Do you really trust your kid with an expensive iPad Pro or a Samsung Galaxy tablet? Probably not. Actually, there are lots of tablets that are especially designed for kids. If you buy a kids tablet, you get comprehensive parental controls to let you monitor your kids' screen time and the content they can access. Our picks here are some of the best kids tablets to buy right now, chosen for a balance of price, durability, and age-appropriate features.
1. Kindle Fire HD 10 Kids
Kindle Fire HD 10 Kids is the biggest and most powerful tablet made for ages 3-7. It features an octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM, brilliant 10.1” 1080p Full HD display, dual cameras, USB-C (2.0) port, up to 1 TB of expandable storage, and 1 year of Amazon Kids+. The screen is made with strengthened aluminosilicate glass. In Amazon Kids, kids don't have access to social media or Alexa. In-app purchases require parent approval. Parents can exit Amazon Kids using a passcode.
Screen size: 10.1-inch.
Resolution: 1920 x 1200.
Storage: 32 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB).
Weight: 25.2 ounces (714 grams).
CPU & RAM: Octa-core 2.0 GHz with 3 GB of RAM.
Price: $139.99.
Battery life: up to 12 hours.
2. Kindle Fire HD 8 Kids
Kindle Fire HD 8 Kids is Amazon's best 8-inch kids tablet. It includes a full-featured Fire HD 8 tablet, Kid-Proof Case with built-in stand, 1 year of Amazon Kids+ (FreeTime Unlimited), and a 2-year worry-free guarantee. The kids can enjoy the vibrant 8-inch HD display, 20% longer battery life, 30% faster processor, 32 GB storage, enhanced wifi, and USB-C for easier charging.
Screen size: 8-inch.
Resolution: 1280 x 800.
Storage: 32 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB).
Weight: 19.4 ounces (550 grams).
CPU & RAM: Quad-core 2.0 GHz with 2 GB of RAM.
Price: $79.99.
Battery life: up to 12 hours.
3. Kindle Fire 7 Kids
The first word that comes to mind when we think of the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition (2019) is - Cheap, at just $49.99. It is one of the cheapest tablets around and comes in a range of bright colors, which makes it the ideal choice for school kids and teenagers looking for their first smart device. You can't expect cutting-edge performance for the price, but it's really hard to think of any other tablet which can match the Kindle Fire 7 Kids when it comes to price and the sheer volume of content.
Screen size: 7-inch.
Resolution: 1024 x 600.
Storage: 16 GB (expandable by up to 512 GB).
Weight: 16.1 ounces (456 grams).
CPU & RAM: Quad-Core 1.3 GHz with 1 GB of RAM.
Price: $49.99.
Battery life: Up to 7 hours.
4. Pritom K7
The Pritom kids tablets are specially designed for kids to learn and grow in pleasure. Innovative digital education content provided in Pritom kids edition tablet fits for children aged 2-12. It delivers the perfect mix of power, portability and performance - flawlessly running games and apps, as well as quicker loads of web pages. With Parental Controls, parents can decide on screen time (no more worry about kids playing tablets for too long), hand-pick kid’s content, and block inappropriate websites and applications.
Screen size: 7-inch.
Resolution: 1024 x 600.
Storage: 16 GB.
Weight: 27.2 ounces (771 grams).
RAM: 1 GB.
Price: $69.99.
Battery life: Up to 4 hours.
5. Dragon Touch Y88X Pro
Dragon Touch Y88X Pro, one of the best cheap Android tablet kids tablets, is very easy to set up when you get it. Equipped with a 7 inch IPS HD display, slim body, lightweight, and a colorful kid-proof protective cover, it provides protection against drops, bumps, and dirt by kids at play. There are lots of age-appropriate apps & games. Kids can enjoy thousands of kid-friendly contents in the COPPA Certified KIDOZ. The age filters ensure kids see filtered contents, parents can add contents to kids' profiles with age-appropriate apps & games. It's a great gift for kids aged 2-10.
Screen size: 7-inch.
Resolution: 1024 x 600.
Storage: 16 GB.
Weight: 32.48 ounces (921 grams).
RAM: 2 GB.
Price: $79.99.
Battery life: Up to 3 hours.
A Comparison of the Best 5 Tablets for Kids
| Kindle Fire HD 10 Kids | Kindle Fire HD 8 Kids | Kindle Fire 7 Kids | Pritom K7 | Dragon Touch Y88X Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.1-inch | 8-inch | 7-inch | 7-inch | 7-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1280 x 800 | 1024 x 600 | 1024 x 600 | 1024 x 600 |
| Storage | 32 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 32 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB). | 16 GB (expandable by up to 512 GB) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Weight | 25.2 ounces | 19.4 ounces | 16.1 ounces | 27.2 ounces | 32.5 ounces |
| Price | $139.99 | $79.99 | $49.99 | $69.99 | $79.99 |
| Battery life | up to 12 hours | Up to 12 hours | Up to 7 hours | Up to 4 hours | Up to 3 hours |
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