9 best Samsung tablets

In September 2010, Samsung announced the release of its first tablet PC, which then received a 7-inch display and a 1 GHz processor. It was a kind of response to the iPad. Since then, the South Korean giant has not ceased to improve its devices, offering today several lines of Galaxy Tab - S, A, E, Active, View tablets. Experts of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ portal selected 9 of the best of them and made the most objective rating.

Top Samsung Tablet Rankings

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top Samsung tablets up to 8 inches	1	Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 8.0 SM-T395 16GB	46 090 ₽
	2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 SM-T719 LTE ​​32Gb	19 990 ₽
	3	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T385 16Gb	12 345 ₽
	4	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 SM-T280 8Gb	8 350 ₽
The best Samsung tablets with a large display (up to 10.5 inches)	1	Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 SM-T835 64Gb	41 255 ₽
	2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 SM-T825 LTE 32Gb	33 170 ₽
	3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 SM-T819 LTE ​​32Gb	23 990 ₽
	4	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 SM-T595 32Gb	19 790 ₽
	5	Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 SM-T561 8Gb	9 980 ₽

Top Samsung tablets up to 8 inches

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 8.0 SM-T395 16GB

Rating: 4.9

The first representative of our rating is the Galaxy Tab Active 2 tablet with an 8-inch display. The successor of the line of "resistant" gadgets from Samsung received dust and moisture protection according to the IP68 standard, as well as a durable case capable of withstanding a fall onto a hard surface from a height of 1.2 m. Included are a special reinforced case and a branded stylus that works even in the rain . The manufacturer positions the tablet as a device for engineers working in difficult conditions (splashes, high humidity, dusty air, etc.).

Here, biometric authentication is well implemented: there is face recognition and a fingerprint scanner. Inside is a bright eight-core processor with a frequency of 1.6 GHz, but in general, the equipment is not impressive. The built-in memory is only 16 GB (of which no more than 10 GB is available), the operational memory is 3 GB. For AR engineering mode (virtual reality) this is not always enough.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 in the case looks brutal and stylish, fits well in the hand, but at the same time it is very difficult to distinguish the second generation from the first generation. This solution has some advantages. For example, all accessories and components from the old device without problems will suit for the new one. Including a removable battery, the capacity of which has not changed - 4450 mAh. In the active Internet surfing mode, the tablet will work for at least 9 hours.

The gadget deserved the first place ranking, but buying Galaxy Tab Active 2 for entertainment is not appropriate, because the tablet costs a lot, and for this money you can find a much more powerful model. It is designed for special use in harsh environments and copes with this task.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 SM-T719 LTE ​​32Gb

Rating: 4.9

Introduced in July 2015, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 tablet at that time was the thinnest in the world - only 5.6 mm. Subsequently, he lost the lead, but still looks impressively compact, and therefore got into the rating.The thickness is reflected in weight (267 grams) - the gadget is almost not felt in a bag or pocket. Externally, the tablet looks like a big smartphone - there are even speakers for phone calls.

The main advantage of the tablet Galaxy Tab S2 and the main reason for its location in the ranking is a great display, made by technology Super AMOLED. Resolution - 2048x1536, dot density - 326 ppi, aspect ratio - 4: 3, five color profiles to choose from. The result was a clear, bright, contrasting picture. The tablet’s “stuffing” is made up of the Samsung Exynos 5433 processor (8 cores, 1.9 GHz), 3 GB of RAM, 32 built-in and LTE module. This is quite enough to view multimedia content in high quality, launch most modern mobile games, comfortable surfing the net. You can expand your internal storage with microSD cards up to 128 GB or OneDrive cloud service (up to 100 GB).

Hope for high-quality images is not necessary, which is typical of almost all tablets rating. But the front 2.1 megapixel camera is quite enough for video calls and selfies. The main (8 megapixel sensor) does not have a flash. The main disappointment was the battery life. To achieve record-breaking thickness, we had to use a 4000 mAh battery, which, for example, lasts only 3-4 hours of games.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T385 16Gb

Rating: 4.8

Tablet of the middle class, which does not claim to the first places of the rating, but is able to cope with everyday tasks. In terms of display, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A is in all respects inferior to the Galaxy Tab S2 with the same diagonal. This is not Super AMOLED, 189 ppi dot density, no color rendition settings. But at the same time, the image is quite bright and contrasting, which fully corresponds to the middle segment. And still such screen consumes much less energy.

Specifications are very modest: 4-core processor with a frequency of Snapdragon 425 with a frequency of up to 1.4 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, graphics accelerator Adreno 308. For everyday tasks "stuffing" fits perfectly (reading books, surfing the Internet, watching movies and etc.), but the launch of modern games is possible only at low or medium settings. The same applies to demanding graphics programs. In addition, there is only 16 GB of internal memory (about 10 GB available), and you cannot install applications on a flash drive - the OS ban.

In terms of design, Samsung tablets often repeat smartphones, and the Galaxy Tab A is no exception. But the gadget fits well in his hand, he has a nice-looking metal body. The cameras are better than the Galaxy Tab S2, which is located in the second place of the rating (8 megapixel main with flash, 5 megapixel front-facing). There are plenty of professional shooting modes that pleases. Expertex experts also note the stable operation of the GPS receiver.

Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A - an excellent solution for those who do not need to load the device in full. It is convenient to take it on a trip thanks to a thin frame and capacious battery (5000 mAh). A full charge is enough for 14 hours of viewing video in HD-quality at maximum brightness.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 SM-T280 8Gb

Rating: 4.7

The most compact representative of our rating. The main material is lightweight plastic. This not only affected the price, but also significantly reduced the weight of the device (only 283 grams). Capacitive IPS-display with a resolution of 1280x800 does not cause delight, but it can not be called bad either. Minimum technical equipment: Spreadtrum SC7731 processor with four cores and a frequency of up to 1.4 GHz, 1.5 GB of RAM.But Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 does not pretend to record performance indicators - its task is quite different.

For the super economy class, the tablet generates good shots, but the video is of very poor quality. Thanks to the App2SD technology, there is no problem here, which is characteristic of the previous representative of the rating - the inability to install applications on microSD. In this case, the card will be required necessarily, since the internal memory of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 is only 8 GB, half of which is occupied by the system.

We recommend the tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 to those who need only basic, undemanding to the "stuffing" functionality. It is convenient to view documents, personal photos, videos, make calls and use the Internet. And thanks to the children's mode and the built-in tutorials, the device will become an interesting and useful gift for a child.

The best Samsung tablets with a large display (up to 10.5 inches)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 SM-T835 64Gb

Rating: 4.9

Galaxy Tab S4 - the top model, Samsung's flagship tablet and the leader of the current rating. According to the manufacturer, this gadget is aimed at business users who are not averse to devoting their free time to multimedia entertainment. High-grade 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display (resolution 2560x1600), 4 GB of RAM, 8-core Snapdragon 835 processor, graphics accelerator Adreno 540, 64 GB of internal memory (with the possibility of expansion up to 400 GB) - equipment here at the highest level. Although, it may seem strange to some that the flagship tablet uses an 835 processor series, not 845. But its resource today is abundantly enough to solve all problems.

Among other features of this Samsung model are decent cameras (13 MP and 8 MP), an LTE module, and an excellent battery (7300 mAh with a fast charge function). The tablet has 4 loud AKG speakers with Dolby Atmos option for surround sound. A navigation and positioning system is developed (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo are supported). Minor cons at the representative of the top rating still found. We highlight the glass back surface, which is quickly covered with fingerprints and minor scratches (not important if you use the cover). Also, there is no protection against moisture and dust.

It is worth returning to the fact that Samsung is positioning the tablet as a gadget for business users. And all thanks to the DeX mode, which simply has no analogues. When activated, the tablet turns into a full-fledged laptop (but you will need a keyboard, and you can use the included S Pen stylus as a mouse). The location and functionality in this mode strongly resemble Windows, so it’s not a long time to get used to. Useful office software is attached.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 SM-T825 LTE 32Gb

Rating: 4.8

If the S4 seems too expensive for you, then expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ offers a great alternative - the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 tablet. The silver winner of the rating is smaller (9.7 inches diagonal), not endowed with an NFC module, has rather thick frames compared to the flagships and buttons below, which many already refuse. But all these minor quibbles pale in the background of the advantages of the tablet.

Like the S4, here is the Super AMOLED display, but the resolution is different - 2048x1536. A powerful processor (Snapdragon 820 with four cores and frequencies up to 2.15 GHz) and 4 GB of RAM allow you to run any demanding applications with high graphics settings.Users are offered 32 GB of internal memory, but it easily expands to 256 GB using cards. Speakers from AKG with Dolby Atmos, 6000 mAh battery (fast charge), LTE module - all that is. Fully reveal the possibilities of the tablet will help the stylus S Pen.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is a truly universal tablet and one of the best in our rating. Its capabilities are more than enough to solve everyday household or office tasks, but gamers will not be bored either.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 SM-T819 LTE ​​32Gb

Rating: 4.8

The tablet often has to be used on the go, so its dimensions play an important role. If you think the same, then the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 with a display diagonal of 9.7 inches will fit perfectly. Its thickness is only 5.6 mm (as in the 8-inch version discussed above), and the weight is 386 grams. The significant difference compared to the “big brothers” is S3 and S4.

The display of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is the same as that of the second place of the rating - Super AMOLED with a resolution of 2048x1536. At the same time, the processor is weaker (8-core Snapdragon 652, up to 1.8 GHz) and less RAM (3 GB) - some “hard” games and programs will have to be run at medium or low graphic settings. The battery with a capacity of 5870 mAh is responsible for the power supply, which is quite enough even with such a thin case (the gadget is enough for 8 hours of active work at maximum brightness).

Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 earned the bronze rating due to the premium appearance and still relevant technical capabilities. At the same time, customers will have a difficult choice: save now and purchase S2, which will soon not be able to cope with the latest applications, or still overpay for S3, but provide themselves with a high-performance device for several years at once.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 SM-T595 32Gb

Rating: 4.7

Presented to the public in 2018, the tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 could well be on the third line of the rating, but lost to S2. One of the reasons is the display, which is not made using Super AMOLED technology (an IPS matrix is ​​used here, the resolution is 1920x1200 with a diagonal of 10.5 inches). Also slightly weaker processor - Snapdragon 450. It is inferior to Snapdragon 652 in the speed of RAM and the number of channels. Also, the 450 series does not implement big.LITTLE technology. By the number of operational and internal memory, we note similarities - 3 and 32 GB, respectively.

In this case, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 looks modern - without wide frames and buttons at the bottom. The back panel is made of aluminum. This added strength to the body, but to many the tablet will seem heavy (534 grams) and not as mobile as the S2. Expertex experts note good sound coming from 4 speakers, an optimized Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and an excellent 7300 mAh battery. In terms of autonomy, Tab A surpasses even the flagship S4 tablet from the first place in the rating (about 15 hours of video viewing).

Aluminum Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A is cheaper ultra-thin S2. But if you consider a separate purchase of the S Pen stylus, which is not included in the model A, the difference does not look so big.

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 SM-T561 8Gb

Rating: 4.5

The most affordable tablet ranking. The line of Samsung Galaxy Tab E refers to the budget and is equipped with only the necessary. Specifically, we included the 9.6 SM-T561 modification in the TOP due to the large 9.6-inch screen and the ability to connect to the mobile Internet (but there is no 4G support - only 3G). Despite belonging to the economy class, the tablet looks pretty. In particular, the back relief surface, on which there are no fingerprints, and scratches are not so noticeable.

Here is installed TFT-display resolution of 1280x800. Of course, it should not be compared with IPS and even more so Super AMOLED, but the picture quality is quite acceptable. The tablet runs on a 4-core processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz, the RAM is 1.5 GB, and the built-in memory is 8 GB. Average performance, designed for viewing photos and videos, editing documents, launching simple applications. Bonus: The Hancom Office suite is pre-installed on the Samsung gadget. The battery capacity is 5000 mAh. This is a good indicator, especially for a tablet that is not focused on launching “heavy” games. True, users note the long charge of the device to 100%.

Samsung Galaxy Tab E got into our rating because it is ideal for schoolchildren, students, young children (there is a special children's mode). It is designed for comfortable work with documents and solving simple multimedia tasks.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.