Here's our breakdown of how the Kindle 8.9" HDX stacks up against the Google Nexus 7.

Pros and Cons of the Kindle 8.9" HDX:
The Kindle Fire 8.9" HDX has many advantages over the Asus Google Nexus 7. It has a larger
display of 8.9 inches compared to the Nexus 7's 7.02-inch screen, and it also has a more powerful CPU
that clocks 2.2GHz compared to the latter's 1.5GHz processor. The Kindle Fire 8.9" HDX has a larger
64GB version which is absent in the Nexus 7 models. Besides, the Amazon tab has a more
powerful 8-MP camera compared to the Nexus' 5-MP lens.

One of the few things that go against the Kindle Fire 8.9" HDX is that it is heavier by almost 90g. The
larger size may also be unwieldy for some users. Besides, its Android Jelly Bean isn't
upgradable to the latest version of the OS.

Pros and Cons of the Google Nexus 7:
The Nexus 7's Android Jelly Bean OS can be upgraded to KitKat and further to Lollipop. It is
lighter than the Kindle 8.9" HDX and easier to hold as well.

The Nexus 7, however, has a less powerful CPU and camera. Besides, the maximum storage
configuration you can choose is at 32GB.

Specs:
The Amazon Kindle 8.9" HDX features an 8.9-inch, 339-ppi, 2560x1600-pixel-resolution IPS
LCD display. It is powered by Fire OS 3.0 Mojito over customized Android Jelly Bean. The
tablet runs on a 2.2-GHz quad-core Krait 400 and has 2GB of RAM. It is available in 3 storage
configurations - 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 has an 8-megapixel primary
camera and a secondary camera that could capture videos at 720p.

The Kindle 8.9" HDX is 7.8mm thick and weighs 374g for the Wi-Fi model and 384g for the 4G
version. Its Li-Ion battery supports up to 12 hours of talktime. Other features include free cloud
storage for Amazon content, 10-finger multitouch, and support for microUSB 2.0.

The Google Nexus 7 features a 7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with 323ppi and
1200x1920-pixel resolution. It is powered by Android Jelly Bean, which could be upgraded to
KitKat and even Lollipop. The tablet has a 1.5-GHz, quad-core Krait at its heart and 2GB of
RAM. The 7-inch tab is available in 16GB and 32GB sizes. It has a 5-megapixel primary camera
and a 1.2-megapixel secondary camera. Other features of the Nexus 7 include 8.7mm thickness,
290/299g weight, and up to 9 hours of multimedia backup.

Talking Points:
The Amazon Kindle Fire 8.9" HDX was first introduced in September 2013 and released in
November the same year. A year later the tablet received an upgrade with a more powerful
CPU and GPU.

The 2013 version of the Google Nexus 7 was developed by Asus and Google and released in
July 2013. It was the introductory device for Google's Android Jelly Bean 4.3 OS. The first
Nexus 7 model was released in 2012 and the 2013 model received many upgrades including a
more powerful CPU, 2GB of RAM, dual cameras, Qi wireless charging and a better display.

Prices:
The Kindle 8.9" HDX is available on Amazon at a price of $379. The Google Nexus 7 is
available at a price starting $217.99 for the 16GB model on BestBuy.

Conclusion:
The Kindle 8.9" HDX is clearly the better tablet in this segment. It is more powerful, has a better camera lens, and is slimmer. It also comes in a 64-GB model, which is not present in the
Nexus 7 line. Even with a larger display, it has more pixel density and thus a clearer and more
vivid screen.