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See why the Fire Max 11 is the best Fire Tablet yet
Big, vivid 11” screen with 2.4 million pixels is perfect for videos and reading
Powerful octa-core processor and Wi-Fi 6 for fast streaming, responsive gaming, and quick multitasking
Sleek aluminum design is beautiful, thin, light, and durable
14 hours of battery for all-day entertainment on the go
Optional Stylus Pen and Keyboard Case makes taking notes, writing email, and getting work done a breeze
Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet (newest model) vivid 11” display, all-in-one for streaming, reading, and gaming, 14-hour battery life, optional stylus and keyboard, 64 GB, Gray
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- BIGGER, BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL — Vivid 11“ screen with 2.4 million pixels (2000 x 1200 resolution) lets you see every detail of your favorite movies, TV shows, and games. Certified for low blue light.
- MAX PERFORMANCE — Built with a powerful octa-core processor, 4 GB memory, and Wi-Fi 6 for fast streaming, responsive gaming, and quick multitasking.
- THIN AND LIGHT — Sleek aluminum design is also durable. It has strengthened glass and is 3 times as durable as the iPad 10.9-inch (10th generation) as measured in tumble tests.
- ALL-DAY ENTERTAINMENT — With 14-hour battery life, maximize your downtime for reading, browsing the web, watching videos, and listening to music at home and on-the-go. Save your favorites with 64 or 128 GB storage, and expand to up to 1 TB with micro-SD card (sold separately).
- VERSATILE FOR WORK AND PLAY — Optional Fire Max 11 Keyboard Case and/or Made for Amazon Stylus Pen (sold separately). Try Microsoft 365 Personal for 3 months (auto renews for $6.99/month after free trial, eligibility and terms apply).
- CLEAR COMMUNICATION — The 8 MP camera makes for clear calls to friends and family on Zoom.
- GREAT FOR FAMILIES — Amazon Kids offers easy-to-use parental controls on Fire tablets. Subscribe to Amazon Kids+ for access to thousands of books, popular apps and games, videos, songs, Audible books, and more (subscription rates apply).
- SMART-HOME READY — Ask Alexa for help with anything from recipes to jokes, or use Alexa App to control your connected devices at a touch.
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Save time, save face (psst… no more spelling mistakes in emails). Enjoy three new AI-powered tools designed for productivity and creativity.
Beauty is in the details
This beautiful, sleek, and unbelievably lightweight tablet (as thin as a pencil and weighs about a pound) is designed for on-the-go durability with an aluminum exterior and strengthened alumino-silicate glass. For your privacy and convenience, it comes with a fingerprint sensor to unlock your device, making this your all-day, every day,
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Vivid 11” display
2.4 million pixels perfect for gaming, streaming, and reading
14-hour battery life
Experience all-day entertainment on the go
Powerful octa-core processor
Get fast streaming, responsive gaming, and quick multitasking with 4GB RAM
Expandable storage
With up to 1TB, store more movies, games, books, and pictures
The best in entertainment
Enjoy the 11” crystal-clear screen with 2.4 million pixel resolution. Download your favorite apps and choose from millions of songs, movies and books to enjoy wherever you are, whenever you want (subscription fees may apply). Feature and content availability may vary.
Stream
Watch popular shows with apps like
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Can't wait to get into the next bestseller, graphic novel, or podcast? You've got thousands of options with apps like
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Game
Play immersive games like PUBG MOBILE, or stream Fortnite and other titles from Luna (subscription fees apply). Or unwind with favorites like Candy Crush and Robolox.
Engineered with precision, packed with power
With a speedy octa-core processor, 4 GB RAM, and 14-hour battery life, enjoy an incredible tablet at a seriously affordable price. Choose from 64 GB or 128 GB of storage for your movies, games, books, and pictures or check your email, organize notes, or doodle anywhere. With a micro-SD card (sold separately), expand storage by up to 1 TB.
Stay in touch from anywhere
Wi-Fi 6 and an 8 MP camera mean faster, clearer, and smoother connections on calls, whether for work on Microsoft Teams, with family and friends on Zoom, or on social media apps. Check your email, plan and organize your calendar, or take notes with OneNote. Try Microsoft 365 Personal for 3 months (auto renews at $6.99/month after free trial, eligibility and terms apply; see FAQ for more details), which includes 1 TB cloud storage, cross-device continuity, and data protection.
Manage your smart home (and life) with ease
“Alexa, turn off the bedroom lights.”
Go to the Device Dashboard on your tablet to control your smart home, or just ask Alexa for help to play your favorite album, or get the latest sports scores.
Now that's hands-free fun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do lockscreen ads work with Fire Max 11 Fingerprint ID feature?
Once you have enrolled in Fingerprint ID on the Fire Max 11 (we recommend enrolling both index fingers), you will be able to unlock your device by touching your finger to the power button. If you have a tablet that is ad-supported, unlocking it will bring up a lockscreen ad. Simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen to get to the home screen. Amazon Fire tablets use lockscreen ads to bring you lower prices. You can remove ads on your tablet by selecting the “without ads” box at the top of this page, or by going to Remove Ads from your Lockscreen page.
2. Do I need the Keyboard Case, Made for Amazon Stylus Pen, or Slim Cover?
No. While these accessories unlock new ways to use and benefit from your Fire Max 11, they are not required for day-to-day use. The Keyboard Case connects magnetically to the Fire Max 11. No setup is necessary and the keyboard does not require separate power or charging. As with all Fire tablets, you can connect Fire Max 11 to compatible accessories, like Bluetooth keyboards, mice, headphones and more. The Made for Amazon Stylus Pen uses the Universal Stylus Interface 2.0 (USI2.0). While any other USI2.0 stylus will work with the Fire Max 11, they may not have the same features available to them on the tablet, such as magnetic attachment or using the stylus button to erase. Like the Fire Max 11 Slim Cover, other covers may also work with magnetic attachment. If those covers have magnets in different places, it may interrupt some functionality of your Fire Max 11.
3. Where can I find out how to use the Keyboard Case shortcut keys, trackpad gestures, or features of the Made for Amazon Stylus Pen?
Tutorials and helpful references for both accessories can be found in the Settings app under Fire Tablet Accessories.
4. Are there eligibility limitations for the 3-month trial to Microsoft 365 Personal?
Yes. The 3-month trial offer is only available to new subscribers. It is not available to current subscribers or to customers who have had a M365 Personal subscription within the last year.
5. How do I sign up for the 3-month trial to Microsoft 365 Personal?
You can sign up for the trial through the Microsoft 365 (Office) app, available on the tablet or in the Amazon Appstore. The trial is also available on the Microsoft 365 (Office) app detail page on your Fire Max 11. You can cancel anytime and your subscription will expire at the end of that month. This is a limited time offer that is subject to change.
6. How does the 1-year limited warranty work?
When you purchase a new or Certified Refurbished Device, we warrant the Device against defects in materials and workmanship under ordinary consumer use for one year from the date of original retail purchase. If there is damage to the device such as a broken or cracked display, we urge you not to continue to use the device. Learn more at this link for full details.
7. Does the Fire Max 11 have a headphone jack?
No. The Fire Max 11 has a USB-C port. You can connect headphones via Bluetooth, a USB-C connector, or a 3.5mm-to-USB-C adapter.
8. Which micro-SD cards are compatible with Fire tablets?
When purchasing SD cards, make sure you are getting UHS, Class 10 or higher to support both internal and portable modes (class 4 or higher supports only portable). Some card formats, such as exFAT, are not supported on Fire tablets. You can re-format exFAT micro-SD cards to work with your Fire tablet, though this action will erase any existing data on the card.
To troubleshoot your card, see this help article.
9. What are lockscreen ads, and are they different from other ads or promotions on Fire tablets?
Fire tablets for adults come with lockscreen ads, also called “Kindle Special Offers,” to provide customers with the option of a lower price. These ads appear when you turn on or wake your tablet. To access your Home screen, just swipe the ad. The lockscreen ads can be removed for $15 at purchase, or at any time after you’ve set up your device. On Home and For You, you may see personalized product offers, recommendations, or sponsored content. In some apps, you may see ads for in-app purchases. Home screen content and app-based ads cannot be removed from Fire tablets.
To remove lockscreen ads, go to Manage Your Content and Devices and select your device. Under Special Offers, select Remove offers, then select End Offers and Pay the Fee. For more information, visit Unsubscribe from Special Offers.
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We make our devices more sustainable—from how we build them to how customers use and retire them. Figures are for Fire Max 11 tablet, not including any other versions (e.g., any kids edition) or any bundled accessories or devices. We update the carbon footprint when we discover new information that changes the estimated carbon footprint of a device by more than 5%.
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Materials
Made from 13% recycled materials (power adapter, case, and cable not included)
Packaging
100% recyclable (shipping packaging not included)
Energy
ENERGY STAR certified
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Ratings | 4.4 out of 5 stars (18,823) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,167) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (22,323) | 4.4 out of 5 stars (12,010) |
Display | 7” touchscreen standard definition (SD) | 8” high-definition (HD) touchscreen | 10.1" touchscreen 1080p full HD | 11" touchscreen (2000 x 1200 resolution) |
Product Description | Most compact and affordable. Designed to fit in one hand. | Multipurpose for media consumption of all types. Portable and versatile. | Crystal-clear views, great for streaming, with a long battery life all at an affordable price. | High-end specs without a premium price tag. |
Resolution | 1024 x 600 (171 ppi) | 1280 x 800 (189 ppi) | 1920 x 1200 with over 2 million pixels (224 ppi) | 2000 x 1200 with 2.4 million pixels (213 ppi) |
CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz | Hexa-core 2.0 GHz | Octa-core 2.0 GHz | Octa-core processor - 2x up to 2.2Ghz; 6x up to 2Ghz |
RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB or 4 GB | 3 GB | 4 GB |
Storage | 16 or 32 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 32 or 64 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 32 or 64 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 64 or 128 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) |
Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 13 hours | Up to 13 hours | Up to 14 hours |
Charging time (with included adapter) | 4 hours | 5 hours | 4 hours | 4.2 hours |
Accessories | Cover, screen protector | Cover, screen protector | Cover, Bluetooth keyboard case, Stylus, screen protector | Cover, 2:1 detachable keyboard, stylus, screen protector |
Ports | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) |
Weight | 9.9 ounces (282 grams) | 11.88 ounces (337 grams) | 15.29 oz (433.6 grams) | 17.28oz (490 grams) |
Front Camera | 2MP with 720p HD video recording | 2MP with 720p HD video recording | 5MP with 1080P HD video recording | 8MP with 1080p HD video recording |
Rear Camera | 2MP with 720p HD video recording | 5MP with 1080p HD video recording | 5MP with 1080P HD video recording | 8MP with auto-focus and 1080p HD video recording |
Tech Specs
Fire Max 11
Display |
2000 x 1200 TÜV Rheinland for low blue light certified (213 PPI). |
Size |
10.2” x 6.44” x 0.3” (259.1mm x 163.7mm x 7.5mm) |
Weight |
17.28 oz (490g) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process |
CPU & RAM |
Octa-core processor - MTK8188J - 2x Arm Cortex-A78 up to 2.2Ghz and 6xArm Cortex A55 up to 2Ghz. 4 GB RAM |
Storage |
64 GB (54.20 GB available to user) or 128 GB (115 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add micro-SD slot for up to 1 TB of additional storage. Some apps may require that they are installed on internal storage. App or feature updates may impact available storage. |
Battery Life |
Up to 14 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, and listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Certain software features or apps may reduce battery life. |
Charge Time |
Fully charge in under 4.2 hours with USB-C cable and 9W power adapter included in the box. Fully charge in under 3.5 hours with 15W adapter and USB type C to C cable (adapter and cable sold separately). |
wifi Connectivity |
Dual-band wifi. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) is supported. Supports public and private wifi networks or hotspots that use the dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards with support for security standard of WEP, WPA3 OWE, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal and WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise. |
Ports |
USB-C (2.0) connector for charging and audio; micro-SD slot for external storage. |
Audio |
USB-C audio, integrated speakers; external volume controls. |
Sensors |
Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor, fingerprint sensor. |
Camera Specs |
8 MP front and back-facing with 1080p HD video recording and rear auto-focus |
Printing |
Printing documents to a nearby wifi enabled printer is supported. Learn more here. |
Microphone |
2 built-in microphones |
Certifications |
Fire Max 11 has received the following certifications:
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Location Services |
Location-based services via wifi. |
Available Colors |
Gray |
Bluetooth |
Built-in Bluetooth 5.3 with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories support. |
Accessibility features |
To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility. |
**Alexa Privacy Features
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Alexa and Fire HD 10 are designed to protect your privacy. For example, you can view and delete your voice recordings or use the Alexa Hands-Free Mode on/off toggle at any time. |
Warranty & service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire Max 11 tablet is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and these terms. |
Included in the Box |
Fire Max 11 tablet, USB-C (2.0) cable, 9W power adapter, SD-card ejection pin, and Quick Start Guide. |
Generation |
13th generation - 2023 release. |
Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Fire tablet, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |

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Customers find the tablet to be a good choice for everyday use. It has a fast and lag-free performance, with good picture quality and graphics. They find it easy to use, with a simple setup process and a simplistic user interface. The screen size is also appreciated. However, some customers dislike the lack of available apps and have mixed opinions on functionality.
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Customers like the tablet quality. They say it's good for reading books, technically excellent, and competent for daily use. The pen and keyboard are awesome, and the stylus is useful for creating, editing, and other tasks in the MS 365 suite. Some customers use it to play games and watch movies.
"...It keeps notes for me, now easier than ever as I don't have to hunt and peck on the keyboard popup, I just write it, and it looks good while doing it..." Read more
"...This will be a lifesaver with taking notes and writing essays etc. I guess im getting old because I was genuinely amazed at the Writing AI feature...." Read more
"...And it's not too heavy, either. Great device!" Read more
"...My other real-world problem is there's not a great case for this yet. I'm big into tech protecc. I throw an Otterbox on everything...." Read more
Customers appreciate the tablet's speed. They say it connects to the internet quickly, delivers swift app launches, and navigates smoothly. The device charges quickly and has a decent run time per charge. The best part is the no-latency Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. Overall, customers are satisfied with the tablet's performance.
"...It does everything the 10 plus did plus more and it is faster. The charging port is a PD C port...." Read more
"...The tablet is responsive and performs very well with daily tasks. I also use it to control the light throughout the house...." Read more
"...It's also much faster processing than my old Fire tablets. I've owned a lot of the Fire tablets. And it's not too heavy, either. Great device!" Read more
"...Also, I noticed that the 10 is annoyingly slower than the 11 when rendering all the icons on my home screen...." Read more
Customers appreciate the tablet's picture quality. They say it has good viewing, clear graphics, and good color representation. The screen looks lovely, with no slowdowns. The resolution is amazing, and the contrast is surprisingly good for an IPS display. Customers like the powerful performance, immersive display, and seamless integration with other devices. The Amazon case is pretty and functional, but doesn't offer any drop protection.
"...This tablet has better graphics, brighter, sharper...hands down. It does everything the 10 plus did plus more and it is faster...." Read more
"The good: The clearness of the screen while watching movies is nothing short of astonishing---it's a brilliant clear picture...." Read more
"...The resolution of this is absolutely amazing! Love how crisp and clear it is...." Read more
"...The display is gorgeous, crisp, and clear. The battery lasts forever. I wish my phone battery lasted as long...." Read more
Customers find the tablet easy to use and set up. It provides a hassle-free way to connect and control your smart home. The user experience is better than iPad 9. The UI is simplistic, with a homescreen that an Apple user would find. The aluminum structure makes it convenient for both work and leisure, allowing easy handling and reading in bed. They like that it's registered right away and that installing streaming apps went pretty smoothly.
"...It writes better on this tablet than any stylus I've ever used on any device. The palm rejection is GREAT..it only very rarely makes a small mistake...." Read more
"...I guess im getting old because I was genuinely amazed at the Writing AI feature. The only issue I see is that you cant download any and all apps...." Read more
"...WAY TOO MUCH hassle, does NOT make for a seamless reading experience, and frankly, it's just as fast to use an old-fashioned dictionary...." Read more
"...When I watch Netflix on it, even with subtitles, it's easy to read and see everything. I use this more for video than reading...." Read more
Customers appreciate the tablet's value for money. They say it's a great budget tablet for watching YouTube and shows. The tablet is cheap with its powerful performance and less buffering than expected.
"...of Black Friday specials and find a decent tablet at a reasonable price for reading...." Read more
"...And soooo much less expensive than a similar setup would have been from Apple." Read more
"...Depending on your needs, this could be a good low-cost tablet. I hope this review was helpful for you." Read more
"...Performance (4/5): Excellent for the price (I bought the tablet without ads + the productivity bundle during Prime Day)...." Read more
Customers appreciate the tablet's screen size. They find it large enough to comfortably read a book or watch a video, yet compact enough to fit in a courier bag. The new 11-inch size is great, with a clear and bright picture. The keyboard case and keys are a nice size thanks to the TKL form factor. It's a better proportioned screen, easy to use, and small enough to carry.
"It is big. Exactly what I was looking for. I got this for school since I am going back to school at the end of this month...." Read more
"...The size is wonderful; it's just big enough. The bad:..." Read more
"...As an ebook reader, it's great. With the larger screen, I can easily read books from my Kindle library, so I'm very happy with that...." Read more
"I like that it's a little bigger than my fire HD 10s. Don't like that it opens opposite of normal...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the tablet's functionality. Some find it has decent functions, good performance, and usability. The stylus works well, and most accessories work better than on the iPad. However, others are disappointed with the lack of some features, such as poor file management functionality, a useless trackpad, and reminders and alarms not working.
"...Other than that the stylus functioning is nearly perfect. I am SO jazzed, this is what I've been waiting for a very long time...." Read more
"...When I bought this tablet, it was very glishy and did not work. I called customer service and they helped, but they could not fix the problem...." Read more
"...I also got the pen which works great together. My kids love it since it has the amazon kids + accounts...." Read more
"...I bought the optional keyboard, and it's very functional and well made...." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the tablet's app availability. They say certain apps can't be added, the app store is very limited, and they can't download all apps. The Amazon app store is also criticized for being inadequate.
"...The only issue I see is that you cant download any and all apps. it has to be Amazon approved I guess." Read more
"...And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Apps that are suspicious and full of ads abound in the Amazon App store, but functional apps like antivirus..." Read more
"...Limited first party apps due to lack of the full android implementation, this also limits the whole productivity portion they're trying to sell to..." Read more
"...When it worked, it was fine. But it froze constantly, kicked me out of apps, took up to 2 minutes to reboot, sometimes required two reboots in..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024Digital Storage Capacity: 64 GBOffer Type: With Lockscreen AdsColor: GrayStyle: Amazon Fire Max 11Verified PurchaseI come from a 2021 10 plus for reference.
This tablet has better graphics, brighter, sharper...hands down. It does everything the 10 plus did plus more and it is faster. The charging port is a PD C port. This means that I can plug in various flash or external drives (the fire has to format them and prepare them first to work with it so go in bare and let it do that). These drives can STILL be used with your regular computer too after that per usual. I made a flash drive of various things that I'd want during a power outage for that purpose as my fire is my go to device in that situation. The pen...oh my, the pen. I bought one when I got the Max 11. It is the best thing I've ever done and the reason I also bought an 11 and pen for my disabled son. Lets talk at some length about the pen being used with the tablet as that is a major upgrade.
It writes better on this tablet than any stylus I've ever used on any device. The palm rejection is GREAT..it only very rarely makes a small mistake. I tried every major stylus apps on my 11 (after sideloading the play store of course- if that ability goes away I will quit buying these as the provided app store is meager and pathetic- sorry amazon, it's true. It's super easy to do, google it and there are simple instructions to install 4 programs with links where to get them- very simple). The two that came out on top is Inkredible and Squid. Inkredible lets you buy what you want and need without having to get the whole thing. Brownie points there. I want fun and rich backgrounds to write on mostly for household notes. I have small papers all over with various notes I've taken and this will solve that mess. I tried doing it with adding a picture and sizing it over the provided area. That worked only somewhat ok. When I'd touch the stylus to make a dot for like the top of an i, it would stop writing and you had to fuss with it to get it to write again (that is a thing with the program and not the stylus). I figured out how to fix it though. I made the background what I wanted IN inkredible then exported it out of inkredible to a file as a .pdf (I sent it to my main computer), then I put the file back on the 11 and imported that pdf back into the inkredible and it was now an embedded background and it was fine, great...no more problems. They have writing enhancement in the inkredible that makes your writing still yours but cleaned up a touch to look nicer and smoother.
On Squid, they want a continuing payment to unlock things like importing. It works very well but they don't have the enhanced writing so how you write is what you get raw. I was going to pull the trigger until I figured out how to make inkredible work for the backgrounds, now I don't need to I don't think. Squid has pages for a large variety of uses and needs though- graphing, music and the like. If I end up needing something that inkredible doesn't provide me I'll do Squid for the cost.
The only thing I WISH I had on the 11 is the ability to mark over pages in the web browser and other programs that are similar. My HP laptop has that and it is fun and amazing to be able to markup stuff on webpages and save it as a screenshot essentially to send where you will. Other than that the stylus functioning is nearly perfect. I am SO jazzed, this is what I've been waiting for a very long time.
With the play store sideloaded this becomes a great tablet. I don't know how productive it is for business people but for the average user it is productive enough. This is my brain cell and my babysitter. I take it with me out and it keeps me entertained or working on stuff while I wait in waiting rooms. It keeps notes for me, now easier than ever as I don't have to hunt and peck on the keyboard popup, I just write it, and it looks good while doing it. It will now stand in for the tablet/s I keep on my desk for taking notes while on the phone AND I don't have to scramble looking for the recent notes when I have a need to refresh my memory as they will be saved right on my 11. My son needs to keep notes as well as a function of his disability. The thing is he is disorganized and never has ready paper and a writing instrument, but he lives life with a fire in his hand- literally he's almost never without it. I got him a case that holds the pen too and now at any moment he is ready to take a note and he's absolutely loving that.
Our 2021's were working fine, but because of the stylus capabilities I decided to try the Max 11 and I am so glad that I did. For us it is a major jump in enjoyment and productivity and disability mitigation. I think it is well worth upgrading to.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025Digital Storage Capacity: 64 GBOffer Type: With Lockscreen AdsColor: GrayStyle: Amazon Fire Max 11Verified PurchaseIt is big. Exactly what I was looking for. I got this for school since I am going back to school at the end of this month. I also got the pen which works great together. My kids love it since it has the amazon kids + accounts. This will be a lifesaver with taking notes and writing essays etc. I guess im getting old because I was genuinely amazed at the Writing AI feature. The only issue I see is that you cant download any and all apps. it has to be Amazon approved I guess.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023Digital Storage Capacity: 64 GBOffer Type: With Lockscreen AdsColor: GrayStyle: Amazon Fire Max 11Verified PurchaseUPDATE: I've been using this Fire for about a year (got it on Prime Day 2023) and I still like it a lot. It is a bit heavy for relaxed reading, so I also got the Fire 10 HD (13th gen) this year, 2024 Prime Day. Indeed the 10 is significantly lighter even thought the size difference between the two is fairly small (same width but 11 is taller when in portrait, so it is wider screen in landscape). It is nice to have both. I will keep using the 11 with the keyboard it came bundled with and I will not get a keyboard for the 10. The keyboard is awesome and having the 11 be wider than the 10 allows the keyboard to be very comfortable. So if you touch-type, and want the attached keyboard, I recommend the 11 over the 10. I've used the keyboard extensively and it really is great (other than accidentally touching the touch pad occasionally, and unintentionally change my typing location).
Also, I noticed that the 10 is annoyingly slower than the 11 when rendering all the icons on my home screen. Occasionally the icons disappear and you have to wait for them to reappear. It is only a couple of seconds but I don't recall ever seeing that on a "regular android" device, so it is a Fire OS issue that is more apparent with the slower 10. But the main reason I decided to write an update is the SD card issue that some other reviewers mentioned.
I thought others had issues because they set up the card as "internal" which is essentially (but not quite) like having a bigger internal space for everything including apps. This is dangerous and there is a reason why you can no longer do this with newer versions of Android. So unless you have a zillion apps and really need bigger internal space because of your apps, you really should set up the card as Portable Memory instead (no apps on the card, only media and other files, etc.). Then you can decide what types of files to put there AND you can safely remove the card and access it on another device like your laptop (that's why it is called "portable"). You can choose to have the Kindle app, Prime Movies, etc download to the card. Most people need expanded memory for media, so this makes sense, and again it is safer. You also have good control over what gets stored on an SD card vs internal storage.
But, setting up the card as Internal isn't the reason people had issues, because today for the first time I had the issue that others complained about, which is that my card supposedly unmounted and the Fire asked me to re-format. (This would be a bigger problem if I had set it up as "Internal" rather than "Portable"!!). I shut down the Fire, removed the card, and mounted it in Windows. Windows told me there was a problem with the card and I should scan and fix it. I did. Windows showed it as then fine, no further issues. And I had no trouble copying out all the folders from the card to Windows. Returning the card to the Fire still showed the screen for formatting the card, but I'm wondering if this is because the Fire tends to show screens that were on when you shut down. Or else the card was somehow marked as needing a format. The super weird thing, is, when I said to format as Portable Memory, it did so without removing anything. Doesn't formatting a card mean erasing it (or showing it as blank) so you start over with it fresh ?!?!? I was going to format it however Fire likes to format, and then return the original folders. But I did not need to copy back anything. It is working fine now. So apparently it would have re-formatted only if I had decided to swap from using it as "portable" to "internal." Probably every time you unmount ("eject") the card, you will get this message, and it won't really erase everything and reformat, unless you opt to change how you want to use the card. So all is okay with the card, but this situation should not have happened. It probably happened because some function was writing to the card and another function (an update??) dismounted it, thus interrupting the write. This is why Windows had to fix it.
So, I think the card issue almost certainly has nothing to do with the particular card, so others' comments are correct about that. (I've been using a new high-quality Samsung Pro Plus card, overkill for a Fire tablet but it was on sale). When the card issue surfaced, I was trying to do some updates from the Appstore and it seemed frozen. (There is still a problem with the Appstore!). So the Fire was not in a good state. It may be a good idea to reboot it occasionally once in a while (I probably hadn't rebooted for about a month). I was also thinking maybe it was trying to update and that broke its normal functionality. Could be. My biggest suspicion. It is on Fire OS 8.3.2.4, from July 3, 2024. I checked for updates even though it showed as last checking today, and it said to tap to install an update, but when I did, everything froze. I eventually went back to the updater, and now it said I have 1 update (rather than a bunch of gibberish that suggested some pieces were still downloading, and with a broken button for installing, as initially happened). Now I was able to install the update, and when I re-checked for updates, it showed "no updates found," and the Check Now button reappeared as normal. So all seems fine. Other than the fact that my OS still shows as 8.3.2.4. And it still shows it as being from July 3 (today is Aug 7). And I did not get the usual message that my system has updated. It was a secret undocumented thing, or the old update re-installed (why??). Perhaps it was not a Fire OS update but an update of some other built-in component (like the Apstore, or some such thing). The Appstore still seems hung on the page where I update apps. The other parts of it work. It is an issue with the app, because F-Droid can install and update just fine. And my new Fire 10 also works fine, so it is not the server for the Appstore. I'm now thinking it got a corrupted (interrupted?) update and won't work until Amazon has a newer update that I can install on top of it.
Amazon, if you are listening: please please be normal about updates. Let your users know there is an update and let them pick when to do the update. If control-freak Apple can do this, you can, too. I do not want to be using my device while it is trying to update (or shutting it down to remove a corrupted card...). That's just asking for trouble. I want to have it plugged in and keep my hands off it for a while. This is a problem with other Amazon devices as well. Okay, you're gonna force an update whether I like it or not, but please, if you don't want to cause a lot of grief, just let people have some control (and awareness!!!!!) when the device needs to be updated. My guess is that even when there is only a minor update (as seems to have been the case for me), the Kindle is not fully functional but pretends to be, and since it is not fully functional (it quits some processes), some unexpected quits will cause corruptions/crashes/SD card issues.....
But otherwise it is a good device. Truly. I'm still happy to have it. I love the whale background :-)
Initial Review:
I got the productivity bundle and I am super pleased. I needed something to take notes with in classes, that also had a touch screen for drawing, and this is great for that. (Amazon Appstore has OneNote and Squid and both are great for notes with this.) In my experience it DOES matter which app you use with the pen because a paint app I tried worked but was slow (so I blame the app, since OneNote and Squid are fine). There is also a fairly new open source app called Saber that seems great (I still need to experiment with that one -- available on F-Droid). I'm thinking that some of the professional reviews (on other web sites) got an early or different version of the pen because the harsh criticisms of it do not match my experience. It works great.
This is my 2nd Fire tablet, and I like it so much better than my first one, Fire 8 HD from 2017. I wasn't unhappy with the old tablet when I got it (because I got it on sale for a great price) but I just almost never used it because the screen was so unpleasant and stressful to look at, plus the device was annoyingly slow. Not so with this new tablet -- I am very pleased with the screen quality, and the speed is good for how I'm using it.
The pen and keyboard are truly awesome. I wasn't sure at first whether I liked the aspect ratio/shape of the tablet but actually it makes sense. The longer shape allows for nearly full-sized key spacing on the keyboard while not causing the tablet to be unnecessarily large and heavy, as it would be with the iPad's aspect ratio. Someone said they prefer the snap-in clamshell keyboard that is available for the 10, but I much prefer this thin-and-light keyboard (didn't have the 10 but considered it and looked at pics of its keyboard). It is super easy and fast to pull off and snap on the keyboard and it does not need batteries. At home (where I have "real" laptops) I use the tablet mostly without the keyboard, and half of the keyboard case stays on it, protecting the back and the camera, and giving the tablet a nice non-slip feel, plus I can use the fold-out stand. I don't use it on my lap at school, and at home I use a lap desk so I don't mind that I can't put it directly in my lap while typing. Really, I have no complaints at all about this setup. Perfect.
Well, maybe I can complain a little about Fire OS but it is mostly okay. I would hate it for a phone but it is fine for a tablet. And it is much improved over what I had on my old Fire, especially the settings (I like to have control and info). I put Google Play on my previous Fire but I'm not sure I will do so on this one. I mean I have an Android phone that has things I'd like from the Play store, like my calculator collection and bank apps and whatnot. I don't need to replicate that on this tablet. I've installed F-Droid so I can still easily put a bunch of nice apps on it. I have a Linux terminal app (Termux) and will probably install a small Linux distro with desktop which will further expand the usability. Plus I have a Microsoft 360 subscription from work and it is nice to have an app for that on this tablet too. It has the most critical work apps like Zoom and Teams and Office and Outlook. So it already has what I really need on a tablet. Oh, and Kindle, of course. I think in the past it was almost necessary to side-load Google Play but the Amazon Appstore now has my most critical apps, at least for a tablet. (Yea, it generally is not great and not well maintained, with tons of outdated apps.) Don't be mad at Amazon about Google Play Store, YouTube, etc. It is a Google policy. Google does not want others to take the open source piece of Android and build their own thing on top of it, with no control from Google. There are penalties for doing that. And Amazon couldn't sell its media to you directly on regular Android, so it kind of has to make a separate OS. This is your tradeoff for getting a subsidized tablet. I'm poor so I will accept the tradeoff, especially for a tablet as nice as this one.
I paid to get rid of the ads, and I do that on every Kindle or Fire (I value discounts a lot, but aesthetics even more) and now this tablet is a pleasure to use. And soooo much less expensive than a similar setup would have been from Apple.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2024Digital Storage Capacity: 64 GBOffer Type: With Lockscreen AdsColor: GrayStyle: Amazon Fire Max 11Verified PurchaseOne year using long term review here. Let me start by stating that this tablet is good value for the money if you buy it during Amazon sales events, I would not pay full price for one however. The positives are that it has good quality screen resolution, has a relatively quick processor and has great battery life and the tablet is thin and light weight. Works well for traveling and not having to worry about something happening to my more expensive tablets. Now, full disclosure I have side loaded the Google Play store on it so I'm not locked down by Amazon handcuffing my device, it has worked very well for any apps not available on Amazon. It works well an an E reader also. The negatives or things I would change are the ridiculous speaker placement on the bottom or top of the device if using the tablet in landscape mode and the sound quality could also be better, but it's not horrible. 4 GB of ram is not ideal either and the lack of screen brightness unless turned up really high is also irritating. I would recommend it as a second tablet if found on sale or as a primary tablet if found on a spectacular deal.