Best Abacuses

Feature-packed

Its guide handbook and reset button make this abacus a must-have tool for kids and adults.

A 15-columned abacus. Comes with a guide handbook. Wooden frame with smooth, artificial stone beads. Has non-skid rubber feet. Includes a reset button.

Abacus may be too small for some people.

Best Bang for the Buck

Its affordable price and colorful beads make this abacus a fun tool for kids learning math.

Has a wooden frame and beads with metal bars. Has 10 columns. Colored beads. Easy to grip and move. Long-lasting. Durable. Easy to use. For ages 3 and up.

Some buyers found their abacus to not have been sanded properly.

Melissa & Doug

Add & Subtract Abacus

Unique Design

Its classic design allows children to gain a better understanding of addition and subtraction.

A wooden base with plastic beads. Includes 2 double-sided boards with addition and subtraction problems. Slides in base. For ages 3 and up. Ten colored rows with 55 matching beads. Easy to use.

Vintage Style Wooden Abacus Soroban, 17 Column

Middle board on the abacus can be wobbly and fall.

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Most Versatile

Professionals appreciate this handy, portable abacus with a reset button and anti-skid feet.

This abacus is based on the same designs that have been around for years. It's handcrafted from high-quality wood and helps kids and adults figure out their math intuitively. Seventeen columns for a wide range of uses.

Some buyers wish the coating was stronger.

KIDWIILL

Wooden Abacus for Kids

Teach your Kids

This 10-row, wooden-frame abacus with multicolor beads is great for math problems.

An excellent teaching tool, this option lets your child put the math problem on top. Color-coded beads help them break down math problems. The beads slide smoothly so there are no hitches in the process. Great for young kids learning the basics.