Should I buy a used iPad 6th Gen or Fire HD 10?

Choosing between a used iPad 6th Gen and an Amazon Fire HD 10 mostly comes down to what you want the tablet to do.

Buy the used iPad 6th Gen if you want the more versatile tablet for apps, games, schoolwork, video calls, and broader app support. It generally offers a sharper display than the Fire HD 10, and iPads also tend to have better selfie cameras plus FaceTime support, which makes them nicer for calls and everyday use.

Buy the Fire HD 10 if your main use is streaming video, reading, and basic browsing on a budget. Its widescreen shape is especially good for movies, and it works well for Amazon services like Prime Video, Kindle, and Alexa.

The biggest caution with a used iPad is battery wear, since an older unit may have noticeable degradation. On the Fire HD side, app availability is more limited than on an iPad, so it’s better if you’re fine with Amazon’s app ecosystem and don’t need the same breadth of apps you’d get on iPad.

If you want the safer all-around buy, I’d lean iPad 6th Gen. If you only want a cheap media tablet, the Fire HD 10 is the better value.

One practical note: exact app and feature availability can change over time, so it’s worth checking the current software support and app store listings before you buy.