Is the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro worth it?
Yes — the best tablet Amazon has made, especially if you use Prime and Kindle.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro
Worth it if…
You use Prime Video, Kindle and Audible and want them on a big, bright screen with a long battery.
Not worth it if…
You have an iPhone, or you want the most power for the money.
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What you get
Runs full Android with Google Play, so YouTube, Gmail and WhatsApp just work, on a sharp, bright 12-inch 120Hz screen. A Nanomatte version cuts glare for reading, it's quick, and it lasted over 13 hours in testing. Android stutters now and then, many apps aren't made for a screen this big, and the keyboard and pen cost extra.
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Not worth it for you?
You have an iPhone
You want the most power for the money
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How we reached this verdict
Tom's Guide praises the refined design, vibrant 12-inch screen, strong performance and a battery that lasted 13 hours 17 minutes, but says Alexa features won't suit everyone and the accessories are expensive. Engadget calls the Nanomatte screen outstanding and welcomes full Android and Google Play, but saw some stutter and too many apps not made for big screens. BGR says it's far more premium than past Amazon tablets but the base iPad and iPad Air are faster. It's new, so no allowed shop has verified owner reviews yet.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, Engadget, BGR, Amazon (specs), Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.