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Dex is stupid if you want a laptop buy a laptop, if you want a desktop buy a desktop…. Stop trying to merge them all into a tablet! A tablet is a tablet not a laptop or desktop
@@austinkennedy955 What if you want a handheld computer with a PC style UI? There are so many reasons why someone might want these instead of a laptop. I have no use for a laptop, but I need a PC for more capabilities and then a tablet for mobile media consumption when I'm not near my TV or if I just want a larger screen compared to my phone.
@@kyleduddleston4123 I agree completely that’s why I say buy a phone and a computer because that phone has only as much processing power as it does as a phone, it’ll never having more than it has as a phone.. meanwhile you can get a phone and a laptop and the laptop is gonna have more processing power overall than the phone ever will as a phone or this “DEX” feature. It’s only enough to get you by. Not enough to actually be a full fledged computer.
I don't own any of these tablets, but just wanted to complement you on your presenting style. Its clear, compact and you covered just about everything thats important. Your presenting is a real example. Thank you.
@@kornisonkiseli3248 Agreed with TechGearTalk's presentation, his reviews are always very thorough, and he covers all the details of the comparisons. Plus anyone who loves dogs is good in my book. Despite how great it would be to have the larger sized variants of this tablet with the AMOLED displays, I bought my husband the regular Tab S8 for Christmas. When he travels he needs something more portable. I originally got him the Tab S6 Lite, but the specs and speed seemed to be very lacking. So decided to leapfrog over the new Tab S9 FE and go for the S8, even though it's almost 2 years old at this point. I figured he might as well have something more upscale with a better processor to enjoy for a few years.
Size definitely makes a difference. I have an S7+ and an S8 Ultra. With the S7+ (physically identical to the S8+), I feel I can mostly use it as a tablet or leave it in a case if I want to just watch stuff. With the S8 Ultra, it’s too big to use as a handheld tablet. It’s really designed to stay in its case at all times. It’s big enough that the S8 Ultra will slip out of my hands quite easily. I’ve dropped it enough times on the table (fortunately it never dropped more than a few inches), but I’ve never had that issue with the S7+. I love the Ultra’s screen size better, but I do sometimes wish it were easier to hold.
Felt the same size wise when I moved from the s6lite to the s8+, I really miss the ability to carry the tablet without too much heft. I wish Samsung makes 10inch oled
It's an important comparison because with the new update policy most are likely to hang on to these for long time much like I will. Buyers remorse only lasts for 28 days here in the UK. I think the + is the sweet spot-I think this matches the ipad Pro better. I'm happy with mine except for no spell check with the cover keyboard. My Samsung eco system (watch, tablet, fold, pay, tags) is starting to work but it's hard to set UP and not so intuitive. Thanks for your non biased reviews.
Got the Ultra yesterday and using it now. The display is beautiful. The viewing experience is unmatched compared to other tablets. The best viewing experience among all tablets. Beautiful design as well. Yes, it's big, but when you use it, you'll appreciate the size, especially when you open 2 or 3 apps at the same time. No app is cramped, making multitasking experience great as well. It's not for someone who's actively on the go every day.
Watching this from my Tab S8. Thank you a lot for these comparison videos. They helped me a lot with choosing this over an iPad Air 5, and I'm very happy with my choice. My previous tablet was iPad Mini 4, so the size of Tab S8 is just right for me. I prefer smaller, compact size tablets as I already have a 15" laptop and I use tablets mostly to read books and webtoons, draw/colour, game, and watch Netflix and YT. The stylus is a novelty for me, so I'm very happy it's included - I've become a huge Spen fan:)
Same here! Have been a huge iPad fan for a while, but the iPad Mini 6 really let me down. Didn't know what I was missing, loving my S8! And the S Pen is just eons ahead of the Apple Pencil.
How is the screen of the Tab S8? I usually watch content in a pretty dark room (dark like when you go to the cinema) and even if the screen of my previous ipad pro 11 2020 was really good, I was really bothered by the graysh bars that you showed up while watching stuffs. The 16:10 should help because the black bars will be much smaller, but are they really noticable or not?
I think the excitement of my ipad mini went away quickly when I had to zoom in to read anything. Ipad mini was a good in theory thing for me but I fell for it once haha
I wanted a portable one so I first looked at the S8, but when I discovered the best display isn't on the smallest one I went for the S8 plus. I haven't had a tablet (apart from using old ones as Smarthome displays) in years so I haven't got any good recent references. I am very satisfied with my S8 plus for everyday use.
How are you liking your tablet and hows the battery so far? im debating on which one to get today , my brother has the tab s7 and it made me want to get my own im definitely gonna get the ultra or s8+ because of the amoled screen
Awesome video. If anyone is wondering, yes, the Tab S7 is louder than the Tab S8+ at max volume. I had both and tested it myself. But they are both really loud nonetheless.
I settled for the S8+ for sheer utility purposes. I didn’t want to have another huge device in my camera bag, as my laptop is the bulk of my kit, so having the 12.4 inch display is JUST big enough to throw in my bag for a bigger editing surface than my tab S7.
I got the S8 and it fits my needs. I already have my laptop so I didn't need a bigger screen with other models. However, I saw that AMOLED screen in person at Best buy and it's gorgeous 😂
@@RamiRami-nf6hg i have it and yeah it's an lcd, although one of the best lcds i have ever seen, barely any difference compared to my amoled phone unless i use it in dark
thanks for the video. I've been watching several since launch and even went to the Samsung experience store to see which one I liked better. I like the size of the ultra, but I think I'll get the S8+. It has more color options, seems to be more portable and still has the amoled display
I don't own any of this, so far but one problem I have with the Ultra is the fact you need more storage to get more memory.. Cost goes up. Thank you for the well done review.
If the main difference is screen size, I'd actually prefer the Plus even though I'd like to use it like a portable second display. My thinking is that the smaller one is even more portable while the Ultra seems almost like lugging a second laptop around. But that AMOLED and latency is important to me since the main reason I'd be getting it is as a stylus display for my laptop. I have the S22 Ultra and really love the stylus, and can see the benefit of using it for Photoshop and Illustrator amongst other things.
5:05 A micro-usd card slot is something I've never heard of before 😂 Jokes aside, great comparison between these. I just ordered the s8+. I bought the 256gb model, keyboard case included as well as the s-pen. Just had to purchase a screen protector, charger and a 512gb memory card. The total ended up at 1000 euros. If I would have gone with similar storage with the ipad pro 12.9" 512gb, apple pencil 2 and keyboard, that would have ended up at over 2000 euros. Hard to justify that price tag. I use an iPhone 13 Pro Max, and the Macbook Pro 16" M1 base model as my other main devices. Sure it would have been nice to match up everything in the same ecosystem, but getting some variation sure is nice too!
@@bobbacide8457 It comes with the pen and a charging cable. Samsung's got deals from time to time that include the keyboard. But if you already own a bluetooth keyboard, that is probably a better typing experience anyways
I recently got a tabs7+ based on your video. In person the ultra is just huge!! its basically a laptop display. Good for if you need to be showing others things on your tablet but for working on the go and content consumption the s7+ is already too big to be handheld comfortably. i had to put a case on mine just to give it enough heft and protection that I felt ok using it without breaking it. Great job presenting and delivering relevant info in a clear, concise manner.
I own a Tab S7 with a TFT display, I also have a Galaxy S21 phone. All I can say is: go for OLED screen or you might end up watching on the smaller phone screen because it is better than big tablet screen.
Edit: Ordered the S8 ultra today for $550 (Samsung gave me $500 for Tab S6 Lite that I got at massive discount). $200 extra on Accessories. I got 65w charger, 20000 maH power bank, free Galaxy buds live, and Tab S8 Ultra case by Samsung. Savings: ~$1000
Great video as always! Watched this from my tab s8. I finally got it today, and loving it so far! The size is definitely just right for me. My only issue so far is the too aggressive blue-light filter. Thanks for creating videos on the tab s8 series as they made me less anxious about my decision to preorder it haha 😄
Hey aixeia, you mentioned that you didn't like the aggressive blue light filter. Samsung has a setting called eye comfort shield, which will filter blue light. I hope this helps
@@rnshorts6497 hi, the eye comfort shield is actually the one im talking about, sadly. It's too warm. Though i can live with it. I just have to make the brightness lower, which works since I have to keep the brightness low at night anyway haha
@@lucasnicolae4573 yup, also done that. it definitely makes the warmth more bearable but i can't help compare it with my AMOLED phone LOL. but it's just a minor annoyance. i'm still loving most of the tab experience!
I bought an Ultra S8 tablet 4 days ago and loved its thin design and all but it's HUUUUGEEEE! You definitely need a stand cover unlike smaller version such as S8+ . I am now thinking to return Ultra and get S8+ If you want a monitor screen then get Ultra.
actually s7 and s7+ is still capable of the things that three tablets can do,it is even cheaper. for the os update,that can be unessential somehow because there is no gigantic improvements between every version of one ui update. sometimes,I'll prefer to one ui 3 instead of one ui 4.
You say look at them in the store.... Where I live, outside of Boston, no stores have them as display models... if you want to see one, you have to order one.... which I did! The S8+ and I love it!
Great work and very educative, Thank you. I would like your honest advice , I intended to order Tab 8 Ultra next month , should I wait for Tab 9 Ultra?
I bought an S8 this week. I'm in the UK and bought it from Currys who are offering 15% discount which made quite a difference. I also ordered the slim keyboard and power supply from Samsung which were already discounted but I got an extra 40% discount for ordering 2 accessories. I just need a screen protector and a Bluetooth mouse and I'm all set. And broke!
@Buzás András I've never owned a device with a Super AMOLED display but the TFT on the S8 is fine for me, impressive in fact. Probably best if you went along to a dealers and compared an S8 with the S8+ and/or S8 Ultra, both of which have the AMOLED display. You have to pay a hefty premium however for the "better" display. With the difference you could buy a PSU (not included), case or keyboard etc.
@@Sasuke.out.of.Chakra I bought the keyboard cover along with the power supply direct from Samsung. The keyboard cost £48.98 and the power supply cost £18.48. They were on offer any way but because I bought two items I got extra discount. I cannot find these on the Samsung website just now. I just checked Currys website and they have the keyboard cover for £119 which is still quite pricey. I cannot see why any Bluetooth keyboard wouldn't work. One of the advantages of the Samsung keyboard is that it is powered by the tablet. It may be worth doing a search for the S7 keyboard cover which is identical.
Thank you for this very thoughtful comparison. I appreciate the work you put into your reviews. One unanswered question for me is how the displays perform outdoors in daylight. I'm selling the Microsoft Surface Go 2 that I bought for portable ham radio operations. Even on an overcast afternoon here in the SF Bay area, with screen at full brightness, the display washes out. A bigger screen than the 10.1" Surface would be a plus, too.
The only reason why I am still using my old tab s5e is cause it's the one and only cheap model that has Super Amoled. I wouldn't mind paying for the s8 but since it has an LCD looks like I'm stuck with the s8+.
cbr9927 And what didn't you like in Ultra compared to S8+? Is S8+ brighter and sharper? I'd like to know. I've got it and has an idea to replace it with Ultra. Is that a wrong choice?
@@АнтонБичий My main comparison was using 4k videos on TH-cam. The Ultra very often when I had it on 1440p looked looked like it was 1080p. The 12.4 was sharper with more detailed color. I think its because its a smaller screen with the same resolution or very close. The smaller display will always look better since it packs more PPI. I have replaced the Ultra with the Ipad pro 12.9 and wow that is a very beautiful screen.
@@АнтонБичий I did not compare the Ultra and the Ipad pro 12.9. I have lots of tablets and during my trip to best buy to return the Ultra looked at the 12.9 Ipad and had to have it. Its simply blows away the 11 Ipad pro which I sold right after I bought the 12.9 Pro. I also have a 12.4 Tab FE and really think its great for the price. I got it for 429.00
I had to upgrade my S22 ultra to the 23ultra since the antenna was pretty much fried. And I refused to continue paying 900 for a refurbished phone they were gonna send. It kept dropping calls, and had no service unless I was connected to my tablet. Lol. S22 apparently had a lot of issues after launch. And I have the S7+ tab and it's held up beautifully but I cannot wait until can upgrade to the S8 ultra. Digital art and schoolwork will be phenomenal on that large screen.
@walkwithme The price is still high but trust me this thing got faster with the updates and so far it isn't slowing down, snapdragon 855 is still a powerful cpu.
I am really in doubt of replacing my Surface Pro with an S8 or an S8+. I notice I hardly ever use the SP as tablet on the couch. In most cases I use the SP as a laptop. So that would verify going for the S8. However I am worried I will be disappointed with the smaller size when using it for productivity. Can you shed any light on that? I am 100% sure I don't want the Ultra as I am sure I will never use that one as a tablet.
Both are amazing I originally bought the plus but my Dad gave me the ultra because he didn’t really like it compared to his tab 7 fe, and after a couple of months using both I really like booth however I’m more comfortable with using the plus for daily use and I use the ultra as a secondary monitor but the plus and ultra are awesome
The Video is great, nice work. For myself, I am still wondering what to use such a tablet for. I have a tab s6 lite which is enough to write Notes, draw, watch pictures etc. For everything else my laptop or smartphone seems to be more useful. Could someone elaborate on why anyone needs tablets like this? :D or at least on what they are better at than much cheaper ones, a phone or a laptop?
Buy it nice or buy it twice. Good one haha. Would love the s8 ultra for personal media on a table. Regular S8 for flexibility like on bed on living room or anywhere
New to Android Tablets (used Note 10+ & like it). What is better if the “pro” like offerings of in the 88” size from Samsung? I’ve only looked at the Tab Active3 8” rugged. Looks to meet my out on site work needs. Is there a coming new version of this? Currently using iPad Mini 6 5g for flight sim & media work. It’s blooming brilliant.
My new Tab S8 is showing blurry images while watching TH-cam or Crunchyroll at 1080p. And also it is not able to get full speed of my 50mbps wifi, it is only able to get 10mbps(and it's wifi only model). I have started updating everything so let's see how it goes. Anyone else facing same issue?
Hi, great video! Super helpful! :) Thank you. At 10:16, you set up a "dual display" with the tablet, how did you set that up? I don't see any videos in your channel about it, but I would really like to know. Cheers.
Its called Dex and is built-into the tablet (and Samsung phones). Look at videos of that if you're interested - you just pug a USB-C to HDMI cable into the monitor and you will have a computer-like interface with desktop and everything. You literally don't need a laptop anymore. Dex can also do it wirelessly to where you dont even need a cable. Apple has nothing even remotely comparable and Samsung has been doing this for many years now. If Apple users had access to this technology they would go ballistic thinking it was the best thing that has ever happened to Apple lol That's the problem with Apple - they wont develop this because it will cut into their hugely profitable Mac sales. Android doesn't sell laptops, so they don't care. Apple will make you buy a $1500 iphone and $2000 Macbook just to do what a used $300 Samsung Galaxy from 2017 can do. The latest versions (such as these tablets) do this extremely well. Take a look at videos and you will see how Dex acts just like a desktop - you can even connect a keyboard and mouse if you'd like. Samsung Android > Apple for innovation, all day every day.
Thanks for explaining!!!!! I’m the older generation learning what dex and other options are by watching the videos and WOW!!! I’ve always liked Samsung since cell phones were developed for personal use now to watch a video on dex thanks again!!!!😊
I had initially ordered the S8 Ultra but, after playing with the ultra at a local best buy, I IMMEDIATELY cancelled my order and got the 11 inch. It's more portable.
@@ImmortalDraylo That's talking touchscreen tablets, not laptops. A 14-inch MacBook Pro is more wieldy and easier to use than a Tab S8 Ultra with the (separately bought) keyboard and trackpad accessory. While the screen can be separated, using the Tab S8 Ultra with only the touchscreen can be too big for some people.
@@ImmortalDraylo do you own one? It's almost unwieldy. It's fine if you stay at home but if you're on the go a lot then maybe not so much. I think most ppl should go for a galaxy book 2 pro 360 13.3 since it's nearly the same price after you include the keyboard. Actually, Samsung has sales so the galaxy book 2 pro 360 is cheaper at the moment.
After joining the Apple ecosystem at a young age now fully adult 27 years old I am finally slowly switching to Samsung ecosystem! Starting off with purchasing one of these gorgeous tablets or don’t know yet if I want to wait for 2023 line up. Anyways in 2-4 years I am switching from IPhone 14ProMax to a Samsung phone! And eventually in the future a watch! I already have a Samsung TV and I like it a lot.
Nice video comparison. Been waching your video comparison even back on the s7 series. Just been wondering, do all of them have hdr10+ support? Or only the plus and ultra? And, will that be a major issue when watching some vids like on netflix or nah?
Buy it nice or buy it twice.. that's right. I got me the Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 and though it's great for media consumption and serving as a secondary screen via Micro-HDMI, that's about it. No extendable Memory to the scarce internal one, OTG is supported but not really working, only 60Hz screen refresh rate..waste of money if you want to do more than just watching media. Gaming works but since the device is quite heavy holding it for long is impossible. I think when it comes to productive tablets, Samsung is king. I don't mind the storage policy since you can extend that. But Samsung should have included larger Ram options with the smaller models. That way if you have to rely on much Ram for e.g. video editing you are almost forced to opt for the Ultra even if you would be totally fine with the plus form factor. I guess that's how companies grab more money out of this.
Thank you sir.Please let me know: Can we use S pen only on Ultra ,or also on s8,and S8 + Also :Is there any difference in features between S8+ and Ultra ?
I'd suggest s8 plus, if you want to use it handheld, s8 ultra is more suitable placing on table, taking notes on plus and ultra is superb all depends on usage, if you planning to hold it like a book to read, get the plus
I don't get the ultra y would u have one over the galaxy book pro/360 if u want a laptop then y not get a laptop 🤷♂️ there's not much difference in price by the time u got the keyboard
Does anyone use tab s8 in their dex setup? Because I already have a bigger monitor to connect it to when I want to do more productivity work and I just plan to take it off when I want it just for content consumption and entertainment the smaller easier to hold form factor is what sells it for me
whatching from my s8+ I was affraid it would be too big but MAN i love it. the size is just right and the keyboard cover is AWSOME. I might just need the power brick you advertised to charge all my devices
Good job. I just subscribed. I’m going to be switching from Apple to Samsung. Will it be possible to transfer all my data from my iPad to the 8s ultra?
Great review. . Is there any issues with viewing angles on the S8 (normal one). Want to buy one but not sure if it's worth spending extra money on the amoled when the base model is acceptable. Any advice
Is it possible to put a sim card in it and use it out in the country like cell phone? Since we don't all live in a big city with wifi everywhere all the time. Remember... no home phone ,no router, no wifi, can it be used with mobile data? No one seems to know...
Brightness nits and screen reflectivity was not spoken about. Another thing is you should use sections in your video to easily navigate. Rest all was great, I would applaud your presentation skills. Good luck
Thank you from South Africa. You always ask about pricing. The S8 11" costs R16 500 ($1004); S8+ is R20 600 ($1253) and the Ultra is R24 800 ($1508) to us today 16 09 22. Yikes! You are the go-to Guy for me when comparing tablets or mobiles!
Ipad pro 12.9 is what I have.. but I'm thinking about adding the s8 ultra to my line up. I have a fold 4 and an iphone. I get the best of both worlds and not an iOS fan boy or an android fan boy.
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10h ago how is this even possible
How much do I need to wait for s7 plus vs s8 plus?
Sir can you donate me a s 8 ultra 🥺 please
@@ashish_kar Guessing I'm too late an entrant for the Ultra!
I dont care how much u praise apple, but that samsung dex makes apple nothing compared to samsung.
Dex is stupid if you want a laptop buy a laptop, if you want a desktop buy a desktop…. Stop trying to merge them all into a tablet! A tablet is a tablet not a laptop or desktop
@@austinkennedy955 why did apple put the M1 and M2 chip in the iPads then lol,they have ads saying 'whats a computer' 😂
@@austinkennedy955 What if you want a handheld computer with a PC style UI? There are so many reasons why someone might want these instead of a laptop. I have no use for a laptop, but I need a PC for more capabilities and then a tablet for mobile media consumption when I'm not near my TV or if I just want a larger screen compared to my phone.
@@Ibrahim-vx5kq yeah they aren’t too smart sometimes.. but processors are in all kinds of devices so that’s irrelevant to my point.
@@kyleduddleston4123 I agree completely that’s why I say buy a phone and a computer because that phone has only as much processing power as it does as a phone, it’ll never having more than it has as a phone.. meanwhile you can get a phone and a laptop and the laptop is gonna have more processing power overall than the phone ever will as a phone or this “DEX” feature. It’s only enough to get you by. Not enough to actually be a full fledged computer.
I don't own any of these tablets, but just wanted to complement you on your presenting style. Its clear, compact and you covered just about everything thats important. Your presenting is a real example. Thank you.
Oh wow - thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback 🙏🏻
ditto
Also seconded. Your explanation was the most concise and knowledgeable. Thanks a ton!
Agreed. Presentation is amazing, I basically made my choice on what to buy based on this video.
@@kornisonkiseli3248 Agreed with TechGearTalk's presentation, his reviews are always very thorough, and he covers all the details of the comparisons. Plus anyone who loves dogs is good in my book.
Despite how great it would be to have the larger sized variants of this tablet with the AMOLED displays, I bought my husband the regular Tab S8 for Christmas. When he travels he needs something more portable.
I originally got him the Tab S6 Lite, but the specs and speed seemed to be very lacking. So decided to leapfrog over the new Tab S9 FE and go for the S8, even though it's almost 2 years old at this point. I figured he might as well have something more upscale with a better processor to enjoy for a few years.
Size definitely makes a difference. I have an S7+ and an S8 Ultra. With the S7+ (physically identical to the S8+), I feel I can mostly use it as a tablet or leave it in a case if I want to just watch stuff. With the S8 Ultra, it’s too big to use as a handheld tablet. It’s really designed to stay in its case at all times. It’s big enough that the S8 Ultra will slip out of my hands quite easily. I’ve dropped it enough times on the table (fortunately it never dropped more than a few inches), but I’ve never had that issue with the S7+. I love the Ultra’s screen size better, but I do sometimes wish it were easier to hold.
Felt the same size wise when I moved from the s6lite to the s8+, I really miss the ability to carry the tablet without too much heft. I wish Samsung makes 10inch oled
@@ItumelengS get a tab s6
Not for me, maybe you have small hands? I ditched the Case w keyboard that Samsung gave tho, doesnt protect at all and kept unlinking.
It's too big FOR YOU to use as a handheld tablet. I have no problem holding my S8 Ultra all day.
@@paullebon323 Yeah, that's sort of implied by what he wrote, genius.
It's an important comparison because with the new update policy most are likely to hang on to these for long time much like I will. Buyers remorse only lasts for 28 days here in the UK. I think the + is the sweet spot-I think this matches the ipad Pro better. I'm happy with mine except for no spell check with the cover keyboard. My Samsung eco system (watch, tablet, fold, pay, tags) is starting to work but it's hard to set UP and not so intuitive. Thanks for your non biased reviews.
Got the Ultra yesterday and using it now. The display is beautiful. The viewing experience is unmatched compared to other tablets. The best viewing experience among all tablets. Beautiful design as well. Yes, it's big, but when you use it, you'll appreciate the size, especially when you open 2 or 3 apps at the same time. No app is cramped, making multitasking experience great as well. It's not for someone who's actively on the go every day.
Any idea using for video editing? I am trying compare with iPad Pro. Never like Apple eco system.
Did you get the 8gb of RAM version? I really want to know if it can handle the multi-tasking before I overspend on the 12gb version 😅
@@iamleek lumafusion is now available on Android, use that.
Watching this from my Tab S8. Thank you a lot for these comparison videos. They helped me a lot with choosing this over an iPad Air 5, and I'm very happy with my choice. My previous tablet was iPad Mini 4, so the size of Tab S8 is just right for me. I prefer smaller, compact size tablets as I already have a 15" laptop and I use tablets mostly to read books and webtoons, draw/colour, game, and watch Netflix and YT. The stylus is a novelty for me, so I'm very happy it's included - I've become a huge Spen fan:)
I’m so glad the videos were helpful, Marta! Thank you for being part of the channel!
Same here! Have been a huge iPad fan for a while, but the iPad Mini 6 really let me down. Didn't know what I was missing, loving my S8! And the S Pen is just eons ahead of the Apple Pencil.
How is the screen of the Tab S8? I usually watch content in a pretty dark room (dark like when you go to the cinema) and even if the screen of my previous ipad pro 11 2020 was really good, I was really bothered by the graysh bars that you showed up while watching stuffs. The 16:10 should help because the black bars will be much smaller, but are they really noticable or not?
I think the excitement of my ipad mini went away quickly when I had to zoom in to read anything. Ipad mini was a good in theory thing for me but I fell for it once haha
What should i buy?
Air 5 orr s8
I wanted a portable one so I first looked at the S8, but when I discovered the best display isn't on the smallest one I went for the S8 plus. I haven't had a tablet (apart from using old ones as Smarthome displays) in years so I haven't got any good recent references. I am very satisfied with my S8 plus for everyday use.
How are you liking your tablet and hows the battery so far? im debating on which one to get today , my brother has the tab s7 and it made me want to get my own im definitely gonna get the ultra or s8+ because of the amoled screen
Only useful review that doesn't JUST cover the Ultra. Hats off to you man.
Awesome video. If anyone is wondering, yes, the Tab S7 is louder than the Tab S8+ at max volume. I had both and tested it myself. But they are both really loud nonetheless.
Tab s7 or s8?
The fact that they do not comes with a charger is beyond me...
I settled for the S8+ for sheer utility purposes. I didn’t want to have another huge device in my camera bag, as my laptop is the bulk of my kit, so having the 12.4 inch display is JUST big enough to throw in my bag for a bigger editing surface than my tab S7.
Love the fact he compared all three unlike other reviews, really helped my buying decision! 👍
So glad I could help. Thank you for being part of the channel!
Which one did you prefer?
I got the S8 and it fits my needs. I already have my laptop so I didn't need a bigger screen with other models. However, I saw that AMOLED screen in person at Best buy and it's gorgeous 😂
where did u buy it
is this lcd screen nice or not?
I know amoled is nicer
but how is s8 screen?
@@RamiRami-nf6hg it's lcd bro and it behaves like one. Go for an amoled.
@@RamiRami-nf6hg i have it and yeah it's an lcd, although one of the best lcds i have ever seen, barely any difference compared to my amoled phone unless i use it in dark
I wish the standard S8 had S AMOLED display, it's the perfect size for me
But oh well I guess I'll get the slightly bigger + model.
thanks for the video. I've been watching several since launch and even went to the Samsung experience store to see which one I liked better. I like the size of the ultra, but I think I'll get the S8+. It has more color options, seems to be more portable and still has the amoled display
Watching on the s8+ which I have had since day one, still blows me away every time I discover something new.
What's difference between S8 / S8+ ?
I don't own any of this, so far but one problem I have with the Ultra is the fact you need more storage to get more memory.. Cost goes up. Thank you for the well done review.
@a_random_guy what I meant is if I wanted the memory I had to pay even more because I had to get storage I didn't want.
If the main difference is screen size, I'd actually prefer the Plus even though I'd like to use it like a portable second display. My thinking is that the smaller one is even more portable while the Ultra seems almost like lugging a second laptop around. But that AMOLED and latency is important to me since the main reason I'd be getting it is as a stylus display for my laptop. I have the S22 Ultra and really love the stylus, and can see the benefit of using it for Photoshop and Illustrator amongst other things.
5:05 A micro-usd card slot is something I've never heard of before 😂 Jokes aside, great comparison between these. I just ordered the s8+. I bought the 256gb model, keyboard case included as well as the s-pen. Just had to purchase a screen protector, charger and a 512gb memory card. The total ended up at 1000 euros. If I would have gone with similar storage with the ipad pro 12.9" 512gb, apple pencil 2 and keyboard, that would have ended up at over 2000 euros. Hard to justify that price tag. I use an iPhone 13 Pro Max, and the Macbook Pro 16" M1 base model as my other main devices. Sure it would have been nice to match up everything in the same ecosystem, but getting some variation sure is nice too!
I have a question please:
Does the S8+ come naturally with
a pencil, a keyboard and a charger?
Or you have to pay more for these?
Thanks a lot.
@@bobbacide8457 It comes with the pen and a charging cable. Samsung's got deals from time to time that include the keyboard. But if you already own a bluetooth keyboard, that is probably a better typing experience anyways
Thank you. Based on the review, I would personally go with the PLUS. Looks like the sweet spot, although I wish it had the 16GB RAM option.
16 is too much, 12 would be nice
@@GGelix my dude gonna play elden ring with his tablet let him want 16gb
I recently got a tabs7+ based on your video. In person the ultra is just huge!! its basically a laptop display. Good for if you need to be showing others things on your tablet but for working on the go and content consumption the s7+ is already too big to be handheld comfortably. i had to put a case on mine just to give it enough heft and protection that I felt ok using it without breaking it.
Great job presenting and delivering relevant info in a clear, concise manner.
I own a Tab S7 with a TFT display, I also have a Galaxy S21 phone. All I can say is: go for OLED screen or you might end up watching on the smaller phone screen because it is better than big tablet screen.
thank you so much for this comment, helped me make a decision
Edit:
Ordered the S8 ultra today for $550 (Samsung gave me $500 for Tab S6 Lite that I got at massive discount).
$200 extra on Accessories. I got 65w charger, 20000 maH power bank, free Galaxy buds live, and Tab S8 Ultra case by Samsung.
Savings: ~$1000
Wow!!!! Happy for you a awesome shavings!😊
One mistake, you said only the ultra 512gb storage version comes with 16gb ram... the 8+ version has 16gb of ram as well.
Great video as always! Watched this from my tab s8. I finally got it today, and loving it so far! The size is definitely just right for me. My only issue so far is the too aggressive blue-light filter. Thanks for creating videos on the tab s8 series as they made me less anxious about my decision to preorder it haha 😄
CONGRATS ON THE S8!!! I'm so glad the videos have been helpful!
Hey aixeia, you mentioned that you didn't like the aggressive blue light filter. Samsung has a setting called eye comfort shield, which will filter blue light. I hope this helps
@@rnshorts6497 hi, the eye comfort shield is actually the one im talking about, sadly. It's too warm. Though i can live with it. I just have to make the brightness lower, which works since I have to keep the brightness low at night anyway haha
@@ughleksis you can adjust the intensity in the settings, try decreasing it to like 20-30%. A lot better than >40% which just ruins the experience
@@lucasnicolae4573 yup, also done that. it definitely makes the warmth more bearable but i can't help compare it with my AMOLED phone LOL. but it's just a minor annoyance. i'm still loving most of the tab experience!
I wish you deeply compare images of the S8 and S8+
To see how different is the AMOLED
I bought an Ultra S8 tablet 4 days ago and loved its thin design and all but it's HUUUUGEEEE! You definitely need a stand cover unlike smaller version such as S8+ . I am now thinking to return Ultra and get S8+
If you want a monitor screen then get Ultra.
So did you get the 8+ ?
@@PranjalJain123 I ended up keeping Ultra.
Could you do a battery drain test between those 3 tablets? Which one last the longest?
Bumping this up
Stream TH-cam or Netflix at 80% brightness/volume until they die and see how it goes!
actually s7 and s7+ is still capable of the things that three tablets can do,it is even cheaper.
for the os update,that can be unessential somehow because there is no gigantic improvements between every version of one ui update.
sometimes,I'll prefer to one ui 3 instead of one ui 4.
it’s always the best bang for buck to go one gen behind and get the best model when it comes to tech.
Thank you for making this compact and gripe-free review and comparison. Much appreciated. I think i'll be trading in my Tab S3 for a Tab S8+ now.
I’m so glad this helped you make a decision. Thank you for being part of the channel!
S3 for s8?????
@@elvpse lol same reaction
I have the s3 also. Still works good.
You say look at them in the store.... Where I live, outside of Boston, no stores have them as display models... if you want to see one, you have to order one.... which I did! The S8+ and I love it!
I might trade in my iPad Air for an s8. The iPad’s cloud game pass gaming has horrible latency
I have watched them all, this is the best comparative review.
Oh wow - I appreciate the kind words. Thank you for being part of the channel!
what do you think is more sustainable? Samsung Tab S8 or iPad Air 5 / iPad Pro 11 2021 / iPad Pro 2020 ?
I figured the S8+ was a nice middle ground for my flights and it works great.
Great work and very educative, Thank you. I would like your honest advice , I intended to order Tab 8 Ultra next month , should I wait for Tab 9 Ultra?
Waiting for 500k. Congrats sagi. You are always been my favorite tech youtuber. Never biased with any brand 😊
I bought an S8 this week. I'm in the UK and bought it from Currys who are offering 15% discount which made quite a difference. I also ordered the slim keyboard and power supply from Samsung which were already discounted but I got an extra 40% discount for ordering 2 accessories. I just need a screen protector and a Bluetooth mouse and I'm all set. And broke!
Congratulations. Tabs have become costly fr
@Buzás András I've never owned a device with a Super AMOLED display but the TFT on the S8 is fine for me, impressive in fact. Probably best if you went along to a dealers and compared an S8 with the S8+ and/or S8 Ultra, both of which have the AMOLED display. You have to pay a hefty premium however for the "better" display. With the difference you could buy a PSU (not included), case or keyboard etc.
How much did the keyboard cost? Can i use a normal bluetooth keyboard instead of the Samsung keyboard cover (currently £299 at currys)
@@Sasuke.out.of.Chakra I bought the keyboard cover along with the power supply direct from Samsung. The keyboard cost £48.98 and the power supply cost £18.48. They were on offer any way but because I bought two items I got extra discount. I cannot find these on the Samsung website just now. I just checked Currys website and they have the keyboard cover for £119 which is still quite pricey. I cannot see why any Bluetooth keyboard wouldn't work. One of the advantages of the Samsung keyboard is that it is powered by the tablet. It may be worth doing a search for the S7 keyboard cover which is identical.
Thank you for this very thoughtful comparison. I appreciate the work you put into your reviews.
One unanswered question for me is how the displays perform outdoors in daylight. I'm selling the Microsoft Surface Go 2 that I bought for portable ham radio operations. Even on an overcast afternoon here in the SF Bay area, with screen at full brightness, the display washes out. A bigger screen than the 10.1" Surface would be a plus, too.
Great video! Question - at 5:05, you use a film to see inside the tablet. What kind of film lets you see through metal?
Magnetic Field Viewing Film
magnet paper
The only reason why I am still using my old tab s5e is cause it's the one and only cheap model that has Super Amoled. I wouldn't mind paying for the s8 but since it has an LCD looks like I'm stuck with the s8+.
Buy a used S7 +
This is my first time seeing one of your videos. The explanation was perfect in helping me decide. Thank you!
If anyone does get the tab s8 ultra. Be careful w the s pen... mine already snapped at the tiny tip it has. Had to buy a set elsewhere to replace it
This is exactly the video I wanted, thanks!
Another great video! Keep up the good work Sagi!
What is the battery life in S8 vs S8+ equipped with sAmoled display? Really important factor for me.
At 9:00 you have it marked as the S8, but is that actually the S8 Ultra? Or is it maybe just the camera angle because it looks massive here
Thank you for your nice and gentle explaining 😊 from now you're my second favorite after Marquis, good job 👌
Oh wow… so glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for being part of the channel!
I like your stick figure artwork! That's about the extent of my artistic ability as well.
It’s taken years of practice 😂🤣
What’s that green sheet…I’m curious 5:08
my s8 ultra hasn't delivery yet after two months...
The 12.4 plus is the best. Best image, brightest, not heavy. I have had all 3 and returned the ultra. The image was not as good as the plus.
cbr9927 And what didn't you like in Ultra compared to S8+? Is S8+ brighter and sharper? I'd like to know. I've got it and has an idea to replace it with Ultra. Is that a wrong choice?
@@АнтонБичий My main comparison was using 4k videos on TH-cam. The Ultra very often when I had it on 1440p looked looked like it was 1080p. The 12.4 was sharper with more detailed color. I think its because its a smaller screen with the same resolution or very close. The smaller display will always look better since it packs more PPI. I have replaced the Ultra with the Ipad pro 12.9 and wow that is a very beautiful screen.
@@calgary2800 and also you mentioned that 12.4 Samsung is brighter than Ultra. Or you compared Ultra and Ipad Pro?
@@АнтонБичий I did not compare the Ultra and the Ipad pro 12.9. I have lots of tablets and during my trip to best buy to return the Ultra looked at the 12.9 Ipad and had to have it. Its simply blows away the 11 Ipad pro which I sold right after I bought the 12.9 Pro.
I also have a 12.4 Tab FE and really think its great for the price. I got it for 429.00
Ive seen a lot of people say this, ill go with the 8+
@5:06 what are you using to look internally?
I had to upgrade my S22 ultra to the 23ultra since the antenna was pretty much fried. And I refused to continue paying 900 for a refurbished phone they were gonna send. It kept dropping calls, and had no service unless I was connected to my tablet. Lol. S22 apparently had a lot of issues after launch.
And I have the S7+ tab and it's held up beautifully but I cannot wait until can upgrade to the S8 ultra. Digital art and schoolwork will be phenomenal on that large screen.
Nice and detailed comparison, my Tab S6 is still a beast so I won't upgrade this year.
@walkwithme The price is still high but trust me this thing got faster with the updates and so far it isn't slowing down, snapdragon 855 is still a powerful cpu.
👌🏻👌🏻
I am really in doubt of replacing my Surface Pro with an S8 or an S8+. I notice I hardly ever use the SP as tablet on the couch. In most cases I use the SP as a laptop. So that would verify going for the S8. However I am worried I will be disappointed with the smaller size when using it for productivity. Can you shed any light on that? I am 100% sure I don't want the Ultra as I am sure I will never use that one as a tablet.
I barely use my SP as a tablet. It's just too heavy.
@@steveywonder1990 , I agree. And the S8+ is slightly smaller than the SP, but way less heavy! Wondering if that would change the usage
Thanks. Informative video answering my questions about the TFT vs AMOLED 👌
Bonus for extra info I didn't know I needed 😀
I wish they made the smaller one with AMOLED display. I love my plus but it gets heavy after a while (I do art on it) but I love the display😅
Both are amazing I originally bought the plus but my Dad gave me the ultra because he didn’t really like it compared to his tab 7 fe, and after a couple of months using both I really like booth however I’m more comfortable with using the plus for daily use and I use the ultra as a secondary monitor but the plus and ultra are awesome
Awesome job doing the comparisons, thank you! Ps what is the name of the game you are playing with the girl and the bow?
Thanks so much!!! It's Genshin Impact. Hope that helps.
@@TechGearTalk Thanks so much! It does :)
What is that green plastic thing on 5:05 that let you see through? Where did u get it? Any link?
Wondering too.
It's something called Magnetic Field Viewing Film
@@Betancourtdm It's something called Magnetic Field Viewing Film
So cool.
I really wanted the s8 plus but it wasn't in shock so I bought the s8 and it's smaller and allows me to game without having to move my hand alot
The Video is great, nice work. For myself, I am still wondering what to use such a tablet for. I have a tab s6 lite which is enough to write Notes, draw, watch pictures etc. For everything else my laptop or smartphone seems to be more useful. Could someone elaborate on why anyone needs tablets like this? :D or at least on what they are better at than much cheaper ones, a phone or a laptop?
Buy it nice or buy it twice. Good one haha.
Would love the s8 ultra for personal media on a table. Regular S8 for flexibility like on bed on living room or anywhere
Where do i find a s8+ book cover with touchpad. I don't find any, only for the ultra
As someone who plans to save up and buy an S8 Ultra to replace my laptop. It puzzles me why the tablet doesn’t support cellular connectivity
New to Android Tablets (used Note 10+ & like it). What is better if the “pro” like offerings of in the 88” size from Samsung? I’ve only looked at the Tab Active3 8” rugged. Looks to meet my out on site work needs. Is there a coming new version of this? Currently using iPad Mini 6 5g for flight sim & media work. It’s blooming brilliant.
My new Tab S8 is showing blurry images while watching TH-cam or Crunchyroll at 1080p. And also it is not able to get full speed of my 50mbps wifi, it is only able to get 10mbps(and it's wifi only model). I have started updating everything so let's see how it goes. Anyone else facing same issue?
if you like using tablets, i recommend the plus, if you're still using laptops go with the ultra
Yes I’m still using laptops thanks for suggesting 😊
Loved the review thanks man !
love man
Just helped me to pick the one I needed
Thanks my boy 🖖
Does DEX work well in the S8? I've heard it does not fill the full screen on the second display, so you get to see black bars on the sides.
Hi, great video! Super helpful! :) Thank you. At 10:16, you set up a "dual display" with the tablet, how did you set that up? I don't see any videos in your channel about it, but I would really like to know. Cheers.
Its called Dex and is built-into the tablet (and Samsung phones). Look at videos of that if you're interested - you just pug a USB-C to HDMI cable into the monitor and you will have a computer-like interface with desktop and everything. You literally don't need a laptop anymore. Dex can also do it wirelessly to where you dont even need a cable.
Apple has nothing even remotely comparable and Samsung has been doing this for many years now. If Apple users had access to this technology they would go ballistic thinking it was the best thing that has ever happened to Apple lol
That's the problem with Apple - they wont develop this because it will cut into their hugely profitable Mac sales. Android doesn't sell laptops, so they don't care. Apple will make you buy a $1500 iphone and $2000 Macbook just to do what a used $300 Samsung Galaxy from 2017 can do. The latest versions (such as these tablets) do this extremely well. Take a look at videos and you will see how Dex acts just like a desktop - you can even connect a keyboard and mouse if you'd like.
Samsung Android > Apple for innovation, all day every day.
Thanks for explaining!!!!! I’m the older generation learning what dex and other options are by watching the videos and WOW!!! I’ve always liked Samsung since cell phones were developed for personal use now to watch a video on dex thanks again!!!!😊
I had initially ordered the S8 Ultra but, after playing with the ultra at a local best buy, I IMMEDIATELY cancelled my order and got the 11 inch. It's more portable.
Really isnt that bad... its super thin and barely weighs anything. You do realize people lug laptops around that are bigger?
too big if u go outside but i stay at home 24 by 7
@@ImmortalDraylo That's talking touchscreen tablets, not laptops. A 14-inch MacBook Pro is more wieldy and easier to use than a Tab S8 Ultra with the (separately bought) keyboard and trackpad accessory. While the screen can be separated, using the Tab S8 Ultra with only the touchscreen can be too big for some people.
@@ImmortalDraylo do you own one? It's almost unwieldy. It's fine if you stay at home but if you're on the go a lot then maybe not so much. I think most ppl should go for a galaxy book 2 pro 360 13.3 since it's nearly the same price after you include the keyboard. Actually, Samsung has sales so the galaxy book 2 pro 360 is cheaper at the moment.
@@rbasi25 i do, i literally have 0 issues w its size lol.
After joining the Apple ecosystem at a young age now fully adult 27 years old I am finally slowly switching to Samsung ecosystem!
Starting off with purchasing one of these gorgeous tablets or don’t know yet if I want to wait for 2023 line up. Anyways in 2-4 years I am switching from IPhone 14ProMax to a Samsung phone! And eventually in the future a watch! I already have a Samsung TV and I like it a lot.
Is the international Korean version the real deal or is it a copy ? TY I subscribed
Would you compare Galaxy book2 360 to S8 ultra?
Nice video comparison. Been waching your video comparison even back on the s7 series. Just been wondering, do all of them have hdr10+ support? Or only the plus and ultra? And, will that be a major issue when watching some vids like on netflix or nah?
I need this answered as well. Been looking for a good tablet to stream videos and movies and stream games on as well.
Buy it nice or buy it twice.. that's right.
I got me the Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 and though it's great for media consumption and serving as a secondary screen via Micro-HDMI, that's about it. No extendable Memory to the scarce internal one, OTG is supported but not really working, only 60Hz screen refresh rate..waste of money if you want to do more than just watching media. Gaming works but since the device is quite heavy holding it for long is impossible.
I think when it comes to productive tablets, Samsung is king. I don't mind the storage policy since you can extend that. But Samsung should have included larger Ram options with the smaller models. That way if you have to rely on much Ram for e.g. video editing you are almost forced to opt for the Ultra even if you would be totally fine with the plus form factor. I guess that's how companies grab more money out of this.
Thank you sir.Please let me know: Can we use S pen only on Ultra ,or also on s8,and S8 +
Also :Is there any difference in features between S8+ and Ultra ?
Which one would you recommend for teachers, I'm looking to replace all my books in pdf, taking notes, lesson plan, check lists etc. Thanks in advance.
I'd suggest s8 plus, if you want to use it handheld, s8 ultra is more suitable placing on table, taking notes on plus and ultra is superb
all depends on usage, if you planning to hold it like a book to read, get the plus
I have the S7 Plus. I am thinking about upgrading to the ultra. If you have the phone, will it work together
In tab s8 and iPad air 5th generation, what will you choose? Please don't look at the price.
I don't get the ultra y would u have one over the galaxy book pro/360 if u want a laptop then y not get a laptop 🤷♂️ there's not much difference in price by the time u got the keyboard
Does anyone use tab s8 in their dex setup? Because I already have a bigger monitor to connect it to when I want to do more productivity work and I just plan to take it off when I want it just for content consumption and entertainment the smaller easier to hold form factor is what sells it for me
whatching from my s8+ I was affraid it would be too big but MAN i love it. the size is just right and the keyboard cover is AWSOME. I might just need the power brick you advertised
to charge all my devices
Keyboard cover to me was lame. Kept falling off when I moved it and it doesnt feel secure at all. You drop that and its done for
Good job. I just subscribed. I’m going to be switching from Apple to Samsung. Will it be possible to transfer all my data from my iPad to the 8s ultra?
Great review. . Is there any issues with viewing angles on the S8 (normal one). Want to buy one but not sure if it's worth spending extra money on the amoled when the base model is acceptable. Any advice
No issue
Is it possible to put a sim card in it and use it out in the country like cell phone? Since we don't all live in a big city with wifi everywhere all the time. Remember... no home phone ,no router, no wifi, can it be used with mobile data? No one seems to know...
Brightness nits and screen reflectivity was not spoken about. Another thing is you should use sections in your video to easily navigate. Rest all was great, I would applaud your presentation skills. Good luck
Thank you for making such detailed video
I do wish samsung will do tab s9 mini in the future...
Same...
An 8 inch form factor (like ipad mini) would be great for gaming tbh, especially if you have tiny hands
@@alfaridarizka865 agree with you. I'd love to put fit it in my sling bag and travel light.
What was that you use 5:05 to detect(locate) the speakers on the tablet?
Which one is better for drawing...tablet 8+ or 8
Excellent video review, thanks a lot!
Glad it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!
Thank you from South Africa. You always ask about pricing. The S8 11" costs R16 500 ($1004); S8+ is R20 600 ($1253) and the Ultra is R24 800 ($1508) to us today 16 09 22. Yikes! You are the go-to Guy for me when comparing tablets or mobiles!
Ipad pro 12.9 is what I have.. but I'm thinking about adding the s8 ultra to my line up. I have a fold 4 and an iphone. I get the best of both worlds and not an iOS fan boy or an android fan boy.
In Belgium europe the S8 is €750, the S8+ €1000 and the ultra €1250
Where can you buy the cover with keyboards that covers the s pen as well? It's so hard to find