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Kurio 7 (1GB + 4GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:4 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:?

Kurio 7 (1GB + 4GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

4.5

Overall score

Score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

90%

4.3

Technical score

10%

6.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of tablets
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

22%

4.0

Performance

20%

4.1

Display

16%

4.5

Camera

14%

2.0

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software & Features

5%

6.2

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 99% of tablets
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

No reviews for this version.

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â–¼Worse than 92% of tablets
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Technical Specifications of tablet Kurio 7 (1GB + 4GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

22%

4.0

Performance

20%

4.1

Display

16%

4.5

Camera

14%

2.0

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software & Features

5%

6.2

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

4.3
User score
User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

No reviews for this version.

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6.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
Kurio 7 (1GB + 4GB) has a user popularity of 5.7 points, which is lower than 56% of Tablets.
5.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

4.5

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

6.1
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
45 nm
Process node
45 nm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 45 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 94.9% of tablets and equal to the node used in 4.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
4 GB
Internal storage
4 GB
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the storage of 98.5% of tablets and equal to that of 1.3% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
?
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Screen resolution
800×480
Screen resolution
800×480
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 800×480 which is lower than that of 99.2% of tablets and equal to that of 0.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
TFT LCD
Display type
TFT LCD
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
133 ppi
Pixel density
133 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 133 ppi which is lower than that of 96.9% of tablets and equal to that of 0.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
Plastic
Display glass type
Plastic
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
This tablet uses Plastic display glass which is weaker than that on 97.7% of tablets and equal to that on 2.3% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
2.1 MP
Main camera megapixels
2.1 MP
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 2.1 MP which is lower than that of 93.5% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 0.3 MP which is lower than in 93% of tablets and equal to that in 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
3,200 mAh
Battery capacity
3,200 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 95.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
5 W
Charging speed
5 W
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 5 W which is slower than in 96% of tablets and equal to speeds in 3.3% of tablets.
Battery life
6 hours
Battery life
6 hours
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6 hours, which is shorter than that of 92% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
LTE support
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 23% of models
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
344 g
Weight
344 g
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 344 g which is lighter than 82.8% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.4% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
N. of speakers
1
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Kurio 7 (1GB + 4GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 29.8% lighter
    Weight
    344 g
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (344 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    344 g vs 490 g
  • 53.3 mm narrower
    Width
    122.0 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (122 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    122.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 78 mm shorter
    Width
    122 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (122 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    122 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 2x cheaper
    Kurio 7 (1GB + 4GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    DDR3
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 2x cheaper
    Kurio 7 (1GB + 4GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    DDR3
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 29.8% lighter
    Weight
    344 g
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (344 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    344 g vs 490 g
  • 53.3 mm narrower
    Width
    122.0 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (122 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    122.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 78 mm shorter
    Width
    122 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (122 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    122 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    0.3 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    TFT LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    6 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    Mali-400
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This tablet uses the Mali-400 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-400 vs Mali-G51
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    800×480
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (800×480 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    800×480 vs 1920×1200
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 5.9 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    2.1 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2.1 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2.1 MP vs 8 MP
  • 16.5% worse value for money
    Kurio 7 (1GB + 4GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.09 vs 7.1).
    6.09 vs 7.1
  • 23.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Kurio 7
    the average tablet
    Kurio 7 (1GB + 4GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (6.49 vs 8.000).
    6.49 vs 8
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    Mali-400
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This tablet uses the Mali-400 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-400 vs Mali-G51
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 3.21x larger process node
    Process node
    45 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • 5 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    1 vs 6
  • 93.8% less storage
    Internal storage
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (4 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 64 GB
  • 89.3% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    1.6 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (1.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    1.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    800 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 46.2% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    350 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (350 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    350 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    TFT LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    800×480
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (800×480 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    800×480 vs 1920×1200
  • 40.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    133 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (133 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    133 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 253 nits lower typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    147 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (147 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    147 nits vs 400 nits
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Plastic
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 88 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    133 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (133 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    133 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    0.3 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 5.9 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    2.1 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2.1 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2.1 MP vs 8 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    Video recording (main camera)
    720 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No burst mode
    Serial shot / Burst mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    6 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • 51.4% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,200 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3200 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    3,200 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 72.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    5 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No cellular module
    Cellular module
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No split-screen
    Split-screen support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No widgets
    Widgets support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.5% of tablets support widgets.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    Offline voice recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 4.7 mm thicker
    Thickness
    12.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (12.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    12.7 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 7 older release date
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019).
    September 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • 1 fewer speakers
    N. of speakers
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

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au.pcmag.com
17/09/2012
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Kurio 7 Tablet - Review 2012 - PCMag Australia
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uk.pcmag.com
07/09/2012
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Kurio 7 Tablet - Review 2012 - PCMag UK
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laptopmag.com
13/09/2012
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Techno Source Kurio 7 Review - Kids' Tablet - Laptop Mag
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uk.pcmag.com
16/05/2014
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Techno Source Kurio 7 Tablet - PCMag UK
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curved.de
23/01/2023
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Das Kinder-Tablet Kurio Tab im Eltern-Test - CURVED.de,
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livingthefuture.de
18/11/2014
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Das Kurio Tablet für Kinder. So sollte ein Kindertablet aussehen. For a more comprehensive look at children's tablet options, visit Familie.de.
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kleinegeschichte.de
22/06/2023
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Im Test Kindertablet Kurio - Kleine Geschichten, and
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kinderzeugs.de
04/11/2014
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Das Kurio Tab von Kurioworld im Test
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souris-grise.fr
20/12/2014
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Kurio Gulli 7.0: à réserver aux pré-ados - Souris Grise
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lesnumeriques.com
12/12/2014
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lesnumeriques.com
12/12/2014
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Noël : quelle tablette pour enfant choisir (ou pas)
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01net.com
18/12/2013
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Le top des tablettes pour enfants : notre sélection
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What we like about Kurio 7 (1GB + 4GB)

  • Robust parental controls including time management, web filtering, and app authorisation
  • Comes with a significant amount of pre-loaded child-friendly content and games
  • Durable design featuring a protective rubber bumper for shock resistance
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface specifically designed for children
  • Affordable price point compared to mainstream high-end tablets
  • Ability to create multiple individual user profiles with separate settings

What we don't like about Kurio 7 (1GB + 4GB)

  • Short battery life, often lasting only 3 to 5 hours on a full charge
  • Sluggish performance and lag, especially when running demanding apps or games
  • Low screen resolution with poor viewing angles and pixelation
  • Limited internal storage capacity, though expandable via microSD
  • Camera quality is generally grainy and poor, even for basic use
  • Occasional software bugs and slow response to touch commands

Verdict

The Kurio 7 is a child-focused 7-inch Android tablet featuring a 1.2GHz Cortex A8 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 4GB of internal flash storage, expandable via a microSD slot. Its primary characteristics include a specialized kid-safe interface with support for up to eight user profiles, advanced parental filtering through the Kurio Genius system, and a ruggedized rubber bumper for physical protection. Main pros include its highly customizable parental controls, pre-loaded popular games like Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja, and a selection of educational content tailored for children aged 4 to 14. However, notable cons include a low-resolution 800x480 screen with poor viewing angles, subpar camera quality (0.3MP front/2.1MP rear), and below-average battery life, often lasting less than 5 hours under continuous use.

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