Engadget84
Great value with excellent hardware, a standout matte screen and reasonably priced accessories.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro
4 expert reviews#13 of 14 tablets
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3/4critics
recommend
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Best matte-screen Android tablet
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by Engadget, ZDNET, Tom's Guide and 1 more
The catch: Android feels laggy on a big screen, and Amazon ads and costly accessories annoy.
One critic disagrees
Scores run from 60 to 84All 4 scores printed by the outletsThe Verge's review has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 3 average 81.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro?
ZDNET80
Surprisingly strong performance and a sturdy build with a vibrant matte screen make it stand out among Android tablets.
Tom's Guide80
Excellent hardware and a lovely matte display win the reviewer over, even though Android feels sluggish.
The Verge60
A gorgeous screen and solid hardware make it a great tablet for watching and reading, but intrusive Amazon ads and a weak Alexa Plus drag it down.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Picture quality4 of 4
What critics dislike most
Software and app3 of 4
Price2 of 4
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Common questions
Is the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro worth it?
Most critics think so: 3 of 4 recommend it. Android feels laggy on a big screen, and Amazon ads and costly accessories annoy.
Do critics agree about the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro?
One critic disagrees: scores range from 60 (The Verge) to 84 (Engadget), a spread of 24 points across 4 reviews. The Verge's review has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 3 average 81.
What do critics dislike about the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro?
Software and app (3 of 4 reviews), Price (2 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro?
The OnePlus Pad 3 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.