Samsung - Galaxy Tab S2 - 9.7" - 64GB - Black
Model: SM-T813NZKFXAR
SKU: 5234658
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Customers love the Galaxy Tab S2's large screen size and its ease of use. Many appreciate the ample storage, lightweight design, and impressive battery life. Positive feedback also highlights the device's performance and camera quality. While some users experienced issues with internet connectivity and the lack of a flash, the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
I originally had the Tab S2 SM-T810 64GB version, which, when I showed it to my wife, she really liked -- much better than her Apple iPad Air. In fact she liked my Tab S2 so much, she ask me to buy her one. When the SM-T813 64GB versions came out - pre-loaded with Android 6.01 Marshmallow, I bought two (one for me, one for my wife) and sold the T810. Is the 64GB version worth the price differential over the 32GB version? In my opinion, definitely yes. You are never likely to run out of internal memory. And the term "bloatware" becomes meaningless to you. Performance otherwise for the 64GB version is identical to the 32GB versions, and the reader should read the reviews on the 32GB version. I won't repeat all that here. This rest of this review is for those contemplating upgrading from the old T710 or T810 to the new T713 or T813 versions. I compared the old Tab S2 (SM-T810) to the new Tab S2 (SM-T813). I had both the old an new versions with me, both with 64GB of internal storage, and I am compared them side by side. This comparison is also applicable for the T710 and T713 versions, and for the 32GB versions, DIFFERENCES External appearance -- no difference between the old T810 and the new T-813 in physical dimensions, weight, appearance, or function. All cases that fit the T810 will fit the T813. OS difference -- All versions of the Tab S2 now run on Marshmallow. The SM-T810 and T710 come with Lollipop, but will auto-update to Marshmallow (6.01). The T813 and T713 run Marshmallow (6.01) out of the box. Internal processor - old T810 runs on Exynos chip set, while the new T813 runs on Snapdragon chip set. Pre-installed Apps: Music player deleted (can be re-installed from Galaxy Store). Video lost 4K capability.: Anturu Scores: The old T810 puts out an Antutu score of 65,273, while the new T813 puts out an Antutu scor of 81,232 (That is one huge gain in performance of the new over the old -- a 25% increase.) Everything else on the spec sheets looks to be identical. Is that performance gain worth trading in the old for the new? -- maybe, depending on the price differential -- I figure its worth a minimum of $100 price differential. If you can get the new version for that or less, then you have a bargain you should probably jump on -- assuming you have someone worthy of passing the old machine on to (my wife in my case), or you can sell it for close to what you paid for it, less reasonable usage and any wear and tear you inflicted on it. In my opinion, the performance increase is the real, and only legitimate reason to upgrade. And that is really only important for those who engage in 3D gaming. If you just play board games, there is really little reason to upgrade. Office apps are generally no going to noticeably run faster -- because they already run faster than you can discern. The question came up s to whether the SM-T810 would have a better Antutu score with Marshmallow. Unfortunately, I could not determine that, as I sold the SM-T810 prior to the upgrade to Marshmallow. USER INTERFACE There is some visual differences from the native schemes between Lollipop and Marshmallow, which show up in Samsung's TouchWiz Interface. However, I run Nova Launcher on both machines, so for me there is very little visual difference between Lollipop and Marshmallow.. SETTINGS The settings are almost all the same in old or new version. However, the location of the settings has been slightly revised – but not so much as you won’t be able to find them close by. USER MANUAL The T-813 has a different User Manual than the T810. I put the two manuals side by side and did a page by page comparison. For the most part they both have the same information, just rearranged slightly different. NATIVE APPS Music Player. The new T813 does not have a native music player. Not to worry, just go to the Galaxy App store and down load one, or go to the Play Store and download your favorite music player. Compass. Neither the old or new Tab S2s have a compass app, but they both have a magnometer. So download your favorite compass app. Screensaver / Daydream. The T810 called it Daydream, the T813 calls it Screensaver – exact same function under SETTINGS >> DISPLAY Fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint sensor is much improved – more sensitive and faster on the new T813, over the T810. VIDEO To test the video question of whether the new T813 played video slower or faster than the old T810, I ran several 4k videos simultaneously, side by side. The 4k videos were taken by my cell phone, and the files were approximately 10Mbytes for a 1 minute video – so quite a lot of front-end processing would be required. In just about every case the new T813 would start up faster, for about a 2-seond lead. But once started, they both ran at the same frame rate per second. So, it appears to me, according to my tests, the new T813 starts video faster in the real world. BATTERY To test whether the battery on the T813 drained faster than on the T810, I set the screen brightness to 100% on both machines, set the screen timeout to max (10 minutes), loaded the same video in both machines, and then charged both batteries to 100%. Every 10 minutes I noted the Battery level. At first I had both sound levels at 100%, but I noticed the T810 at full volume was louder than the T813, so to keep that factor from muddying the results, I turned both sound volumes to zero. So the results after hours of continuous video playing is: - - - - - - - - - AFTER 1 HOUR - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AFTER 5 HOURS T810 -- 86% charge remaining (14% depletion) - - - - - - - 16% charge remaining (84% depletion) T813 -- 89% charge remaining (11% depletion) - - - - - - - 32% charge remaining (68% depletion) So, it does look like the T813 has significantly better battery management than the T810 – at least for this test. So far, that is all I have found. And for me, it was worth the upgrade based on bragging rights and personal preference (but not necessarily based on logic).
Posted by DctrM
The Samsung S2 9.7 is my first tablet. I've had other Samsung products before, smartphones, TV's etc...The S2 9.7 with 64 gigs and the marshmallow 6.0 operating system had exceeded my expectations. The super amaloid screen produces a very clear and sharp picture. The tablet is very fast and does everything that I need it to do. I got a great deal from Best Buy so I'm very happy with my purchase. I saw the good reviews before I decided to buy this tablet and I agree with the other positive reviewers. I love this tablet and wouldn't buy anything else. If you purchase this tablet you will be pleased. Definitely 5 stars!
Posted by Norman
This item is exactly as expected. It has no issues at all and performs like a champ. I also purchased a cover to go with it to help protect it and i have no issues with the cover on the tablet. The buttons dont get sticky etc. I love the screen because it is huge and the color quality is amazing. In fact i think its better than my tv. I find it not too heavy to hold either and using it is easy. The sensor for swiping your finger is on point too as well as touching and opening apps on it.
Posted by keaanne
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