Honestly, if you're not an artist and would like to use the iPad as a standalone, why would you want to pay the price of the pen included? Apple would just charge more, it's not like the pen is made of free air. Much better to have them sold separately. Everyone's happy at the end of the day, besides those who can't afford another $99 on top of their half a grand ipad of course.
@@Lilyium you are very true! But I wasn't talking about just the iPad. The phones, the Mac books, All of it. Dongles, chargers, I could go on.. my S8 Came with a fast charger in the box and it charges in 45 Min to an hour. Apples fast charger costs an Extra $80 and its still not that fast. Don't get me started on the wireless charging pad And the headphone jack.
I just bought one in June 2020. I love it, gonna be using it for a long time. I feel like it's a great choice if you don't want to spend a lot on the Tab S6 but also want the Dex mode which is missing in Tab S6 Lite. Also worth it if you don't want to go the Apple iPad route. You can find it second hand for a very good price. Got it for 270 pounds in mint condition, ordered a third party keyboard and some spare pen tips, and all that totals to about 300 pounds for a Dex enabled productivity machine AND drawing device.
Not that I hate them, but I dont want to support them. Specially cause of their so closed enviroment that I have 0 control of. Android lets me do what I want, so I'll probably go for this S4.
same i always prefer apple to windows way back when they didn't over charge their products and gives the middle finger to gaming, and with their hipster community base that they attract over the years just turns me off their products. not to mention how shit iOS is and how inbreed their software ecosystem is just pissed me off. and this is from someone who hates samsung because from my experience, their device always has problems a few months after the warranty expired(mainly the batteries) but at least they don't charge me an arm and leg to fix my device.
I don't hate Apple (heck, my first smart phone was an iPhone 4, and I still use my 10+ year old iPod Classic), I just dislike many of their design and business decisions, and here are a few examples. 1. How did it take them nearly 12 YEARS to realise "Hey, maybe proprietary ports aren't the best idea?" 2. "Lets remove the headphone jack, nobody uses that anyway, and if they do they can just buy one of our proprietary adaptors!" on a device that has its origins in a portable music player 3. *Accessories sold separately 4. "Why would you ever need to have access to the file system?" 5. "You're only allowed to install apps we approve of" 6. "Nobody needs expandable storage. If they need more storage, they should have thought of that beforehand and paid a premium for the extra gigs" 7. "People like arranging all their icons in a grid starting from the top left of the screen, right? Why would we ever change that?" Yes I know that most, if not all of these points are ones that other people have also decried for years, and some of them may seem petty to some, but there's good reason so many people complain about these things - they are fundamental things that frustrate a lot of people.
@@ryrai3782 Well, because apple's business practice is anti-consumer. Only people who are rich enough to pay for them and fanboys would get their products.
Bought one of these yesterday and after some very weird pen issues resolving themselves I absolutely love this tablet. Drawing on it is fun although I’m no great artist. My only issue is the glass back but that is easily fixed with a case which I should soon be picking up for myself :-)
What do u prefer? Because with the cintiq you have to be at home with a monitor conected, but with tha tab you can draw outdoors.. I know cintiq is much better for drawing, but that much? And tha tab is shipear
7:43 here I am... and I really want android to improve their apps, I totally agree! there is enough hardware, I just don't get why they keep getting stuck on that.
I am loving drawing on the Galaxy tab S4. One thing i noticed that might explain the cursor not being on point or the lag is if you prop the tablet on something like it's cover so that it's at an angle, however if you place it on a table completely flat and rest your palm on the screen the issue totally goes away.
My opinion, it really depends on how you people wanna use it , i use tablets for work and reading. Tab s4 would have folders, expandable memories, USB cables that can be used.. very practical.
The app used in this video, is actually a CSP version for android I think. On their FB page, Clip studio postet this app for android devicec, since the main app works for windows and ios only. Not sure if it belongs to them, but they definetly advertised it.
I bought an s4 tab because the sold separately items on the iPad just wernt attractive(you need at apple pencil and I listen to a lot of music so I'd need air pods and their both 100+ usd) I use medibang as a drawing software (right now at least) but to reduce jitter medibang has a really nice feature at the very top called correction, I usually put it on a 5, it makes line art so much easier and provides smoother lines. For a better grip I usually put a small amount of scotch tape on the pen to give it more of a pencil feel and a better grip.
Went through one page of comments and haven't found anyone suggest the Android app called ArtFlow. I've tried a bunch and this one still wins for me because: 1) It has response graphs for the brush pressure sensitivity 2) The UI disappears when not in use 3) SPen button can be used for shortcuts, disabled or hold it for eraser (which is what I do)
I am a samsung user, but it's not about the device anymore. Android just have weak paint app. We need applications like Procreate and Art Studio. Can't deny those apps are really good.
Think the same! The tab s4 characteristics are better than the iPad 6 gen. but I'm still in process of deciding bc the iPad have good notes, notability and procreate. Which one would you buy man ?
Thanks for the review. Looks like a good tablet, and competition is always good, but I absolutely love my iPad Pro to death. I'm no Apple fanboy, but it is hands down one of the best investments I've ever made. And you can't beat Procreate, imo, for a seamless drawing experience.
Thanks for the review, Brad. Keep up the good work! Your S3 reviews and reviews of Android drawing apps led me to get the Tab S4. Had it for a couple of weeks now, and I'm really enjoying it. Cheers!
IMO the only weakness for IbisPaint is that their program still doesn't support actual pen pressure sensitivity. If they could get it to work, IbisPaint is going to be super awesome. I didn't like sketchbook as well but I think Artflow is a great alternative for mobile drawing on android. Not as laggy as Painter and feels very natural in sketching/painting after setting the tools. They provide slot for custom brush too! I'm very pleased using it with Tab S3
"Hate Apple with the passion of a thousand burning suns" - yep that would be me. I bought the Samsung Galaxy s3 partly because you recommended it and after researching it found I liked it better than other similar tablets. I would love it if you could give your thoughts on the difference between the S3 and S4, as in why someone should upgrade.
You haven’t tried it. That used to be me until I tried iOS particularly iPad and it is far superior to anything this joke of a company can do. I hate Samsung far more than I ever hated Apple having purchased 5 of their devices and not one being usable after 7 months.
@@MarceloGarcia9 I have tried it. In case you missed what I wrote, I did plenty of research which included actually testing the product. Get over it there will always be some people who just don't give a crap about Apple, and that's OK. It's OK to not be an Apple sheep.
@ luxurycardstore ~ why does it have to be an "Apple sheep" thing? Can't you justify your use of or preference of Android without having to insult other people whose choice is different and have made that choice work and pay for itself? Because in any case, there will be some people who will come along and say you "can't make art" on anything other than a full blown PC with a Cintiq attached....
@@fablewalls Not everyone who likes Apple are die hard "sheep" who will fall in line with anything Apple puts out on the market. And if you aren't then the comment isn't about you. But for those who are "Apple sheep" they have earned it by proselytizing the virtues of what frequently is bad design on Apple's part.
By default pointer speed on Android is set to low and probably this could have been the reason why the cursor was lagging behind. You can actually change the pointer speed to Max from settings. It will be under language and input section let me know if it works for you. Probably there's a s-pen inside the stylus if you don't like stylus take it out and use it separately.
I find the Tab S4 a bit pricey. I love one but keep thinking for not too much more I could get a Surface Pro and have a full blown PC. Can't decide just yet.
Of you have a laptop i sugest you get the PC just my opinion.. of you want tablet for entertainment and cheap go search Xiaomi MI pad 4 plus it have nice quality and cheap they have the LTE version and WiFi only
Thanks for the review tho I'm sticking to my iPad. As much as I don't like apple I can't deny the iPad is a beast for artist. Completely satisfied with it. But good to Samsung for at least trying.
Samsung needs to push developers to make better apps, In general if you want the best for drawing then it's a display tablet made specifically for drawing imo
Love the review Brad! I completely agree with your point about sketchbook pro. Autodesk Sketchbook pro was the app that got me into digital illustration in 2014. I used to own a Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 inch with a S-pen & Sketchbook was my favourite app to draw in but last year after getting an iPad Pro, Procreate took the number 1 spot for me. Autodesk attracted new users by making the pro features free however they need to bring the desktop features such as perspective tools, ability to import and export brushes & more to tablets as apps like Procreate already have this. Also I am not a fan of the fill tool (may just be me) I did two of my entries for your August Finished Art Challenge in Sketchbook pro on my iPad Pro & I want to do more in it but Procreate & Affinity Photo/ Designer has my attention more than sketchbook does. Would love to hear your thoughts on sketchbook :)
I am sooo thankfull to have found this video! I am desperatly searching for a normal tablet which comes with a pen, and which won't cost me an organ donation either. Many say "iPad Pro" and bla, but no thanks. They are so overpriced like nothing else on this world. I want to use the tablet for drawing, but I am not a pro or anything. I just want to practise only, without having to sit hours and hours in front of the pc. I also want to do other things like picture editing and reading eBooks (PDFs). I don't pretend the world. The only demand I have is the pen calibration/sensitivity with the screen. I tried so many products in the store, like surface pro, lenovo, apple, and samsung. But the only one I REALLY liked was lenovo yoga and samsung tab4 +3. The pen worked so good, it draw where I wanted/were I put the pen. By the surface pro, when I pont the pen on a place, it draws next to the point, and not ON the point. Don't know if I am making any sense, my english is getting worse, sorry. Don't know if it was because it wasn't correctly adjusted in the setting, but it was definetly a nightmare. The price is also too high, and lenovo yoga, isn'T good because of the display cable break (?). I choosed this one, but wasn't sure because of the price which is 399€ here now. But now I know, it won't be a bad choice thanks to you. Thank you very much! P.S.: The app you are using is probably from Clip Studio. They advertised it on their Fb page.
When I switched to the Note line (note 4 was first one for me) all the way to the Note 9 along with Tab s2 and S3 I ended up going back to ArtFlow drawing app. It's simple as far as design of tools that appear on your drawing canvas, it implements the pen button features(or completely disable them). Check it out if you haven't. Would love to see your review and thoughts on it.
You're right I am out there. That comment made me laugh so damn hard. Thank you for these amazing reviews. I am so happy I found this channel. It's amazing that someone is around to be able to explain and review tech specifically from the perspective of an artist. It's really helped me find devices that can help me expand my abilities. Especially in the mobile department. I plan on replacing my Cintiq with the Mobile Studio Pro, since I spend way more time drawing from anywhere in my house, not just my desk, to out in the world at large.
Just make sure you read up on the Wacom tech support problems people with a Mobile Studio Pro have had before you ditch your cintiq.... Better still, look around and see if any of the 4K Pro Cintiqs have actually shipped (6 months after launch date). You'll find a pink unicorn sooner...
Thanks for this review :) I'll keep an eye on the development of new features and apps for this tablet. Hopefully I'll buy it once it gets more support
I have to agree with you on the app front but with apples stupid design choices and refusing to implement simple things like a back button and its very closed system i just cant get behind it. I also tried the Apple pencil and got 3 hours of light use from 97% to 20% Then i read the reviews and there is so many 1 stars that im just going to return it all. We already know they slow down their phones and pretend its for battery savings. The pencil, well we all know it. I tried but ended up just hating it. A great shame cause i love the apps.
Brad, your reviews keep getting better and better. I'll look into it. I never liked Samsung much, but they do make some good tablets. Having a pen with Bacon tech in it makes them suddenly more appealing for artists.
Great video Brad. For the price, it seems an iPad Pro is a better buy, especially considering the apps and overall experience. Watching this video reminded me I have yet to watch your courses on Affinity Designer and Procreate (I bought both a couple months ago 😳) Love your content man.
Price wise The Tab S4 is the better buy. They're the same price with Ipad pro but the S-pen is free while you have to pay an extra 100 USD for an Ipad Pen.
inisipisTV I think you mean the S4 is simply cheaper, but even if the Apple Pencil is 99$ extra, the apps and overall experience make the iPad Pro a better value for money. In this regard, it really doesn't matter if the S4 is cheaper if the experience itself will also be "cheaper". Personally, I don't see a PRO buying an S4, for drawing or designing anyway.
+Joey Castellon i bought a galaxy note 10 years ago, and was drawing on it, and i'm still using it for drawing, the wacom technologie in it is very usefull, i can even use an app to use my tab like a wacom drawing tablet with a screen for PC, and it does a pretty good job
+flutterbrony I'm not questioning the usefulness of Wacom technology. We all know it's superior. But even if you're still using a Galaxy Note from 10 years ago (which obviously doesn't exist) I'm pretty sure you're not using it _professionally_ . The point is that when it comes to tablets, iOS has the leading edge in regards to drawing apps.
flutterbrony my sister bought a Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition 3 years ago. After a year or so it ran like pure garbage. Will never buy an Android tablet, especially not from Samsung.
Great video. And I clicked on the subscription button after considering the insight that I love and had when younger, and the fact you made your point realizing that you were speaking to people like me, that really hate Apple with a passion :)
I purchased a surface go recently to test if it would be a device I can carry around easily, draw, and work. It feels exactly like the Surface Pro 2017 drawing wise except the small screen which leaves no space
@@highzenburger1829 you can actually download any app in Windows, it's just that the surface go comes with win 10s, you can leave the windows 10s mode and use windows 10 and download anything you want ("at your own risk") just like a normal window computer :) and actually I think he already did a video about the surface... Look it up on his site
you might have it already now, but low end windows tablets are TRASH you need to pay at least £500 for a good one and £700 for a good surface, basically don't ever get a low end windows!
Hi Brad what do you think about the new aspect ratio? After years of using the 16:9 tf810c Windows tablet I'm on the verge of making a switch to either this or the S3. But after having tried an iPad I have to admit I feel much more comfortable using 4:3 in a tablet for drawing, it just feels less cramped. That's the main reason I never used mine in portrait mode. It's a pity because apart from that the S4 has improved in all the other things I thought could be improved in the S3: battery life, better screen to body ratio and resolution.
I dont like Apple but... Do you feel that the art softwares on iPad like Procreate etc just makes it worth abandoning the Android ecosystem? I currently have a Galaxy Note 10.1 2012 and thinking of upgrading from it.
Yes, Ive used android phones and windows PCs all my life but the iPad Pro 11 inch, is perfect for note taking, art, reading, watching movies and TV and pretty much everyone else.
I still think the iPad Pro still wins. I have zero apple products. I use a Note 8 and a Windows 8 laptop. If I were to get a tablet, it'll be the iPad Pro 11 inches. Mainly due to the more responsiveness of the pen and the more minimalistic design, and most importantly that 120 Hz display. I wish Samsung could offer a competitive tablet to that iPad Pro. I'd miss the AMOLED screen. Glad Samsung has made good speakers for the tablet now. Right now, all I see is so much lag every time you draw a line. So visible.
I've had the Tab S3 for about 10 months now, and I quite like it. I wouldn't consider upgrading right now, but I do like that the S4 is a tiny bit bigger. I actually got to try the 10.5" iPad pro a while back and didn't like that the pencil nib has no give compared to Wacom styluses or the S-Pen, it feels too much like slamming plastic onto glass. The lack of apps is not really a problem when you have a desktop setup and only use this on the go imo, but I get why it would bother someone who plans to use the tablet as their main driver.
Well I just got this tablet I love the speakers and it's amazing replaces my other devices only tablet I need for college until technology changes like 6 months 🙄
I may actually take a closer look at this tablet. I was very happy with my iPad pro, until it bent from normal backpack use, and it seems like it was a manufacturing flaw from Apple. Maybe this will fill the void the bent iPad left in my art setup
tysm!! I'm Brazilian and buy and iPad is not an option for me, to expensive and etc. Then I started wondering if buy and Samsung tab would be a bad idea, but after watch your video I few more comfortable to invest my money in a tab s4 or maybe a s6 success for you btw!
Me too, hoping Apple don't reduce the bezels too much - but if they do, I'll just buy a 2017 model for a lot less. (Unless they make a 14" or 15" iPad Pro because that's money out of my bank account on launch day - whatever size bezels)
1:04 I hate it when Medibang doesn't fix this issue up until now. They rarely update the app. I hope next update come faster with new features and bugfixes.
For me it's a price issue. The fact that the apple pen is so expensive and sold separately on top of the price already being so high, and the fact that this has gone down by 100 bucks since it was released means that this is a lot more attractive to me, especially as something like a digital sketchbook that I can carry sketches over to my computer with.
Great work!! I couldn't find an illustrator that makes technology reviews. Please try a Chromebook, the pixelbook or the Samsung Chromebook pro or any Chromebook that supports stylus. Great work and keep doing videos like this!!
Brad, I see you have the same issue I do on Medibang while using my older S3. The palm rejection has an issue where it keeps zooming the image waaaaaay the heck out. I know it’s not a hardware issue so it’s fair to not bring it up but considering that android users need all the apps they can get its a noticeable dent in the arsenal of tools available. Otherwise it’s a sweet machine that makes for a much better consumption device for side-loaded content than my, relatively limited, new iPad Pro.
A lot of artists have taken a liking to procreate and I can see why. The drawing experience is more streamlined. Hand and finger gestures have made that app much easier to use. Also, if you're an artist promoting yourself on social media, the process playback videos is something of a "must have" feature. If only autodesk can implement that feature, there would be more users on Android using it.
This video right here. It's the best one yet. My problem with the ipad pro is the price. This is cheaper and I've gotten used to Android and kinda like it (at least over Windows) but the lag and offset of the draw seems really off putting!
Nice review, thanks. Not sure if there's enough new in this to replace my Tab S3, but that pen looks really interesting. personally I use Artflow and Sketchbook, enough for my needs.
Of subject, but what screen protector would you recommend for a Surface Pro. I seem to remember you mentioning one in another video but I don't remember which. Great video! I miss the Note 8.0.
I got the Galaxy Tab S4. I usually stick with Apple but I couldn't justify buying a new iPad AND its stylus. It feels ok to draw on and I spent about 2 weeks learning to use it with digital art. When it comes to software I couldn't wrap my head around Medibamg but I could work better on Sketchbook. Thanks for your honest review. I would appreciate an updated drawing apps list for Android and iOS. It might help people like myself who are exploring their options in the future.
Victoria Lewis You might check out clover paint as well. It is a very powerful drawing app but has a very steep learning curve. If you do try it, I would recommend watching some videos on it to help you figure out the app. It's not very self explanatory.
For me the best two are Infinite Painter and Artflow by a fair margin. These are the two I have bought. At the end of the day I keep using Artflow more because it's more stable but IP has more options so I use it too when in need.
I've been waiting for your review of this stuff- thank you! I was using first pro iPad , also old samsung galaxy note tablets (who remember such old times? ;) and galaxy note phones v. 4&v.8 with their tiny pens. I have a question about this new fat s-pen - how does it behave with tilt? It looks like it can't be really tilted more than 30 degrees without tip loosing contact with the screen? Have you tested that? What are your feelings?
Great review. If it weren't below 12 inches, I might consider it. I hope you review the Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 since it has Wacom EMR and Android support.
Your videos are so awesome. I am studying to became a illustrator/graphic designer and, I am about to buy a computer and something to draw on (wacom or something like that). I will definitely check your videos before I purchase something
I don't know if you figured this out since you made the video but on medibang which I think you're using if you click the correction button on the top left it helps take away the shakiness created on your lines
Thanks for this review Brad. I asked a question in the iPad video you did some months ago. I think you are not with Adobe since you dont talk about it on the iPad and also not on this Android device. So i need to look on youtube for more information about that! :D
Really enjoying your reviews, especially as I'm currently shopping for a new tablet with drawing capability, but it would be helpful if you'd also address price points and relative value for these slates. S4 may be some nice hardware but $700 for an Android tablet? Is it really worth it? Compared to S3 or even Tab A?
I use autodesk sketchbook. For me its the most comfortable one. I`ve tried others, but I didn`t like them, but that`s just me- I`ll try more in the future, but sketchbook is good for my needs, plus the fact that autodesk is all free now- asides from the new things they doing for illustrators, architects, etc
I ordered the tab s4 today!😁 It was pretty affordable and I can't wait to try it out (I'm also really small so the pen will probably be pretty good for me Lol).
I don't hate apple, I just strongly don't like them mainly because of these two words, "Sold" and "Separately"
Honestly, if you're not an artist and would like to use the iPad as a standalone, why would you want to pay the price of the pen included? Apple would just charge more, it's not like the pen is made of free air. Much better to have them sold separately. Everyone's happy at the end of the day, besides those who can't afford another $99 on top of their half a grand ipad of course.
@@Lilyium you are very true! But I wasn't talking about just the iPad. The phones, the Mac books, All of it. Dongles, chargers, I could go on.. my S8 Came with a fast charger in the box and it charges in 45 Min to an hour. Apples fast charger costs an Extra $80 and its still not that fast. Don't get me started on the wireless charging pad And the headphone jack.
Same
Apple just wants money dude so they overprice things and never put 2 things in 1 package
+Lily Vuong why do you buy a tablet if not for drawing or sketching or architectural planning ? A phone can do every thing other than that
I just bought one in June 2020. I love it, gonna be using it for a long time. I feel like it's a great choice if you don't want to spend a lot on the Tab S6 but also want the Dex mode which is missing in Tab S6 Lite. Also worth it if you don't want to go the Apple iPad route. You can find it second hand for a very good price. Got it for 270 pounds in mint condition, ordered a third party keyboard and some spare pen tips, and all that totals to about 300 pounds for a Dex enabled productivity machine AND drawing device.
Not that I hate them, but I dont want to support them. Specially cause of their so closed enviroment that I have 0 control of. Android lets me do what I want, so I'll probably go for this S4.
Same
Did you get it ?
same i always prefer apple to windows way back when they didn't over charge their products and gives the middle finger to gaming, and with their hipster community base that they attract over the years just turns me off their products. not to mention how shit iOS is and how inbreed their software ecosystem is just pissed me off.
and this is from someone who hates samsung because from my experience, their device always has problems a few months after the warranty expired(mainly the batteries) but at least they don't charge me an arm and leg to fix my device.
0 control but a buffet of apps that aren’t subpar.
Hi I'm tab s4
I don't hate Apple (heck, my first smart phone was an iPhone 4, and I still use my 10+ year old iPod Classic), I just dislike many of their design and business decisions, and here are a few examples.
1. How did it take them nearly 12 YEARS to realise "Hey, maybe proprietary ports aren't the best idea?"
2. "Lets remove the headphone jack, nobody uses that anyway, and if they do they can just buy one of our proprietary adaptors!" on a device that has its origins in a portable music player
3. *Accessories sold separately
4. "Why would you ever need to have access to the file system?"
5. "You're only allowed to install apps we approve of"
6. "Nobody needs expandable storage. If they need more storage, they should have thought of that beforehand and paid a premium for the extra gigs"
7. "People like arranging all their icons in a grid starting from the top left of the screen, right? Why would we ever change that?"
Yes I know that most, if not all of these points are ones that other people have also decried for years, and some of them may seem petty to some, but there's good reason so many people complain about these things - they are fundamental things that frustrate a lot of people.
Man you must really hate apple you wrote like a whole essay lol
@@ryrai3782 Well, because apple's business practice is anti-consumer. Only people who are rich enough to pay for them and fanboys would get their products.
Thank God I thought I was the only one who thought that
Lol just watch Louis Rossman for 30 minutes and that's enough for hating Apple
Finally...
Someone who understands me
Finally an artist review for tab s4 😃
Hi KGI, here is another artist review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, made by Teoh Yi Chie >> th-cam.com/video/SuwiU3synn8/w-d-xo.html
Kind regards :)
Oh- Are you a ONCE?
crispy potatochipss ooh yes I am ;) Are you??
@@kristalgraceilao9603 Yes! Hi my fellow ONCES!! I already saw some of your drawing, they're awesome!
crispy potatochipss omooo, this is cool🤩Thank you for liking my artworks by the way 💕
"those that hate apple with the heat of a thousand suns, I know you're out there"
Yup. That's me alright! :D
+1
Enjoy your lag then
@@MarceloGarcia9 what lag?
@@MarceloGarcia9 are you talking about apple lag?
Marcelo Garcia sweetie lag is exclusive to apple devices.. try a oneplus for example
Bought one of these yesterday and after some very weird pen issues resolving themselves I absolutely love this tablet. Drawing on it is fun although I’m no great artist. My only issue is the glass back but that is easily fixed with a case which I should soon be picking up for myself :-)
0:15 sorry buddy but not since a few years...samsung was the one to introduce stylus and since then they are the most precise and the best one
The most precise stylus is the nintendo ds stylus 😂
More than apple pencil ?
I used to have a galaxy tab, one that came out in 2014. That's how I got into digital art, and i still love digital (now i use a wacom Cintiq)
What do u prefer? Because with the cintiq you have to be at home with a monitor conected, but with tha tab you can draw outdoors.. I know cintiq is much better for drawing, but that much? And tha tab is shipear
7:43 here I am... and I really want android to improve their apps, I totally agree! there is enough hardware, I just don't get why they keep getting stuck on that.
I am loving drawing on the Galaxy tab S4. One thing i noticed that might explain the cursor not being on point or the lag is if you prop the tablet on something like it's cover so that it's at an angle, however if you place it on a table completely flat and rest your palm on the screen the issue totally goes away.
My opinion, it really depends on how you people wanna use it , i use tablets for work and reading. Tab s4 would have folders, expandable memories, USB cables that can be used.. very practical.
When you prefer Android, but Photoshop and Clipstudio Paint is in iOS
The app used in this video, is actually a CSP version for android I think. On their FB page, Clip studio postet this app for android devicec, since the main app works for windows and ios only. Not sure if it belongs to them, but they definetly advertised it.
Medibang comes pretty close to Clip so there is also that option.
@@shinomiya89 There is no android version of CSP
@@viviennart Read again what I wrote.
well
I bought an s4 tab because the sold separately items on the iPad just wernt attractive(you need at apple pencil and I listen to a lot of music so I'd need air pods and their both 100+ usd) I use medibang as a drawing software (right now at least) but to reduce jitter medibang has a really nice feature at the very top called correction, I usually put it on a 5, it makes line art so much easier and provides smoother lines. For a better grip I usually put a small amount of scotch tape on the pen to give it more of a pencil feel and a better grip.
I'm getting the tab s4 because on ebay it's around 180-234 dollars :O it's really affordable now and I'm gonna get it this month ☺
This was the first video of Brad's i ever watched
I ended up getting the tablet and have been subscribed for 2 years now I believe
Went through one page of comments and haven't found anyone suggest the Android app called ArtFlow. I've tried a bunch and this one still wins for me because:
1) It has response graphs for the brush pressure sensitivity
2) The UI disappears when not in use
3) SPen button can be used for shortcuts, disabled or hold it for eraser (which is what I do)
I have the original Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Back in its day it was a beast, but now I need to upgrade.
I am a samsung user, but it's not about the device anymore. Android just have weak paint app. We need applications like Procreate and Art Studio. Can't deny those apps are really good.
Think the same! The tab s4 characteristics are better than the iPad 6 gen. but I'm still in process of deciding bc the iPad have good notes, notability and procreate. Which one would you buy man ?
Try using medibang? I honestly use it and it works for me Idk man yoir opinion
Thanks for the review. Looks like a good tablet, and competition is always good, but I absolutely love my iPad Pro to death. I'm no Apple fanboy, but it is hands down one of the best investments I've ever made. And you can't beat Procreate, imo, for a seamless drawing experience.
Thanks for the review, Brad. Keep up the good work! Your S3 reviews and reviews of Android drawing apps led me to get the Tab S4. Had it for a couple of weeks now, and I'm really enjoying it. Cheers!
I still use my Note 2014 Edition. Still works fantastic so I see no need to upgrade.
Yup, mine still working just great with me using Sketchbook pro for my artworks. Though I'm seriously considering buying an S4 this Christmas.
using my note pro. I am still hoping for a 12.2 successor that isnt a windows tablet.
Im still on the 2012 edition, still works, yeah, I don't believe that either
It's so painful finding the real stylus for it. I lost mine a while back and all I've been able to find are cheap knock offs! 😡
@@neronah7349 how, they always use the same tech, for example, you can get a ts4 pen, or the pen that looks like a stadler pencil
IMO the only weakness for IbisPaint is that their program still doesn't support actual pen pressure sensitivity. If they could get it to work, IbisPaint is going to be super awesome.
I didn't like sketchbook as well but I think Artflow is a great alternative for mobile drawing on android. Not as laggy as Painter and feels very natural in sketching/painting after setting the tools. They provide slot for custom brush too! I'm very pleased using it with Tab S3
"Hate Apple with the passion of a thousand burning suns" - yep that would be me. I bought the Samsung Galaxy s3 partly because you recommended it and after researching it found I liked it better than other similar tablets. I would love it if you could give your thoughts on the difference between the S3 and S4, as in why someone should upgrade.
You haven’t tried it. That used to be me until I tried iOS particularly iPad and it is far superior to anything this joke of a company can do. I hate Samsung far more than I ever hated Apple having purchased 5 of their devices and not one being usable after 7 months.
@@MarceloGarcia9 I have tried it. In case you missed what I wrote, I did plenty of research which included actually testing the product. Get over it there will always be some people who just don't give a crap about Apple, and that's OK. It's OK to not be an Apple sheep.
@
luxurycardstore ~ why does it have to be an "Apple sheep" thing?
Can't you justify your use of or preference of Android without having to insult other people whose choice is different and have made that choice work and pay for itself?
Because in any case, there will be some people who will come along and say you "can't make art" on anything other than a full blown PC with a Cintiq attached....
@@fablewalls Not everyone who likes Apple are die hard "sheep" who will fall in line with anything Apple puts out on the market. And if you aren't then the comment isn't about you. But for those who are "Apple sheep" they have earned it by proselytizing the virtues of what frequently is bad design on Apple's part.
I have both tablets. It's like night and day. The Tab S4 is sooo much better in every way.
By default pointer speed on Android is set to low and probably this could have been the reason why the cursor was lagging behind. You can actually change the pointer speed to Max from settings. It will be under language and input section let me know if it works for you.
Probably there's a s-pen inside the stylus if you don't like stylus take it out and use it separately.
What? Nothing of this is true.
You can't inscrease the speed of the pointer.
And there is no "S Pen inside the stylus". The Stylus IS the S Pen...
4:48 He's using ibisPaint.
Yasssss
No its Medibang
Your not observant enaugh
puru buru you’re* enough* and it really is IbisPaint. “You’re not observant enough”.
6:12 is when Medibang is shown
He used medibang from the start to the end
Ibispaint was only shown for few seconds so its not what he used
@@puruburu1586 dont be like fortnite players
This is exactly the review i have been waiting for. Thank you!
I find the Tab S4 a bit pricey. I love one but keep thinking for not too much more I could get a Surface Pro and have a full blown PC.
Can't decide just yet.
Of you have a laptop i sugest you get the PC just my opinion.. of you want tablet for entertainment and cheap go search Xiaomi MI pad 4 plus it have nice quality and cheap they have the LTE version and WiFi only
So what I want to do is basically draw on top of photos... how does this work with that?
Also, you can hide the navigation bar on the bottom by double tapping the dot on the bottom left corner. Helps in utilizing screen space better.
Thanks for the review tho I'm sticking to my iPad. As much as I don't like apple I can't deny the iPad is a beast for artist. Completely satisfied with it. But good to Samsung for at least trying.
are you using the Ipad pro for illustrations?
@@jtim4542 yup and is honestly the best purchase I've made in a while.
Samsung needs to push developers to make better apps,
In general if you want the best for drawing then it's a display tablet made specifically for drawing imo
@@ren7220 isnt there a photoshop app on Android? i mean I guess truth be told it isn't an easy apl to use.
@@jtim4542 sorry, I'm not sure. Haven't used a tablet in so long.
Can you review the galaxy tab s6?
Love the review Brad! I completely agree with your point about sketchbook pro. Autodesk Sketchbook pro was the app that got me into digital illustration in 2014. I used to own a Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 inch with a S-pen & Sketchbook was my favourite app to draw in but last year after getting an iPad Pro, Procreate took the number 1 spot for me. Autodesk attracted new users by making the pro features free however they need to bring the desktop features such as perspective tools, ability to import and export brushes & more to tablets as apps like Procreate already have this. Also I am not a fan of the fill tool (may just be me)
I did two of my entries for your August Finished Art Challenge in Sketchbook pro on my iPad Pro & I want to do more in it but Procreate & Affinity Photo/ Designer has my attention more than sketchbook does. Would love to hear your thoughts on sketchbook :)
I don't like Apple but I invested on an ipad. The software for iOS like Procreate and Pixaki are my go to for work.
Exactly, you buy what works and makes you money and pays your bills first - then worry about what name it has on it second.
Is the procreate app free or you have to buy it ???
@@ShezART1 ProCreate costs around 10 bucks
Same here
As someone who is getting into digital art your guides are excellent!
I know he's not into nerdy tech stuff, but the fact that he's still better than most tech reviewers out there left me amazed!
I am sooo thankfull to have found this video! I am desperatly searching for a normal tablet which comes with a pen, and which won't cost me an organ donation either.
Many say "iPad Pro" and bla, but no thanks. They are so overpriced like nothing else on this world.
I want to use the tablet for drawing, but I am not a pro or anything. I just want to practise only, without having to sit hours and hours in front of the pc.
I also want to do other things like picture editing and reading eBooks (PDFs). I don't pretend the world. The only demand I have is the pen calibration/sensitivity with the screen. I tried so many products in the store, like surface pro, lenovo, apple, and samsung. But the only one I REALLY liked was lenovo yoga and samsung tab4 +3. The pen worked so good, it draw where I wanted/were I put the pen. By the surface pro, when I pont the pen on a place, it draws next to the point, and not ON the point. Don't know if I am making any sense, my english is getting worse, sorry.
Don't know if it was because it wasn't correctly adjusted in the setting, but it was definetly a nightmare. The price is also too high, and lenovo yoga, isn'T good because of the display cable break (?).
I choosed this one, but wasn't sure because of the price which is 399€ here now. But now I know, it won't be a bad choice thanks to you. Thank you very much!
P.S.: The app you are using is probably from Clip Studio. They advertised it on their Fb page.
buT SAMSUNG, where is the 12.2 version ?
When I switched to the Note line (note 4 was first one for me) all the way to the Note 9 along with Tab s2 and S3 I ended up going back to ArtFlow drawing app. It's simple as far as design of tools that appear on your drawing canvas, it implements the pen button features(or completely disable them). Check it out if you haven't. Would love to see your review and thoughts on it.
I’m not saying that I like Apple, but...
Is it just me? Or does everyone’s comment start with mentioning their relationship with Apple?
You're right I am out there. That comment made me laugh so damn hard. Thank you for these amazing reviews. I am so happy I found this channel. It's amazing that someone is around to be able to explain and review tech specifically from the perspective of an artist. It's really helped me find devices that can help me expand my abilities. Especially in the mobile department. I plan on replacing my Cintiq with the Mobile Studio Pro, since I spend way more time drawing from anywhere in my house, not just my desk, to out in the world at large.
Just make sure you read up on the Wacom tech support problems people with a Mobile Studio Pro have had before you ditch your cintiq....
Better still, look around and see if any of the 4K Pro Cintiqs have actually shipped (6 months after launch date). You'll find a pink unicorn sooner...
I love how I already just got an iPad, but I’m still watching these videos cause they’re amazing XD
Fantastic review Brad, and great to see the tablet actually in use. I just got the S3 so I'll hold out for the S5 (and your review!) next year.
Thanks for this review :)
I'll keep an eye on the development of new features and apps for this tablet. Hopefully I'll buy it once it gets more support
I have to agree with you on the app front but with apples stupid design choices and refusing to implement simple things like a back button and its very closed system i just cant get behind it. I also tried the Apple pencil and got 3 hours of light use from 97% to 20% Then i read the reviews and there is so many 1 stars that im just going to return it all. We already know they slow down their phones and pretend its for battery savings. The pencil, well we all know it. I tried but ended up just hating it. A great shame cause i love the apps.
Brad, your reviews keep getting better and better. I'll look into it. I never liked Samsung much, but they do make some good tablets. Having a pen with Bacon tech in it makes them suddenly more appealing for artists.
Thanks, also I LOLed at your comment. It looks like it autocorrected Wacom to Bacon. That's happened to me before too.
Great video Brad. For the price, it seems an iPad Pro is a better buy, especially considering the apps and overall experience. Watching this video reminded me I have yet to watch your courses on Affinity Designer and Procreate (I bought both a couple months ago 😳) Love your content man.
Price wise The Tab S4 is the better buy. They're the same price with Ipad pro but the S-pen is free while you have to pay an extra 100 USD for an Ipad Pen.
inisipisTV I think you mean the S4 is simply cheaper, but even if the Apple Pencil is 99$ extra, the apps and overall experience make the iPad Pro a better value for money. In this regard, it really doesn't matter if the S4 is cheaper if the experience itself will also be "cheaper". Personally, I don't see a PRO buying an S4, for drawing or designing anyway.
+Joey Castellon i bought a galaxy note 10 years ago, and was drawing on it, and i'm still using it for drawing, the wacom technologie in it is very usefull, i can even use an app to use my tab like a wacom drawing tablet with a screen for PC, and it does a pretty good job
+flutterbrony I'm not questioning the usefulness of Wacom technology. We all know it's superior. But even if you're still using a Galaxy Note from 10 years ago (which obviously doesn't exist) I'm pretty sure you're not using it _professionally_ . The point is that when it comes to tablets, iOS has the leading edge in regards to drawing apps.
flutterbrony my sister bought a Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition 3 years ago.
After a year or so it ran like pure garbage. Will never buy an Android tablet, especially not from Samsung.
Artflow is an app that's not quite recognized specifically for Androids
This is really cool! Although I already have a tablet, I still love watching your reviews❤️
Thank you Brad, I have been waiting for this review.
Great video. And I clicked on the subscription button after considering the insight that I love and had when younger, and the fact you made your point realizing that you were speaking to people like me, that really hate Apple with a passion :)
Thanks I'm thinking to buy a tablet and this is most strong option rn 🙌
Can u do a review for surface go too...
Jay or is it J I second that
I purchased a surface go recently to test if it would be a device I can carry around easily, draw, and work. It feels exactly like the Surface Pro 2017 drawing wise except the small screen which leaves no space
@@highzenburger1829 you can actually download any app in Windows, it's just that the surface go comes with win 10s, you can leave the windows 10s mode and use windows 10 and download anything you want ("at your own risk") just like a normal window computer :) and actually I think he already did a video about the surface... Look it up on his site
you might have it already now, but low end windows tablets are TRASH you need to pay at least £500 for a good one and £700 for a good surface, basically don't ever get a low end windows!
Hi Brad what do you think about the new aspect ratio? After years of using the 16:9 tf810c Windows tablet I'm on the verge of making a switch to either this or the S3. But after having tried an iPad I have to admit I feel much more comfortable using 4:3 in a tablet for drawing, it just feels less cramped. That's the main reason I never used mine in portrait mode. It's a pity because apart from that the S4 has improved in all the other things I thought could be improved in the S3: battery life, better screen to body ratio and resolution.
Nice. I was waiting for this video. I have pre-ordered the Tab S4 for drawing.
One of the features of Sketchbook is that you can remove all but one UI element from the screen so you have a nice, clean "sheet of paper".
I noticed that the pen accuracy was much worse in portrait mode. Have you noticed this?
Please let me know if the problem got solved.
Helpful review and some humour on the side, love it
Hi brad can you do a top 5 best iPad animation apps or something???
I dont like Apple but...
Do you feel that the art softwares on iPad like Procreate etc just makes it worth abandoning the Android ecosystem? I currently have a Galaxy Note 10.1 2012 and thinking of upgrading from it.
Dracomet if it’s mainly for art, then yes because the apple app ecosystem is growing more and more for artists and pro use in general.
@@jomsies so it's still on the newer 2018 models? Is it just on the pros? Does it affect other models?
@@jomsies Stop spouting bullshit. I havent had this problem. Stop abusing your tech and you wont have a problem with it.
Yes, Ive used android phones and windows PCs all my life but the iPad Pro 11 inch, is perfect for note taking, art, reading, watching movies and TV and pretty much everyone else.
I've been waiting for this review thanks man!
I still think the iPad Pro still wins. I have zero apple products. I use a Note 8 and a Windows 8 laptop. If I were to get a tablet, it'll be the iPad Pro 11 inches. Mainly due to the more responsiveness of the pen and the more minimalistic design, and most importantly that 120 Hz display.
I wish Samsung could offer a competitive tablet to that iPad Pro. I'd miss the AMOLED screen.
Glad Samsung has made good speakers for the tablet now.
Right now, all I see is so much lag every time you draw a line. So visible.
Note8 . How is it do you recommend me to buy it or invest to get ipad mini
@@jomsies Ive never had a problem now and ive had my iPad Pro for like 8 months.
I've had the Tab S3 for about 10 months now, and I quite like it. I wouldn't consider upgrading right now, but I do like that the S4 is a tiny bit bigger. I actually got to try the 10.5" iPad pro a while back and didn't like that the pencil nib has no give compared to Wacom styluses or the S-Pen, it feels too much like slamming plastic onto glass. The lack of apps is not really a problem when you have a desktop setup and only use this on the go imo, but I get why it would bother someone who plans to use the tablet as their main driver.
Well I just got this tablet I love the speakers and it's amazing replaces my other devices only tablet I need for college until technology changes like 6 months 🙄
I am watching you by Samsung tab s4 and it is amazing!!!!
I may actually take a closer look at this tablet. I was very happy with my iPad pro, until it bent from normal backpack use, and it seems like it was a manufacturing flaw from Apple. Maybe this will fill the void the bent iPad left in my art setup
excellent review style, quick, detailed & to the point.
tysm!! I'm Brazilian and buy and iPad is not an option for me, to expensive and etc. Then I started wondering if buy and Samsung tab would be a bad idea, but after watch your video I few more comfortable to invest my money in a tab s4 or maybe a s6
success for you btw!
ok. How about the Surface Go
Thanks for this review. Been waiting for it. Now just waiting for the ipad pro 2018 model to be released to compare XD
Me too, hoping Apple don't reduce the bezels too much - but if they do, I'll just buy a 2017 model for a lot less. (Unless they make a 14" or 15" iPad Pro because that's money out of my bank account on launch day - whatever size bezels)
I tried to replicate the hand grip you have and it is soo hard to hold a pen like that!!!! WOW!
1:04 I hate it when Medibang doesn't fix this issue up until now. They rarely update the app. I hope next update come faster with new features and bugfixes.
4:43 ibispaint right ? :v
For me it's a price issue. The fact that the apple pen is so expensive and sold separately on top of the price already being so high, and the fact that this has gone down by 100 bucks since it was released means that this is a lot more attractive to me, especially as something like a digital sketchbook that I can carry sketches over to my computer with.
Great work!! I couldn't find an illustrator that makes technology reviews. Please try a Chromebook, the pixelbook or the Samsung Chromebook pro or any Chromebook that supports stylus. Great work and keep doing videos like this!!
Brad, I see you have the same issue I do on Medibang while using my older S3. The palm rejection has an issue where it keeps zooming the image waaaaaay the heck out. I know it’s not a hardware issue so it’s fair to not bring it up but considering that android users need all the apps they can get its a noticeable dent in the arsenal of tools available. Otherwise it’s a sweet machine that makes for a much better consumption device for side-loaded content than my, relatively limited, new iPad Pro.
Would love to see a video on what the most pro apps for the ipad pro are, for illustrators and designers :)
A lot of artists have taken a liking to procreate and I can see why. The drawing experience is more streamlined. Hand and finger gestures have made that app much easier to use. Also, if you're an artist promoting yourself on social media, the process playback videos is something of a "must have" feature. If only autodesk can implement that feature, there would be more users on Android using it.
Ibis paint you can make a video of your drawing too.
In android there is hipaint similar to procreate
What app you use in this video? @Brad Colbow
Thank you. : )
This video right here. It's the best one yet. My problem with the ipad pro is the price. This is cheaper and I've gotten used to Android and kinda like it (at least over Windows) but the lag and offset of the draw seems really off putting!
Nice review, thanks. Not sure if there's enough new in this to replace my Tab S3, but that pen looks really interesting. personally I use Artflow and Sketchbook, enough for my needs.
finally someone that has the samsung tab s4 that uses it for drawing to and other stuff
I'll stick to my Tab a. Although it's the model without the s pen... I can still draw well
Of subject, but what screen protector would you recommend for a Surface Pro. I seem to remember you mentioning one in another video but I don't remember which. Great video! I miss the Note 8.0.
I got the Galaxy Tab S4. I usually stick with Apple but I couldn't justify buying a new iPad AND its stylus. It feels ok to draw on and I spent about 2 weeks learning to use it with digital art. When it comes to software I couldn't wrap my head around Medibamg but I could work better on Sketchbook. Thanks for your honest review. I would appreciate an updated drawing apps list for Android and iOS. It might help people like myself who are exploring their options in the future.
Victoria Lewis You might check out clover paint as well. It is a very powerful drawing app but has a very steep learning curve. If you do try it, I would recommend watching some videos on it to help you figure out the app. It's not very self explanatory.
For me the best two are Infinite Painter and Artflow by a fair margin. These are the two I have bought. At the end of the day I keep using Artflow more because it's more stable but IP has more options so I use it too when in need.
Thanks for this video, subbed. Do you find with matte screen protectors that the tip of the S-pen wears off?
My parents keep saying that they're gonna get me the tab 5SE, but I don't want it, I love drawing, and the tab s5e doesn't have a headphone jack
I've been waiting for your review of this stuff- thank you! I was using first pro iPad , also old samsung galaxy note tablets (who remember such old times? ;) and galaxy note phones v. 4&v.8 with their tiny pens. I have a question about this new fat s-pen - how does it behave with tilt? It looks like it can't be really tilted more than 30 degrees without tip loosing contact with the screen? Have you tested that? What are your feelings?
Great review. If it weren't below 12 inches, I might consider it. I hope you review the Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 since it has Wacom EMR and Android support.
Your videos are so awesome. I am studying to became a illustrator/graphic designer and, I am about to buy a computer and something to draw on (wacom or something like that). I will definitely check your videos before I purchase something
Hello Dear
Can you pls make a video on the new tab s6 and tell us what's the name of the application you are using
Thank you
I don't know if you figured this out since you made the video but on medibang which I think you're using if you click the correction button on the top left it helps take away the shakiness created on your lines
Thanks for this review Brad. I asked a question in the iPad video you did some months ago. I think you are not with Adobe since you dont talk about it on the iPad and also not on this Android device. So i need to look on youtube for more information about that! :D
Really enjoying your reviews, especially as I'm currently shopping for a new tablet with drawing capability, but it would be helpful if you'd also address price points and relative value for these slates. S4 may be some nice hardware but $700 for an Android tablet? Is it really worth it? Compared to S3 or even Tab A?
i have the tab A version its decent but i would get the s3 instead which is probably just an hundred or so more
I use autodesk sketchbook. For me its the most comfortable one. I`ve tried others, but I didn`t like them, but that`s just me- I`ll try more in the future, but sketchbook is good for my needs, plus the fact that autodesk is all free now- asides from the new things they doing for illustrators, architects, etc
I wish Samsung made a 12" version of this tablet. That would be perfect for drawing!
Well samsung now have tab s7+ which is 12 inch,i actually don't know if you already know that,but yeah! Right now it's the best Android tablet :3
The reason why we see no competition from Android apps-wise it is because the good folks of appmaking are working for Huawei now.
For drawing and animation the Tab S3 would be fine for it has no lag on Flipaclip and Ibis Paint X
So s3 still runs good? I might consider that over s4 or ipad 7th gen.
I ordered the tab s4 today!😁 It was pretty affordable and I can't wait to try it out (I'm also really small so the pen will probably be pretty good for me Lol).
Hi Brad, I have not understood which is the app you are using in this video. Can you help me?