Amazon Kindle Kids 6" RS23CV vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Amazon Kindle Kids 6" RS23CV 2024, 16GB, Ocean Explorer
Amazon
17 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Amazon Kindle Kids 6" RS23CV 2024, 16GB, Ocean Explorer
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Kindle Kids is generally well-liked for its purpose as a reading device for children, with particular praise for its design, lightweight build, and the vast library access via a Kindle account. However, a common criticism is that the device can be somewhat slow and laggy, sometimes requiring restarts due to Wi-Fi connectivity issues. Overall, it's a great gift for young readers, especially when bundled with a fun cover and the parental controls.
Pros
- Great fit and color
- Lightweight design
- Vast library access via Kindle account
- Fun cover design
- Parental controls included
Cons
- Occasional lag and slowness
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues requiring restarts
Performance speed 3
Wi fi connectivity 2
Design and build 3
Library and content 2
Suitability as gift 3
Parental controls 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Specifications
| Amazon Kindle Kids 6" RS23CV | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 16 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6" | 13" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | E-Paper | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Kindle | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Amazon Kindle Kids 6" RS23CV 2024, 16GB, Ocean Explorer
- Strong portability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong eye comfort (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reading battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average feature (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average screen (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.