Kikidex Magnetic Drawing Board vs Genialba LCD Writing Tablet: Which Should You Buy?
A toddler-sized magnetic doodle board against a pair of pocketable 12 inch LCD tablets: they suit different ages and different rooms.
Kikidex Kikidex Magnetic Drawing Board, Toddler Girl Toys for
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Genialba Genialba 2 Pack LCD Drawing Board 12 Inch
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| Kikidex Magnetic Drawing Board, Toddler Girl | Genialba 2 Pack LCD Drawing Board | |
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| Price | See on Amazon → | See on Amazon → |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.5 | ★★★★★ 4.5 |
| Review count | 10,829 | 7,429 |
| Brand | Kikidex | Genialba |
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Our verdict
Pick the Kikidex magnetic board if the child is one to three, you want something with no battery and no screen, and it will live at home. Pick the Genialba LCD tablets if the child is a bit older, you want colour lines that vary with pressure, and you need something that slips into a bag for the car or a restaurant. The Genialba listing is for a pack of two, which suits siblings or a spare for travel. Neither replaces paper for learning to hold a pencil properly.
Which one is for you?
- Toddlers around one to three, and parents who want a battery-free board that stays put at home. Read our full look at the Kikidex Magnetic Drawing Board, Toddler Girl →
- Children who want colour and quick one-press erasing, and families who travel or eat out and want something flat and light. Read our full look at the Genialba 2 Pack LCD Drawing Board →
How each one actually works
The Kikidex board is a magnetic drawing pad. The listing describes drawing without pens, pencils or paint, using magnetic technology, with an 8.7 inch drawing area. Nothing to charge, nothing to run out, and nothing to lose except the pen if it comes with one on a string.
The Genialba set is two LCD writing tablets. The listing says each has a 12 inch colourful screen and uses pressure-sensitive technology, so lines get thicker or thinner depending on how hard the child presses. One button erases the whole screen. That one-press erase is the big practical difference: a magnetic board is wiped with a slider or similar mechanism, while an LCD clears instantly.
Age, size and where they get used
The Kikidex listing is aimed at toddlers aged one to three and says the board has removable legs, so it can stand at an angle or lie flat. The seller also says it is sturdy enough for a child to sit on without it collapsing. Treat that as a seller claim and keep a close eye on small children and sitting on toys. See the Kikidex review page for current details.
The Genialba pair is listed for ages two to seven. It is thin and light, and the listing pitches it for the car, a plane, a restaurant or outdoors. A board with legs is a home item; a flat tablet is a bag item.
Battery and running costs
The Genialba listing says the built-in battery lasts roughly six months and allows up to 100,000 writings and drawings, and that it can be replaced rather than charged. That is the seller's figure, so expect it to vary with use. Once the battery goes, you replace it or the tablet is finished, which is worth knowing before you buy.
The magnetic board has no battery to die. If long-term reliability matters more than colour, that counts in its favour.
Who should skip both
If you want a child to practise holding a pencil and forming letters, a stylus on a screen or a magnetic pen on a board is only a partial substitute for paper and crayons. A child who wants to keep what they have drawn should look at something else, since both products wipe clean and keep nothing. See more in the arts and crafts toys category.
Questions people ask
Is a magnetic drawing board or an LCD writing tablet better for a toddler?
For a one to three year old, the magnetic board is the better fit: no battery, no screen, and the listing says it is built for that age. LCD tablets are listed for ages two to seven and suit a child who can press a button on purpose.
Does an LCD writing tablet need charging?
Not according to the Genialba listing. It has a built-in battery the seller says lasts about six months, replaceable, with no plugging in.
Can the LCD tablet be used outdoors or on trips?
The listing says it is thin and light and suits cars, planes and restaurants. It is a plastic tablet, so keep it out of the sun and wet.
Is the Genialba tablet a single tablet or two?
It is a 2 pack, listed as individually packaged, so you get two 12 inch tablets.
Are these toys safe for under threes?
Check the age label on the pack. The Kikidex listing targets one to three year olds; the Genialba listing says two to seven. Small parts such as pens or magnets call for supervision.
Sources
- Amazon UK listing, Kikidex Magnetic Drawing Board listing
- Amazon UK listing, Genialba 2 Pack LCD Writing Tablet listing
Prices are pulled live from Amazon.
Prices move around, so always confirm on Amazon before deciding. Browse more options in Arts & Crafts or see the whole Toys & Games department. New to the category? Start with our buying guide.