Price plummets for Amazon's latest tablet – I reviewed it, at this price it's essential

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published 11 July 2023

The Amazon Fire Max 11 really left an impression on me when I reviewed it earlier this month.

With GB RAM and Wifi 6 support, this slate offers performance specs comparable to a far more expensive tablet and a chunky battery life too, all at a very competitive price. Which is why I'm delighted and surprised to see it massively discounted so soon.

You can in fact pick up an Amazon Fire Max 11 for as little as $149/£139 if you don't mind lock screen ads, but the ad-free version (which is better for kids) will only set you back $164/£149. That's a massive saving from the original $245/£260 (without ads) price.

To be honest, if you have kids this might now be the go-to family tablet as with an 11" screen, and impressive audio, this is a great Netflix streaming device. It even has an aluminium case for a more premium in-hand feel.

If you've got family members going to college/university, this tablet, compatible with Microsoft's suite of office apps and combined with the keyboard case (sold separately) is an excellent laptop replacement. Plus the 8MP cameras on the front and rear are both capable of full HD1080p video, handy for video calls.

Of course, as an Amazon device, the Fire Max 11 has full Alexa support for hands-free use and pairs nicely with the likes of the Amazon Echo Pop (also on sale) to help control your smart home system.

Andy was T3's Tech Staff Writer, covering all things technology, including his biggest passions such as gaming. If he had to save one possession from a fire it would be his PlayStation 5. He previously worked for Tom’s Guide – where he got paid to play with ChatGPT everyday. When it comes to streaming, Andy will have his headphones glued in whilst watching something that will make him laugh. He studied Creative Writing at university, but also enjoys supporting his favourite football team (Liverpool), watching F1, teaching himself guitar, and spending time with his dog.

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