Looking for an affordable tablet for a kid? Seek no further. We've found models with terrific parental controls; pre-installed, age-appropriate content and more. But that doesn't mean every tablet is the same.

Which tablet you choose should depend on their age and what you want them to do with the device -- whether it's watching education videos, playing games , getting help with homework, streaming music, watching TV shows and movies , reading e-books or listening to audiobooks. Best tablet for kids 3 to 7 : Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Best tablet for kids 6 to 12 : Amazon Fire 8 Kids Pro Best tablet for pre-teens : Amazon Fire Max 11 Best Apple iPad for kids 6 and up : Apple iPad (9th Generation) Best Android tablet for kids 6 and up : Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition Best premium iPad for teens : Apple iPad Pro 11" (256GB) Best premium Android tablet for teens : Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Pro Tip : No matter which tablet you choose for your child or pre-teen, be sure to activate the built in parental controls to make sure that only the right content is accessible. These same controls can also limit screen time, and the times of day a tablet can be used.

What is the best tablet for students? Our in-house tech experts have curated this list of the best tablets for children under 12, as well as pre-teens and teens. If you already use an Android phone, we recommend an Android tablet. Likewise, if you're an iPhone user, consider one of the lower-cost iPads for your child.

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