Amazon Fire 7 vs RCA Voyager Pro+: The Cheapest Tablets Compared
At the very bottom of the tablet market, the Amazon Fire 7 and RCA Voyager Pro+ sit under $5 apart, both aimed at buyers who want a functional tablet for as little money as possible.
The Fire 7 is tightly built around Amazon's content ecosystem — Kindle books, Prime Video, Audible — with a doubled-RAM upgrade in its latest generation.
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The Voyager Pro+ includes a keyboard case in the box, a genuine extra most competitors at this price would charge separately for.
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Specification Comparison
Key Differences
The Fire 7's Fire OS locks buyers into Amazon's app store and content ecosystem, which is a real limitation for anyone wanting the full Google Play library, but its 2GB of RAM (double the previous generation) makes it noticeably less sluggish day-to-day. The Voyager Pro+ runs Android 10 Go Edition, a lighter version of Android built for low-spec hardware, and its included keyboard case is a genuine value-add for basic typing tasks that the Fire 7 doesn't attempt to match.
Pros & Cons
Amazon Fire 7
Pros
- Deep Amazon content integration
- Recently doubled RAM for better responsiveness
Cons
- Locked to Amazon's app store, no full Google Play
RCA Voyager Pro+
Pros
- Keyboard case included
- Runs a lighter, Google Play-compatible Android Go
Cons
- Lower RAM, more basic overall specs
Which One Is Right For You?
- Amazon Fire 7: Best for households already invested in Amazon's content ecosystem who want the least sluggish performance at this price.
- RCA Voyager Pro+: Best for buyers who specifically want basic typing capability included without an extra purchase.
Conclusion
Both are genuinely entry-level devices with real compromises — the choice comes down to whether Amazon's content ecosystem or the included keyboard case matters more to the buyer.
Summary
Amazon Fire 7
Strengths
- Better performance, deep Amazon integration
Weaknesses
- Locked ecosystem
RCA Voyager Pro+
Strengths
- Keyboard case included, Google Play access
Weaknesses
- More basic specs
Amazon Prime households should lean toward the Fire 7; anyone wanting basic typing capability and full Google Play access should lean toward the Voyager Pro+.