Tab S9 WIFI 256GB Gray/Beige
Productivity and entertainment…
05/09/2023 13:34
The tablet has well and truly come of age. What was once seen as a somewhat hobbled computing experience can now offer something akin to laptop-like computing while still delivering a great viewing experience whether watching a movie or playing a game.
If you’re invested in the Android eco-system and are looking for a portable device with some serious grunt then this year’s Galaxy Tab S9 range has to be top of your list for consideration - available in S9, S9+ and S9Ultra variants rocking 11in, 12.4in or 14.6in screens respectively. You can opt for WiFi-only or 5G connectivity and storage options from 128GB to 1TB.
I took the S9 with 256GB of storage for a spin and even at this comparatively low-end of the range was seriously impressed by the power and smooth operation. This version retailed for £899 at time of review (drawing rough parity with the pricepoints from last year’s S8 range). Some retailers are offering trade-in and the Slim Book Cover keyboard thrown in to sweeten the deal.
Upgrades this time around mean AMOLED 2x screens across the range, with the S9 featuring a dynamically switching refresh rate and eye comfort baked in with a 16:10 aspect ratio. Elsewhere you’ll find an upgraded processor (an overclocked Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2), bigger quad speakers featuring Dolby Atoms, IP68 and improved dust and water resistance.
The Tab S9 body is reinforced with Armour Aluminium and the range is available in two colours: Beige and Graphite. The inclusion of the S Pen stylus which a magnet can hold neatly in place on the rear of the device is truly transformative. Professional creators can also opt for a S Pen with a material design and wider tilt angel. The fact I’m still using a Tab S3 regularly is testament to just how useful it is as both an input device and the ability to parse scrawl to text makes this ideal for notes.
Multi Window, DeX, and Second Screen functions make this a pleasure to use if you’re looking for a laptop-like device and the inclusion of GoodNotes for note taking and LumaFusion for video editing add to the creative possibilities.
13Mp rear and 12Mp front cameras (with ultrawide cams on the + and Ultra) allow for the communicative possibilities we’ve come to expect while battery sizes are between 8400mAh and 11,200mAh making it possible to hit the road and power your day successfully.
All in all, if you’re looking for a portable computing device that delivers stunning entertainment and computing power, go buy!
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Jarrow , Spojené království
Age: 47
Gender: Female