6 Best Tablets for Kids UK 2023 | Apple, Samsung and More

This tablet generously comes with a 1-year subscription to Amazon Fire For Kids, so you can download everything from books to educational apps, for free. All this is age-appropriate for kids from 3-12, but can be altered any time at the parent's discretion. Plus, the accompanying case is spill-, slobber- and slime-proof, so it's ready for anything. 

And even if something does manage to get through, there's a 2-year warranty that will ensure you get the entire thing replaced for free. The best bit? Just pop the case off and you have yourself a fully functioning regular tablet, so it can mature as they do. 

This slick device is from the same family as the previous entry, so it's no surprise it comes with the same kid-safe features, the ability to beef up the storage, equally powerful performance and almost as good a battery life. 

The reason the battery suffers slightly is only due to its extra functions, which we deem worth it – such as 2 inches more screen space with very little added weight. It can also be made cellular, perfect if you're taking a long trip and know they'll want to browse beyond a WiFi zone.

This tablet really was made with the whole family in mind – the 'Kids Home' feature allows you to stay in control of what they'll be viewing, whilst also giving them the freedom to do as they please. There's 32 GB of storage, with the option to add a mammoth 512 GB via micro SD card. Plus the sleek and smart look means the kids won't be embarrassed by it when they get a bit older! 

This tablet really is the perfect blend of performance and design – while it excels at the basics, it also has a lot more to offer. One such example is the enormous battery life of up 14 hours, which gives you the freedom to sometimes forget about the charger!

Worried that your kids play too much and give little attention to learning? This may be the product for them as it encourages them to not only play with their tablet but also learn - thanks to its educational content for kids.

The learning content includes Maths, Geography, History as well as 180 e-books, so it's great for homework and school work! Designed for both little kids and children in their early teens, this gadget not only has a night filter to protect their eyes but also comes with foldable headphones that have limited sound power.

This tablet from LeapFrog is brilliant at engaging children from as young as 3. It has 'Just For Me' technology that adjusts the difficulty of the games and apps based on who's using it, never leaving them disheartened and always entertained. It also has the ability to set playtime limits, so that when time's up, it's up. 

Although the official age range is 3-9 years, if your kid is on the other side of 7 you may end up being pestered for another device in a couple of years. Another drawback is that the only apps accessible are those through the LeapFrog App Centre, which are always safe, but may not be the games they really want.  

"The iPad mini?" We hear you say, as you lay eyes on the price. We know. But, they are excellent. They have ample storage, a long battery life, and access to one of the greatest app marketplaces. The latest version even comes with Apple Pen connectivity, to practice writing or start their journey to becoming the next Picasso, though you'll have to purchase it separately. 

There isn't much to dislike, other than the astonishing price tag, but it'll be an investment for the long haul – though we completely understand if you're not comfortable giving your 5-year-old something that costs the best part of £400. For that reason alone it's at the bottom of our ranking!