Standing screen display size | 11 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 2560 X 1600 Pixel |
Max Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 Pixels |
Processor | Snapdragon |
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm |
Card Description | Integrated |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 15 Hours |
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Model Name | Tablet S8 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
Screen Size | 11 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 2560 x 1600 Pixels |
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- PACKED WITH POWER: Galaxy Tab S8 provides powerful performance with an upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, super fast WiFi 6E, and all-day battery to get you through your day, whether you’re working, streaming, or gaming
- S PEN: Inspire your imagination with our fastest S Pen yet, S Pen that is more responsive than ever, and it’s included with tablet purchase
- LONG-LASTING BATTERY Plus UNIVERSAL CHARGING: Go for hours on a single charge and back to 100 percent quickly with the fast charging USB C port
- SCREEN EXPERIENCE: Get ready for 11 inches of dazzling optical amazement with a dynamic LCD screen that delivers next-level brilliance, crispness and color
- ULTRA WIDE CAMERA: Record super clear video in 4K and great photos with an ultra-wide front camera with auto framing; With Galaxy S8, your photography game shines no matter your experience level behind the lens
- OPTIMIZED VIDEO CALLS: Whether you’re remote learning, working or chatting with a friend, experience the ultimate in high resolution video chats, thanks to its ultra-wide front camera with auto framing and 3 microphones with noise cancellation
- DeX MULTITASKING: Do more on the go with enhanced productivity capabilities, like Samsung DeX and Microsoft 365 integration, that give you a PC experience, wherever you happen to be
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Screen quality | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Battery life | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 | — | 4.3 |
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model name | Tablet S8 | Galaxy Tab S7 FE | Tablet S8 | S9 | Tablet S8 | SM-X808UZAAUSC |
display size | 11 inches | 12.4 inches | 11 inches | 11 inches | 11 inches | 12.4 inches |
memory capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
operating system | Android | Android 11 | Android | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 12 | Android |
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wireless tech | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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Brand | SAMSUNG |
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Series | Tablet S8 |
Item model number | SM-X700NZSBXAR |
Hardware Platform | Android |
Operating System | Android |
Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 0.25 x 6.51 x 9.99 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 0.25 x 6.51 x 9.99 inches |
Color | Silver |
Rear Webcam Resolution | 5 MP |
Processor Brand | Qualcomm |
Flash Memory Size | 256 GB |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B09NQN47Z9 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #180,659 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,733 in Computer Tablets |
Date First Available | February 9, 2022 |
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Meet SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S8, a top-of-the-line tablet designed to help you get more out of your day, wherever you happen to be. Take that video call for work at a coffee shop. Lose yourself in your favorite music videos at the park. Whatever you’re doing, make the day yours with an impressive but surprisingly portable 11" LCD display that’s easy on the eyes, giving you plenty of space to get things done no matter where you are. The large screen also levels up your video call experience, so you can feel closer to whoever you’re speaking to; and an ultra-wide camera with auto framing and auto zoom keeps the spotlight on you. Power through your day like never before with an updated Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset processor that packs one of Galaxy’s most powerful performances yet. And keep going strong all day long with a long-life battery that's all that, plus some. We also reduced the latency on S Pen so it feels faster, making it feel more like a real pen in your hands, so you can write and sketch your heart out. Convert your handwriting to text automatically with Samsung Notes, a note-taking app that keeps your notes in sync with your phone, thanks to seamless Galaxy connectivity. Samsung Kids offers a library of fun games, books, and videos that are safe, kid friendly, and parent approved. Smart Switch helps you safely move files from your new Galaxy Tab S8, no matter what operating system you’re switching from. Expand your storage up to 1TB with a microSD card***. Galaxy Tab S8 helps you crush the day. *Wi-Fi 6E enabled router required. Sold separately. **When using the included cable. Battery life may vary depending on usage patterns and other factors. ***MicroSD card sold separately.
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Customers like the battery life, quality, speed, and screen quality of the tablet computer. They mention that it performs well enough for gaming, is very responsive, and has a crisp screen. They are also happy with the weight, value, and instructions. That said, some complain about the charging.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tablet computer. They mention that it is a great device, user friendly, and multifunctional. The memory is adequate, and it works well. The size is comfortable and adequate for their needs. The tablet is easy to carry in their purse and wonderful to complete their work on. There is no lag time, and games and applications run great.
"...In addition to being good for leisure, the display gets bright enough to read outside, so I could see this being used at any time of day, for just..." Read more
"...Games and applications run great on this tablet. I have tried various games that would be considered higher end on the graphics side without issues...." Read more
"...Overall love this tablet, preferred over S8+, and a great tool for digital artists (just get a nice cover for the s pen)_________________..." Read more
"Great tablet, price is decent. Overall, its a pretty snappy tablet. Camera quality is ok, but I didn't get this for much camera use...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the tablet computer. They say it's fast, can run more stuff, and updates take only seconds. The display is beautiful, and the tablet runs apps well. The new WiFi 6E module is amazing with both internet speed and stability, and it'll be a smooth experience for games and videos.
"...So typing on this tablet is phenomenal when you hook up an external keyboard or just a keyboard case...." Read more
"...pretty fast compared to my graphic tablet pens, but it also charges really fast too...." Read more
"Great tablet, price is decent. Overall, its a pretty snappy tablet. Camera quality is ok, but I didn't get this for much camera use...." Read more
"...It still says "fast charging" when I plug it in...." Read more
Customers generally like the screen quality of the tablet computer. They say that the picture quality is spectacular, the resolution is great, and the 1080-4K are very sharp. They also mention that the screen is clear and is good for viewing photos. That said, some complain that the sound is better than their previous tablet.
"...Screen resolution is great, 1080-4K are very sharp...." Read more
"...The screen is great. I am a fan of the S Pen, but not overly crazy about where the magnet is located. As a longtime Samsung Android user, I'm a fan...." Read more
"...it up was a cinch with smart switch the screen is big and picture quality spectacular, sound is better too than my last one. Battery Life impressive...." Read more
"...Screen is clear and the pen is quiet which is a nice option compared to my IPad." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the tablet computer. They mention that it has a good battery life and that they like the screen size and battery life.
"...The build quality seems to be there and battery life is great. The software build Samsung does on these seems to be good so far...." Read more
"The Battery life has been very good. It also accepts an SD card for extra storage" Read more
"...Battery Life impressive...." Read more
"...It's definitely not the best battery life I've experienced on a tablet, but it's certainly enough for long productivity sessions...." Read more
Customers like the instructions provided with the tablet. For example, they mention it's easy to use, convenient, and portable. They also appreciate the responsiveness and the pen's cool features. The tablet is beginner-friendly and has been a joy to use. The design is excellent and the user interface is awesome. Using Samsung Dex is convenient and gives a desktop experience. The size is easy to handle and like having the keyboard on screen. It's pretty snappy for a tablet.
"...Dex works very well and fast, pretty snappy for a tablet. Not quite as fast as my Desktops or laptops, but it's definitely not "pissing me off" slow...." Read more
"...Setting it up was a cinch with smart switch the screen is big and picture quality spectacular, sound is better too than my last one...." Read more
"...Set-up only took ten minutes. I put on both my Google account and my daughter's...." Read more
"...Takes time to get things setup on a new device. Like the size easy to use and handle. Like having the keyboard on screen. Responsive...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the tablet computer. They mention it's easy to carry around the house, and it'd be perfect for on the go filming. The size is good for traveling and is light weight.
"...The OS is very responsive, no bloat that I can see that impacts responsiveness. Hopefully that continues...." Read more
"...ERGONOMICS: wow this s pen is light. very light and very thin. thickness comparison in photos. the weight doesn't bother me but the thinness does...." Read more
"...Build quality is excellent and it's very compact and modern, but I'm never going to use a $650 device without a case and a screen protector..." Read more
"Have had it about 1 week. So far I like it a lot, sharp picture, lightweight. No complaints on the tablet but a little smaller than I expected...." Read more
Customers like the value of the tablet computer. They say it's a great entry-level tablet and a good price for a product.
"Great tablet, price is decent. Overall, its a pretty snappy tablet. Camera quality is ok, but I didn't get this for much camera use...." Read more
"...Slow, small memory, and screen is not exactly sharp. Be fair, it is very cheap about $100. I have looked at ipad Air and Mini...." Read more
"...This is "The One" if you're looking for a good, reasonably priced tablet." Read more
"...The Tab S8 is definitely not a cheap tablet, but it honestly offers a ton of awesome features that any student will appreciate who's in the market..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the charging feature of the tablet computer. They mention that the charging cord does not match any port, the charging cable is defective, and the tablet does not charge.
"...I've had the S8 for almost a year when the battery suddenly refused to take a charge...." Read more
"...No Charger Out Of The Box-..." Read more
"Charging cord cable is defective,I can't use both ends the same,also no charger included?" Read more
"...They arrive with a cable..USB C on both ends....no USB cable or charger power supply. Really, are they getting this cheap?..." Read more
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Nowadays you're seeing more and more students switching from a laptop to a tablet for all of their productivity and entertainment. Although laptops are more portable than ever, It's pretty clear students appreciate an, even MORE, portable setup. That's where the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 steps in. This is one of my favorite Android tablets on the market, but if you’re a student, it has some serious competition from Apple. So, is the Galaxy Tab S8 the best tablet for students? Well, Let’s find out!
Hardware
This year the Galaxy Tab S8 costs $50 more than its previous predecessor which is not bad considering some of the new features added. The Tab S8 is definitely not a cheap tablet, but it honestly offers a ton of awesome features that any student will appreciate who's in the market for a quality productivity-based tablet. I know some of you are debating whether you should get this or the iPad Air or Pro. And some of you are just looking for a quality android tablet for productivity and entertainment. Well, this video is for you all!
When you look at the hardware of this device, it’s obvious that this thing is beautiful and there's definitely some iPad inspiration here. Anyway, On the back, you’ve got a matte aluminum finish with a glass magnet strip to connect the S Pen. On the right side is where you'll find the power button that doubles as a fingerprint scanner, the volume rockers which are tactile, and a micro SD card slot that can be expanded up to 1TB. On the left side are connectors for other accessories and on the bottom is a USB-C charging port that can charge up to 45W
Display
Flipping this device around, On the front, you’ve got an 11” 1600x2560 display. While the bezels on this device are slightly big for 2020, the display is still gorgeous and I love streaming content and playing games on its 120htz display. And the bigger bezels make it easier to hold on the hand without interfering with the view too much. In addition to being good for leisure, the display gets bright enough to read outside, so I could see this being used at any time of day, for just about anything you can imagine. I highly recommend a case or stand for this device because the edges are sharp and after long use, it's not comfortable to hold in the hand.
Battery
The 8000 mAh battery on here is also gonna make sure that this tablet goes all day. It's definitely not the best battery life I've experienced on a tablet, but it's certainly enough for long productivity sessions. I typically get a full day of use on productivity days but when I add gaming or streaming to the mix, I do have to keep a portable charger with me.
Speakers
If you look around the sides, you’ll see four stereo speakers that get pretty loud and have clear audio quality, but you won’t see a headphone jack. Bummer. Anyway, this is probably one of the loudest speakers I've experienced on a tablet, so whether you're in a zoom meeting or listening to a lecture you won't have any trouble hearing.
Storage/Expandability
The base model of this device comes with 128GB and it’s an additional $80 for the 256GB model, and the S8 does come with a micro SD card slot, fortunately.
Cameras
The Galaxy Tab S8 has two cameras on the back, a 13mp wide-angle lens and a 6mp ultrawide lens. Photos and video are solid for a tablet, I was surprised to see that this ships with 4k at 60fps. The front camera has a 12mp 120-degree ultra-wide lens, which is great for zoom calls and conferences. It's sad that most laptops double or triple the price don't have nearly as good of a camera system compared to this device. Whether you're using it to scan documents or photography this is actually surprisingly solid.
Operating System and Performance
In terms of performance and the operating system, this ships with the new Snapdragon 8th gen Octa-Core processor, 8GB of RAM, and an Adreno 730 GPU running on Samsung’s version of Android 12. That’s really the most important reason to buy this tablet... it’s probably one of the most powerful tablets on the market. Like I mentioned before, entertainment is terrific, but this might be the best tablet for multi-tasking I’ve ever seen.
Samsung Dex
Samsung launched all their new tablets with a feature called Samsung DeX, that allows you to boot your tablet into a PC-like mode, where you can bounce between different windows of apps and move between screens easily.
In the past, my biggest reason for recommending students pick up something like a Chromebook is because things like hooking your laptop up to external monitors, or multi-tasking through different windows were way easier on a Chromebook, but clearly, that's not the case anymore.
Samsung also partnered with Microsoft to allow you to run excel, word, and other Microsoft apps in multiple desktop windows. So typing on this tablet is phenomenal when you hook up an external keyboard or just a keyboard case.
This feature is really the best part of this tablet and honestly one of its biggest selling points.
S-Pen
In addition to DeX, is Samsung’s inclusion of the S-Pen in the box. Most students are taking notes digitally, so this is very much appreciated. There are times I honestly prefer this over the Apple pencil. I personally like how soft it feels on the screen and the paper sound it makes when you're taking notes. It's really cool that you can actually hover the s pen over certain things like the calendar to get more details without having to tap on the screen. I'd say the Apple price is slightly more accurate, but the s pen is definitely more innovative. The only thing I don't like is how it snaps to the tablet only in one orientation, so essentially the tip has to be facing the camera for it to charge and for full magnetic power. Overall, Given how expensive adding the Apple Pen is to an iPad, I definitely think this is a great deal.
Price
And that takes me to the question you’ve been asking: is this worth the base-model, $700 price tag?
I can confidently say the Galaxy Tab S8 is one of, if not the best, android tablets in its series.
I think at $700 USD for the base model this is competing with the iPad Air and iPad Pro.
If you absolutely know you want a tablet in this price range, I think you only go with the iPad if you want to use iMessage, sidecar, and other Apple-exclusive software features, and you go with the Tab S8 if you absolutely need a stylus and the best tablet experience on Android.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2022
Nowadays you're seeing more and more students switching from a laptop to a tablet for all of their productivity and entertainment. Although laptops are more portable than ever, It's pretty clear students appreciate an, even MORE, portable setup. That's where the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 steps in. This is one of my favorite Android tablets on the market, but if you’re a student, it has some serious competition from Apple. So, is the Galaxy Tab S8 the best tablet for students? Well, Let’s find out!
Hardware
This year the Galaxy Tab S8 costs $50 more than its previous predecessor which is not bad considering some of the new features added. The Tab S8 is definitely not a cheap tablet, but it honestly offers a ton of awesome features that any student will appreciate who's in the market for a quality productivity-based tablet. I know some of you are debating whether you should get this or the iPad Air or Pro. And some of you are just looking for a quality android tablet for productivity and entertainment. Well, this video is for you all!
When you look at the hardware of this device, it’s obvious that this thing is beautiful and there's definitely some iPad inspiration here. Anyway, On the back, you’ve got a matte aluminum finish with a glass magnet strip to connect the S Pen. On the right side is where you'll find the power button that doubles as a fingerprint scanner, the volume rockers which are tactile, and a micro SD card slot that can be expanded up to 1TB. On the left side are connectors for other accessories and on the bottom is a USB-C charging port that can charge up to 45W
Display
Flipping this device around, On the front, you’ve got an 11” 1600x2560 display. While the bezels on this device are slightly big for 2020, the display is still gorgeous and I love streaming content and playing games on its 120htz display. And the bigger bezels make it easier to hold on the hand without interfering with the view too much. In addition to being good for leisure, the display gets bright enough to read outside, so I could see this being used at any time of day, for just about anything you can imagine. I highly recommend a case or stand for this device because the edges are sharp and after long use, it's not comfortable to hold in the hand.
Battery
The 8000 mAh battery on here is also gonna make sure that this tablet goes all day. It's definitely not the best battery life I've experienced on a tablet, but it's certainly enough for long productivity sessions. I typically get a full day of use on productivity days but when I add gaming or streaming to the mix, I do have to keep a portable charger with me.
Speakers
If you look around the sides, you’ll see four stereo speakers that get pretty loud and have clear audio quality, but you won’t see a headphone jack. Bummer. Anyway, this is probably one of the loudest speakers I've experienced on a tablet, so whether you're in a zoom meeting or listening to a lecture you won't have any trouble hearing.
Storage/Expandability
The base model of this device comes with 128GB and it’s an additional $80 for the 256GB model, and the S8 does come with a micro SD card slot, fortunately.
Cameras
The Galaxy Tab S8 has two cameras on the back, a 13mp wide-angle lens and a 6mp ultrawide lens. Photos and video are solid for a tablet, I was surprised to see that this ships with 4k at 60fps. The front camera has a 12mp 120-degree ultra-wide lens, which is great for zoom calls and conferences. It's sad that most laptops double or triple the price don't have nearly as good of a camera system compared to this device. Whether you're using it to scan documents or photography this is actually surprisingly solid.
Operating System and Performance
In terms of performance and the operating system, this ships with the new Snapdragon 8th gen Octa-Core processor, 8GB of RAM, and an Adreno 730 GPU running on Samsung’s version of Android 12. That’s really the most important reason to buy this tablet... it’s probably one of the most powerful tablets on the market. Like I mentioned before, entertainment is terrific, but this might be the best tablet for multi-tasking I’ve ever seen.
Samsung Dex
Samsung launched all their new tablets with a feature called Samsung DeX, that allows you to boot your tablet into a PC-like mode, where you can bounce between different windows of apps and move between screens easily.
In the past, my biggest reason for recommending students pick up something like a Chromebook is because things like hooking your laptop up to external monitors, or multi-tasking through different windows were way easier on a Chromebook, but clearly, that's not the case anymore.
Samsung also partnered with Microsoft to allow you to run excel, word, and other Microsoft apps in multiple desktop windows. So typing on this tablet is phenomenal when you hook up an external keyboard or just a keyboard case.
This feature is really the best part of this tablet and honestly one of its biggest selling points.
S-Pen
In addition to DeX, is Samsung’s inclusion of the S-Pen in the box. Most students are taking notes digitally, so this is very much appreciated. There are times I honestly prefer this over the Apple pencil. I personally like how soft it feels on the screen and the paper sound it makes when you're taking notes. It's really cool that you can actually hover the s pen over certain things like the calendar to get more details without having to tap on the screen. I'd say the Apple price is slightly more accurate, but the s pen is definitely more innovative. The only thing I don't like is how it snaps to the tablet only in one orientation, so essentially the tip has to be facing the camera for it to charge and for full magnetic power. Overall, Given how expensive adding the Apple Pen is to an iPad, I definitely think this is a great deal.
Price
And that takes me to the question you’ve been asking: is this worth the base-model, $700 price tag?
I can confidently say the Galaxy Tab S8 is one of, if not the best, android tablets in its series.
I think at $700 USD for the base model this is competing with the iPad Air and iPad Pro.
If you absolutely know you want a tablet in this price range, I think you only go with the iPad if you want to use iMessage, sidecar, and other Apple-exclusive software features, and you go with the Tab S8 if you absolutely need a stylus and the best tablet experience on Android.
The pen is an interesting addition. Not sure either of us will wind up using that feature often. I bought cases that fix the pen in place so you really don't even know it is there when holding the tablet mostly. In the case, it sits into the case so when you set the tablet down on the backside on a flat surface it sits flat. If you don't have a case on the tablet the pen I believe would prevent it from sitting flat on its backside. Outside charging the pen I don't see any reason you even need to keep the pen with the tablet if that is something you are not going to use. The pen is held to the back of the tablet by magnet if you don't have a case.
Games and applications run great on this tablet. I have tried various games that would be considered higher end on the graphics side without issues. I downloaded 3dmark onto one of these and ran the wild life benchmark and it scored maxed out and would not even give a score. In the wildlife benchmark it seemed to average around 60 frames per second. Lowest I saw it go was in the mid 40's. The wildlife test was at 2560x1440. The wild life extreme test was full 4K resolution and it scored better than 56% of the other devices in its database. It only averaged around 15-20 frames per second on that test though. Not ideal. There is even a note in 3dmark for this test that it is too stressful for MOST tablets/phones at this point in time. So while this tablet is not the BEST performing at this point in time it is good enough for me and the games my wife plays and probably most people for this price point.
At this point nothing I can really complain about. Will update this review later if I have anything to add.
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Reviewed in Mexico on December 8, 2023