We’re big fans of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet, which we recommend as a fantastic combination of solid performance, size (with a generous 10.9-inch screen) and price. What we haven’t seen often, however, is a tablet for kids that has the same size and value — i.e., something more advanced than the standard 7- or 8-inch kid tablets that are a bit limited in what they can offer in terms of apps and processing speed.
Well, no need to search any further, because Samsung has brought the same advantages of its Galaxy Tab A9+ to the Kids Edition of this tablet. It boasts extra features that make it safe but entertaining for your kids to use, plus a durable design that can stand up to bumps and falls. At its current discount price on Amazon, the A9+ Kids Edition is a great starter tablet for grade schoolers in the family that can also keep older kids entertained and educated.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus Kids Edition, $199.99 (26% off)
Before we even talk about what the Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition offers in terms of kid-friendly design and apps, we should emphasize what’s under the hood, which outclasses similar tablets made for children. The tablet comes with a generous 64GB of storage, which gives you more space to store apps, as well as a microSD card slot that allows you to expand memory up to 1TB. As mentioned above, the 1080-pixel, 10.9-inch screen is another highlight, as it’s compact enough for most kids to carry around but large enough to better appreciate the visual details in games and videos.
But this Samsung isn’t just a clone of the original Galaxy Tab A9+. The Kids Edition comes with a “puffy” cover (available in yellow, blue or red) that wraps around the tablet and is made of shockproof material that can withstand collisions and drops. Even with the cover attached, the tablet keeps a slim profile so you can stow it in a bookbag or backpack. Another bonus is the three included styluses (or “Crayo-Pens”) that kids can use with drawing and note-taking apps. They can also be tethered directly to the tablet so they don’t get lost.
The tablet also features the Samsung Kids app, which lets parents control which websites kids can access and set screen time limits, and it links to an online store where kids can get apps that are appropriate for their age range. And compared to Amazon’s kid tablets, which have a more limited array of available apps, you have a full library of Android apps at your fingertips with the A9+ Kids Edition.
In comparing the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition to similar iPads and Amazon tablets, Techradar concludes that the A9+ “offers a more complete package than the others with extra features to make it more durable.” With those advantages plus the current discount price, it’s our clear winner for a tablet that’s durable and versatile enough to grow with your kids!
