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Kurio 7 (1GB + 8GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z2520

Kurio 7 (1GB + 8GB) 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%

3.8

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

4.6

Camera

14%

1.9

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software & Features

5%

6.1

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

Based on 88 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 92% of tablets
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Technical Specifications of tablet Kurio 7 (1GB + 8GB)

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%

3.8

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

4.6

Camera

14%

1.9

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software & Features

5%

6.1

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

Based on 88 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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 + 8GB) 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
32 nm
Process node
32 nm
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 32 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 82.5% of tablets and equal to the node used in 4.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
Internal storage
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 8 GB which is smaller than the storage of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This tablet uses the Intel Atom Z2520 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 84% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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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
LCD
Display type
LCD
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83% 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
5.8 hours
Battery life
5.8 hours
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 5.8 hours, which is shorter than that of 94.7% 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
354 g
Weight
354 g
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 354 g which is lighter than 80.4% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.2% 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 + 8GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • 27.8% lighter
    Weight
    354 g
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (354 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    354 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 + 8GB) 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.
  • 2x cheaper
    Kurio 7 (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • 27.8% lighter
    Weight
    354 g
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (354 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    354 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
  • 4.2 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    5.8 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5.8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    5.8 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
  • 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
  • 16.3% worse value for money
    Kurio 7 (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.11 vs 7.1).
    6.11 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 + 8GB) 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
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • 87.5% less storage
    Internal storage
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2.29x larger process node
    Process node
    32 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (32 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    32 nm vs 14 nm
  • 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
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • Older DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    LPDDR2
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet uses an older DDR memory version than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3). The average tablet uses DDR version LPDDR3.
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 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
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 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 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.
  • 4.2 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    5.8 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5.8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    5.8 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)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • 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 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.
  • 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).
    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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Test Kurio Gulli 7.0 - Les Numériques
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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 + 8GB)

  • 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 + 8GB)

  • 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 kid-focused Android tablet featuring a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1024 x 600 or 800 x 480 depending on the specific model variant. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card slot. Key characteristics include a durable protective silicone bumper and the proprietary Kurio Genius parental control system, which allows for extensive web filtering and the creation of up to eight individual user profiles. Main pros include its robust child-safe environment, pre-loaded educational apps and games, and integrated HDMI output for TV connection. However, notable cons include below-average battery life (often lasting under 5 hours), subpar camera quality from its 2.1MP rear and 0.3MP front sensors, and occasional performance lag during demanding applications.

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