10 Best Tablets for Kids in the Philippines 2024 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Early Childhood Educator

Whether your child will use the tablet for learning or entertainment, it would be helpful to get a tablet that has enough space for all the apps, games, and other files that they will download. We recommend getting 32GB of memory or higher. This will also ensure that all the important apps will load without lagging.

32GB might not seem like a lot, but it will be enough to download high-value apps that will be conducive to your child's learning, as well as some games that can keep them entertained. If you think that you or your child will be downloading a lot of apps and shows or videos for offline viewing, then consider 64GB or higher, but note that this will cost more.

One of the most important things to check is if your kid’s tablet has the right parental control settings so that you can regulate what your child sees on the screen. This feature also prevents your little one from wandering into sketchy websites or ordering items from Lazada or Shopee unattended.

Some tablets have built-in parental control systems, while others require you to download an app that helps you monitor your child’s screen time, the websites they visit, and the apps they download. Whichever you choose, the parental control settings should be easy to use, and ideally, parents should be able to access the tablet remotely and monitor their child's online activity.

Let's be real - kids can be rough when they handle anything - and that includes tablets. It's understandable that you'd want them to have the best, but for something as big of an investment as a tablet, you may want to choose something more reasonably priced. This way, if it does break, it won't hurt as much.

Getting a tablet that's on the more affordable side may mean that there will be some sacrifices to the specs, especially the size, display, and storage. Even with these sacrifices to the specs, rest assured that the tablet will still be more than enough for your child's learning or entertainment needs.

Smaller screen sizes may cause eye strain and problems with eye development, as well as posture issues, so try to get a tablet with a bigger screen so that your child can see things more clearly. We recommend at least 7 to 8 inches, especially for younger kids.

Other things to consider are processor speed and battery life. Since kids, especially younger ones, have shorter attention spans, a slower tablet may cause them to get frustrated, so look out for models with at least 1.5GB of RAM for a fast and lag-free experience. Lastly, like with any other device, it is always better to go for one that lasts longer—at least 7 to 9 hours of battery life is recommended.