The best kids' tablets of 2025: Parent recommended

Apple's tried-and-true tablet, the base model iPad, is great for kids. With the 9th generation, you get all of the same features as the more expensive iPad Pro and iPad Air models, but in a lightweight form factor with a 10.2-inch display with True Tone. Although there's a newer iPad model, the 9th generation has pretty much all of the same features and costs less than the 2022 model at $330. (I don't recommend spending $449 for the newer model for your child to use and abuse unless you plan to share it with them.) Review: Apple iPad (9th generation) Early education experts agree that the 9th-gen iPad is kid-friendly and the best option for most people. Troy Portillo, director of operations of Studypool, an online learning platform for students, said that if you have younger kids in need of a tablet, you can't go wrong with Apple's iPad. According to Troy, "your kid doesn't need the more expensive iPad Air or even the iPad Pro." "You can still get all the great security features t ... Read full article.