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Archos 101 XS vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Archos 101 XS vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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10.1"
TFT

800x1280

N/A
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

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20Points Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) Compare Archos 101 XS X
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)

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101 XS} 5 Advantages Archos 101 XS vs Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)} 20 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+10.1"13%
Larger screen
vs8.9"
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6800 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6000 mAh
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core104%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
600 grams (21 ounces)vs+389 grams (13.62 ounces)54%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+2560x1600 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+339 PPI128%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Video calling
3.5mm jack
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
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Model101 XSFire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Other model namesTablet Archos 101 XS1, Archos Gen10 101 XSVerizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTE
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandArchosAmazon
Release date9/1/201210/21/2014
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)170 x 273 millimeters (6.69 x 10.75 in)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight600 grams (21 ounces)389 grams (13.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size10.1" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels2560x1600 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI339 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMini HDMI Type CMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours14 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: White
• Magnetic Coverboard 200g included
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Colors: Black
• Fire OS 4 Sangria UI
• Amazon Appstore
• Amazon Silk
• Dolby Atmos audio
• Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
• Text-to-Speech english-language content reader

☢️ Radiation rate

Archos 101 XSAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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