Best Tablets for Kids That Help Grow Smart

Tablets made for children are often made on the low-end of the price spectrum for tablets, and as such, they usually have low-end hardware that will often struggle with many of the latest games or other types of apps. With this tablet from Dragon Touch, however, the beefy hardware ensures that just about everything will run as smooth as silk. This comes thanks to the powerful 64-bit quad-core processor with a clock speed of 1.3 GHz and 2GB of RAM, so application and game performance should not be a problem. On top of that, the 32GB of storage will let your little one fill up the tablet with about as many types of apps as they want.

The tablet also comes with a few extras that will enhance the overall experience. Along with the above-mentioned shoulder strap, the tablet includes built-in GPS which lets your child play along with map apps while traveling, an FM tuner that lets them listen to the radio, a stylus that works well for drawing apps, and even a Paint Box app that lets your child get creative. If we are to pinpoint any negatives here, we have to say that the protective casing makes the tablet a bit bulky, and also the 5 hours of battery life just doesn't match up well with other tablets. Despite these issues, we're sure your child will find this tablet to be the ultimate companion no matter where they go.

One of the biggest selling points of Amazon's Fire line of tablets is that they tend to include pretty powerful hardware for the price, and the same is certainly true of this model. This tablet sports an octa-core processor running at 2Ghz and features 3GB of RAM, both of which allow you to run pretty much everything that's available without any issues. You also get 32GB of built-in storage, and we already mentioned how it is expandable, so having free space for any kind of content won't be an issue at all.

Screens tend to be an extremely important part of any tablet, and with this Fire tablet from Amazon you certainly won't have any complaints. The large screen with Full HD resolution and a good viewing angle is capable of displaying a really high-quality image, and therefore various gaming, educational and multimedia content will be very pleasant to watch.

On the external side of things, the tablet comes with a protective case that not only provides ample protection against almost any kind of abuse, but also includes a stand, which young children should certainly appreciate on a tablet of this size. Overall, this Fire HD10 Kids tablet from Amazon is a great model for children of all ages.

Probably the single biggest draw to any of Amazon's Fire tablets is that they are extremely affordable, and this particular model is no exception. On top of that, you get an absolute ton of value considering everything that is included with the tablet. For starters, just like with all of the other kids tablets mentioned in this review, this model includes a protective case that works extremely well at keeping the device safe from any physical damage. On top of that, the case doesn't really provide much in the way of extra bulk or weight, meaning this 7-inch tablet remains extremely portable, easily fitting into the side pocket of a bag. This lets the tablet travel easily with your child, no matter where they are going.

On the hardware side of things, you don't get a super-powerful device, but the hardware isn't any kind of a slouch either. The quad-core 1.3Ghz processor should run most apps and many games without any issues, although the 1GB of RAM is pretty sparse by today's standards. So is the 16GB of internal storage, although you can easily expand this to up to 512GB by use of a microSD card. Probably the biggest issue here is that the device does take a long time to charge, although this won't be all that noticeable thanks to the excellent battery life. At the end of the day, this tablet should be able to provide your children with tons of fun and educational entertainment.

A big concern for any portable device is battery life, and this is especially a concern for a tablet aimed towards children. Tablets tend to be used for a longer period of time than a smartphone, so having a battery that can last all day is essential. Thankfully, neither you nor your child should have anything to complain about here as far as this tablet is concerned. The 6000 mAh battery and low power processor will allow you to use the tablet for up to 12 hours, while using it as a music player guarantees as much as 22 hours. On top of that, the fast charging technology allows you to replenish the battery in just 1.5 hours, so even a drained battery will be little of an obstacle to your child's entertainment.

Despite the low price of this tablet, it actually sports some pretty decent hardware. The tablet is powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor which provides plenty of horsepower for almost any type of games and apps, and the 32GB of storage is a good starting point for storing all of your apps. The 1280 x 800 resolution IPS display also gives an extremely sharp image that is among the best that you'll see in tablets in this price range. Really, the only thing we can complain about is that the power and volume buttons are located a little too close together, but this is a very minor complaint on what is otherwise an excellent tablet that your children will surely love.

One of the biggest draws of this particular device is the content that comes included on it without any additional charge. Among this content is a collection of 30 Disney books, which will be a certain hit with young children. The crystal clear 7-inch HD display will work as a fantastic picture book, letting your children enjoy the books in full color. There is also access to plenty of various different types of media, focusing both on entertainment and education, so your children will not only be bored, but should be able to learn a few things while entertaining themselves.

Speaking more of the 7-inch display, it features a crisp resolution of 1024 x 600, which looks plenty good on a device of this size. In addition, the device includes 2GB of RAM along with 16GB of internal storage, which while not really amazing in itself, is actually quite in line with many more expensive tablets.

Considering the tablet's price, there isn't much we can really complain about here. If anything, the battery life in practice will most likely be a bit less than the advertised 5 hours, which is quite low. However, all things considered, this tablet presents a fantastic value that will be hard for anyone to pass up.