Amazon Prime Video

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Developer	Amazon
Publisher	Amazon

Amazon Video is an Internet video on demand service that is developed, owned, and operated by Amazon. It offers television shows and films for rent or purchase and Prime Video, a selection of Amazon Studios original content and licenced acquisitions included in the Amazon's Prime subscription.

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Genre

Video

Characteristics

Streaming, Video on Demand

Specs for Minimal levels of performance in Amazon Prime Video

Most software developers publish system requirements, and while they're accurate, they can be difficult to interpret; not everyone's comfortable with the jargon employed and older components are often referred to long after they've left the market.

Here are current specs for pre-built machines capable of handling Amazon Prime Video.

Sadly, there are also no predefined standards for performance; some developers have very high standards while others can be a bit optimistic so your mileage may vary.

Ready-to-Order Systems Meeting these Specs Prices range from ∼ US$190 to US$499, accessories included.

The following Systems meet the minimal system requirements set by Amazon Prime Video's developers. So it should run, but you might experience slowdowns when working with larger, heavier files.

Each product below was checked recently for rebates and availability from retailers located in Canada or which at least makes importing easy.

• 

  Acer 11.6" Convertible Chromebook from US$23014% cheaper than usual
  ~$390 with accessories

  It might not be the most capable laptop out there, but as a netbook or tablet, it's a great fit for casual use for a minimal investment... Read More about the CB5-132T-C7R5

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Amazon Prime Video

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3160

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.39 x 20.40 x 1.93 cm

  Weight: 1.30 kg

  detailed info

  from US$223.12

  • US$223.12 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-04-20 11:28:25, EDT
  • US$258.83 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:30:46, EDT
  • US$260.31 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-04-20 07:13:06, EDT
  • US$272.21 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:29:58, EDT
  • US$275.18 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-04-20 11:28:15, EDT
  • US$279.81 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-04-21 14:34:33, EDT
  • US$279.81 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:29:41, EDT
  • US$297.49 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-04-20 11:27:42, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• 

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 from US$200;
  ~$353 with accessories

  A good android tablet if you're not looking for something especially powerful, but want a big screen and good battery autonomy.

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Amazon Prime Video

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Samsung Exynos 7870

  Graphics: Samsung Mali T830

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 25.40 x 15.53 x 0.82 cm

  Weight: 0.53 kg

  detailed info

  from US$195.85

  • US$195.85 from Amazon (Used)
    as of 2019-04-23 09:08:46, EDT
  • US$199.27 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 12:26:32, EDT
  • US$200.07 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 12:26:43, EDT
  • US$200.78 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 12:22:09, EDT
  • US$200.81 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 12:22:59, EDT
  • US$200.81 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 12:24:40, EDT
  • US$200.81 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 12:25:57, EDT
  • US$215.68 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:01:22, EDT
  • US$315.1 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 08:13:07, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• 

  Acer 15" Chromebook from US$21016%, Best price yet!
  ~$360 with accessories

  Chromebooks are well-suited to access the web simply and securely, it's an excellent fit as someone's 1st laptop, travel companion or if your needs away from yo... Read More about the CB3-532-C8QW

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Amazon Prime Video

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 38.30 x 25.60 x 2.41 cm

  Weight: 1.95 kg

  detailed info

  US$200.81 from Staples (New) as of 2019-04-20 07:49:19, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Staples site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  Acer 11" Chromebook from US$2108% cheaper than usual
  ~$366 with accessories

  A netbook well-suited to access the web simply and securely. If you mostly want a laptop to check your Emails, social media, and streaming videos, this is a cos... Read More about the CB3-132-C5GZ

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  performance in Amazon Prime Video

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.87 cm

  Weight: 1.10 kg

  detailed info

  US$205.28 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-04-23 09:15:33, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• 

  Acer 11" Chromebook from US$210;
  ~$369 with accessories

  Designed to access the web simply and securely, it's an excellent fit as someone's 1st laptop or if your needs away from your desk are basic... Read More about the CB3-132-C6ZD

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  performance in Amazon Prime Video

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.85 cm

  Weight: 1.10 kg

  detailed info

  from US$207.5

  • US$207.5 from Costco (New)
    as of 2019-04-22 12:25:50, EDT
  • US$208.24 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-04-22 07:13:44, EDT
  • US$208.24 from Acer (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 12:44:43, EDT
  • US$208.24 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:25:20, EDT
  • US$217.18 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-04-22 06:09:30, EDT
  • US$217.18 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:28:55, EDT
  • US$227.65 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 09:13:08, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet from US$150;
  ~$290 with accessories

  Here's an affordable tablet which doesn't compromise on software updates and long-term security. It's not the perfect product, but it's a great option as a port... Read More about the B07G3WWRQQ

  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  performance in Amazon Prime Video

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: ARM Mediatek MT8173

  Graphics: ARM PowerVR GX6250

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cm

  Weight: 0.50 kg

  detailed info

  from US$148.74

  • US$148.74 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:01:57, EDT
  • US$148.74 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-04-22 12:29:13, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  Microsoft Xbox One S from US$23021% cheaper than usual
  ~$499 with accessories

  A slight improvement over the 2013 model, this compact Xbox has a 4K Bluray player supporting HRD and 4k; it just isn't quite powerful enough to play games in 4... Read More about the

  • the Serious Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Amazon Prime Video

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Xbox One S CPU

  Graphics: AMD Xbox One S GPU

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 42.90 x 29.11 x 11.30 cm

  Weight: 4.74 kg

  detailed info

  from US$222.38

  • US$222.38 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-04-21 13:15:42, EDT
  • US$222.38 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-04-21 14:52:32, EDT
  • US$223.1 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 08:36:14, EDT
  • US$287.08 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 09:07:35, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$80;
  ~$190 with accessories

  A compelling option if you're looking for a no-frills tablet to play video, music and even some games... Read More about the B0794PD8NS

  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Amazon Prime Video

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: ARM MT8163

  Graphics: ARM Mali T730MP3

  Memory: 1.50 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 8"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×800

  Dimensions: 21.40 x 12.80 x 0.97 cm

  Weight: 0.37 kg

  detailed info

  from US$74.37

  • US$74.37 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:30:06, EDT
  • US$96.68 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 12:18:51, EDT
  • US$100.39 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 12:19:49, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• 

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) from US$150;
  ~$290 with accessories

  This might not be the strongest tablet around, but with full access to the Google Play Store, it's a versatile tablet for the price and a good pick as a portabl... Read More about the T380

  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  performance in Amazon Prime Video

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 425

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 308

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 8"

  Screen Resolution: 800×1280

  Dimensions: 21.21 x 12.41 x 0.89 cm

  Weight: 0.36 kg

  detailed info

  from US$148.74

  • US$148.74 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 07:27:38, EDT
  • US$148.74 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2019-04-18 13:16:12, EDT
  • US$148.74 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:08:11, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

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Looking for a different performance level?

The systems above meet Amazon Prime Video's minimum requirements. It might run a little slow in some areas, and you might need to disable or lower some options for an enjoyable experience.

You can look for something with more oomph by picking another performance level below: