Samsung - Galaxy Tab S8 - 11" 128GB - Wi-Fi - with S-Pen - Graphite

Beautiful and awesome Samsung Spad! I can choose this over the iPad any time in my life!!!

The Galaxy Tab S series of tablets are Samsung’s flagship tablets renowned for top notch performance. With vibration abilities, compass, surface level, S Pen and a snappy Snapdragon processor, many will appreciate the value of the Tab S8; delivered at a measly 1.10 lbs. Following the current trend of very minimalistic packaging, the contents on the drastically reduced packaging box size are essentially 5 (five) items: USB-C data/charge cable • Galaxy Tab S8 • S Pen • Ejector Pin • Quick Start Guide You certainly get what you paid for in terms of hardware when dealing with the Galaxy Tab S series. My aluminum encased Tab S8 incorporates an Octa Core Snapdragon Gen 1 processor, configured with 128GB of internal memory, 8 GB RAM and an 8000mAh battery. The battery is capable of Samsung’s Super Fast Charging technology with a 45W charger. Samsung offers this as an optional accessory but once you have tried it, it becomes clear it is very essential. A full charge lasts over a day with moderate binging in my experience. MicroSDs up to 1 TB can be used to expand storage when needed. Four (4) AKG Stereo speakers featuring Dolby Atmos, evenly split between the top and bottom of the tablet deliver a rather immersive experience. The display is a 120 Hz, 11 inch TFT LCD display capable of 2560 x 1600 resolution. Having previously owned a Galaxy Tab S6, I have come to prefer the LCD display over the Super AMOLED version. It is a personal choice due to the color production being not as oversaturated as the latter. I miss out on the darker blacks and better battery life but it is a fair trade off for my purposes. The device runs Android 12 out of the box along with Samsung’s One UI version 4.1; it could potentially receive updates to Android 16. For connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standard radio is onboard. Bluetooth version 5.2 also helps quick connectivity with the Samsung ecosystem. The convenience of automatically pausing your tablet so you can answer a call on your phone and then resuming the tablet once completed is priceless in my opinion. With compatible handsets, calls and text messages can be received on the tablet. The Galaxy Tab S8 ports a 12MP ultrawide camera in the front and a 13MP autofocus, 6MP ultrawide array in the rear. For dark environments, a flash is provided. Pictures are decent but I will be sticking with my Note as that has a more formidable array of lenses. The flash doubles as a flash light via the Edge Panel utility. There is no NFC on the Galaxy Tab S8. In other tablets I have previously owned, NFC helped facilitate quick pairing with compatible Bluetooth enabled devices. Unlike the Tab S8 Plus or the Tab S8 Ultra, the fingerprint reader is embedded in the power button. In my experience, it is more reliable compared to the ultrasonic variant located under the display of my Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G. It could be due to the fact that the smartphone display probably gets dirtier/oily compared to the power button on the tablet. Face recognition is another biometric security feature. The Tab S8 ships with the S Pen that all fans of he Note series have come to consider highly invaluable. Latency is now at the lowest level to create a truly enjoyable experience scribbling on the tablet. Its features have evolved over the years and can currently perform the following tasks: • Help clip text and images from apps • Take notes and convert to text • Perform translations • Capture pictures, control music For storage, the S Pen attaches magnetically to the rear of the tablet in a very specific orientation (nib towards camera array. It gets charged by the tablet in the process. As tablets and smartphones have evolved, the laptop has been relegated. I primarily perform about 80 percent of tasks via my smartphone (Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G). For streaming purposes (audio and video), I rely on the Tab S8. Microsoft Office is available for free on tablets 10.1 inches or smaller and as such the Tab S8 requires a subscription in order to use. I have never been a fan of the Samsung DeX feature. I prefer to keep the desktop and tablet experience separate. For gaming, Asphalt 9 handles very well with no lag. For the next iteration, NFC would be very much welcome. Although everyone appreciates going Green, including a charger adapter would go a long way to win converts to the brand, especially as every other manufacturer appears to be shipping without them too. I believe my Tab S6 shipped with replacement nibs for the S Pen. I commend Samsung for the very sleek formfactor and shape. It also appears to be the same size as its predecessor implying cases could be reused if upgrading from the Tab S7. This could also be a nod to their Green initiative; way to go Samsung.

Purchased this tablet to replace and aging iPad and we like it. The stylus pen is a great feature that allows you to use it for many things from hand writing to drawing to using it as a pseudo mouse so your fingerprints don't smudge the screen. The screen resolution is pretty sharp and videos and games look really good, even with faster motion. The speakers are OK for a tablet and it could use more bass and depth, but I guess you can pair it with an external speaker. The weight of the tablet feels good and it's not too heavy that you can't use it for long periods of time. We purchased the Samsung case for it as well and it holds the stylus pen nicely so it doesn't get lost. Without a case, the stylus pen simply hangs on the side with the magnets and it's easy to bump it off. The WiFi 6 is pretty fast and it pairs with our home's WiFi 6 access points and delivers some pretty fast speeds. We can easily get over 330Mbps up and down with our ISP so watching streamed movies is very stable on the device. The battery life is decent and it can last a few days the way we use it. But we do notice that it seems to drain a bit faster than our previous old iPad. Overall, we like this tablet and we have other Android devices so the OS was very familiar in how to move around and get things done.

I use this for Nursing School by taking notes, editing PDF files, and apps for school as well. I cannot express how happy I am with this product by Samsung. Don't let the non OLED be the reason NOT to buy this, it still looks great, you cant tell at all. Also, it comes with a stylus pen, I cannot complain about that. Battery life is great, I barely have to charge it (I dont play games on it). Overall, its a great purchase if you need it for school. I cannot speak on the entertainment wise, the most I use it for it youtube and apps thats about it

Seems like the only thing Samsung makes anymore that is worth buying is their tablet line. I have been extremely happy with this tablet and would highly recommend it. Be sure to get some kind of liquid screen protector and a carrying case. It is rare that I buy something that I don't find find at least one or two things wrong with it. I do not have a single complaint about this tablet.

I am a big fan of the Samsung tablets and this does not disappoint. The sound is great for watching movies. The screen resolution is great. I have not had any issues and would highly recommend. The only problem is that the charging cable is usb-c to usb-c, I had to stop at a different store to get plgs (both wall & car). Pretty minor overall.

When quality matters. My first Tab S the original lasted 10 years. So many functions that I really need to take a class to optimize full capacity. Yes to great sound, screen quality, processor speed. I need speed that is reliable and repeatable. Samsung rep at Taylor MI. Best Buy was impeccable. She had the depth of product knowledge, and showed/ taught me so much. The rep behind the product is very important to me.

I am a big fan of the premium Galaxy Tab Tablets. They have great displays and sound. I had the Tab S7 and to my eyes the TabS8 has deeper colors and a more vivid screen even though the specs are the same. Its almost as good as the amoled screen.