✓ Updated October 6, 2026
Last updated: October 2026 · Based on Amazon's official launch announcements (October 2026)
Amazon's new Alexa Tablet lineup replaces the old afterthought-tablet idea with three aluminum Android tablets that have Alexa+ built in and — for the first time on an Amazon tablet — full Google Play Store access. All three adult models plus the new Kids Tablets are available to order now and ship October 14, 2026 in the US, Mexico and Canada (October 19 in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain). All models: aluminum unibody, Android with Google Play Store, Alexa+ built in, Kindle app reading mode with up to 20 hours of reading on a charge.
| Alexa Tablet 8 | Alexa Tablet 11 | Alexa Tablet 12 Pro | Kids Tablet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced from | $229.99 | $329.99 | $499.99 | $229.99 (8.7") / $329.99 (11") |
| Display | 8.7" | 11" 2.5K, 276 PPI, 90Hz | 12", 280 PPI, 120Hz, 3:2 | 8.7" or 11" |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | 8GB (up to 16GB on Nanomatte configs) | 8GB (11" model) |
| Storage (starting) | 64GB | 64GB | 128GB | 64GB (8.7" model) |
| Video playback | Up to 14h | Up to 15h | Up to 16h | Up to 14h (8.7" model) |
| Speakers | Not stated | Dual Dolby Atmos | Quad Dolby Atmos | Not stated |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 | Not stated | Wi-Fi 6E | Not stated |
| Extras | 329g, 7.95mm thin | — | Nanomatte anti-glare option from $549.99; Pro Pen and Pro Keyboard accessories | Kid-proof case + 1 year of Amazon Kids+ included |
The headline prices above are only the starting line. Here is what the flagship setup actually costs once you build it the way Amazon pictures it — and what the Alexa+ subscription adds if you don't have Prime. All figures are Amazon-announced launch prices, before tax.
| The full 12 Pro setup | Announced price |
|---|---|
| Alexa Tablet 12 Pro — Nanomatte anti-glare version | $549.99 |
| Pro Keyboard | $149.99 |
| Pro Pen | $89.99 |
| Complete setup, before tax | $789.97 |
And the subscription nobody puts in the headline: Alexa+ is included with Prime at no additional cost. Without Prime, Alexa+ costs $19.99/month — $239.88 over 12 months, which is more than the entire Tablet 8 ($229.99). Two things worth knowing before that number scares you: Alexa+ is optional — the tablets work without it — and a limited free chat tier is available, so you can try the assistant features before paying anything.
Our take: the full $789.97 setup only makes sense if the 12 Pro is genuinely replacing a laptop for you — the anti-glare screen, keyboard and pen are what you're paying for. If you mostly read, stream and browse, the tablet alone (or the Tablet 11 at $329.99) does the job for hundreds less, and skipping the Alexa+ subscription costs you nothing you can't try free first.
Smallest and lightest (329g), one-hand friendly, built for portability. Best fit: reading, browsing, streaming on the go. Trade-off: the announcement does not state its display resolution or refresh rate, and it has the least RAM (4GB) of the three.
The 2.5K 90Hz screen and dual Dolby Atmos speakers make it the streaming/gaming pick for most people, at $100 more than the 8. This is the one we'd expect most buyers to land on.
Biggest, sharpest, fastest: 120Hz 3:2 display, Wi-Fi 6E, quad speakers, and the only model with the Nanomatte anti-glare display and Pro Pen/Pro Keyboard support. Best fit: split-screen work, note-taking, drawing, and anyone who reads outdoors. Trade-off: from $499.99 before accessories — the full setup is $789.97 (see The Real Cost above).
Two sizes (8.7" and 11"), a kid-proof case, and a year of Amazon Kids+ in the box. Two distinct versions: pre-K (ages 3+) with a soft bumper case, and 6+ with a slim hard case and kickstand. Per Amazon's Kids announcement, the 8.7" has 64GB storage and up to 14 hours of video playback; the 11" has a 2.5K display, 8GB RAM and stylus support. Our full guide: Best Tablets for Kids 2026.
Most buyers: Tablet 11. Readers and commuters: Tablet 8. Anyone who wants a tablet that can double as a light laptop: 12 Pro — but budget the real $789.97 for the full setup, not the $499.99 headline. Parents: Kids Tablet, with the age version matched to the child.
Sources: Amazon's official announcements — New Amazon Alexa Tablets with Alexa+ and New Amazon Kids Tablets (aboutamazon.com, October 2026). Prices are Amazon's announced starting prices, observed October 2026 — not live prices. Verify current pricing before buying.