If your kid wrote “tablet” on their Christmas wish list, you may be surprised at the number of available kid-friendly tablet options on the market. You could easily become intimidated choosing between tablets differing by size, operating system, app availability, battery life, storage capacity, and more. To make your tablet selection process a little easier, we have rounded up 50 of the top kid-friendly tablets. Our tablets come from a variety of manufacturers and cover a wide price range. We also chose tablets that have some of the best features for kids, including ease-of-use, parental controls, durability, and built-in safety controls, and we considered reviews and ratings from leading parenting sites, technology sites, and consumer sites. Best of all, we’ve grouped our suggestions by age appropriateness so that you have a better idea of which tablets are geared toward which kids (in no particular order).
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Fisher-Price is one of the best-known toy manufacturers, so it’s probably not much surprise that their Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Tablet made our best of list for toddlers. This tablet features Smart Stages, which enables parents to change the learning content as the child grows and develops. Level 1 begins at the exploring stage for babies 12 months and older, level 2 is set at the encouraging stage for babies 18 months and older, and level 3 is set at the pretending stage for babies 24 months and older. It’s important to note that this tablet serves as an introduction to tablets and is a toy.
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Cost: $15
As the most trusted preschool TV network, Sprout knows toddlers and preschoolers. That’s why their Sprout channel Cubby is so in-tune with young children. This tablet, for kids ages two and up, gives kids access to fun and educational games featuring Sprout Channel characters. Kids use this table to learn numbers, spelling, puzzles, and much more.
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Cost: *approx. $86
Designed especially for kids, the Amazon Fire Kids Edition tablet features a 7-inch display, Wi-Fi, 8GB or 16GB, and a kid-proof case available in three colors. Parents love the Amazon Fire Kids Edition because it includes a 2-year worry-free guarantee that covers anything that happens to the tablet. Simply return it to Amazon, and the company will replace it for free; the warranty also protects against electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
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Nabi offers several tablets, but they teamed up with Fisher-Price to make one truly geared toward younger children. The Fisher-Price Learning Tablet Powered by Nabi helps young learners become big thinkers. This ultimate learning tool delivers a fun, engaging introduction to letters, phonics, numbers, colors, and shapes with Fisher-Price friends.
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Cost: $99.99
LeapFrog offers learning experiences created by experts and designed for fun. Their LeapPad Platinum is an all-new tablet geared toward kids ages 3-9. The LeapPad Platinum Tablet features a 7-inch, multi-touch screen with the sharp graphics and fast processor kids have come to expect when using their parents’ smartphones and tablets.
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Cost: *Approx. $129.99
Samsung offers its Galaxy Tab 3 Kids Edition, a 7-inch table with a bumper case that is pre-loaded with children’s applications such as games, camera, paint tools, and more. Parents get peace of mind knowing that they can control the apps their kids have access to with the Application Manager and that they can utilize the Time Management feature to set specific time periods for use.
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Cost: *Approx. $279.99
The Edutab Tablet is designed for kids ages three and up. This tablet’s touch-sensitive controls and light-weight feel make it easy for small children to use on their own. If you’re looking for an inexpensive introduction to tablets for preschoolers that delivers educational games and activities, the Edutab Tablet may be the right choice. It’s important to note that the Edutab Tablet is a toy.
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Cost: $12.99
The Discovery Kids Teach & Talk Bilingual Tablet makes learning fun with more than 60 interactive activities and allows use in English and Spanish. Perfect for preschoolers, this tablet and features a large LCD display and digital speech technology.
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Cost: *Approx. $24.99
Nabi Jr. is designed for kindergarten readiness. This tablet is durable and can handle drops and bumps while young kids get a head-start on their education. Curriculum is personalized to proficiency levels and video tutorials by teachers walk kids through core concepts and math, reading, and writing fundamentals.
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Cost: *Approx. $49.99
VTech is among the leaders in preschool toys, and their InnoTab 3S is an impressive tablet that delivers fun, age-appropriate learning games for kids ages three and up. Older kids will enjoy expanded functions of this tablet, including exchanging and sharing messages, photos, and more with parents over a kid-safe Wi-Fi connection.
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Cost: *Approx. $96
LeapFrog offers the LeapFrog Epic, their most advanced Android-based tablet. LeapFrog Epic is designed to grow with children ages 3-9 and promotes learning and creative play. The LeapFrog Epic combines the best of LeapFrog with the best of the Android OS to give kids a safe, educational experience each time they use the tablet.
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Cost: *Approx. $139.99
Nabi’s DreamTab HD 8 is designed for kids ages 6-9. This tablet features a suite of creative tools that help kids develop and explore their identity through creativity and self-expression. It also features the Wings Learning System with game-ified courseware that is designed especially to help kids master fundamentals aligned to Common Core State Standards.
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Cost: $179.99
Kurio delivers Android devices for families that feature some of the best-in-class parental controls, kid-safe web surfing, and preloaded apps. The Kurio XTREME 2, the latest version of this tablet designed specifically for kids ages six and up, includes more than 90 preloaded games and apps, a colorful bumper, and access to more than 150 eBooks.
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Cost: *Approx. $129.99
Table Express is a tablet manufacturer and distributor of Dragon Touch tablets. Their Y88X Plus 2017 Disney Edition tablet is installed with bonus Disney content and features a 7-inch screen. The Dragon Touch Y88X Plus 2017 Disney Edition also includes 10 audio eBooks and three educational game apps. This tablet is suitable for kids ages 3-9.
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Cost: *Approx. $64.99
Nabi’s Elev-8 tablet delivers everything kids ages 6-9 need in a tablet. In fact, its sleek design is made especially for kids who want a tablet that looks like it is for older kids, but it includes a bumper for kids who are a little tougher on their electronics. The Elev-8 has an 8-inch IPS display and 32GB of memory with an Octa-core processor and up to 10 hours of video playback.
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Cost: $149.99
ClickN KIDS is home to advanced reading and spelling products, including the ClickN KIDS Tablet 2. In partnership with Intel, CNK has worked to include Dual Purpose Interface (DPI) technology in this tablet to ensure an enjoyable experience for kids and parents while using it.
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Cost: *Approx. $110
EPIK Learning provides instructive games and learning devices to help parents support their kids’ education and inspire them to learn. Their 7-inch learning tablet is suitable for kids ages 3-11, with interactive education games for learning levels covering pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Cost: $99.99
A more affordable iPad choice, the iPad Mini 2 is a good choice for younger kids who may not be ready to handle the more expensive iPad Mini 4 or iPad Air 2. Available in 32GB with Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and cellular data options, the iPad Mini 2 starts at $269.
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The LeapPad3 is suitable for kids ages 3-9 and is known as LeapFrog’s fast, high-performance tablet. Available in green or purple, the LeapPad3 is a Wi-Fi tablet with a powerful quad-core processor and sleek design.
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Cost: *Approx. $89.99
Fable is a browser-free kids’ tablet made for discovering and learning. Kids get access to books, apps, games, videos, project, and sharing in a safe environment when they use this tablet, suitable for ages 3-10.
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Cost: $129.99
The Nabi SE opens a world of play and learning to kids. With this tablet, kids can get as creative as they want in their play and learn material that is personalized for them. For ages six and up, the Nabi SE features gamified courseware to help kids master math, reading, and writing concepts.
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Cost: $79.99
The LeapPad Glo Learning Tablet is a 5-inch tablet for kids ages 3-9. Available in teal or purple, this tablet for younger kids is just the right size for their hands and is built touch to withstand tough kids and drops.
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Cost: *Approx. $59.99
Lenovo makes computers, laptops, tablets, and 2-in-1 devices. Their Tab3 8 Tablet features an Android OS and 16GB hard drive. Designed for the family but appropriate for kids ages six and up, the Lenovo Tab3 8 Tablet includes a multi-user mode, that keeps each family member’s preferences separate, along with a dedicated kids’ mode for safe web browsing and tools to restrict access for worry-free kids’ use.
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Cost: Starting at $109.99
The Kurio Smart tablet is appropriate for kids ages six and up. It includes preloaded popular games such as Bubble Blast 2, Happy Chef, Hill Climb Racing, and more. The Kurio Smart also gives kids access to thousands of completely parent-approved, kid-safe cartoons with Toon Goggles.
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Cost: *Approx. $189.79
The Acer Iconia One 8 delivers fun for everyone and is best suited for kids at least six years of age. Its 8-inch HD screen delivers stunning displays and is easy to see from nearly any angle thanks to its IPS technology. Kids have an easy time using this tablet because of its 10-finger touch support for multi-finger gestures.
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Cost: *Approx. $95
The Amazon Fire 7 is a top-selling tablet on Amazon and has a 4/5 star rating from more than 81,000 customer reviews. This tablet is available with an 8GB or 16GB digital storage capacity and comes in four colors. A much more affordable option than the all-new Amazon Fire HD 8, the Fire 7 tablet is a good choice for tweens who are ready for their own tablet.
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Cost: *Approx. $49.99
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab E Lite gives tweens the ability to browse, game, or read on the bright, crisp 7-inch screen. Its portable size and sleek design make this tablet portable enough for kids to take just about anywhere.
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Cost: $119.99
Apple’s iPad Air 2 is a thin and lightweight tablet that is perfect for tweens because it is portable, enhances their school work, and delivers the graphics and speed they want for working, playing, surfing, and watching. It is a good idea to invest in protective covers and cases, such as the Smart Case, to protect the front and back of the iPad and make it more durable for tweens. The Apple iPad Air 2 also will accommodate your tween’s needs as they progress through high school.
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The Amazon Fire HD 8 is all new and boasts a 12-hour battery life, double the storage, and faster performance than the Fire 7. For tweens who love to game, read eBooks, and stream TV shows and movies, this tablet is a great choice. The Amazon Fire HD 8 is available in four colors and two storage capacities: 16GB or 32GB.
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Cost: *Approx. $89.99
There are several options when it comes to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 for your tween. First, you’ll need to decide if you want the Wi-Fi only model or the cellular data model. The Wi-Fi only model also is available in eight inches or 9.7 inches, or as the NOOK eight-inch model. No matter which you choose, you are sure to please your tween with the adaptive super AMOLED display and fast Octa-core processor.
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Cost: *Starts at approx. $350
For those tweens who are gearing up to start high school soon, the Apple iPad Mini 4 is a great tablet choice. Thinner and lighter than previous models, the iPad Mini 4 enables users to edit videos, browse photos, and complete their work anytime, any place.
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While it isn’t a traditional tablet, Lenovo’s Yoga Book, which is the winner of the Red Dot Design Award, is a 2-in-1 that is perfect for teens. In fact, this tablet is perfect for older teens who are heading to college soon because the Yoga Book features ink on paper with its Real Pen, and then the tablet digitizes the notes. In no time at all, your teen will be able to edit, organize, merge, and share his notes with the Yoga Book.
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Cost: Starting at $499.99
Another tablet that isn’t traditional by any means, the Microsoft Surface Book is a top pick for older teens who are looking for a hybrid device. Part-tablet, part-laptop, the Surface Book is perfect for work, school, and play. One of the most expensive tablet picks, the Surface Book truly is a two-in-one device that enables students to run Windows, Office, and more but also is portable as a tablet to take to class and capture notes.
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Cost: Approx. $1499
The Apple iPad Pro is the next generation of iPad. Teens will be able to complete their work much more easily with this tablet by touching, swiping, or writing with a pencil. Available in a 12.9-inch model or 9.7-inch model, the iPad Pro is versatile enough to see your kids through high school and college.
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The ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 is a lightweight 8-inch tablet that has an incredible 74% screen-to-body ratio. This teen-friendly tablet features ASUS VisualMaster, a suite of exclusive visual enhancement technologies combining hardware and software for optimizing the display for an incredible viewing experience. Teens especially love the audio experience delivered by this tablet.
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The Google Pixel C is a fast tablet that teens love for its high-resolution display and compact design. Its 10.2-inch display brings content to life and is portable and powerful enough to handle gaming marathons, photo editing, and more.
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Cost: Starts at $499
LINSAY is a high-tech enterprise offering products that are advanced, yet affordable. Their F010HXD Quad Core Tablet is powered by the powerful 1.2 GHz quad-core processor Cortex A7. This tablet delivers faster app launches, faster website load times, and better performance. The battery provides more than 5 hours of reading, web surfing, or video watching time for teens who want to multi-task while using the tablet.
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Cost: *Approx. $109.95
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 is a top tablet for older teens heading off to college. With a 12.3-inch screen and a stylus suited for OneNote, this tablet is perfect for taking notes. The tablet also can replace a laptop because it features the ideal balance between portability and power.
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Samsun’s Galaxy TabPro S is a top pick for teens who need a device that features a large screen for school work and entertainment. The optimized viewing experience, entertainment capabilities, and processing prowess of this tablet ensure that it will be used and loved by your teen for many years to come.
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Cost: *Approx. $759
The Venue 8 Pro from Dell is a tablet that helps teens be more productive because it features the power of Windows and Office. If you are looking for an affordable tablet for your teen, we recommend the Dell Venue 8 7000 Tablet because it has fast processing speeds for optimal browsing and an 8.4-inch OLED infinity display with high resolution. The tablet also is an older model, which helps keep the price down.
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Cost: *Approx. $242.98
LG is known for premium home appliances and electronics. Their G Pad F 8.0” 2nd Gen ACG features a display with zero-gap touch, 5 megapixel rear camera, Q Pair, and QuickRemote to help teens link their tablet to their Android smartphone so they can get notifications both places and to use their tablet as the remote control for the television, cable box, DVD player, and more.
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Cost: *Approx. $162
If your teen is a gamer, the NVIDIA SHIELD K1 is the best choice of tablets for him. The all-new tablet is a high-performing Android device that serves as a gaming machine with the SHIELD controller and GeForce NOW game-streaming service. Please note, the SHIELD controller is sold separately from the tablet.
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The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is an 8.1-inch lightweight tablet that delivers the performance of a full-size tablet. As the Red Dot Award 2015 winner, this tablet is impressive and is a direct competitor of the Apple iPad Mini. Teens love the tablet because it offers premium audio, visual, and design.
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Cost: *Approx. $299.95
If your teen loves the features of the Surface Book or the Surface Pro 4 but you don’t love the price tag of those tablets, the Surface 3 may be a more affordable option for you without sacrificing too many of the features everyone loves about the Surface tablet family. In fact, the Surface 3 is billed as being “the perfect blend of performance and value,” so it may be the best choice for your teen.
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Cost: Starting at $499
HTC’s Google Nexus 9 is a hit with teens because it allows them to work and play hard. This tablet’s 8.9-inch screen and front-facing speakers deliver high-quality audio and visual experiences. Teens also prefer the Nexus 9 because of its intuitive voice commands and automatic Android updates.
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If your teen prefers a larger display, the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet may be a good alternative to the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. This tablet’s 10.1-inch display offers a premium visual display and high-res audio to give teens the best user experience available from Sony.
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Cost: *Approx. $630
Huawei quickly is becoming a contender in the electronics device arena, and their products and services are sold in more than 170 countries. Their MateBook is intended for business use, but it is a great tablet for teens who soon will be going to college because it is portable and powerful.
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Cost: *Approx. $579.99
The iPhone 7 Plus falls into the phablet category that is perfect for teens (and adults). A combination of phone and tablet, the iPhone 7 Plus features an advanced camera system, best performance and battery life in any iPhone, and immersive stereo speakers. But, it’s the iPhone 7 Plus’ bright, colorful display that makes it a top phablet for teens.
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a phablet well suited to teens because it has a certified water-resistant rating that ensures the phone can repel spills, splashes, and dunks even without a protective case. This phablet is slim, comfortable in the hand, and features a curved screen that makes it easy to use and see.
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Cost: *Approx. $790
