Tab S9 Ultra WIFI 512GB Gray/Beige
Power with a price
30/08/2023 19:37
After getting delivery of the tablet it was clear from the size of the box that this was going to be something special and out of the ordinary when it comes to tablets. Upon opening it up you're greeted with a 14" screen and high quality metal. Inside there box it is simply the tablet, a USB C lead, a tray eject tool (for Micro SD cards) and the paperwork. No power brick included, but I'm sure we all have a lot of those laying around.
On powering up the first thing you notice is the brightness of the screen the pure white Samsung wording piercing through the OLED blacks looks great. Another thing is that this tablet is no slouch, it's quickly booted and in to setup mode. This is the standard Android affair of logging in with your Google account and choosing to transfer data if you so wish etc. Once this was done and WiFi was connected I was off and running, installing my most used apps.
Due to the size of this device I'd certainly recommend a stand or case with a kickstand, it's quite hard to hold, although the thinness ensures that it's not heavy at all. The supplied pen snaps to the back to charge displaying a indicator that it's attached and powering back up. I've not had much chance to put the pen through its paces as I'm not really artistically inclined, but my daughter no doubt will do. Early usage seems that it was nicely weighted and accurate in its tracking.
Another aspect which really makes use of the power and sheer size of the screen is Samsung DeX. Turning this tablet in to what is pretty much a 14" Chromebook with the press of a button, the OS takes on a more familiar desktop feel with resizable windows and a start style menu. Whilst in this mode I tested it and it had no issues running 2 spreadsheets in Excel, a 4K movie in Plex and also running a Remote Play window for gaming on my console. Another surprise to me was how easy it was to use the tablet as a second screen in Windows. Simply go to settings to turn on and then on your PC search wireless displays and that's it, simple. No cables required and worked perfectly.
Battery life seems really good on this too, having watched a good 3-4 hours of media on Plex, the bright HDR OLED screen and powerful speakers make this a standout feature and usage for this device. I was still presented with around 80% battery, a couple hours of gaming and still well over 60%
Overall this is a great tablet for those that want the best and enjoy consuming media but it's not cheap.
AbandonedTrolley
Basildon , Spojené království
Age: 47
Gender: Female