Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 review: Good notepad, bad notebook
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ย. 2019
- While the rest of the industry may have given up on making premium Android tablets, Samsung isn't quitting just yet. It still believes Google's software has the potential to power superthin and light 2-in-1s, and so it recently unveiled a new version of its hybrid tablet. The Galaxy Tab S6 is a 10.5-inch device that's designed for people who need to get work done on the go. It comes with an upgraded S Pen that features so-called Air Gestures for remote control of your apps; enhanced handwriting recognition to sort out your notes; and a redesigned keyboard cover (sold separately). As with previous Samsung tablets, you can expect a beautiful display, long battery life and capable performance. What really stands out about the Tab S6, though, is the S Pen, which is included in the $649 price. The stylus makes the device a really good digital notepad, but the Tab S6 still isn't quite the "laptop with the mobility of a tablet" that Samsung claims it is.
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You can stick it magnetically on the right bottom side of the tablet, but it doesn't charge the S-pen though.
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You can use Samsung's Native Browser if you want to instantly launch Desktop version of web.
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Oh c'mon, the screenshot button is only one on the right side, the other is just a Notifications icon to tell you if you already taken a screenshot. Please do more research.
Lol true bimbo review
@mk thanks, you guess it right😂
Lol I just read this and I must say thank you. You saved me a headache from this moron.
I was so pissed
Never watching a review from her again 😂
Complaining about the lack of "innovation" in a product that literally stands alone in the tablet space with a true desktop. Then nitpicking on the double screenshot buttons, or on having to click a toggle once to force unoptimized apps to resize... These could use some polishing, sure, but are all very minor complaints in a product that offers so much that was barely touched upon. This review text was either not revised or just came off as an opinion piece and not as tech journalism.
Well said
well said.
I think she was more pointing out the lack of innovation between iterations... That is a valid criticism. The whole point of a review is to point out things that may be of annoyance to other users and highlighting the things that are good. There's no such thing as unbiased journalism, we all expect the reviewer to have a certain tendency to favor some features above others and dislike some more than others... Like literally everyone else. But sure next time she should just ignore any issues with the tablet because it stands alone.
@@LunchBXcrue full desktop OS cant be perfected in 3 4 years. Look at windows 10, so many years after launch and still updates are breaking functionality.
Umer Salman Comparing a a full-blown desktop OS which runs on every form factor and most architectures to an Android skin which runs on a handful of different devices (getting updates for 2 years instead of indefinitely) from a single manufacturer is just nonsense.
Love my Tab S 6. ITS A MONSTER! All day battery, beautiful screen, and multi-tasking works smoothly. Use it for school and work. Best tablet on the market hands down.
Sir, do tablet support wireless charging like the S & Note version does? Just asking
@@viperhunt95 I haven't tried to charge it wirelessly, I'll send you an update once I charge it later tonight
@@Thechoosenone41 okay, thank you for the update👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Best tablet on the market ? Lol nice joke . iPad Pro bury this 10meters under dust
@@viperhunt95 no luck with the wireless charging feature. I tried playing around with the placement on the back, but no charge, I have an older wireless charger but I dont think that would be an issue
There is not 2 screenshot buttons, that first one was a screenshot review after you've taken a screenshot. You're either confused or lied about it.
Thank you for pointing this out, someone else is paying attention👍
ive seen some of her other "reviews", she doesn't do enough research and comes off ill-informed.
The Tab S6 is a amazing tablet, don't let them fool you. Dex is awesome, yes it's not perfect but it's still good. The iPad has lots of short comings but has made some improvements with iPadOS, but most of the improvements that they done Android tablets already had those features. Since Samsung is the only one making Android tablets now these companies should make apps that are optimized them, because the Tab S6 is a winner in my book.
I mean if only one company is taking andriod tablets seriously, it says quite a lot about the tablet market
Well said
I've used d iPad pro and I'm going 2 buy d Tab s6 d iPad pro has never even tried 2 replace my laptop in anyway still, d os still needs 2 do a lot
The only problem is the Play Store.
In total 3 companies are on this market now Apple, Samsung and Microsoft. What else do you need? Also basic models from Lenovo, and Xiami and Huawei
Well I just clicked this video to comment that I HATE THAT REVIEWER!!! She basically just complains in her videos rather than talking about the product itself.
wait what
This review is full of miss information about the product.
"Good notepad, bad notebook".... It's a tablet. Duh?!?
Exactly omg
Its like when an apple fanboy reviews a premium android gaming tablet.
i actually laughed out loud
It seems like she is an apple girl hahahahahaha
@@kristineayencymanguira63 LMFAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣
WQHD. OLED. Desktop Environment. Proper Keyboard. Great Performance.
Mine drain about 2% battery per hour during standby with all app and data background restricted, it happens to both 128GB model and 256GB model.
@@llltrac9143 is supposed to be a good or bad thing? i'm an interested and potential user, i'm planning to use it for Uni. thanks
@@llltrac9143 That's interesting. I gotta test mine too. So far great battery life while I am actually using the device.
@@llltrac9143 I just tested mine and mine is just working fine. No such battery drainage. You should check your setting or have it replaced.
Pretty much all of the internet: "The Tab S6 is the best Android tablet ever made"
Cherlynn Low: "it's fine if you want to take a quick note or look at some websites."
Please stop letting her review Samsung products -- especially tablets. She appears to have some kind of bias that prevents her from giving a fair review. I don't even know her content well enough to know if she's iOS centric but it sure comes off that way. She kinda just seems jaded by tech in general.
Fully agree, she is not suited to this job, shocking 'Review'
Ikr
Go read a specs sheet if you'd like a vid with being bias, duuuuuh.
@Someone else
Nah she,s trash. Stop simping
Thank you so much for your review !!! Your voice is soothing and you’re so knowledgeable. Hard to find here lol keep up the content !! 😇💜
this is phone, tablet, and a laptop.... all in one. i will definitely buy this
How is this woman still employed as a tech TH-camr?
Do you really need an answer to that?
Wade Watts the issue is that the review on this sucks
The word bad and tab s6 can't be both in one sentence.
S6 is bad, Michael Jackson bad.
Very good and useful review! Thanks for your honesty and deep explanation. Never met any review where vlogger explains such important issues. Thanks and keep going!
I ordered this on Saturday and my Rose blush S6 tablet is coming today. I can't wait!!! I decided to go with the WIFI version because you can use your mobile hot spot connection or mobile connection for connectivity on the go. I'm a writer-author and screenwriter so this will definitely come in handy. Upgraded from the S4 to the S6. Looking forward to using my new S6 tablet.
This woman has a known reputation of not being able to adapt, or being open to new suggestions. Her video where she tried Android for a week or so just showed how biased she was. So stupid of her to bash Samsung for lack of innovation.
Can't expect anything logical from people like her she's an apple sheep .
Samsung sees potential with android tablets and they aren't giving up. Good on them.
She seems like she is looking for a computer not a tablet...
She is a really bad reviewer
@@bahaaabudayyak1712 HAHAHAHA WOWW
@@bahaaabudayyak1712 I mean she's not that bad... but you can tell she has an ugly soul
@@bahaaabudayyak1712 so? not all woman reviewers need to be in the beauty standards or your standard. This is a bad review, though.
P.s if that profile is yours, you also dont fit in the middle eastern or asian beauty standards
@@bahaaabudayyak1712 and that has nothing do with the review so keep it too yourself
@@sheikrulislam8502 hell yeah i do 😜😜
Thanks for reminding me to change my profile picture
just got one for my channel glad I found yours merry christmas
What stands out is it's a great tablet, if you like emulation and the android ecosystem it is a brilliant tablet. More useful than an iPad due to dex and the less restrictive os. Watching vids on it using Google drive turns this into a beast
@@andrethedias has Adobe rush, won't get much better on either
@@andrethedias awesome!! I didn't know thank you 😁👍
Nice review, good presentation. Great to see a review that isn't about gaming performance. Nice tablet.
I enjoyed reading the comments more than the review.
00:50 AWESOME SCREEN, AWESOME CAMERA, LONG LASTING BATTERY LIFE
(Galaxy A series)
They should release a keyboard with trackpad for the S5e for those who have it.
I wonder if the s6 kb would work with the S5e given the size and pinouts look the same.
Then go and buy a keyboard with a track pad! Lol. What's the problem? They don't have to release anything. Loads of such keyboards are available in electronics shops. And by the way you should get a mouse because track pads suck. Probably even touch screen controls are better than track pad
I pray it is released immediately in India as I am eagerly waiting to buy.
Got one and have no issues. So many features.
Thank you CherLynn Low for your review. It really gave me a lot of information to make a decision. Appreciate your simple explanation and great narration of the product. Plus your great suggestions and nuances. Don't pull any punches and let Samsung have it haha. It's the only way they improve the products is through review feedback. Have a wonderful day and Stay Safe
Just bought the S6 for work-at-home tasks a month ago. Was torn between a thin notebook, Surface, or an Ipad. What a great android device this.
The thing that surprised me the most: the sound quality out of those AKG tuned 4 speakers. Amazing.
Cons so far: catalogue of productivity apps still can't match Apple and Windows. There used to be Adobe Rush on play store but I don't why it disappeared.
Also, don't bother getting the keyboard case. I could live if it offers adequate typing experience but the back cover retention is not that good and the price is absurdly expensive.
I'm still using my Chromebook with built in pen. Version 1. Was considering getting the LTE version of this tablet to replace my Note 8 with and just use an A20 and pair the two devices that way. But idk....
I mean if your Chromebook still works fine then you don't need to upgrade. And the Galaxy Note series is known to last years so I suggest keeping for another 1-2 years. A20 is a huge downgrade from Note 8. But a Galaxy tab paired with a Galaxy phone does work really well. I'm saying it based on experience.
As sombody with handwriting so bad that I sometimes can't read it. I'm glad sombody like me reviewed this.
I still use a Tab S2 8.0 every day. So I do like tablets as well as phones. Despite the price; I may get this upgrade. Because it's a devece I would use for years.
Samsung are STILL charging utterly stupid prices for accessories like covers; and using last season's processors. They are good - but should be better. The DEX shortcomings are also a pain. I would probably use my Chromebook instead.
"I enjoy the s pen more than a remote control...." I didn't realize 😐
I do own a Surface Pro, a IPad and now even a S6. For me the S6 is unbeatable when it comes to mobility and I just love DEX. For "office" users like me it can replace a laptop or the surface, but of course u can not compare them as there are made for complete different tasks. However, comparing the S6 to my iPad I can say for sure that the S6 will replace that one completely, (mainly because it's way more open and fits therefore better to my needs).
I am using tab s3 since its launch in 2017, and I do lot of note taking... and definitely Samsung's tab are best in Android world...
@@suyogwalhekar2762 My most of the note taking is done on Samsung note app, but apart from it, I am using Microsoft's note app, which get linked with my Microsoft account so notes can be accessed from my office PC
The pen attaches also to the side ;-) it just doesn't recharge there
Hi Cherlynn, I agree with a lot of the points that you make. Not having titles for each window that is open is completely unforgivable. This is just ONE example of many that you make where Samsung shoot themselves in the foot. I hope that Samsung read your concerns and do a software upgrade ASAP to sort these out.
I wish they made a lite version of this Samsung s6 tablet. I also wish they would apply the magnetic pen concept to their Note smartphones since they talk about how the pen takes to much space.
For the last time people, the MS Surface is not a tablet its an Ultra portable aka a PC, its only looks like a tablet... Loved the review
It’s a two in one tablet my dude just because it runs full window s doesn’t change the fact it’s a tablet
It's a tablet...
I sent Samsung a support query about selecting text with the trackpad. They weren't much help but I worked it out. You actually need to use two fingers. One clicking down and the other dragging it feels odd. So I just use my finger or the S pen.
As for Dex. I had the s4 and the One UI app is significantly improved. It seems like Samsung is slowly improving Samsung Internet to be a true desktop browser. I can now access full Google apps using Samsung Internet where chrome forces me to use the apps. I can access Saleforce 1 via Chrome. It's a bit messy. I'm hoping they go the same path as Apple did with Safari and make it a proper desktop browser.
S-Pen can be attached magneticly on top of tablet as well while working but in that position not charging. (next to volume keys in landscape position)
This is hard to continue watching...
I agree HAHA i paused the video and came down to the comments section
True
This reviewer is definitely an apple fan..
There's only one screen shot tool. One is a dedicated button to take screenshots, and the other is the notification popup of the screenshot you just took. Its just like taking a screenshot on your phone
I was leaning towards the tab s4 and I admit I was as butthurt as the rest of the commenters but you made me wait for a better tab to come out before I wasted my money. And you recognized the improvements in this one so your reviews are more fair than everyone makes them out to be.
I still have the S2 and it works like a gem. But I really like this one more and more
It's nice to finally see a review that isn't sucking this device off and giving some constructive criticism
Every complaint mentioned I have experienced with using Dex. The restarting of the app just to get it to full screen is kinda annoying. There are still some apps that won’t stream in the background so you can multi-task too - mainly streaming.
That's so weird. I thought for sure that the Tab S6 would be Dynamic AMOLED, like the S10s and Note10s, but apparently it really isn't.
You got me subscribe, your review isn't boring. :)
It is not magnetically attached. The cover. It is suction.
$700 is just too expensive for me but I would love to have one.
That's fine, once the Ipad gets released, pretty soon after it'll price drop by 50-100 quid as they all have done.
Considered the s4 most of it is the same, except the process power.
@@madness1931 if I could pick up 1 for $500 that would be lit
@@alemanivan3 incorrect
@@FairyKing94 Wait for a sale or a few more months. It'll be less pricey then.
Samsung Does Dex: Meh
Apple Does Dex exactly the same: Greatest innovation in the tablet world.
Apple actually does it worse and people are still losing their minds. Have you seen mouse support on an iPad? It's just basically mimicking your finger -- it's not truly a mouse
Actually, apple is way off compared to Dex... they just have the apps.
Apple probably would do it better, just saying.
Lol. True. I mean when I saw the review for Huawei Mate Pad pro, Tab S6 and Ipad pro to compare and decide what to buy I found that people were nitpicking the extremely thin bezels on the MatePad Pro. It's totally amazing how they are so thin but I found people saying that it's so bad 😒. It's like as if they're gonna pick it up all the time and work on it instead of keeping it on a table or something. If the Ipad did the same thing, they would gush over it and praise it like as if it's the greatest.
What could be done better: having an option to map the s-pen's button to "mute"
This is the best review I have seen of the Tab S6 so far! You actually approach it from the standpoint of what does it do as opposed to simply comparing it to the previous model. Only techies judge things based on improvements as opposed to utility. Keep the great reviews coming!
If your browser is open at half width you may get the appearance of the mobile version because of the way in which the website is built - such as Engadget's. It's responsive to your usage. Safari on an iPad will have the same "problem."
Never seen anyone hold a pen, pencil or stylus like that before ;o)
Out of 11 minutes and 45 seconds I would say that there was 8 minutes of moaning.....really..???
Thank you for the review. I'm using the Galaxy Tab S3 but I'm having a small problem with the settings. I can't find multiplwindows and also there is only one pane when open application, it used to be two.
Please somebody help.
This was one of the best reviews I’ve watched for a product in quite some time.
I love my tab s6! The best tab ever all around. And best of all it comes with its very own spen. No need to purchase separately. I use it for everything. Only thing I wish was better are the colors rose looks brownish wish it was more pink it even says brown on my box so hmm..... Lol
Thank you for a great in depth account if this device. You have actually made my decision to get the note series or the tablet series from Samsung.
This was an excellent very thorough review! Thanks Engadget
And another thing the remote pen works in other apps. I watch TH-cam and Netflix and lay back and use my pen as a remote change the volume and the video or movie pause and play while relaxing while my tablet is docked.
To the reviewer, do you even know what magnetic means when talking about putting the backcover :-(
It is not attaching with magnets
I bought the keyboard cover... but then bought the normal cover as well, afterwards, as it's far more secure in every way (ie stronger, doesn't move about when holding/carrying, and I can happily flip the cover back to use as a tablet without worrying that I'm damaging the keyboard, ie if I was still using just the keyboard cover as a whole). The keyboard part easily attaches to the Tab D6, even with the standard cover on. The only problem is that I have to carry around the keyboard part as an extra, and well-protected in a little padded zipper bag... and leave the original back part of the keyboard cover at home. I also prefer the look (& feel) of the standard cover. No matter what, I love the keyboard part. It doesn't behave fully like a normal windows keyboard (ie control copy & paste, etc), but it's great for a little keyboard - and I've been using tiny Bluetooth keyboards, so this is a big step up for me. Yeah, I'd like a backlight, and bigger spacebar & back button & separate delete button... buy then, I might as well carry around a large Bluetooth keyboard if I wanted all of that. Or, I might as well buy the Galaxy Book, which is bigger. The keyboard as a cover is my only issue, and by also buying the standard cover, I've resolved that issue (except for carrying the keyboard in a padded zipper bag as an extra).
i do think she have points are true that samsung needed to improve.. however Tab S6, it's still an excellent tablet for productivity and for social media. Android and samsung allows more room for flexibiity and accessibility for any job you needed to be done and fast!
Me and my brother are planning to save up for a Galaxy Tab s6, and we were confused about the whole keyboard thing so we decided to watch some reviews. We only watched the beginning so far, and just one question: Does the keyboard cover come WITH the s6, like when we buy it we'll get it, or is it sold separately like as an accessory?
Edit: I heard this was a bad review, but we're not actually looking for a _review_ , just a description on the keyboard thingy.
It is sold separately. I got my tab s6 and it only comes with the pen and 2 tips for it. There are other things in there but no keyboard cover.
If Samsung were to start its own app ecosystem while allowing for creativity and being truly unbiased, I'd be all over it.
I still think that a Windows Tablet (even being more expensive), is more worth it in the long run.
I’d love to see a video comparing the Galaxy tab S6 vs The Matepad pro 5g vs Surface Pro X vs the IPad Pro 2020 11in. All with there keyboard accessories.
Thanks!
They can compete with ipad toe to toe if they want. They can boost the refresh rate (they have the tech and they supply also other brands) and boost everything if they want but they targeted different market such as India and china.
Galaxy - Tab with S pen 128GB = $649
Ipad pro - $799 + $100 pen 64GB😢 = $899
Pretty smart though, users from India increases by folds for the past years and it will continue.
Not even google is as optimistic as you sir.
@@Constax ; He's quite alright though; I'm in desperate need of a tab and this one appears the most suited for my purpose! IpadPro is better of course, but then with all accessories it'll cost much, MUCH more. There's the question of restricted app ecosystem then...
Mohammed Mansoor so that’s it? Thanks for the insightful comment.
Mohammed Mansoor Moreover, google is not Samsung. Samsung is way better than google in terms of phone and tablets. It does not make sense
Dex is awesome. The reviewer is not
Nailed it..lol
No it’s not.
I think after a month of trying to decide which tablet to buy Im going to go with the TAB S6. I already have a 2017 15 inch mac book pro with touch-bar. I don't sketch/draw, and I don't do video editing. Ipads are insanely expensive in Canada starting at $1000 dollars for the lowest memory and not including a magic keyboard or apple pencil. After buying those items and paying the taxes, we're talking $1600 dollars easily. I don't need another laptop I already have one. I want to watch netflix, have a beautiful kobo e-reader, play some games, surf the web and maybe do a little bit of note taking and drawing. The S6 comes with a pen that has multiple interchangeable tips, and that gorgeous screen is awesome. Not to mention its super light, super thing and nice thin bezel all around. This just seems like a no brainer now at this point. This is obviously what will best suite my needs, although everyone is different. Took me almost a month to get to this point and this review really really helped. And for all your Americans, this tablet still costs $899 up here, plus taxes lol. I hope I can find a bit of a deal and then I'll jump on it. Happy hunting everyone!
Favorite Engadget reviews editor
How is it now, compared to when you shot this video?
The cover Absolutely does NOT stick to the tablet magnetically....
Exactly
It's a combination of magnets and suction. The magnets hold it on barely, but you really need to apply some pressure to the back cover to get a good seal with the suction section. I think that's why some journalists I've seen have had issues with it not sticking. They're just slapping it on the back expecting the magnets to do all the work. If you apply pressure it actually stays put pretty well.
@@stephenpatterson8056 yes but it will wear out eventualy if you remove it regularly
@@JoeGillian0 I believe only time would tell with that statement. Also I think it's a bit unrealistic to think that most people using it would be constantly taking it on and off.
@@stephenpatterson8056 poor me, i am in the silent minority...as a pure tablet i like having a light case that protect all sides(i already installed a screen protector) or sometime use it without the back
Is the tab s6 worth the extra money from the s5e for media services like Netflix and searching
Which one is best for traveller or daily business use, Books S or Tab S6 with keyboard? Thanks
Played around with this in Best buy and love it. Too bad though that Samsung didnt sell the cover and keyboard with it.
I compare it to a much bigger Note 10 Plus. It has all the features of that phone. I own the Note 10 Plus so I speak from experience. I love Samsung's super amoled displays.
No brand gives the keyboard and the pen for free. Samsung at least gave the S-pen for free.
I hope samsung doesn't give up on these top range tablets im about to get one lol.
It strikes me that the designers of these gadgets are either right out of touch or, deliberately withhold to incorporate a must have "headphone jacks " and hurriedly rushed these gadgets into production !!!
For majority of users headphone jack is an absolute must have, and also a deal breaker.
So come on Samsung & Apple, how much does a headphone Jack costs ??
Put one in please.....
I have Tab S6.
It's great.
And I regret I didn't buy a keyboard for it.
I'm using Dex on S9+ for work recently. Basically if just using Microsoft office / PDF / web browser for work, it can replace my desktop. Definitely there are some imperfect and non-smooth stuff, but not as bad as commented in this video
what about the call talk in this tablet
and the earphone ???
please tell me the call in this tablet
and how measure the talk in this tablet ???
Misleading to use the pixel slate when mentioning android tablets. It’s chrome OS. Fine they run android apps but it’s still wrong to think both platforms are the same on tablets
My dream scenario for Samsung’s tablets and Dex. Once Samsung starts making the exynos with AMD Radeon graphics. Would be their tablets being capable of light PC gaming on Linux. Like if I could get games like Rocket league to be playable even if it was just 720P 60FPS I’d take it.
Is it any good for reading and making notes on PDFs?
Can I insert two sim cards in Tab S6 & make it work as a Dual SIM Card Mobile Phone ?
Engadget: Reviews Tab S6
Apple: "Your paycheck is the mail"
Lol😂
Lmao
what is this application that transcribes the manuscript?
Seriously!? The Tab S6 is the most powerful android tablet out there. It can replace laptops for most of the users. Even the previous generation, Tab S4 replaces laptops for most of the users.
I love Samsung S pen tablets in general. However, I'm disappointed that the S-pen isn't more secure. I have knocked it off from the back 3 times this afternoon. Once I get a case I'm sure that problem will be solved.
cant Samsung just provide a basic screen protector and silicon case in the box? I bought the S6nd am now afraid to use it because I havent got the screen protector and case yet. What if i dropped it?!
Does anyone know if you can purchase the kick stand seperately without the keyboard?
I watched this video because I'm getting a s6 in 4 or 5 days
Does this only make sense as a budget version of an iPad?
Very Good
huawei mate pad pro vs samsung galaxy tab s6 which is best????
please make a video on this....
thank you...
I I recommend the tab s5e instead if you only plan to Netflix and reddit