Samsung - Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 8.7" 64 GB with Wi-Fi - Silver

The Tab A7 Lite is a good choice for an ereader. Its size and proportions are close to those of a paperback novel. One can hold it in one hand and read comfortably for lengthy periods of time. It is priced close to or lower than many e-ink readers, yet provides far more utility than they are capable of. It is far more responsive and powerful than an e-ink reader of comparable cost. The attached photos show it compared to a paperback novel, when mounted in a protective folio cover from Ztotop. If you are looking for a candidate as an ereader, this is a good choice.

The Samsung A7 Lite is a very good tablet for the price point however it has some annoying flaws. I purchased mainly to read via Kindle app, play a few games, web browsing and shopping. This tablet doesn't do really any of that well. I Purchased to replace a Samsung Tab A 8inch that is several years old Also have a Samsung TabA 9.7inch Picture left TabA 8in 16g 2018 Center Tab A7 lite 64g 2021 Right TabA 9.7in 16g 2017 All in otterbox defender case so they do look a bit bigger than they really are. Cons 1. Amazon shopping app is not available in google play or Samsung store you must shop Amazon in a web browser. Google just says app is not compatible with your device? No idea why. I was able to get Amazon for tablets from Google play store to install but the app is no very good. The Kindle, Audible, Prime video, and Amazon music apps all work fine. 2. There is no adjustment for screen sensitivity for a screen protector. I'm using an otterbox defender case. This is very annoying! 3. Screen doesn't darken enough even with blue light filter to be comfortable for reading in the dark. I may return it due to this as my #1 use for a tablet is reading in bed. 4. The screen sucks. I mean I read the specs before I ordered it. But its way worse than imagined it would be. It is fine for most things in low resolution like reading or web browsing. However when viewing pictures they are really grainy and you can't zoom in, it just gets blurry. UHD video in a no go SD almost HD quality. 5. The camera is fine for video calling but not good enough for taking pictures or videos of say a child's birthday or something. I just used my phone camera it's way better even though it is really old. 6. Games are okay. With Quick loading and smooth operation until you apply a screen protector then the sensitivity is gone. It is fine for some games like Simpsons trapped out but not anything that requires timing or precision. With a screen protector its like flappy bird level frustrating trying to play anything like that. Even basic apps like tapping to turn pages in Kindle are annoying. Pros 1. Storage in a small tablet is what I wanted. Be sure to get the 64GB not the 32GB. 12GB are just the operating system. Just like every other Samsung you Can Not store apps on the SD card only the photos videos and documents, I believe. The memory is expandable with a SD card slot on left hand side near the top. Since the screen display and camera suck I won't be using an SD card for photo storage anyway. 2. Size it is a little bit more narrow than I'm used to. It took a bit of adjustment but the screen is big enough to do everything. About the size of a book. Being narrow as it is I can securely carry with one hand with fingers on both sides.  It Fits in my purse or large coat pockets. The A7 lite is actually really light so there is no strain holding for long periods to read. 3. Headphone jack because my Bluetooth is always dead Pros vs older Tab A 8inch Blue light filter no need for another app. Pop out side panel to access apps just like phone. Ring app or need to add something to shopping list just a quick slide swipe and they are right there no hunting for the apps. Mainly this tablet is just okay. The battery is fine and I like the size. But without screen sensitivity adjustment it becomes annoying and difficult to use once in a case with screen protector. The display lighting controls are difficult to use with no quick adjustment slider bar. The display doesn't get dim enough to read in the dark comfortably. As Amazon shopping, on the go and night reading in bed, are my main uses for this tablet. I may return, I'm not sure yet. If you want a small tablet and don't need a screen protector or read in the dark the A7 lite is great. I choose the A7 over Tab A 8inch 64g because there is not an otterbox or any rugged case for the new 8in model. I was not paid for my review I purchased from best buy Oct 2021 on sale for $129.99. I simply did alot of back and forth looking for a good but small (not apple) tablet under $300. I wanted 64GB+ in storage 3GB+ on memory and a solid case with screen protection available. I normally use otterbox or urban armor gear cases to protect my samsung devices. Overall I'm pretty disappointed in the A7 light it looks great on the specs is a nice size but has so many flaws.

It's perfect for me. Nice size screen, long lasting battery, its fast and light. I use it when I'm in the field as a realtor with clients and watch my movies/series when traveling. I bought the case which protects it and is a great stand.

I love Samsung products I bought this for myself as Birthday present. Am using too watch my show and movie. Very excited.

Place this order on 11-2-21 arrive 12-4-21. The packaging was secure no damage! And pretty good deal!! I cant wait till my dad and sister got it for christmas!!! Thank you best buy!! Thank u from Guam!

love it. was gifted to my child. botb child and i love it.

Okay, let me preface this review by stating that I also own a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy A32 5G, and a Kindle Fire HD 8 (2020 Model). I am no stranger to the performance expected among top-tier android devices. With that said, here is what I think of this “low-tier” android tablet: -Speed: For the price, the Galaxy A7 Lite is plenty fast, especially for the simple day-to-day tasks the average user will be doing. Sure, this tablet is no speed demon. Apps won’t always open the fastest. Intense multitasking can drag down performance (although, not near as bad as you may think). “Laggy-ness” or “choppy-ness” of the UI is certainly existent, but not near as bad as some make it out to be. For reading, catching up on news, doing some web browsing, and watching some YouTube, the A7 Lite is perfectly acceptable and works very well. Like, shockingly well for what I initially expected, especially compared to the Kindle Fire HD 8. -Sound: The A7 Lite comes with stereo speakers, one on each side of the tablet. And they sound just fine for what they are. Most devices in this price range don’t even include two speakers, only a measly single speaker that is quiet and lackluster. Compared to the Kindle Fire HD 8, the A7 Lite speakers are certainly louder, more full, and more enjoyable to listen to. Oh, and this tablet comes with a headphone jack. Not a huge deal, but something to note, as nowadays headphone jacks are becoming less and less common. -Screen: You’re getting a just-above-720p screen with a TFT LCD panel and it’s not the best. But for the price, it is more than acceptable. I am used to 1440p OLED panels, but using the A7 Lite was not near as bad as I assumed it would be. Sure, the viewing angles aren’t the best, and text isn't the sharpest, but again, for the price it is totally fine. Not near as terrible as I was initially afraid it would be. -Build Quality: Wow, the build quality on this tablet is fantastic. An all-metal build with the weight to back it up, it feels incredibly sturdy and very premium. I would expect a build like this out of $400.00+ devices, so it is nice to see in the A7 Lite. -Battery Life: The battery life has been perfectly acceptable. I get through a day of usage without issue and average around 7 hours of SoT (screen-on-time). This is better than what I get out of my Note 20 Ultra and is not bad at all. Cameras: They’re quite “meh.” The A7 Lite has a 2MP front-facing camera and an 8MP rear-facing camera, and they work alright. Not the best image quality, but you aren’t going to get top-tier camera specs on a low-end device. The front-facing camera is probably about equal to something you’d find on a laptop (quality-wise). -Gaming: Okay, I’ve tested the following games and their performance is as follows: a) Minecraft: Runs acceptably. Framerates smooth enough. Definitely playable. PLAYS OK! b) PubG Mobile: Runs below acceptable, but still playable. Framerates are smooth enough, but could be better. Was able to get through a game without issue. PLAYS OK! c) CoD Mobile: Runs acceptably. Framerates smooth, with better performance than Minecraft (although, both are still equally playable). PLAYS OK! d) Genshin Impact: Surprisingly, the game loaded without crashing. Unsurprisingly, the frame rates are terrible (5-10FPS) and this game is NOT acceptably playable on the A7 Lite. DOES NOT PLAY OK! -Game Streaming: I have also tested Google’s Stadia and Xbox’s GamePass streaming. Both work well, although I will say GamePass seemed a bit more stable for me. Your performance will (obviously) vary depending on network conditions. I was using a WiFi connection, 5GHz, with speeds of about 100Mbps (at the tablet). The actual internet speeds I pay for are gigabit, but I don’t think the A7 Lite has the best WiFi chip, even if it supports 5GHz. -Samsung Ecosystem: Since this is a Samsung tablet, it works very well in tandem with other Samsung devices, phones especially. This is a major plus to the tablet, as it extends the experience and makes it more enjoyable to use. My favorite feature is personally the “call and text on other devices,” where I can make/receive calls and send/receive texts on the A7 Lite (since it is connected with my phone as well). -Drawbacks: Aside from the obvious drawbacks related to the performance, screen, etc., there are some issues that should be talked about. For one, the WiFi chip in the A7 Lite won’t be able to accommodate your super-fast internet speeds at home. It works, don’t get me wrong, but it’s just not the best WiFi chip. Although, this is a fair trade-off for the price, considering it is still good enough. Second, you are limited to 480P streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney+, and any other services that utilize WideVine DRM. This is arguably the BIGGEST drawback to the A7 Lite, and is potentially the biggest deal breaker. -Final Thoughts: So, given the drawbacks of the A7 Lite and the fact that it is weaker than other devices, would I still recommend it? Actually, I would. The price is right, and tablets in the 8” range are more difficult to come by than larger tablets. I would also recommend you spend the additional $30.00 or so to go with the 64GB version since it includes an additional 1GB of RAM. 4GB of RAM is very decent for a tablet of this price. The A7 Lite has really surprised me, and it will be a nice addition to my everyday usage. I do not regret the purchase at all, and honestly believe it is worth it for the price. Just remember, keep your expectations in check. It is still a sub-$200 tablet.

Very Impressed with the Picture and Audio quality as well as the Battery life. Over all great for the price paid for. I've been an Apple loyal customer for years and this purchase might convince me to switch to an Android. Also the Size is perfect to carry around not to big not to small (apple iPad mini)