experience out of the box.
• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+: the best middle-ground Android pick. It has a larger 11-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Google Play support, and solid multitasking features for the price.
• iPad 10th gen: the strongest overall performance and app ecosystem of the three. It’s faster, better for tablet-optimized apps, and usually the best long-term choice if you don’t mind paying more.

Quick take:

• Best cheap media tablet: Fire HD 10
• Best value Android tablet: Galaxy Tab A9+
• Best overall performance/app support: iPad 10th gen

Storage note: the iPad 10th gen does not support expandable storage, while the Fire HD 10 and Galaxy Tab A9+ both support microSD expansion.

One note on longevity: the iPad 10th gen generally has a strong software-update track record, but exact support length can’t be guaranteed in advance and can vary by device and Apple’s future policy decisions.