LeapFrog Epic 7 inch

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

3

Pros:

Fun, unique home screen, Good preloaded apps, Comparatively long battery life

Cons:

More expensive than competitors, Sluggish performance, Heavy for a kids' tablet

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Last revision on January 24, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Fun, unique home screen, Good preloaded apps, Comparatively long battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

More expensive than competitors, Sluggish performance, Heavy for a kids' tablet

Expert reviews and ratings

The LeapFrog Epic is a child-friendly, 7-inch tablet with a fun home screen and good apps, but sluggish performance holds it...

By LaptopMag on March 31, 2016

The DT Accessory PackUp your game with these accessories, hand picked by DT editors:i-UniK Case ($15)A cute case for the LeapFrog Epic featuring a kickstand, hand strap, and a loop for the stylus.LeapFrog Headphones ($20)Your child can learn and play...

By Digital Trends on January 11, 2016

The Leapfrog Epic tablet measues 22.5x15.5x2.5cm and weights a touch under 600 grams.The initial setup should be done by an adult – even if it's for an older child – to set up age group and all Internet use should be set by site which requires the...

By GadgetSpeak on December 25, 2015

For under fives, the LeapFrog Epic is the perfect platform on which to begin a journey in tech, offering entertainment and education in a managed...

By Trusted Reviews on December 10, 2015

Like many, our children live in a house where there are other tablets, including iPads. One of the greatest issues with previous LeapFrog tablets was convincing the kids that their tablet was just as exciting as their parents'. The LeapFrog Epic...

By Pocket-lint on December 07, 2015

The updated software and interactive home screen are welcome, but the hardware is disappointing for the money. You don't get many games included, and there's limited educational value in what's bundled. Amazon's new £99 Kids Edition Fire tablet is...

By techadvisor.co.uk on September 28, 2015

So you want to get your child into photography, but your child wants to copy what everyone else is doing as well as your photography. Big sis has got her smartphone, Dad's on the PC and Mum's got the camera so what do you get your little one - perhaps a...

By ePHOTOzine on December 14, 2015

We're living in a very connected age these days. Smarter phones, tablet devices with enough computing power to handle the Apollo missions to the moon and consoles which are that little bit closer to the bridging the uncanny valley effect. When used...

By CriticalHit on January 20, 2016

The best tablet for your child will depend on their age. LeapFrog and VTech make tablets which are well suited to young children from around 3-6. When kids reach around 6 or 7, they no longer want what they see as a 'toddler's tablet' and will start...

By techadvisor.co.uk on November 16, 2017

As technology keeps advancing, cyber threats have never been more common. The good news is that tablets are generally much safer than mobile phones or laptops, so they’re the best first piece of technology for small hands. The tablets we’ve chosen all...

By Expert Reviews on October 27, 2017

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