Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Tablet with S Pen, 128GB, Long-lasting Battery, Gray, 3 Year Manufacturer Extended Warranty (UK Version)

I was definitely really happy with the tablet. I liked the sleek minimal packaging - disappointed there is no plug but understand most items just come with a charging lead like this one (inaddition to an S pen, and the manufacturers details) The feel of the tablet overall was quite solid, sturdy and felt premium. I loved the colour and liked the fact I can place the S pen at the back easily with it being magnetic. The screen quality is great with really clear, vivid colours which I could see when watching TV shows, films and youtube clips. The screen size aswell was great, meaning I was happy to use this to watch things instead of my laptop. The speaker is sufficient but not as good as I thought it would be. It is fast enough for me when opening multiple apps and tabs in the browser. I love the fact I am able to operate it just as I can with my Galaxy phone and the connectability is fab! I was really happy to note there is expandable storage too which I did not think would be present given how the phones are going Camera quality was good enough for zoom/ video calls and basic photos but I would still stick to using my phone for better quality in my opinion. Battery life was good in my opinion and so easy and fast to charge especially using a fast charging Samsung plug. I think overall it is a good sturdy quality product but perhaps a little costly for what it is? I would recommend it for someone looking for a reliable product and I am definitely happy to have it as it fits perfectly into what I need from a tablet and my lifestyle. It also looks great too when I use it and fits perfectly with my other Samsung products.

I’ve been only the lookout for a great cheap tablet that I could use as a stop-gap to allow me to read ebooks and edit my photos on the go. Right from the get-go, this product has been fantastic, it arrived promptly in a well-packaged box, fully sealed, and easy tabs to open the box. Upon opening the box you are greeted with the product wrapped in a paper wrapping that is neatly sized with pull tabs to lift the product out of the internal cavity that holds the item securely. Underneath the tablet, you find a set of two slim branded white boxes that contain the USB c charging cable and instruction/warranty booklet. Also below the tablet is the multi-touch stylus in complimenting colour of the tablet. In my case I chose the silver variant which comes with a white stylus, however, it also comes in grey or light green colours, which are also fantastic. Getting to set up the tablet is just as simple and easy, upon powering the device it loads the brand's logo and eventually walks you through a step-by-step wizard, that takes only 5~10 minutes at most to complete. The device comes with 50-60% battery charge, plenty to set it up and get to use it. So far I’ve managed to easily load my ebooks to the tablet as it runs on the Android operating system and has access to a host of apps (including free apps) via the Play Store. Its screen has fantastic resolution clearly displaying the text on screen from various ebooks. Also, the processor is powerful enough to multitask between several apps, I managed to max out at about 8-10 apps before you notice some lagging but still usable. The battery also lasted a good while, I managed to recharge it to full and was able to use it for the full day, and still had some charge to use it the next day before recharging. The stylus is also lightweight, just like the tablet, and is perfectly balanced in sensitivity. It even has an onscreen bubble that guides the user as to where your stylus is pointing on the screen when it is in close proximity. This makes it great for editing photos, as you can see where your stroke with impact the photo before even applying the stroke by touching the stylus to the screen. It’s so responsive that you can even control the thickness of artistic strokes based on the pressure applied. Since it runs on Android OS it has access to lots of free and paid apps via the Play Store to aid my photo touch-ups and editing tasks. The screen is smooth and clear as a display that is bright and clear. It’s a perfect companion for my travels and my photography adventures.

UnboxingThe Samsung tab 9 box features barely any wasteful plastic, relying on cardboard and paper to keep the tablet safe. The tablet doesn't come with a charger- just the usb c cable, so bear this in mind if you are new to the world of usb.SetupIf you are already in the samsung ecosystem setup will be a breeze. Within a few minutes I had wirelessly copied over the settings from my galaxy phone, choosing which bits to transfer and which to omit.HardwareThe tablet is solidly built with a bright high quality screen, with a small bezel. It seems to weigh about average for a tablet of this size, and uses a widescreen format rather than a 4 by 3 ratio, which means most video media will fill more of the screen.The speakers are very loud , but note there isn't a headphone jack, so you'll need use bluetooth for personal audio. Physical buttons include on off button (also has a fingerprint sensor to make it quicker to log on) , and a volume switch. Also included is the s-pen. As an ex galaxy note user I've always wondered how Samsung's pen interface would fare on a much bigger screen and I'm pleased to say its intuitive, giving a greater level of accuracy and creativity than non stylus tablets I've previously owned. The battery is lasting several days so far, with fast charging available.SoftwareAnyone familiar with Samsung's ui will be at home - the tablet runs like a large phone. Both Samsung's and Googles app stores run on the device so plenty of app choices, with few pen enabled apps already installed- checkout PenUp for a fun time drawing and coloring ( specially if you have kids!).SummaryThis is an excellent mid range tablet which should cope well with most people's demands, with the s-pen bringing an extra level of finesse for those who use it.