It has an AKG-branded quad-speaker system that includes speakers on not only the top and bottom but also on one edge. Most modern tablets have good speakers, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 goes above and beyond. I found myself charging once every two to three days for the bulk of my time with the device. The combination of solid battery life in active use and a power-sipping sleep mode means you won’t have to charge the device frequently if you’re not a heavy user. Apple’s iPads perform better in this area, draining a couple percent a night, but the Tab S8 performs well for an Android device. Sleep mode is light on battery consumption, draining no more than 5% each night. This is similar to my experience with Apple’s 11-inch iPad Pro. Browsing the web, viewing YouTube, editing documents, and jotting notes with the S Pen drained a bit more than 10% an hour, putting real-world battery life between eight and ten hours. Thankfully, my worries were unfounded.īattery life was never a problem in my time with the device. The 8000mAh is not large for a modern tablet and high-refresh displays, such as the 120Hz touchscreen on the Tab S8, tend to drain the battery quickly. ![]() ![]() I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Galaxy Tab S8’s endurance. If you're not a heavy tablet user, expect the Tab S8's battery to last around two to three days. It’s a simple but effective touch that helps the tablet stand out from its peers and keeps attention away from the sizable antenna lines. Luckily, Samsung found a way to add a touch of unique class: a line of black chrome that extends downward from the camera cut-out. Similar lines can be found on the iPad, but they’re smaller. The tablet has large antenna lines that cut into the metal chassis along the top and bottom. There are flaws in Samsung’s reproduction. It’s most notable when held, as the Tab S8’s slab-sided feel, rounded display corners, and pinhole speaker cut-outs all feel reminiscent of an iPad. That’s not to say it’s unique, as the Galaxy Tab S8 certainly cribs a few notes from the latest iPad Pro and Air. The Tab S8 is even a half-inch narrower than the Air, which makes the Tab S8 easier to cradle with one hand. The Galaxy Tab S8’s 11-inch display, thin chassis, and low 1.1-pound weight make for a tablet as nimble as the 5th-gen iPad Air. That makes the stylus a key feature of the Galaxy Tab S8, and Samsung’s tablet is the better for it. But here’s the thing: the Apple Pencil 2 is an accessory. To be clear, Samsung’s S Pen doesn’t do anything Apple’s Pencil can’t, and I slightly prefer the chunkier feel of the Pencil. This is a feature Apple neglected to include in the 5th-gen iPad Air. That’s twice as quick as a 60Hz display, which updates once every 16 milliseconds. ![]() The added refresh rate cuts down on visual latency because the display can update every eight milliseconds. This is due not only to the pen, which connects over Bluetooth and promises just 6.2 milliseconds of latency, but also the LCD touchscreen, which can refresh at 120Hz. If anything, those with larger hands may find it too small, as the stylus is not as long as many pens or a classic No. It’s easy to hold and maneuver with one hand, even for those with small hands. ![]() The pen has a rounded shape that feels much like a typical mass-production ballpoint pen. This is a problem the Tab S8 shares with Apple’s iPads and Microsoft’s Surface line, however. It’s an effective, simple way to keep the stylus topped off, but it’s a bit too easy to knock the pen off the magnets and lose it. The stylus attaches magnetically to the side or rear of the tablet, and the magnetic dock on the side doubles as a charger. But every Galaxy Tab S8 ships with Samsung’s S Pen in the box-a big win for anyone who likes to use a stylus. Stylus users rejoice-the Tab S8 comes with Samsung's excellent S Pen.Īpple’s Pencil 2 carries an MSRP of $130 (and rarely goes on sale), a significant sum on top of the iPad’s already expensive pricing.
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