7:38 Actually ... As an artist, the feature of being able to change the opacity of a window is AMAZING. Samsung really has put in the thought and effort in making their tablets useful for artists.
@@aamirbilvani either if ur a tracer or for keeping a reference photo above ur canvas, but not blocking what’s under it so you don’t have to move ur reference all the time.
You didn't mention it but i think it is important that you can use it as a second screen for a windows PC or laptop. Which basicly means you can use it as a drawing tablet or just overall as a touch input for your pc which i think is very handy
@@Daniel-dj7fh so you bought a 3 year old cheaper version of a tablet and expect it to have the same features as the highest quality newest one? Your not making sense
I can use a lenovo 200$ 10" as a second screen... but I run linux. They tell you you should buy a newer one more expensive... you can decide which way to go!
Exactly, I bought an iPad some years ago because of a promotion and it has since become my most used gadget (even more than my laptop). Great combination of size for media consumptions and mobility.
Samsung made me ditch my laptop and buy an S8+ tablet. By made me, I mean I have fallen in love with their galaxy note phones, I love my z fold 4, so a Samsung tablet was the next logical step.
@@chazmichaelmichaels88 I want to get a tablet (mostly for uni) now and was thinking of getting the S8+ because I feel like it's a really really great tablet with a perfect size. It will be mainly for note taking, but by getting a tablet I want to also get back to drawing stuff. With a decent discount I feel like this is the tablet to go for. I never had any Apple device and while I acknowledge that they also have amazing tablets, I just feel like that the S8+ is the best you can get for your money. How do you feel about your S8+? Do you like the size or would you rather have a 11 inch display?
@Emirhan you make very good points. My S8+ replaces 99% of the things I need tech for. The only exception for me is I cannot play old school runescape on my tablet (unless using the mobile app), though this isn't an issue. The DEX feature makes it very easy to transition from an OS with a desktop, to a tablet that is essentially a laptop. In terms of size, the S8+ is large, it is definitely meant to be sat on a table, however I like to watch videos so I bought a "supcase" on Amazon for like $30, it has a a place to strap your hand which is a must if you intend on carrying the tablet in hand. When I bought my tablet, I bought the $50 basic, kickstand Samsung case, I dropped it and the screen cracked (avoid this, buy from Samsung and get Samsung care+ to ensure you don't break your bank, trust me on this one, it's worth the cost). Anyways, after the drop, I find it extremely important to have a case with a hand strap. I'm free to answer any questions you may have. Btw, the s8, s8+ ans s8 ultra are all amazing. S8 has basic screen, s8+ is the ultra but smaller and the s8 ultra is the biggest and best (though the ultra can do a bit more, it really isn't worth the extra cost unless you get a great deal.) Just keep in mind, it's a big and beautiful tablet. Handling it is 100% your biggest risk, invest in liquid glass AND a tempered glass screen protector. Get a decent "rugged" case and ensure you have some sort of accidental insurance. Promise you won't regret the purchase. Again, feel free to ask me whatever questions you have.
@Emirhan Oh! Also, for your education, ensure the tablet can run the softwares you may be required to use. It is an extremely powerful tablet, but due to software restrictions it will not 100% replace a laptop/desktop.
Man… for so long, till about the S6, there was almost no reason to get an Android tablet over an iPad, the S7 brought more reason- but this S8, now this is an iPad competitor. Real excited to see the future of tablets with this level of competition! Great video Marques!
@@aditya_gupta yes I have seen it with s21 But even at natural mode the target isn't sRGB Idk what's the problem but there is something wrong with colors Both in videos and photos Colors look calibrated but they are not accurate at all I don't know if that's just an Android thing or smt else
S-pen included. I like this "computer" it seems very versatile and I am a fan of Android. As long as it is available carrier free, I think it is a slick, portable system.
As a planner and an organised person, I really recommend this tablet honestly. The thing is that it doesn't work with other developers such as Goodnotes. Also, it's great for studying too with its large screen
Samsung literally puts so much effort in their tablet products. It's just really sad that so many developers only develop for Ipad. Like Pro create or Good notes and Notability ect. I hope Samsung can work with those developers to make the 2 platforms equaly viable. :)
@@emp437 That's your opinion dude. My students do very well with Android tablets and apps. So do I. I get every app I need on Android from Notes to Microsoft. These Galaxy Tabs are multitasking beasts plus they have Dex. Don't need an iPad at all.
A big thing you left out was that the pen does not need to be charged to be used as a pen unlike the Apple pencil. Which needs to be charged all the time to be used. The only time you need it to be charged is if you want to access the Bluetooth features on the pen.
@@picsor7494 On my iPad Pro it is always 100% as it rests on the top charging coil. Maybe for the series 1 Apple Pencil but battery life on the current version should not be an issue.
@@andyH_England anyways, you can still use the pencil for a super long time and even if you forget to put it back on the charget port it will still work just as fine
I have the S6 and aside from the bigger screen, Marques didn't give a single reason why this is better than the previous versions. It just seems like it was meant for people who aren't aware of what the Tab S line offers rather than how it has changed and if it could be worth upgrading
I'm with you in having the S7+. I solely use it in Dex Mode, and don't see the need to upgrade just yet. Frankly, the real estate of the bigger screen doesn't really appeal to me, either.
As about the brightness, it can go up to 600 nits if you turn on auto- brightness (without it is indeed limited to 400 nits), however with HDR content the measured peak brightness is 800 nits (you need to activate the bright video mode in the advanced featues for this) which is insane as most of the modern OLED TV-s can't reach this level. So yeah, screen- ways it is a real monster. The rest of the review is great ;)
Absolutely, also sound can be tailored to your liking, camera's, and of course endless display options. (BTW....Don't think he's found the resolution button yet by the sound of things ). A decent enough review, "but" reviewers never seem to find all the sometimes hidden goodies on Samsung devices. Knock spots off any iPad in every department.😎
6:37 with Samsung Labs you can scale Instagram to how you want it so it looks more like it should. But also you can put it in a properly scaled Pop up window & it'll remember that size next time you open it in that window. Samsung has done a great job working around those issues that other Android tablets have.
I think that dex will evolve a lot in the next few years, maybe a bigger partnership with google to create an even better UI to turn it into essentially a chromebook, because this is what i feel that android lacks, a good UI for tablets, and dex is just the thing that can improve them to try to reach the popularity of the ipads
Dawg Android obviously designing this tablet after the iPad Pro man the pen connecting at the top like cmon bruh and tbh this dude is kind of biased towards Android
@@pattycarljackson but! that is also the UPSIDE!! there are tons tons of android apps that are not available on iOS because of regional locking.. I can't use any Korean, Chinese or Japanese app or some 3rd party app or game in iOS like I can in android.. I mean you can literally emulate any console except a few latest ones on android and get very acceptable framerates.. but there is no support for them on iOS because apple doesn't allow sideloading.. so you can't use almighty M1 chip to its true potential
I've been fully in the apple ecosystem for 6+ years now, with many iMacs, MacBooks, iPads, iPhones, Apple TVs, mac mini, etc., but I picked the S8 Ultra up recently because the iPad Pro 12.9" is just too small for what I mostly use a tablet for: media consumption, including comics. Especially because the iPads have a 4:3 ratio while this is a wider 16:10 ratio, which makes video even wider than just the screen size increase. It's pretty much perfect for comic as it feels finally the right size. Highly recommend this tablet as I've loved using it since I got it. No problems with brightness in sunny rooms although I haven't used it outdoors.
I love Dex on my Tab S7, I don't think it gets enough credit, especially when compared to an iPad and I agree with MKBHD when he says Dex makes it one of the most versatile computers you can get.
Go in to the developer options, and change the animations etc to 0.5 instead of 1, and the animations/transitions will be even faster, it actually looks insane. And when u have the Keyboard, just add a wireless mouse, and use DEX, thats how i do it. its amazing tbh
Still using mobile apps: I literally cannot use a solid 50% of my professional functions in Excel, and the irony of Apple calling their mobile device a pro or this Ultra but I can't do shit in my profession, um?
@@Solidariity Not just functions, Android version of Excel doesn’t support PowerQuery M/DAX and any live connections to native and cloud databases. I wish I can install Windows on this device
I've wanted a Galaxy Tab review from you for so long! Holy crap this is wild! I think this speaks to the quality of the S8 series this year though more than anything. Previous Tabs were good, but had really big drawbacks at launch that made them hard to recommend, and therefore hard to review. This year Samsung really delivered on shipping a trio of tablets that are great right out of the box. Really thankful Samsung didn't abandon Android tablets a while back like so many others. Samsung gets a lot of flak, but you can't deny that they have built an ecosystem that is almost on par with Apples, but for Android users.
he did nothing, no performance reviews, no good/bad comparison, no stylus test, no external display test, no oneui test....this is just lazy...i love mkbhd but this was lazy writing
I decided to look for a tablet that I could use for my sheet music when playing my instrument. I had a 10.5 inch older Samsung, but I found it just too small. This is the first tablet on which I can have my music displayed at essentially the same size as the paper pieces. I don't plan to use it for much else, but I got this for that reason alone, and it is a major improvement in being able to read music.
Man, I wish I could do the same... I've had to save lately so I'm still stuck with a 2019 Tab A. So convenient to keep a large sheet music library on a tablet but a 10 inch screen is really hard on the eyes when sight reading.
Finally. It feels like the Android tablet space is picking up again and we're getting some genuine iPad alternatives as of late. First the Xiaomi Pad and Lenevo's tablet and now this. Very excited for Android's future on tablets, I really hope Google and other manufacturers dedicate more resources to improving the overall experience going forward.
Here's hoping Google gets fully behind it with Android 12L. There are tablet optimised version of Google's apps like YT Studio, Gmail, Photos etc. Which is good to see. Hopefully other developers follow suit and 12L makes it easier.
@@hollyc5417 It's not an alternative. Its objectively better. Also, Surface tablets have been the go-to for artists way before Apple got stylus support. Apple is dead last, as always lol.
A 15” screen? Wow, amazing how our grandparents had smaller TV screen size in the 40s. Good to see that there are still good Android tablets, even though Im an iPad guy since 2010.
I own and have been using my Samsung Series 9 15” laptop since its debut. If I were to replace the laptop, I would go for the ultra, but will wait for the 2nd gen.
As a long-time Samsung android tablet user, I would really recommend using the SAMSUNG INTERNET BROWSER. That thing is a game-changer and makes the experience even more like a DESKTOP experience as it loads sites in their desktop versions, this is important because you won't be presented with weird mobile layout pages on such a huge screen (of course, Chrome browser can do this too, but you have to set to desktop mode FOR EACH tab every time which is a little cumbersome to me.). I'm saying this because the Samsung Internet browser is underrated and not getting the right acknowledgment it deserves. Most of my daily work tasks can be done through a browser (answering emails, google services such as spreadsheets and docs, Jira, etc) but some can only work best when being viewed in desktop mode (ahem, google services!) as the mobile version won't cut it. Bottom line, I like for a mobile browser to load the desktop versions of the sites I'm visiting especially on a tablet with a screen this big (14.6 inches). It makes more sense. :)
Kiwi browser is even better, it supports almost all chrome extensions, you can change user agent to Windows and it will load even mobile only sites in desktop mode..perfect desktop browser.
I read something a while back about how you should almost always use the browser designed to go with the device, because they are just built to work seamlessly on those devices and in almost all cases they are just a little bit faster. Like using safari on Apple products, Chrome on Chromebook/Androids, and I think it even went as far as to say Edge on Microsoft products(not sure I agree there though). I don't remember anything about the Samsung browser but I guess I would believe that it would be better optimized to work better with Samsung devices as well.
As a musician I have always wanted to see a competitor to the iPad Pro, for reading and writing on sheet music. Most musicians prefer the iPad Pro, or at least air, as it is a similar enough size to an a4 piece of paper making it a easy to read scores, without squinting. The app I use; ForScore has always been the best app to view and editing scores on the fly, quickly adding notation, and is especially good at handling lots of massive digital scores taking up heaps of storage in one easy to access app, and so I love the iPad for that. But the fact it has always been the only option has been really annoying! So now that this is out and bigger, makes it perfect for reading scores! Now I hope the just put something similar to forscore on the Samsung tab ultra and I can start recommending it to friends and colleagues, might even look at one myself for the future!
Same story for me. I've been waiting for a 15" iPad (better with 3 : 2 aspect ratio, 16 : 10 is already pretty narrow) for years. And forScore shouldn't be solely focused on Apple systems, it's even more obvious now.
@@Oleg__ The data shows why forScore focuses on iOS - Android users largely don't spend money on apps and iOS users do. It doesn't make financial sense for many app developers to spend resources on a low revenue/profit market when most of their prospective users are on iOS
@@EscapeVelocity11186 I don't think that's a valid comparison. In this case, the people who need such an application clearly understand why they need the application. And these people are willing to pay for the tool they need. In this video, Luma Fusion, which comes to Android, is given as an example.
@@Oleg__ I mean, it's just history at this point. Android has been turning things around for professional users and app developers more recently, but for years on end, Android did nothing to stimulate a professional userbase and was not a good business environment for app devs despite ease of development. Here's the data: in 2021, despite being around 15% of global smartphone marketshare, iOS claimed 63% of total app revenue and 76% of non-game app revenue. 79% of subscription revenues were generated on iOS. And that's from having nearly 1/6 the userbase. This is the kind of market that app devs want to see - potential customers that will not just spend a lot of money, but spend money on a regular basis (subscription models > single-purchases for app devs due to continuous development costs). And iOS is easier to support to boot due to the relative homogeneity of Apple's product lineup. When it comes to non-game professional use, iOS clearly has an edge. Only recently, as Android has put a lot more focus on tablet form factors with Android 12L and big Android manufacturers like Samsung up their tablet game, do we see some apps start arriving on Android (likely with good deals from manufacturers like Samsung to ease the transition costs). Still, for creatives and many professionals, the iPad is the place to be because of the ecosystem and the history of long-term support, both from Apple and from app developers.
Finally ! To both you and Samsung ! You for reviewing a Samsung Tab and Samsung for delivering something as good and even better in some places than the iPad.
One of the things I love about Samsung are the great offers they give on pre orders. Wasn't planning on getting the S8 Ultra but I couldn't pass up a $600 discount. It's gonna be great for work in the future.
@andyH_England yes it is, I got the keyboard for free as part of pre order bonus, which is 350$. Plus since I am a student I got an additional 300$ discount on my purchases.
Samsung always kill it with pre order gifts. Free headphones with the phones. Free keyboard case with the tablet. Can you even imagine Apple doing something like that?
@@Peddertech no imagination necessary because they do. Every now and then they give you free air pods or beats to an ipad purchase. Nothing special really. Just marketing.
I'm currently using a surface pro, and I will say that while mine is an awesome computer, it is a bit lacking in the tablet department. The tab s8 Ultra bridges the gab a bit better in my opinion.
I feel like you can't really compare the two. The surface pro (up until sp7) is more of a windows laptop that can be used as a tablet and the iPad pro and tab s8 are tablets with laptop features. If you already own a windows laptop it doesn't really make sense to buy a surface pro over tab s8 or iPad pro, but if you're in need of a laptop the Samsung and Apple tablets won't be able to replace it for you since they don't run desktop operating systems that a lot of computer programs require
Last year i was contemplating between ipad air and samsung tab s7. I have been using samsung tab s7 for quite a while now and it feels amazing. Note wise, movie and stuff. Samsung really make a great android tab and now they released s8 ultra and it looks insane.
I love how Microsoft was right about desktop on mobile vs the segmentation everyone else went for. Sadly as usual MS botched the execution and lost the runway they had created for themselves.
@@donkeydanny2114 Having a single OS and single form factor that converted from Tablet/phone mode to desktop mode. They were set on this since windows xp for tablet and pushed hard once windows 8 dropped. I mean this thing looks exactly like a microsoft Surface which has been around since 2012
@@Cyril29a I think they were in fact wrong about that as the failure of Windows Tablets suggest. The Surface Pro line sells in low volume and is mainly used as a laptop. The fact they have put Android on W11 suggests that in they are tacitly admitting they got that concept totally wrong. Windows simply does not sit well with a touch UI and Apple and Samsung have proven that a specific mobile OS for tablets is the de facto course. All Samsung has done with DeX is add a windowed UI for those familiar with Windows and still want that look. DeX still remains 100% Android.
@@andyH_England I don't agree, firstly Android is linux and so dex is linux both of which have a desktop metaphor. When in dex mode the user isn't using Android in the same way they would on a phone, the UI is optimized for keyboard and mouse and then the UI switches to one for a tablet when the keyboard is detached. That is was what MS was trying to do all the way back in 2012 but unfortunately could get neither interface to work well because MS are great at making tech but terrible at the user experience. Just because they did a bad job doesn't mean that what they were trying to do was a bad idea. That was my initial point.
I'm loving Samsung's dedication to breaking boundaries with every device and making sure they've got something for everyone... would definitely go for the S8 tab...great content as always Mr. Marques👍
@@AK-bt6es They've had pen support years before apple ever did, and the features mentioned in the video that apple does have are miles better on the Samsung edition. Apple has been copying off Samsung for years and you're suggesting otherwise?? Just wait until they release the iPhone 14, the S22 just came out with a flat camerabump design and it's rumored that apple will do the same, so ig we'll see 😆
@@AK-bt6es And when apple released the first iPhone they also made fun of using a stylus on their devices. And they didn't invent the touchscreen phone, IBM did it years before them in 1992. And the screens you see on iPhones today, made by Samsung. Samsung makes alot of Apple's components like screen, RAM, storage. The only thing Apple really does themselves is Software and now Chip which Samsung has been doing for years 😆
i've been using the tab s7+ for a years now and it's amazing never watched a video on my phone since then, the screen is incredible (12.4") and i also bought the book cover bc without it, it's pretty hard to find a good way to set it to watch it confortably i bought it to take note during class but sometimes i wished it could run computer app So now i use it with parsec to acces my desktop from class and do things however i want just one down side, the batterie losses around 50% in 3h using parsec or notes with the keyborad and a donggle with a mouse attach to it so when i see samsung release an even bigger tablet like this i'm really excited for the future of android tablet
All these other reviews are downplaying this tablet because it's android, when in fact it's got so much more to offer than a premium competitor's product. Thank you for giving an honest unbiased review, like you always do.
most people speak out of perspective of a 09/6 standard user who is looking for a entertainment and doing standard work tablet. This is where Android lacks the most because you have nearly 0 Apps made for Tablets..... of course Samsung always adds some special features which are great but many people wont have a use for it.
I've used the iPad pro 11 inch 2021 model for over a year and if there's anything I can say from having used it so long. The only fault I ever found from its flawless software and design was I'd rather a bigger screen. Yes they do 12 Inch but this is the kinda size I was thinking. I think this is the perfect size for me. I like to have a picture in picture Netflix or movie and continue to browse. So the screen real estate is a plus
I have a 12.9 and really enjoy the aspect of the ipad. It probably depends on the use. I feel for things like drawing and reading comic books, the ipad is a nice size since it is more similar to international paper standards than tv screens. So I imagine if the use is something like streaming from Steam to a tablet, the samsung would have a better screen to game in 1080p.
@@v.sandberg6326 the thing about that is ... paper doesn't have stacks of tool palettes taking up a huge chunk of your screen. the 13" iPad Pro was a let down from an artist's perspective because the squat screen ratio barely added any usable screen width to the 11" model (which has a wider ratio). This Galaxy is the first tablet I've ever considered using besides an iPad because that 14.6" being wide aspect adds a ton of *usable* screen real estate for a Clip Studio Paint user.
When reviewing Tablets , I think that a few use cases should always be covered like: 1.- Note taking 2.- Drawing 3.- Book Reading 4.- Video Viewing and video streaming to TVs 5).- Audio listening quality 6).- Productivity Apps: spread sheets, document creation, presentation tools 7).- Video Conferencing 8).- Photography and image editing 9).- Video Editing 10).- Programming - Software Development: IDE + Programming Languages 11).- Connectivity with screen displays and other accessories. The above list will help to convince many end users to switch to Tablets ecosystem
Very true, but at what point is it no longer a tablet and becomes a laptop? Do we base it on performance, or size, or operating system? I wouldn't know.
Something to note is that if you have an S22 phone it will work as a second monitor for the Tab S8 Ultra. The reveal showed that you can use your S22 as a color palate while doing digital art of the Tab S8 Ultra. This of course goes a step further with the Tab S8 Ultra being able to be a second monitor for your PC.
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@@RuiX95 yeah this whole feature was added to dex. I just read an article about this they said tab s8 to s22 series but they also said any samsung flag ship. Meaning any samsung phone that can run dex. Dex was introduced i think in the s10 series if i remember correctly. Anyways yeah it should work with your s21. I just traded in my s21 ultra but that worked with dex. I tried it on a tab s8 ultra display model in a store and it had no problems connecting. Again long as it can run dex you should be able to use the two screen feature. This feature is basically you can run your tablet as a second screen and then run an additional screen on dex hence two screens running dex.
That Samsung Dex thing is truly amazing even though it doesn’t work seamlessly it’s still a great feature, i wouldn’t be disappointed if Apple also made something like this although they never will
The real MVP to me is the vanilla tab S8. Yes its LCD, but that also means the battery lasts literally twice as long. You can use this for days and it comes with all the other benefits at half the price.
@@kathleenlittle334 there is the S8, the S8 plus and the S8 ultra. All growing in size and some specs, like the plus and ultra have an AMOLED display whereas the 'vanilla' S8 has an LCD.
With Lumafusion coming to the Samsung store hopefully other creative apps like Capture 1 will follow. The only thing the iPad has going for it over the Tab S8/S7 series (that matters to me) are the Apps but hopefully that will start to change now as I pretty much like Samsung's hardware and software features over the iPad.
@@jakewynn But many of the apps people are most likely to use do not properly support tablets on Android while they do on iOS. Android unfortunately has not made progress on this for years, mostly going backward in this regard. Many popular apps like Twitter and Reddit even had tablet support in the past, but eventually removed it on Android. Even recently Discord removed its tablet support, as it used to have a tablet-friendly interface that was replaced with a stretched out version of the phone interface. It's very disappointing and it's surprising Samsung hasn't ever really worked with these companies to bring support to their devices since it would clearly be a big part of actually marketing the tablets.
@@genericallynamed1 I didn't realise that! Whenever I use a mobile app in landscape DEX when I dock my phone into my projector they look like they are properly scaled and similar to the desktop app
@@jakewynn Like mentioned below ya the play store has more apps, but for tablets the iPad has more tablet optimized apps and frankly better tablet apps especially for creative work like photo and video editing
Awesome work as always! It’s crazy that it used to be just one device per each iteration released in the past and now there are plus, minis, ultras and a lot of choices each year from the same device lineup. It’s definitely confusing yet we could say we have the more options, the choice in buying stuff.
It can do specular highlights of 800 nitts and most OLED TVs can do that as well, now if you are talking about full screen then no it's more like 170 nitts. What mini LED can do is deliver a full screen brightness of 600 plus nitts, but mini led does not have perfect black levels and perfect black levels are more important.
It’s a beautiful piece of tech ever made in android. I have used iPad and android tabs the gaps has been shortened now . Expect more apps in android for musicians . That would be killer with this device . Very nice review
I've been using mixpad on my android tablet for about a year now. Not perfect as the app is clearly meant for a mouse, but it works pretty well as a quick recording and mixing utility.
Just got it 1 week ago ! I’m happy with it . The screen size the quality of super amoled the sound with boost on sound setting ! Multi tasking etc is a great tablets .
@pham nails I'm thinking of getting it, instead of a laptop. I'm more interested in its usage for academic writing purposes. How's the MS Office apps like? MS Word especially. I'd really appreciate your insight from experience.
There's actually a workaround for apps like Instagram. Go to settings and "Samsung labs". Turn the option on and it'll force Instagram to fill the whole display.
I just ordered mine: D I was looking for a perfect tablet for a while and your review really helped me to make the final decision. This and the fact that you can use it as a second screen which for me working remotely and traveling a lot is just a dream comes true!
I used the Tab S7+ since the release and it works perfectly fine. Samsung DeX was the reason I got the Tab S7+ instead of an iPad, because I needed a laptop replacement but also a tablet for school. The Price was also really good and I got a Powerbank and the keyboard cover for free. I won't buy the S8 because im still really happy with the S7+.
@@kamigozen584 I guess a con for this tablet would be if you truthfully don't want a big screen, you'll find it hard to hold for comics ( I don't) and portability ( wayyy easier over my 17in laptop so also not a problem for me)
As an Ipad pro 12.9 user. I saw this in person and I agree this is a monster and the screen is really better than an iPad Pro maybe due to its OLED display. The notch placement is also better.
I would honestly use this to remote into my desktop on the go. I like my iPad pro but the limitations and issues it has with remoting into a windows computer is annoying
I use an ipad pro, and i agree that the use alongside a windows pc is annoying as hell. If the tablet wasn't so good hardware wise i'd have sold it due to ios problems by now.
Great video as always. Nice to see the SO ultra getting it's own video unlike the S7+ of last year which was just a segment. FYI though there is a mode to enable portrait native apps on landscape mode. (Instagram running vertically when the tablet is horizontal for example) Great work as always.
The major obstacle to android tablet success hasn't been hardware for several years now. Would have been good if you'd covered app availability compared to iPad.
For creative apps you can't replace ipad with other tablet. The only reason is the apps. The only reason why I bought ipad are apps like affinity designer, illustrator, and procreate.
for creative applications, Samsung has collaborated with several developers including LumaFusion and to get creative applications that are compatible you have to download through the Galaxy Store
@@annonimbouz851 yes you can. Samsung has partnered with many companies for apps and also has Samsung labs to force apps to be optimized for tablets even if the developers haven't just like on the fold and it can run desktop applications unlike the iPad which has watered down versions
I just love it! I have been watching videos like yours since before Android phones were big enough for me to see on my Samsung Galaxy View. It is fantastic for watching and listening to content but getting a little dated and slower with Android 5. It's a tempting upgrade for sure.
When I first got a tablet, 10 years ago, it was 7 inches, and big smartphones were 4 inches. Now that smartphones are almost 7 inches they have to make 12 inch tablets, and now this at almost 15... I miss small phones.
6:35 Actually, if you use Instagram on the S8 Ultra, it allows you to use full screen portrait as apposed to Apple's latest iPad which resize it down significantly in comparison to this.
One of the things I'm most curious about with this tablet is its native wireless display capability for a Windows PC, and whether the latency is good enough to use it comfortably as a pen display alternative there. The latency of the iPad's sidecar thing isn't quite good enough, so I wouldn't be surprised if the latency on this one is also a bit off.
S wireless display and touch drawings with s pen were built into last year's version as well. I had no issues with latency or otherwise and functions nicely as windows 2nd screen and is native in windows OS as well as the Samsung OS. It's all just a pull down and a button push. If already paired before windows will install change into dual mode just add if you plugged in a physical monitor. Great for laptops!
I have been using the tab S4 for years and i've never really felt like my experience was less than an ipad. i use my tablet for notes, media, reading, and occasionally drawing and its been great. (the only thing the ipad has going for it is procreate, but sketchbook is free and good enough.) I'm sure the S8 is going to be even more amazing
- Compatibility with smart TV'S is trash - ability to download third party apps is trash -lack back gesture = trash - organising apps is trash - animations are so smooth it feels slow - All Apple icons for their apps look trash - IOS in general is just clunky and trash.
And another thing you left out, was the ability to open as many apps as you want at any time you can open them all in dex or have three open at a time in the regular interface with multiple floating windows if you need it.
Not keen on a cluttered desktop, it kills productivity. Android and iOS has them open in RAM even if not open on the desktop and you can easily bring them to the foreground. I know some people like 10 open apps in windowed look but I have no idea why that is good!
Another benefit. As a symphonic musician, I need the giant size to read music on the stage. The symphonic world is moving towards this amd it has already reached the point where musicians who don't have tablets are at a disadvantage.
For anybody that may be considering this tablet: The pen DOES NOT NEED TO RECHARGE! Basic functionality of the pen such as display input does not require power, only the Bluetooth actions do, which are usually a useless gimmick! In other words, you don't need to worry about the pen runing out of battery and you can keep it anywhere on the tablet you like.
He wouldn't do it anyway. Zack only bends iPads so he can comment his bullshit about how bad Apple is. Just like he ALWAYS does when it comes to iPhones and how hard it is to remove the back glass while on the other hand he NEVER says how much better the iPhone design is when it comes to the screen replacement (which is a million times more common than a back replacement).
My tab S7 5G easily replaced my laptop. Both the S7 and S8 have a ton of magnetic areas from the pen and keyboard cover. I once stuck my S7 to the refrigerator it has that many strong magnets.
Im all for the idea of tablets getting larger especially after the years when tablets used to be stereotypical 7 inch standard. I would love to see tablets reaching the size of 17-19 inches because viewing videos on larger screens always seems better
@@HibatuallahQartaa just like phones. Some of them are almost the same size as small or average tablet. Let’s keep the same energy for laptops taking over computer. It’s just how things are. Like how smart watch are getting more advanced to be more like all phone stuff put into a watch.
It is damned beautiful. I have very little use for a tab in my life, and I already have one (Tab S4 10.5") but I have to admit I just kind of want this anyway. It's just gorgeous. Hands down the hardware here beats the iPad aside from theoretically the chipset. I say theoretically because I don't care about synthetic benchmarks as they haven't translated in to actual real world use for years and also a lot of chips seem great but they get so after a few minutes of use they're nowhere near the power they suggest in a quick bench test. I guess what I'm saying is at least based on just the look and that screen I'd give it an easy win. Details are more up to the individual.
they always mentions speed of the chip but like what does it matter, the apps on these devices don't need that power anyway. its all bullshit at this point, its just to flex for no reason.
@@mdafdadegddd6868 I don't think so, I use my Tab S3 for 3d modeling, animation and rendering with 3ds max. Just imagine what S8 Ultra would be able to perform!
@@Carolina-mw4po yeah im not talking about old devices. like chill jeez, all these current devices are good. like no one will notice a difference honestly. i don't give a fuck about numbers, its all about how fast it is but who gives a fuck. you can do all this on anything on recent devices, get new device and its fast. like who fucking cares how much faster it is. like whatever, i can't even notice honestly.
@@bhrurmi7756 dude I use Samsung, you need to relax. Im getting tab S8 ultra abs s22 ultra. I don't like apple, cheap fucks can't even include charger and got rid of headphone jack. Then everyone copy's this aholes ideas.
Wow I'm so excited about these. Thinking back we all wanted these things in our just green display Nokia screens. 😄 And wow samsung is finally doing something different and they nail it, I hope they maintain this! Go samsung!
Yup Samsung is doing great but… when getting rhis tablet the only reason I see is the display. The iPad Pro has so much better performance, and whole having a big tablet is great I just want it to fit into a backpack… and that M1 chip is killer… although Samsung might have a littler better phones (which is arguable) apple dominates the computer and iPad market
@@InsufficientGravitas I kept it somewhat vague to not spoil anything for the people who hadn't seen but *SPOILER WARNING* The tablet did get bent out of shape it does still work. I was impressed.
I never cared about tablets until the s8 ultra. I used my iPad Pro for probably a week before I got bored of it. I’ve been using this tablet daily for a solid month and can’t live without it now. Love it so much I got another one for work. Worth every penny of its asking price and this is coming from an apple fanboy.
Ive had mine for about a week or so. Love it. Dont have any problems with the size. Got the ultra 256gb , 12gb of ram for 510$ off an ebay auction with original packaging, spen, 2 cases and perfect condition. Blessed.
I absolutely love it in vertical orientation. Its absurd and loud and in your face how huge it is. But, reading notes while multitasking a video lecture or a triple video call. It's perfect for business and education. Even medical practitioners will have a use for the sheer size of it. Viewing patient information and x-ray etc... But ios got them by the notch
I’ve been researching iPad Pro 12.9 for months, I was sure I would buy it. But after watching this video I may have been convinced to get this beauty. I didn’t even know it existed until an hour ago. Goes to show how tech savvy I am lol
ios also cant compete with versatility that Android os has. due to it being freedom from apple's monitoring and policies, you can do whatever you want with android ;)
I use this tablet for school to replace my old computer and it's amazing. I got it used for almost half off. Removes extra notebooks and great for having multiple apps while studying. And the screen is big enough that I can use it comfortable as a "laptop" with the keyboard case. Super great device and you can get it used for a great price. The s pen is really good and samsung notes is goated. samsung notes is really good
I really like my Tab S6 - it was killer value compared to the iPads available at the time. Still use it regularly. But looking at this for the money I can't help but think you're better of buying a laptop like a MacBook Air or similar Windows Laptop. Perhaps the standard Tab S8 is more compelling, but for me I'd argue I can get more done on a MacBook for less money.
Couldn't have said it better. Sure, the Tab S8 is cutting edge, but for that money, a laptop is better. I bought a HP Laptop with Ryzen 5600h last November. I use it like everyday for programming in Python, Golang and JavaScript. Currently learning Data Science and Machine Learning as well. I also play games occasionally. I couldn't have been happier!
I still think, 2in1 is a much better product for those who want touch capability and like to use it as tablet for watching movies. Instead of buying two separate devices (Tablet + Laptop) buying 2in1 makes more sense. Obviously, 2in1 needs more caring as they not as durable as Laptop (non 2in1).
Tablets are not necessarily replacement for devices like MacBook air. I personally own a tab s7 and my primary use case is taking notes for college and Art. I couldn't really do that in a laptop. For everything else from photo/video editing to word processing, tabs should get you 80% of the way there. So yeah I don't thinks tablets are meant to be laptop replacements instead they are just a different segment. I personally wouldn't trade it for any laptop out there
Also I have a desktop and the s7 is an fantastic accessory to my pc. From second screen to Samsung flow to Samsung notes sync across devices, it compliments a Windows pc wonderfully
I still have my galaxy tab s5e, which I love, and one thing that also surprised me was the quality and loudness of the sound of the 4(!) speakers. They are miles ahead of my actual laptop's speakers. I guess we have AKG to thank for that? The battery life is also something I wasn't expecting to be this good.
I have the S7 Plus. It does almost all the same things with keyboard cover and everything. 12.4 inches though but I might upgrade down the line and give this one to my wife.
I just order a refurbished S8 Ultra listed in Excellent condition for a little over $500 after I applied some credits. Im really excited to get it. I ordered a keyboard and stand (not Samsung) for $70.
I've been buying tablets since Samsung galaxy tab s2 9.7in . I remember seeing the 11in iPad Pro and thinking man this is too big lol. But here we are in 2022 with a freakin 14.6 tablet in use?!?! Just wow! I'm using the samsung tab s7+ right now, and am happy to not upgrade for a few more years. But am thrilled to have such a tablet in market in 2022. Although not for me right now.
My husband and I have never owned a smartphone, but please don't assume that we're a couple of old fogies that are tech illiterate. We are, indeed, tech savvy. We met while working at Nokia. I was a supervisor and my husband worked in the advanced tech customer service department. We've never understood why everyone got so addicted to using their smartphones - especially to communicate and trying to view assets on such a small screen. I have personally seen so many miscommunications happen because of this, which certainly does not lend itself to world peace. It would be nice if we could all get back to using phones to simply speak to one another but start using desktop computers, laptops and tablets like this for everything else. Thank you for sharing info on this Galaxy Tab. It's fantastic! Blessings to you and yours!
7:38 Actually ... As an artist, the feature of being able to change the opacity of a window is AMAZING. Samsung really has put in the thought and effort in making their tablets useful for artists.
and why exactly you need change opacity of a window?
@Manushi May I ask why it's important to change window opacity? I'm genuinely curious...
@@Renovatio2142 I think maybe layering drawings on top of each other and see how they look
@@Renovatio2142 Tracing? 😂
@@aamirbilvani either if ur a tracer or for keeping a reference photo above ur canvas, but not blocking what’s under it so you don’t have to move ur reference all the time.
It’s never looked more like just walking around with a monitor, than it does now. I’m on board with this.
I just said before the specs it looks like a 15inch laptop, I am so into this slab of beauty
You say that until you have to hold it tablets are better under 11 inches.
I think you can actually use it as a second screen
Ender’s Game vibes.
@@Ben-Did-It bruh you really posted this for subs honestly shame on you
You didn't mention it but i think it is important that you can use it as a second screen for a windows PC or laptop. Which basicly means you can use it as a drawing tablet or just overall as a touch input for your pc which i think is very handy
How? With DEX?
@@Daniel-dj7fh they always do that witch "cheaper" products. So you pay more money.
@@drone-adventures1851 no in the settings and then windows key +k to cast
@@Daniel-dj7fh so you bought a 3 year old cheaper version of a tablet and expect it to have the same features as the highest quality newest one? Your not making sense
I can use a lenovo 200$ 10" as a second screen... but I run linux.
They tell you you should buy a newer one more expensive... you can decide which way to go!
I've always felt tablets were underrated by most people, so I'm happy samsung is still pumping out decent tablets
Exactly, I bought an iPad some years ago because of a promotion and it has since become my most used gadget (even more than my laptop). Great combination of size for media consumptions and mobility.
Samsung made me ditch my laptop and buy an S8+ tablet. By made me, I mean I have fallen in love with their galaxy note phones, I love my z fold 4, so a Samsung tablet was the next logical step.
@@chazmichaelmichaels88 I want to get a tablet (mostly for uni) now and was thinking of getting the S8+ because I feel like it's a really really great tablet with a perfect size.
It will be mainly for note taking, but by getting a tablet I want to also get back to drawing stuff.
With a decent discount I feel like this is the tablet to go for.
I never had any Apple device and while I acknowledge that they also have amazing tablets, I just feel like that the S8+ is the best you can get for your money.
How do you feel about your S8+?
Do you like the size or would you rather have a 11 inch display?
@Emirhan you make very good points. My S8+ replaces 99% of the things I need tech for. The only exception for me is I cannot play old school runescape on my tablet (unless using the mobile app), though this isn't an issue.
The DEX feature makes it very easy to transition from an OS with a desktop, to a tablet that is essentially a laptop.
In terms of size, the S8+ is large, it is definitely meant to be sat on a table, however I like to watch videos so I bought a "supcase" on Amazon for like $30, it has a a place to strap your hand which is a must if you intend on carrying the tablet in hand. When I bought my tablet, I bought the $50 basic, kickstand Samsung case, I dropped it and the screen cracked (avoid this, buy from Samsung and get Samsung care+ to ensure you don't break your bank, trust me on this one, it's worth the cost). Anyways, after the drop, I find it extremely important to have a case with a hand strap.
I'm free to answer any questions you may have.
Btw, the s8, s8+ ans s8 ultra are all amazing. S8 has basic screen, s8+ is the ultra but smaller and the s8 ultra is the biggest and best (though the ultra can do a bit more, it really isn't worth the extra cost unless you get a great deal.)
Just keep in mind, it's a big and beautiful tablet. Handling it is 100% your biggest risk, invest in liquid glass AND a tempered glass screen protector. Get a decent "rugged" case and ensure you have some sort of accidental insurance. Promise you won't regret the purchase.
Again, feel free to ask me whatever questions you have.
@Emirhan Oh! Also, for your education, ensure the tablet can run the softwares you may be required to use. It is an extremely powerful tablet, but due to software restrictions it will not 100% replace a laptop/desktop.
Man… for so long, till about the S6, there was almost no reason to get an Android tablet over an iPad, the S7 brought more reason- but this S8, now this is an iPad competitor. Real excited to see the future of tablets with this level of competition! Great video Marques!
I honestly think the s6 lite was good enough to play with the ipads, of course you need to keep the price ranges in mind.
@Don't read profile photo dont try it buddy
i ain't a bozo
Still have the Tab S6 I would upgrade but my Z Fold 3 kinda took that place😅
Not really software still isn’t there
I still think iPad crushes Android tablets with the app support thet have.
I feel like editing photos on this would be a dream
@A. You get a ton of apps on Android, there's Photoshop and PicsArt and what not
If only Samsung didn't screw the colors for "more vibrant photos"
@@arya_amg samsung display have multiple display modes…it’s as accurate as it gets
@@aditya_gupta yes I have seen it with s21
But even at natural mode the target isn't sRGB
Idk what's the problem but there is something wrong with colors
Both in videos and photos
Colors look calibrated but they are not accurate at all
I don't know if that's just an Android thing or smt else
@@arya_amg You have the option "Natural" and "Vivid" on the settings. Don't use this as a motive to make the tablet look bad
S-pen included. I like this "computer" it seems very versatile and I am a fan of Android. As long as it is available carrier free, I think it is a slick, portable system.
What disadvantages would one have it weren't carrier free?
@@Daniel-dj7fh it wouldnt be available in europe
@@Ben-Did-It yeah mhm definitely stopped getting me to cut
As a planner and an organised person, I really recommend this tablet honestly. The thing is that it doesn't work with other developers such as Goodnotes. Also, it's great for studying too with its large screen
Do you like samsung notes? Or do you like goodnotes more?
@@sweetynny Samsung Notes is AWESOME.
@@sweetynny yea Samsung Notes is great tbh
I need a tablet for reading books and articles. What can you suggest for me bruh
is notability and one note available to download on samsung ? please help. its my first time to buy a tablet.
Samsung literally puts so much effort in their tablet products. It's just really sad that so many developers only develop for Ipad. Like Pro create or Good notes and Notability ect. I hope Samsung can work with those developers to make the 2 platforms equaly viable. :)
Samsung notes is good enough in my opinion
it’s the only reason im staying with ipad so far. Android has no good tablet apps, especially for students
@@emp437 That's your opinion dude. My students do very well with Android tablets and apps. So do I. I get every app I need on Android from Notes to Microsoft. These Galaxy Tabs are multitasking beasts plus they have Dex. Don't need an iPad at all.
i buy tablet just to watch youtube and browser videos. this is the best screen in the market.
@@Scriddy458 yeah but it's always better to have more quality varieties apps
A big thing you left out was that the pen does not need to be charged to be used as a pen unlike the Apple pencil. Which needs to be charged all the time to be used. The only time you need it to be charged is if you want to access the Bluetooth features on the pen.
He left out a lot of things. There are other TH-camrs that go way more in depth
Apple pencil has enough battey to last you long enough. Besides it charges very quickly so battery is never an issue on apple pencil.
@@dhruv_bhardwaj_01 if you dont use it for a long time it is. which has been a problem for me quite a lot of time
@@picsor7494 On my iPad Pro it is always 100% as it rests on the top charging coil. Maybe for the series 1 Apple Pencil but battery life on the current version should not be an issue.
@@andyH_England anyways, you can still use the pencil for a super long time and even if you forget to put it back on the charget port it will still work just as fine
As a person who already has a S7+, I will not be getting it, but this tablet genuinely sounds like a dream. I love how far android tablets have come!
I have the s7+, getting this baby
I have the S6 and aside from the bigger screen, Marques didn't give a single reason why this is better than the previous versions. It just seems like it was meant for people who aren't aware of what the Tab S line offers rather than how it has changed and if it could be worth upgrading
You missed out on that amazing trade in offer.
Get it, treat yourself! This world is about to end just get it
I'm with you in having the S7+. I solely use it in Dex Mode, and don't see the need to upgrade just yet. Frankly, the real estate of the bigger screen doesn't really appeal to me, either.
As about the brightness, it can go up to 600 nits if you turn on auto- brightness (without it is indeed limited to 400 nits), however with HDR content the measured peak brightness is 800 nits (you need to activate the bright video mode in the advanced featues for this) which is insane as most of the modern OLED TV-s can't reach this level. So yeah, screen- ways it is a real monster. The rest of the review is great ;)
Absolutely, also sound can be tailored to your liking, camera's, and of course endless display options. (BTW....Don't think he's found the resolution button yet by the sound of things ). A decent enough review, "but" reviewers never seem to find all the sometimes hidden goodies on Samsung devices. Knock spots off any iPad in every department.😎
6:37 with Samsung Labs you can scale Instagram to how you want it so it looks more like it should. But also you can put it in a properly scaled Pop up window & it'll remember that size next time you open it in that window. Samsung has done a great job working around those issues that other Android tablets have.
Yeah he said that in the video
@@hottrin6103 No he didn't
I don't think it's an option for all samsung tabs unfortunately, atleaast not on my tab s6 lite 2020
@@jezzaboi2168 The S6 lite definitely has this feature.
@@jezzaboi2168 s6 lite can do it
11 Minutes of pure reviewing, point to point, awesome work.
Scam
@Armaan Mehta they deleted the comment lol
@@abdoalhadad3885 bruh how scam
it is a perfect review
There was a bot pretending to be mkbhd, but he deleted his comment
I think that dex will evolve a lot in the next few years, maybe a bigger partnership with google to create an even better UI to turn it into essentially a chromebook, because this is what i feel that android lacks, a good UI for tablets, and dex is just the thing that can improve them to try to reach the popularity of the ipads
Dawg Android obviously designing this tablet after the iPad Pro man the pen connecting at the top like cmon bruh and tbh this dude is kind of biased towards Android
The downside of android tablets is apps that is the BIGGEST con.
@@pattycarljackson but! that is also the UPSIDE!! there are tons tons of android apps that are not available on iOS because of regional locking.. I can't use any Korean, Chinese or Japanese app or some 3rd party app or game in iOS like I can in android.. I mean you can literally emulate any console except a few latest ones on android and get very acceptable framerates.. but there is no support for them on iOS because apple doesn't allow sideloading.. so you can't use almighty M1 chip to its true potential
Can you get a terminal window in dex with full privileges? Does anybody know?
@@raskult damn, 2022 and there's still people out there that say these things?
I've been fully in the apple ecosystem for 6+ years now, with many iMacs, MacBooks, iPads, iPhones, Apple TVs, mac mini, etc., but I picked the S8 Ultra up recently because the iPad Pro 12.9" is just too small for what I mostly use a tablet for: media consumption, including comics. Especially because the iPads have a 4:3 ratio while this is a wider 16:10 ratio, which makes video even wider than just the screen size increase. It's pretty much perfect for comic as it feels finally the right size. Highly recommend this tablet as I've loved using it since I got it. No problems with brightness in sunny rooms although I haven't used it outdoors.
@@JubbLaRacing And how's that? If he says that he likes it, it is no waste is it?
@@bryankeislair3786 So much money on Apple products! 😉
@@murali-alive apples good tho
I love Dex on my Tab S7, I don't think it gets enough credit, especially when compared to an iPad and I agree with MKBHD when he says Dex makes it one of the most versatile computers you can get.
Go in to the developer options, and change the animations etc to 0.5 instead of 1, and the animations/transitions will be even faster, it actually looks insane. And when u have the Keyboard, just add a wireless mouse, and use DEX, thats how i do it. its amazing tbh
Thats the first thing I do on every single android device for me and my family/friends
Still using mobile apps: I literally cannot use a solid 50% of my professional functions in Excel, and the irony of Apple calling their mobile device a pro or this Ultra but I can't do shit in my profession, um?
@@j.ballsdeep420 are you an accountant?
@@Solidariity Not just functions, Android version of Excel doesn’t support PowerQuery M/DAX and any live connections to native and cloud databases. I wish I can install Windows on this device
where did you get the wirless mouse? like how much is it?
I've wanted a Galaxy Tab review from you for so long! Holy crap this is wild! I think this speaks to the quality of the S8 series this year though more than anything. Previous Tabs were good, but had really big drawbacks at launch that made them hard to recommend, and therefore hard to review. This year Samsung really delivered on shipping a trio of tablets that are great right out of the box.
Really thankful Samsung didn't abandon Android tablets a while back like so many others. Samsung gets a lot of flak, but you can't deny that they have built an ecosystem that is almost on par with Apples, but for Android users.
@@Instabruh.User.. gfys
he did nothing, no performance reviews, no good/bad comparison, no stylus test, no external display test, no oneui test....this is just lazy...i love mkbhd but this was lazy writing
I decided to look for a tablet that I could use for my sheet music when playing my instrument. I had a 10.5 inch older Samsung, but I found it just too small. This is the first tablet on which I can have my music displayed at essentially the same size as the paper pieces. I don't plan to use it for much else, but I got this for that reason alone, and it is a major improvement in being able to read music.
Same here man same here, and youtube is *drools
You bought a $700-$1500 tablet for sheet music 😭
I found the iPad Pro 12.9 sizing looks perfect for sheets but man, I can’t imagine seeing my sheets in beautiful OLED.
@@thisisnotmyrealname5658 It cost me $500 plus trading in my older tablet. That's less than some e-readers of similar size.
Man, I wish I could do the same... I've had to save lately so I'm still stuck with a 2019 Tab A. So convenient to keep a large sheet music library on a tablet but a 10 inch screen is really hard on the eyes when sight reading.
Finally. It feels like the Android tablet space is picking up again and we're getting some genuine iPad alternatives as of late. First the Xiaomi Pad and Lenevo's tablet and now this. Very excited for Android's future on tablets, I really hope Google and other manufacturers dedicate more resources to improving the overall experience going forward.
Here's hoping Google gets fully behind it with Android 12L. There are tablet optimised version of Google's apps like YT Studio, Gmail, Photos etc. Which is good to see. Hopefully other developers follow suit and 12L makes it easier.
@@hollyc5417 for real
@@hollyc5417 I would say samsung tablets are starting to become a good option. But it depends on your usage
@@hollyc5417 majority of people use tab for gaming media consumption and reading. Android Os is lot better for that.
@@hollyc5417 It's not an alternative. Its objectively better. Also, Surface tablets have been the go-to for artists way before Apple got stylus support. Apple is dead last, as always lol.
A 15” screen? Wow, amazing how our grandparents had smaller TV screen size in the 40s.
Good to see that there are still good Android tablets, even though Im an iPad guy since 2010.
I own and have been using my Samsung Series 9 15” laptop since its debut. If I were to replace the laptop, I would go for the ultra, but will wait for the 2nd gen.
tab s7 was and is already top notch :D
My first computer when I was like 7 years old had a 14inch screen I think. lol
Yeah I've used android tablets and am mostly an android guy but I must concede that the ipad is the superb tablet to buy
I'm still using my 8" Tab S2. I wish Samsung would bring out a new 8" tablet.
As a long-time Samsung android tablet user, I would really recommend using the SAMSUNG INTERNET BROWSER. That thing is a game-changer and makes the experience even more like a DESKTOP experience as it loads sites in their desktop versions, this is important because you won't be presented with weird mobile layout pages on such a huge screen (of course, Chrome browser can do this too, but you have to set to desktop mode FOR EACH tab every time which is a little cumbersome to me.).
I'm saying this because the Samsung Internet browser is underrated and not getting the right acknowledgment it deserves. Most of my daily work tasks can be done through a browser (answering emails, google services such as spreadsheets and docs, Jira, etc) but some can only work best when being viewed in desktop mode (ahem, google services!) as the mobile version won't cut it.
Bottom line, I like for a mobile browser to load the desktop versions of the sites I'm visiting especially on a tablet with a screen this big (14.6 inches). It makes more sense. :)
Yeah, it even has Ad Block built-in
I have an Xiaomi phone but installed Samsung internet on it.
Kiwi browser is even better, it supports almost all chrome extensions, you can change user agent to Windows and it will load even mobile only sites in desktop mode..perfect desktop browser.
I read something a while back about how you should almost always use the browser designed to go with the device, because they are just built to work seamlessly on those devices and in almost all cases they are just a little bit faster. Like using safari on Apple products, Chrome on Chromebook/Androids, and I think it even went as far as to say Edge on Microsoft products(not sure I agree there though). I don't remember anything about the Samsung browser but I guess I would believe that it would be better optimized to work better with Samsung devices as well.
Use Edge. You can configure this too and it's faster than Chrome.
I have been using this for 6 months, it is amazing in general, great as a second monitor for my desktop setup.
Does it work with any laptop or just Samsung
@@millenium2003 as a second monitor? Any windows machine (desktop or laptop)
Bro how many GB
I want more than 20GB
@@futuredoctor1966it has 8-12 gb of ram depends on the storage configuration you go for,it has 128gb-1tb of storage
A galaxy tab review? Gosh the nostalgia feels like 2014 again
Shoutout those MKBHD fans that have been here from the jump
@@Instabruh.User..
Instagram User is trash, Mkbhd content is better
This tablet is a slower trash tablet
@@kratosdgo isheep
@@kratosdgo you never tried a samsung device
As a musician I have always wanted to see a competitor to the iPad Pro, for reading and writing on sheet music. Most musicians prefer the iPad Pro, or at least air, as it is a similar enough size to an a4 piece of paper making it a easy to read scores, without squinting. The app I use; ForScore has always been the best app to view and editing scores on the fly, quickly adding notation, and is especially good at handling lots of massive digital scores taking up heaps of storage in one easy to access app, and so I love the iPad for that. But the fact it has always been the only option has been really annoying! So now that this is out and bigger, makes it perfect for reading scores! Now I hope the just put something similar to forscore on the Samsung tab ultra and I can start recommending it to friends and colleagues, might even look at one myself for the future!
Same story for me. I've been waiting for a 15" iPad (better with 3 : 2 aspect ratio, 16 : 10 is already pretty narrow) for years. And forScore shouldn't be solely focused on Apple systems, it's even more obvious now.
You can check the somewhat new IMSLP android app, it's pretty decent plus you got to download the scores from the app itself.
@@Oleg__ The data shows why forScore focuses on iOS - Android users largely don't spend money on apps and iOS users do. It doesn't make financial sense for many app developers to spend resources on a low revenue/profit market when most of their prospective users are on iOS
@@EscapeVelocity11186 I don't think that's a valid comparison. In this case, the people who need such an application clearly understand why they need the application. And these people are willing to pay for the tool they need. In this video, Luma Fusion, which comes to Android, is given as an example.
@@Oleg__ I mean, it's just history at this point. Android has been turning things around for professional users and app developers more recently, but for years on end, Android did nothing to stimulate a professional userbase and was not a good business environment for app devs despite ease of development.
Here's the data: in 2021, despite being around 15% of global smartphone marketshare, iOS claimed 63% of total app revenue and 76% of non-game app revenue. 79% of subscription revenues were generated on iOS. And that's from having nearly 1/6 the userbase. This is the kind of market that app devs want to see - potential customers that will not just spend a lot of money, but spend money on a regular basis (subscription models > single-purchases for app devs due to continuous development costs). And iOS is easier to support to boot due to the relative homogeneity of Apple's product lineup.
When it comes to non-game professional use, iOS clearly has an edge. Only recently, as Android has put a lot more focus on tablet form factors with Android 12L and big Android manufacturers like Samsung up their tablet game, do we see some apps start arriving on Android (likely with good deals from manufacturers like Samsung to ease the transition costs). Still, for creatives and many professionals, the iPad is the place to be because of the ecosystem and the history of long-term support, both from Apple and from app developers.
Finally ! To both you and Samsung !
You for reviewing a Samsung Tab and Samsung for delivering something as good and even better in some places than the iPad.
I just got this. I love having a tablet around the house. And this is just gorgeous.
One of the things I love about Samsung are the great offers they give on pre orders. Wasn't planning on getting the S8 Ultra but I couldn't pass up a $600 discount. It's gonna be great for work in the future.
It is a $600 trade in, not a discount?
@andyH_England yes it is, I got the keyboard for free as part of pre order bonus, which is 350$. Plus since I am a student I got an additional 300$ discount on my purchases.
@@mr.darknight416 unfortunately, student discount is not available everywhere :(
Samsung always kill it with pre order gifts. Free headphones with the phones. Free keyboard case with the tablet. Can you even imagine Apple doing something like that?
@@Peddertech no imagination necessary because they do. Every now and then they give you free air pods or beats to an ipad purchase. Nothing special really. Just marketing.
I'm currently using a surface pro, and I will say that while mine is an awesome computer, it is a bit lacking in the tablet department. The tab s8 Ultra bridges the gab a bit better in my opinion.
Surface pro is indeed great
Yea it really depends on what you will use it for! If you don’t need a real computer then tablets are great.
I’m selling my SP8 when my tab S8U comes in for this exact reason
can u guys explain in more details why S8U is more worth it than SP8,
I'm contemplating between those two
I feel like you can't really compare the two. The surface pro (up until sp7) is more of a windows laptop that can be used as a tablet and the iPad pro and tab s8 are tablets with laptop features. If you already own a windows laptop it doesn't really make sense to buy a surface pro over tab s8 or iPad pro, but if you're in need of a laptop the Samsung and Apple tablets won't be able to replace it for you since they don't run desktop operating systems that a lot of computer programs require
Last year i was contemplating between ipad air and samsung tab s7. I have been using samsung tab s7 for quite a while now and it feels amazing. Note wise, movie and stuff. Samsung really make a great android tab and now they released s8 ultra and it looks insane.
Absolutely outstanding review and presentation. You ROCK! Unboxed my very own S8 ultra moments ago.
Hi , is it only for content consumption?
@@devsunny10 I have an s8, it's great for most any tasks, video editing, drawing, notes, lots of stuff
We don't need to worry about the durability of this thin galaxy tab S8 Ultra, as it survived Zack's durability test
Who's Zack?
@@carldrogo9492 JerryRigEverything, he tests mobile device durability.
No Linus drop test, no buy fromm me
Mines cracked from the floor
it even bit back
I love how Microsoft was right about desktop on mobile vs the segmentation everyone else went for. Sadly as usual MS botched the execution and lost the runway they had created for themselves.
Do you mind explaining this a bit further? What was Microsoft right about?
@@donkeydanny2114 Having a single OS and single form factor that converted from Tablet/phone mode to desktop mode. They were set on this since windows xp for tablet and pushed hard once windows 8 dropped.
I mean this thing looks exactly like a microsoft Surface which has been around since 2012
@@Cyril29a ahh I see
Thanks for the info
@@Cyril29a I think they were in fact wrong about that as the failure of Windows Tablets suggest. The Surface Pro line sells in low volume and is mainly used as a laptop. The fact they have put Android on W11 suggests that in they are tacitly admitting they got that concept totally wrong. Windows simply does not sit well with a touch UI and Apple and Samsung have proven that a specific mobile OS for tablets is the de facto course. All Samsung has done with DeX is add a windowed UI for those familiar with Windows and still want that look. DeX still remains 100% Android.
@@andyH_England I don't agree, firstly Android is linux and so dex is linux both of which have a desktop metaphor. When in dex mode the user isn't using Android in the same way they would on a phone, the UI is optimized for keyboard and mouse and then the UI switches to one for a tablet when the keyboard is detached.
That is was what MS was trying to do all the way back in 2012 but unfortunately could get neither interface to work well because MS are great at making tech but terrible at the user experience. Just because they did a bad job doesn't mean that what they were trying to do was a bad idea. That was my initial point.
I'm loving Samsung's dedication to breaking boundaries with every device and making sure they've got something for everyone... would definitely go for the S8 tab...great content as always Mr. Marques👍
Breaking boundaries 😂
@@Joeblow1981 better thank samsung for their screens & for pioneering 5g otherwise iphones would still be stuck with ugly lcd screens 😂
@@AK-bt6es call it generality
@@AK-bt6es They've had pen support years before apple ever did, and the features mentioned in the video that apple does have are miles better on the Samsung edition. Apple has been copying off Samsung for years and you're suggesting otherwise?? Just wait until they release the iPhone 14, the S22 just came out with a flat camerabump design and it's rumored that apple will do the same, so ig we'll see 😆
@@AK-bt6es And when apple released the first iPhone they also made fun of using a stylus on their devices. And they didn't invent the touchscreen phone, IBM did it years before them in 1992. And the screens you see on iPhones today, made by Samsung. Samsung makes alot of Apple's components like screen, RAM, storage. The only thing Apple really does themselves is Software and now Chip which Samsung has been doing for years 😆
It's not to big at all. It's actually a freaking awesome device! 100% must buy if you have older than last gen. The size is awesome.
I have a galaxy tab s6 and i dont see this as a "must buy". Form factor and price compared to the s6, I'd rather keep the s6. Looks nice though
i've been using the tab s7+ for a years now and it's amazing
never watched a video on my phone since then, the screen is incredible (12.4")
and i also bought the book cover bc without it, it's pretty hard to find a good way to set it to watch it confortably
i bought it to take note during class but sometimes i wished it could run computer app
So now i use it with parsec to acces my desktop from class and do things however i want
just one down side, the batterie losses around 50% in 3h using parsec or notes with the keyborad and a donggle with a mouse attach to it
so when i see samsung release an even bigger tablet like this i'm really excited for the future of android tablet
All these other reviews are downplaying this tablet because it's android, when in fact it's got so much more to offer than a premium competitor's product. Thank you for giving an honest unbiased review, like you always do.
Isnt the Os hilding back the potential it could have
@@notjohncena6492 Android 12L will soon not let it hold back (hopefully)
@@notjohncena6492 Like shitty iPadOS? 😂😂😂
most people speak out of perspective of a 09/6 standard user who is looking for a entertainment and doing standard work tablet. This is where Android lacks the most because you have nearly 0 Apps made for Tablets.....
of course Samsung always adds some special features which are great but many people wont have a use for it.
@@BlackyRay_Patrick Let's just hope that *Android 12L* finally puts an end to this ongoing mess...
I've used the iPad pro 11 inch 2021 model for over a year and if there's anything I can say from having used it so long. The only fault I ever found from its flawless software and design was I'd rather a bigger screen. Yes they do 12 Inch but this is the kinda size I was thinking.
I think this is the perfect size for me. I like to have a picture in picture Netflix or movie and continue to browse. So the screen real estate is a plus
It hasn't been out for a year
I have a 12.9 and really enjoy the aspect of the ipad. It probably depends on the use. I feel for things like drawing and reading comic books, the ipad is a nice size since it is more similar to international paper standards than tv screens. So I imagine if the use is something like streaming from Steam to a tablet, the samsung would have a better screen to game in 1080p.
@@v.sandberg6326 the thing about that is ... paper doesn't have stacks of tool palettes taking up a huge chunk of your screen. the 13" iPad Pro was a let down from an artist's perspective because the squat screen ratio barely added any usable screen width to the 11" model (which has a wider ratio). This Galaxy is the first tablet I've ever considered using besides an iPad because that 14.6" being wide aspect adds a ton of *usable* screen real estate for a Clip Studio Paint user.
Love Samsungs Tablets been using them for more than 6 years
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When reviewing Tablets , I think that a few use cases should always be covered like:
1.- Note taking
2.- Drawing
3.- Book Reading
4.- Video Viewing and video streaming to TVs
5).- Audio listening quality
6).- Productivity Apps: spread sheets, document creation, presentation tools
7).- Video Conferencing
8).- Photography and image editing
9).- Video Editing
10).- Programming - Software Development: IDE + Programming Languages
11).- Connectivity with screen displays and other accessories.
The above list will help to convince many end users to switch to Tablets ecosystem
Very true, but at what point is it no longer a tablet and becomes a laptop? Do we base it on performance, or size, or operating system? I wouldn't know.
@@ThatDudeDelv
I would say its size.
A laptop can do all of these.
@@suntzu1409 Yes but the point is to be able to do the same with a smaller device that also serves as a great tablet
@@Devilslave2
Smaller than what?
A 14" tablet is barely smaller than laptops
Something to note is that if you have an S22 phone it will work as a second monitor for the Tab S8 Ultra. The reveal showed that you can use your S22 as a color palate while doing digital art of the Tab S8 Ultra. This of course goes a step further with the Tab S8 Ultra being able to be a second monitor for your PC.
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Do you know if it works as well with the S21?
@@RuiX95 yeah this whole feature was added to dex. I just read an article about this they said tab s8 to s22 series but they also said any samsung flag ship. Meaning any samsung phone that can run dex. Dex was introduced i think in the s10 series if i remember correctly.
Anyways yeah it should work with your s21. I just traded in my s21 ultra but that worked with dex. I tried it on a tab s8 ultra display model in a store and it had no problems connecting. Again long as it can run dex you should be able to use the two screen feature.
This feature is basically you can run your tablet as a second screen and then run an additional screen on dex hence two screens running dex.
@@davidsaucedo5287 this feature has nothing to do with dex and only works on s pen supported phones
That Samsung Dex thing is truly amazing even though it doesn’t work seamlessly it’s still a great feature, i wouldn’t be disappointed if Apple also made something like this although they never will
It’s kinda gimmicky if you ask me. I have a Tab S7 and never have I really had the need to use it.
I have s7+ and rarely use it.....but it's a good option if you want a more PC feel
@@bear2507 Probably because you use a laptop too. Dex is a sort of replacement for that. it needs to be used with the keyboard
I use dex all the time on my s20 ultra it's out of this world
@@jordyv.703 you can still use dex with just the device alone
The real MVP to me is the vanilla tab S8. Yes its LCD, but that also means the battery lasts literally twice as long. You can use this for days and it comes with all the other benefits at half the price.
@@risav202 nope
Is that a different tab than he is reviewing?
@@kathleenlittle334 there is the S8, the S8 plus and the S8 ultra. All growing in size and some specs, like the plus and ultra have an AMOLED display whereas the 'vanilla' S8 has an LCD.
With Lumafusion coming to the Samsung store hopefully other creative apps like Capture 1 will follow. The only thing the iPad has going for it over the Tab S8/S7 series (that matters to me) are the Apps but hopefully that will start to change now as I pretty much like Samsung's hardware and software features over the iPad.
The Google play store has like 4x as many apps as on the apple app store... And you can download apps from the internet and the Samsung store
@@jakewynn But many of the apps people are most likely to use do not properly support tablets on Android while they do on iOS. Android unfortunately has not made progress on this for years, mostly going backward in this regard. Many popular apps like Twitter and Reddit even had tablet support in the past, but eventually removed it on Android. Even recently Discord removed its tablet support, as it used to have a tablet-friendly interface that was replaced with a stretched out version of the phone interface. It's very disappointing and it's surprising Samsung hasn't ever really worked with these companies to bring support to their devices since it would clearly be a big part of actually marketing the tablets.
@@genericallynamed1 I didn't realise that! Whenever I use a mobile app in landscape DEX when I dock my phone into my projector they look like they are properly scaled and similar to the desktop app
@@jakewynn more don’t means better, most of them are garbage copies of existing apps
@@jakewynn Like mentioned below ya the play store has more apps, but for tablets the iPad has more tablet optimized apps and frankly better tablet apps especially for creative work like photo and video editing
Was gonna get an iPad, but now that Samsung removed the expandable memory option for their phones this tablet is the next best option
Awesome work as always!
It’s crazy that it used to be just one device per each iteration released in the past and now there are plus, minis, ultras and a lot of choices each year from the same device lineup. It’s definitely confusing yet we could say we have the more options, the choice in buying stuff.
What's confusing about it? S8, S8+, and S8 Ultra. 3 different screen sizes, and the Ultra has more RAM. Sounds pretty straight forward to me.
It can do specular highlights of 800 nitts and most OLED TVs can do that as well, now if you are talking about full screen then no it's more like 170 nitts. What mini LED can do is deliver a full screen brightness of 600 plus nitts, but mini led does not have perfect black levels and perfect black levels are more important.
The space ... so happy to see a larger screen, creativity happens (for me) via space - great display
It’s a beautiful piece of tech ever made in android. I have used iPad and android tabs the gaps has been shortened now . Expect more apps in android for musicians . That would be killer with this device . Very nice review
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Gonna be hard walking away without Garage band
I've been using mixpad on my android tablet for about a year now. Not perfect as the app is clearly meant for a mouse, but it works pretty well as a quick recording and mixing utility.
@unbox therapy ➊➐➋➍➏➐➊➏➋➍➒ bruh are you stupid or what.. bots are annoying asf ngl
Feel you. The only thing similar to Garage Band I've seen is Walk Band but it's not as good and I haven't seen better ones.
Just got it 1 week ago ! I’m happy with it . The screen size the quality of super amoled the sound with boost on sound setting ! Multi tasking etc is a great tablets .
@pham nails I'm thinking of getting it, instead of a laptop. I'm more interested in its usage for academic writing purposes. How's the MS Office apps like? MS Word especially. I'd really appreciate your insight from experience.
There's actually a workaround for apps like Instagram. Go to settings and "Samsung labs". Turn the option on and it'll force Instagram to fill the whole display.
There's workarounds for every criticism that people have for android tablets.
For artists this is a treasure, I got one and I couldn't belive how fantastic and big it is !!
What art software do u use on it?
Feels good watching these reviews on the screen of the product itself :)
I just ordered mine: D I was looking for a perfect tablet for a while and your review really helped me to make the final decision. This and the fact that you can use it as a second screen which for me working remotely and traveling a lot is just a dream comes true!
A second screen how?
@@blairdavis dex
Xiaomi the best
@@thebest-jl1iwthe best at making janky software and selling your data lol
I used the Tab S7+ since the release and it works perfectly fine.
Samsung DeX was the reason I got the Tab S7+ instead of an iPad, because I needed a laptop replacement but also a tablet for school.
The Price was also really good and I got a Powerbank and the keyboard cover for free.
I won't buy the S8 because im still really happy with the S7+.
Lovvvve my s7plus 👏👏👏
@Kenneth Sitcharon you
just described my entire Calculus II experience this semester wth lmao. But exactly!
can anyone tell me any cons they've had with the s7 plus? How is it for gaming?
@@kamigozen584 I guess a con for this tablet would be if you truthfully don't want a big screen, you'll find it hard to hold for comics ( I don't) and portability ( wayyy easier over my 17in laptop so also not a problem for me)
@@sonicandroxas yeah i can see that being a problem but i kinda just want it for watching movies maybe play some games and notes
As an Ipad pro 12.9 user. I saw this in person and I agree this is a monster and the screen is really better than an iPad Pro maybe due to its OLED display. The notch placement is also better.
I wish the S8 ultra got the AMOLED screen setup like galaxy tab S6 and 7 did. It would’ve been a beast in dynamic video as well
This is the s8
I would honestly use this to remote into my desktop on the go. I like my iPad pro but the limitations and issues it has with remoting into a windows computer is annoying
Is it possible on this thing tho?
Hell, at this point I rather have OneUI instead of iPad OS. For the emulators alone.
@@Daniel-dj7fh yes
I use an ipad pro, and i agree that the use alongside a windows pc is annoying as hell.
If the tablet wasn't so good hardware wise i'd have sold it due to ios problems by now.
Chrome remote is great
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS TABLET!
Great video as always. Nice to see the SO ultra getting it's own video unlike the S7+ of last year which was just a segment.
FYI though there is a mode to enable portrait native apps on landscape mode. (Instagram running vertically when the tablet is horizontal for example)
Great work as always.
Don’t know how I missed this.And I’m glad I finally found this. Thanks so much for sharing.✌️💯
The major obstacle to android tablet success hasn't been hardware for several years now. Would have been good if you'd covered app availability compared to iPad.
For creative apps you can't replace ipad with other tablet. The only reason is the apps. The only reason why I bought ipad are apps like affinity designer, illustrator, and procreate.
@@annonimbouz851 if you’re a creative you’re probably going Apple anyways though
for creative applications, Samsung has collaborated with several developers including LumaFusion and to get creative applications that are compatible you have to download through the Galaxy Store
@@annonimbouz851 yes you can. Samsung has partnered with many companies for apps and also has Samsung labs to force apps to be optimized for tablets even if the developers haven't just like on the fold and it can run desktop applications unlike the iPad which has watered down versions
@@annonimbouz851 there's so many apps on Android, unless you are looking for procreate exclusively ipads have nothing more to give you there
I just love it! I have been watching videos like yours since before Android phones were big enough for me to see on my Samsung Galaxy View.
It is fantastic for watching and listening to content but getting a little dated and slower with Android 5.
It's a tempting upgrade for sure.
0:30 That aged well
I bought this for Disney plus absolute game changer I still use my iPad Pro 12.9 for writing and drawing but this baby is my new bed time cinema
When I first got a tablet, 10 years ago, it was 7 inches, and big smartphones were 4 inches. Now that smartphones are almost 7 inches they have to make 12 inch tablets, and now this at almost 15... I miss small phones.
Phones didn't get that much bigger, they just have smaller bezels
6:35 Actually, if you use Instagram on the S8 Ultra, it allows you to use full screen portrait as apposed to Apple's latest iPad which resize it down significantly in comparison to this.
One of the things I'm most curious about with this tablet is its native wireless display capability for a Windows PC, and whether the latency is good enough to use it comfortably as a pen display alternative there. The latency of the iPad's sidecar thing isn't quite good enough, so I wouldn't be surprised if the latency on this one is also a bit off.
Second Screen has two modes. One is specifically to be used as a drawing mode
@@mrbobo86 thats I have to admit really interesting. In the future just buying a Full Tablet instead of a drawing Tablet.
S wireless display and touch drawings with s pen were built into last year's version as well. I had no issues with latency or otherwise and functions nicely as windows 2nd screen and is native in windows OS as well as the Samsung OS. It's all just a pull down and a button push. If already paired before windows will install change into dual mode just add if you plugged in a physical monitor. Great for laptops!
Latency I imagine would be fine. I use my tab old tab s4 for stylus input for photoshop on my desktop, using bluetooth with the SuperDisplay app.
It has a 'draw' setting when paired with another screen which minimises latency at the cost of video playback.
"Someone keep this thing away from Zack"
Meanwhile Zack: not only could I not break it in half, it fought back. He really tried too
I have been using the tab S4 for years and i've never really felt like my experience was less than an ipad. i use my tablet for notes, media, reading, and occasionally drawing and its been great. (the only thing the ipad has going for it is procreate, but sketchbook is free and good enough.) I'm sure the S8 is going to be even more amazing
What a great upgrade you're getting man
My kid has an i pad for school and it's absolute trash.
@@iva00005 how?
@@iva00005 lol im ded
- Compatibility with smart TV'S is trash
- ability to download third party apps is trash
-lack back gesture = trash
- organising apps is trash
- animations are so smooth it feels slow
- All Apple icons for their apps look trash
- IOS in general is just clunky and trash.
Damn. This is the first time I ever bought tech this expensive without watching the MKBHD video about it first. Don't regret it :)
And another thing you left out, was the ability to open as many apps as you want at any time you can open them all in dex or have three open at a time in the regular interface with multiple floating windows if you need it.
Yeah, the pop up windows are amazing. You don't have to be in DeX mode to do it either. It really eliminates the need for apps to be optimized at all.
Not keen on a cluttered desktop, it kills productivity. Android and iOS has them open in RAM even if not open on the desktop and you can easily bring them to the foreground. I know some people like 10 open apps in windowed look but I have no idea why that is good!
Another benefit.
As a symphonic musician, I need the giant size to read music on the stage. The symphonic world is moving towards this amd it has already reached the point where musicians who don't have tablets are at a disadvantage.
For anybody that may be considering this tablet:
The pen DOES NOT NEED TO RECHARGE!
Basic functionality of the pen such as display input does not require power, only the Bluetooth actions do, which are usually a useless gimmick!
In other words, you don't need to worry about the pen runing out of battery and you can keep it anywhere on the tablet you like.
“Somebody keep it away from zac” that got me 😂😂
He wouldn't do it anyway. Zack only bends iPads so he can comment his bullshit about how bad Apple is. Just like he ALWAYS does when it comes to iPhones and how hard it is to remove the back glass while on the other hand he NEVER says how much better the iPhone design is when it comes to the screen replacement (which is a million times more common than a back replacement).
@@Raja995mh33 This didn't age well
My tab S7 5G easily replaced my laptop. Both the S7 and S8 have a ton of magnetic areas from the pen and keyboard cover. I once stuck my S7 to the refrigerator it has that many strong magnets.
Im all for the idea of tablets getting larger especially after the years when tablets used to be stereotypical 7 inch standard. I would love to see tablets reaching the size of 17-19 inches because viewing videos on larger screens always seems better
You can just buy a laptop
@@HibatuallahQartaa that is actually the point i think, for tablets to ba a laptop alternative
Also coupled with how tablets used to just feel like slightly bigger smartphones as phone screens were getting bigger every year.
@@HibatuallahQartaa just like phones. Some of them are almost the same size as small or average tablet. Let’s keep the same energy for laptops taking over computer. It’s just how things are. Like how smart watch are getting more advanced to be more like all phone stuff put into a watch.
Samsung already made a 18 inches tablet
It is damned beautiful. I have very little use for a tab in my life, and I already have one (Tab S4 10.5") but I have to admit I just kind of want this anyway. It's just gorgeous. Hands down the hardware here beats the iPad aside from theoretically the chipset. I say theoretically because I don't care about synthetic benchmarks as they haven't translated in to actual real world use for years and also a lot of chips seem great but they get so after a few minutes of use they're nowhere near the power they suggest in a quick bench test. I guess what I'm saying is at least based on just the look and that screen I'd give it an easy win. Details are more up to the individual.
they always mentions speed of the chip but like what does it matter, the apps on these devices don't need that power anyway. its all bullshit at this point, its just to flex for no reason.
@@mdafdadegddd6868 I don't think so, I use my Tab S3 for 3d modeling, animation and rendering with 3ds max. Just imagine what S8 Ultra would be able to perform!
@@Carolina-mw4po yeah im not talking about old devices. like chill jeez, all these current devices are good. like no one will notice a difference honestly. i don't give a fuck about numbers, its all about how fast it is but who gives a fuck. you can do all this on anything on recent devices, get new device and its fast. like who fucking cares how much faster it is. like whatever, i can't even notice honestly.
@@mdafdadegddd6868 chill dude. Unlike Apple, Samsung is innovating and improving.
@@bhrurmi7756 dude I use Samsung, you need to relax. Im getting tab S8 ultra abs s22 ultra. I don't like apple, cheap fucks can't even include charger and got rid of headphone jack. Then everyone copy's this aholes ideas.
Wow I'm so excited about these. Thinking back we all wanted these things in our just green display Nokia screens. 😄
And wow samsung is finally doing something different and they nail it, I hope they maintain this! Go samsung!
I still remember the days when people think touchscreen is easier to break and without physical keyboard candybar on phone is hard to use.
Yup Samsung is doing great but… when getting rhis tablet the only reason I see is the display. The iPad Pro has so much better performance, and whole having a big tablet is great I just want it to fit into a backpack… and that M1 chip is killer… although Samsung might have a littler better phones (which is arguable) apple dominates the computer and iPad market
Excellent review with all the needed information. Well done as always, Marques! Thank you.
This is an awesome tablet, I'm viewing this on my Tab A7 Lite.
"Someone keeps this away from Zack."
Well...Zack got his hands on it recently. And he tried to bend it.
not only did he try to bend it, it fought back
@@InsufficientGravitas I kept it somewhat vague to not spoil anything for the people who hadn't seen but
*SPOILER WARNING*
The tablet did get bent out of shape it does still work. I was impressed.
Pretty dope! I love my iPad Pro 12.9 And been wonting to see a decent competitor from Android. This looks like a winner!
Zack already got his hands on that :D And yes, he couldn't snap it
I never cared about tablets until the s8 ultra. I used my iPad Pro for probably a week before I got bored of it. I’ve been using this tablet daily for a solid month and can’t live without it now. Love it so much I got another one for work. Worth every penny of its asking price and this is coming from an apple fanboy.
Hey there. What android apps do you use with your tablet?
Is it good for video calls I.e. zoom/ Microsoft teams?
Thanks, I've been waiting on your review. I already have the S7+. Now I think I will trade up for this one.
Ive had mine for about a week or so. Love it. Dont have any problems with the size. Got the ultra 256gb , 12gb of ram for 510$ off an ebay auction with original packaging, spen, 2 cases and perfect condition. Blessed.
I absolutely love it in vertical orientation. Its absurd and loud and in your face how huge it is. But, reading notes while multitasking a video lecture or a triple video call. It's perfect for business and education. Even medical practitioners will have a use for the sheer size of it. Viewing patient information and x-ray etc... But ios got them by the notch
Thanks for the in-depth review.
I’ve been researching iPad Pro 12.9 for months, I was sure I would buy it. But after watching this video I may have been convinced to get this beauty. I didn’t even know it existed until an hour ago. Goes to show how tech savvy I am lol
ios also cant compete with versatility that Android os has. due to it being freedom from apple's monitoring and policies, you can do whatever you want with android ;)
I use this tablet for school to replace my old computer and it's amazing. I got it used for almost half off. Removes extra notebooks and great for having multiple apps while studying. And the screen is big enough that I can use it comfortable as a "laptop" with the keyboard case. Super great device and you can get it used for a great price. The s pen is really good and samsung notes is goated. samsung notes is really good
I really like my Tab S6 - it was killer value compared to the iPads available at the time. Still use it regularly. But looking at this for the money I can't help but think you're better of buying a laptop like a MacBook Air or similar Windows Laptop. Perhaps the standard Tab S8 is more compelling, but for me I'd argue I can get more done on a MacBook for less money.
Couldn't have said it better. Sure, the Tab S8 is cutting edge, but for that money, a laptop is better. I bought a HP Laptop with Ryzen 5600h last November. I use it like everyday for programming in Python, Golang and JavaScript. Currently learning Data Science and Machine Learning as well. I also play games occasionally. I couldn't have been happier!
I still think, 2in1 is a much better product for those who want touch capability and like to use it as tablet for watching movies.
Instead of buying two separate devices (Tablet + Laptop) buying 2in1 makes more sense. Obviously, 2in1 needs more caring as they not as durable as Laptop (non 2in1).
@@AryanSingh2512. Yeah agreed, I think it all depends on the individual's use cases
Tablets are not necessarily replacement for devices like MacBook air. I personally own a tab s7 and my primary use case is taking notes for college and Art. I couldn't really do that in a laptop. For everything else from photo/video editing to word processing, tabs should get you 80% of the way there. So yeah I don't thinks tablets are meant to be laptop replacements instead they are just a different segment. I personally wouldn't trade it for any laptop out there
Also I have a desktop and the s7 is an fantastic accessory to my pc. From second screen to Samsung flow to Samsung notes sync across devices, it compliments a Windows pc wonderfully
I still have my galaxy tab s5e, which I love, and one thing that also surprised me was the quality and loudness of the sound of the 4(!) speakers. They are miles ahead of my actual laptop's speakers. I guess we have AKG to thank for that? The battery life is also something I wasn't expecting to be this good.
Do you think it's still worth it now?
AKG is a Samsung company 😂 so you have Samsung to thank for that ☺️
Same here, still amazing for watching video content. Use it everyday ;)
I have the S7 Plus. It does almost all the same things with keyboard cover and everything. 12.4 inches though but I might upgrade down the line and give this one to my wife.
I just order a refurbished S8 Ultra listed in Excellent condition for a little over $500 after I applied some credits. Im really excited to get it. I ordered a keyboard and stand (not Samsung) for $70.
I've been buying tablets since Samsung galaxy tab s2 9.7in . I remember seeing the 11in iPad Pro and thinking man this is too big lol. But here we are in 2022 with a freakin 14.6 tablet in use?!?! Just wow! I'm using the samsung tab s7+ right now, and am happy to not upgrade for a few more years. But am thrilled to have such a tablet in market in 2022. Although not for me right now.
You didn't mention, but I find it cool that you can use a galaxy phone as a colour pallette when drawing on the tab s8 ultra
The S-Pens have actually been able to attach magnetically on the side of the tablets since the Tab S6
My husband and I have never owned a smartphone, but please don't assume that we're a couple of old fogies that are tech illiterate. We are, indeed, tech savvy. We met while working at Nokia. I was a supervisor and my husband worked in the advanced tech customer service department. We've never understood why everyone got so addicted to using their smartphones - especially to communicate and trying to view assets on such a small screen. I have personally seen so many miscommunications happen because of this, which certainly does not lend itself to world peace. It would be nice if we could all get back to using phones to simply speak to one another but start using desktop computers, laptops and tablets like this for everything else. Thank you for sharing info on this Galaxy Tab. It's fantastic! Blessings to you and yours!
Still got the tab s6 and more than happy with this evening 3 years later. Ultra looks ok but too big and not portable enough. Thanks for the video
Finally, a Samsung Galaxy tablet review by MKBHD. we won Samsung fans✋😭