Amazon Kids Tablet 11 (ages 6-12) review

The Amazon Kids Tablet 11 ranks first because it combines the strongest hardware among the tablets built only for children with the least setup work for parents. Amazon lists an 11-inch 2.5K display, 8GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, rated for up to 15 hours of video playback. Parental controls are on by default, and parents manage screen time limits and review what kids have used from the Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard app. The 1-year Kids+ subscription covers ad-free videos, games, apps and books chosen for ages 6 to 12, and parents can add Google Play apps such as Minecraft and Roblox, which earlier Fire Kids tablets do not advertise. The browser is open but filtered, which suits older children. The weak points are that this model is new, with an average of 3.6 out of 5 from 43 Amazon ratings when we checked, and that the case is a slim hard shell rather than the thick foam of Amazon's younger models.

Who it is for

Parents of 6 to 12 year olds who want parental controls on from the first boot and room to add Google Play apps later.

Price

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Key features

• 11-inch 2.5K display with 8GB of RAM and 64GB of storage
• Slim hard case and a 1-year Kids+ subscription in the box
• Parents can add apps such as Minecraft and Roblox from the Google Play Store
• Parental controls enabled by default and managed in the Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard app
• Up to 15 hours of video playback and 8MP front and rear cameras

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The most RAM of any kids-specific tablet on this list, 8GB
• Strength: Google Play access means it can keep up as interests change
• Strength: Parents can set screen time limits remotely from the Parent Dashboard app
• Weakness: Early Amazon ratings averaged 3.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings when checked
• Weakness: The slim hard case is less padded than the soft bumper on the ages 3 to 5 version
• Weakness: The active stylus is listed as a compatible accessory, not included

Key facts

• Ages: 6 to 12
• Display: 11-inch 2.5K
• Memory: 8GB RAM, 64GB storage
• Battery: Up to 15 hours of video playback
• Weight: 16.82 ounces (477 grams)
• Included: Slim hard case, 1 year of Kids+

Where it ranks

Amazon Kids Tablet 11 (ages 6-12) is No. 1 in our Best Kids Tablets verdict.