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Model:
SM-T290NZKAXAR
SKU:
6368084
Your price for this item is $127.99
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 5538 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the Galaxy Tab A's ease of use, screen size, and battery life. Many also appreciate its price and find the performance adequate for their needs. While some users wish for improved camera quality and more memory, the positive feedback on usability and value outweighs these concerns. The tablet's lightweight design is also frequently praised.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    For a cheap phone it is decent

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Phone is ok but can't match the higher value phones

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    NEVER AGAIN

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I hate this reader it closes down if you leave it alone a minute You tap to move around and it sits there If I had used it more I would have returned it. Every time I tried I got frustrated and went back to my samsung noon. The only reason I purchased this is because the new samsung is too big I wanted a reader not a tablet. However desinged this missed the mark. You can't tell if you have read a book and if it is a current book or you;ve had it forever. Really dissapointed with the kindle I guess Ii was smart to decide to get la nook years because I didn't like the way the kindle was layed out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not for school use

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought 3 for my kids school. Thinking it would be easier that juggling them on one lap top. My kids use Schoology and let me tell you there is no microphone for the apps to use. It gives a error says there is no Camara or microphone detected. I called Samsung and we'll no help there. They couldn't get it to work. It's terrible because best buy only gives 14 days to return the item and to be honest it's not enough time. Day 16 we after talking to samsung we realized we should have gone with apple.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Screen died less than 6 months after purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was not entirely happy with the weight of this 8inch tablet versus my Pixel phone, nor was I was happy with its speed... but for slightly over $100 I felt it was a decent tradeoff until it just died. I had it plugged in for a full charge. I unplugged it and turned it on, and the screen was very dim... so, I turned it off, and turned it back on and the Samsung name came on, and the screen went completely black. Now it makes a vibrate noise when I push the on switch while the screen remains black... BTW, I have an Apple Ipad that I bought 10 years ago that still works fine....

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    sleek but slow

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the exterior is quite well and sleek but when it comes to unlocking your tablet its very slow the keyboard takes about 3 to 5 seconds to appear and when it does show up the letters lag they take a while to keep up with your typing. when it finally opens up the apps take 3 to 5 seconds as well to appear and then your weather widget doesn't load it just gives you a question mark or a reload arrow, and when you do all the updates and installments but it still turns up to be slow. even the most patient person will be bested at how long this tablet takes to do anything with.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Memory

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Nothing you expect

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    simple to use but is worthless since you can not move stuff to the SD card. Samsung bit the bag on this, there is no way possible to use the Sd card to expand the memory

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Defect in audio

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There was no audio in first one basically a humming noise. I received a new one and could hear music but no words whether it was music,a book, a movie, etc. They can't fix it I am stuck with this one!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    This Was A Waste of Money

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I brought this product home on May 2nd by the 26th I had to return it. It refused to stay connected to my wifi and when it did function it was slow and would not work properly. I am really disappointing in this product my saving grace was the customer service I received at Best Buy that made it all worth while.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very disapointed

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This tablet is extremely slow and sluggish. I understand it's $150 but it's way too slow. All I do with it is play Clash of Clans, so I don't really use it for anything else. I have a Samsung S10+ for everything else. If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't buy it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Very Slow

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    To be honest, I am very disappointed in this tablet. I use samsung cell phones and was not expecting such a slow device. The lag is so frustrating that my daughter asked for her five year old iPad back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    A slug of a tablet

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have owned many Samsung tablets including the Tab S, S2, S6, S7 and both the 8" and 10.5" Tab A. The S series tables are very good to excellent and I have no regrets with any of them. The 10.5" Tab A is acceptable although a bit slow. However, the 8" Tab A is so ridiculously slow that I stopped using it after a few frustrating months. There is no way I can recommend this slug of a tablet. I grew old waiting for it to respond. Perhaps I got a bad one. It works, but ever so slowly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worth tablet and insurance out there..

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One month after purchase the charger entry broke. Took it back to Best Buy, and even with the insurance I purchased, I couldn’t get my money back or even get a new one. They had to ship the tablet all the way to KY for repair and an estimated 4-6 week turnaround. Not worth buying the insurance they sell and definitely not worth buying this tablets.. get an iPad instead ...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Short lived =(

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased 5 tablets and 1 out of 5 died this week, this is after 7 months of regular use. I'm hoping the warranty will cover a replacement or repair.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Should have bought an apple

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sleek design but out dated processors even though it’s a “ new model”, unstable charge port, doesn’t hold a charge long, runs slowish even right out of the box. Don’t waste your time on this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Product good best buy point program worthless

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A poor review. Why? Nothing to do with the product. For years I buy my electronics from you. Never once have you applied points to my account. NEVER. I just need to start going to your competitor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    You get what you pay for

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This tablet is extremely slow and non-responsive. I like that it's a Galaxy, but this is an older model. Definitely would pay more and upgrade in the future.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't buy

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Terrible. Had it 6 months and it broke. Stopped taking a charge (yes I tested the charger.) Couldn't return so had to track down an actual person at Samsung number who said I had to mail it to them for repair. It was more than a week before I finally got an email saying they are finally sending it back as repair is done. No clue what was even wrong with it. Glad it is not my only device as I would be out of luck for a backup. Not even an "I'm sorry for your inconvenience" from them. Sticking with Apple from now on.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Ram

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad choice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesn't have a Mana memory if you download any music apps you can forget it you after delete other apps on your phone in order to store

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Slowly

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is running very slow. When my son try to open any app the tablet paused for minutes. I want to return back. Honestly I don't like that tablet.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    google is terrible

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can't get in touch with them to tell them I no longer have the samsung and i can't get the gmail account because they have me as owning the samsung. Can't compare with apple .

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend