REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e in 2023 - Still Worth It as Budget OLED Android Tablet?

[@philadelphian7814]

Truly one of my favorite tablets! Was going to trade in for S9 but couldn't justify $700 for my usage. Only use for youtube, music, email, and looking at photos! Amazing tablet for basic use!! 👌🏽

[@chazthegreatnupe]

Same. I want a new tablet so bad but this tab here is truly standing the test of time. The audio is more vibrant than my TV and the screen is amazing. It just works well all around. I can't find a new one that has all the same specs but better without being $1200

[@sillyboyozzie]

i ordered this tablet a few days ago, and now i can't wait to receive it!

[@Robert-818]

This tablet is ridiculous. It was pretty much the same as the high end S6, except for a slower CPU and no stylus support. The AMOLED screen at QHD is premium. The 4x AKG speakers are premium. The finish is premium too. I use it for over 3 years (6gb ver.), bought it for relatively cheap even in 2020. I am very glad I didn't go with the S6 Lite. Video content on the S5E screen still looks phenomenal.

[@gojackhu]

Got Pixel Extended ROM installed on my S5E tablet, and it's now a solid tablet that not only runs Android 13 but also supports unlimited Google Photo backup...

[@mrtorreliza9031]

Any tutorial on how to do this brother? 😊

[@HalcyonEX]

How did you do this???

[@thomasogden1395]

How?

[@imusiccollection]

Time to google it! Then

[@BigSchu22]

@@imusiccollection Same... looks like bringing the latest Pixel UI to any tablet?

[@peterpipe9015]

Watching this on a first gen tab s 10.5 from 2014 . Still works great , good for surfing the net and watching youtube videos . The oled screen is still bright and vibrant although i did replace the battery last year . I might perhaps get a new tablet one day . .

[@finalmatrix]

Just bought one for $200 and installed LineageOS 20.(Android 13 !) , disabled 3 types of annimation in developer settings. Now it's lignting fast without Samsung bloatware. It's like new with latest android verison. It's light weight too. Hint: if you can't flash anything: vbmeta, recovery or customOS because the status of: Prenormal. Easy fix is: connect to wifi, setup the tablet, login to gmail acount, and create and login to a Samsung account. Finish all the Samsung Startup setups and play around. The prenormal status will change to: checking. Then you can flash.

[@dansourile5444]

Any instability issues? I'm thinking of throwing it on one I bought for my son. Does it still support split screen and stuff? Good UI for a tablet?

[@finalmatrix]

@@dansourile5444 It's a very stable OS. It's based on android OS code. I've used it on my phone for years. (Never used split screen feature)

[@ianlorayes2787]

I'm glad i read your comment mate! Did mine this morning and it went surprisingly smooth! With LineageOS, it feels like a brand new tablet! AWwwwwwwwwwwesome!

[@adryan289]

do you still have 1080p netflix videos? i heard that if you root your device you no longer have access to full hd content on Netflix😢

[@ianlorayes2787]

@@adryan289 can confirm that it still runs full hd

[@elspicydragon265]

Watching on my Samsung s5e and enjoying it

[@imusiccollection]

Great review! I’ve bought 7 of these over the years, and paid just £35 for one today with a case. For too bargain tip. Get one with a very light hairline crack in it. Totally unnoticeable when in use. Oled screen and top speaker. It’s a winner 🏆

[@quixotic7460]

I use mine for KZbin and reading books and really appreciate that its lightweight and the perfect size to actually feel like a book

[@aih8613]

I have this and I couldn't let it go because up until now, it runs pretty fast.

[@CreativeNames101]

just bought one for $71 usd!! gonna be nice for slow days at work

[@Patriotusa44]

Going to buy one as all I desire is just that amazing Samsung quality of the picture for watching KZbin and other stuff on. Nothing really more needed here.

[@MidnightWhiteKnight]

2024❤and still the best items I paid for ✨👌🏼

[@Spartan764]

Same here I put an anti glare screen protector and a anti shock case from AliExpress from first day I bought before years and still like brand new I love it

[@oliver_lauritsen_oa]

Just throw lineageos on this tablet and it becomes a beast it’s official supported android 13

[@mrtorreliza9031]

Can you give me a link on how to do it please 🙏

[@3mar00ss6]

me too plz ฅ^•̀ﻌ•́^ฅฅ^•̀ﻌ•́^ฅฅ^•̀ﻌ•́^ฅ

[@oliver_lauritsen_oa]

I tried to send your guys a link but it seems like KZbin deleted my comment but here's the way without 1 start by going to LineageOS webpage 2 press the get LineageOS button 3 select samsung in the filter (or another brand if you don't have the samsung) 4 select your device its important to choose the exact model number 5 go to install instructions and follow these carefully - it might suggest you to use ODIN(its whatsamsung themselves use at service center) but I find the program Heimdall easier to use

[@cerulyse]

I still use mine every day the S7+ has ufs storage so I thought I'd try that, also bigger display , as you say 16:10 is perhaps a little narrow for pdf ebooks , no brainer if you really can get it for 100 though

[@yasoriku]

i had this tablet since 2019, no need for me to upgrade as far as im concerned 🤙🤙 i can draw comfortably, play games, listen to music, watch movies and shows, i can even make calls& text (even tho i don't need to), everything 😭 the only issue is that it does lag a but but ig im used to it? and if ur worried about it being outdated and at a risk of security issues, i recommend downloading some extentions or malware protection apps 🙏

[@centenntrucker8496]

I bought this tablet about 2 years ago. I mainly use it to stream movies and TV shows as I save them to the tablet as I use it on the road as a truck driver. Using the tablet anywhere from 2 or 3 hours a day, the battery still holds strong. Great picture, though I am not one to typically use the factory stock speakers on anything, so the sound quality of the factory speakers are not bad, as I use a Bluetooth speaker for Better Sound quality. No it's not the newest and greatest, but pleasantly surprised how long it has lasted. The external rocker buttons still function as it did the day that I took it out of the box. Even today, I would not hesitate on picking another one up.

[@GOLTEB]

Im using mine since 2020, still going strong!

[@moonlambo5229]

I use mine for KZbin, taking notes, web browsing and it works great still. No need to upgrade for me.

[@biagioesposito2430]

Ho comprato due di questi tablet per pochi euro. Uno per mio padre ed un per me. È meravigliso!. Sottile, leggero, schermo meraviglioso e audio potente. Per lo svago è ottimo. Sembra un tablet di fascia alta !

[@kevinsan2kml]

I really need to do a whole system reset to get the whole system crispy again

[@kucingkeren8042]

I bought this tablet and its so good, oneui is just good, my mom likes it

[@praveenbahukhandi8100]

Barring the speed its amazing. Have had it for 4 years and primarily use it for media consumption..but its b3c9me slightly slow so .finally moving to ipad air 5.

[@nickbryant6970]

Only downside is its speed now. Cant even cast 4k videos without bottlenecking. But for 1080p streaming videos its amazing for the price. This screen is just as good as the new super amoled in my tab s8 plus. Battery life is rather good, better than my s8 by a lot even after owning it since 2019.

[@cannonsmith184]

I love the tablet but casting is a major issue, glad you pointed that out! Other than that it's still a very fine tablet

[@AGYR08]

How can battery life of S5e is better than S8+ bruh ??? I thought S8+ is 10000 mah, while S5e only 7000

[@nickbryant6970]

@AGYR08 because it's a significantly less powerful cpu in the s5e. Also size of battery depends on the size of device. Just because the batteries bigger on a s8+ doesn't mean it lasts longer due to the larger screen size

[@mattg4369]

I stream from my Plex server at home and on the road without any issues at all. May be possible you don't have enough bandwidth to support 4k streaming. Besides, the tablet is 2560x1600 (which is approx 2k resolution). Try lowereing the stream setting to 2k (1440p)

[@tshapedl]

Really good video, does it support second screen feature?

[@Jakevd]

Iam on that tabled now the Samsung galaxy tab s5e

[@xReshh]

Mine has snapdragon 845 runs well and still gets updates on 2024

[@sachitagarwal8940]

Best tablet for sure of its time.

[@superstar2509]

I bought mine refurbished do u think it will be ok i never bought anything refurbished im waiting for delivery

[@sizzlertwist]

Im thinking about updating to the S9fe from this. I only play games and watch movies and You tube etc.. is it worth updating?

[@mattg4369]

Of course the S9FE is faster but you'll take a step down in screen and speaker quality that's in the S5e

[@Isaac-gh5ku]

Anyone find it odd that there is no Samsung Galaxy Tab S5 but only the Tab S5e?

[@philadelphian7814]

Yeah I never understood that

[@badimpulses17]

Just picked up a S5e LTE for $120 at Backmarket.

[@BR-ip5pz]

is it any good?

[@badimpulses17]

@BR-ip5pz It works like any tablet but it get laggy with animations not to the point where it's annoying but then its only $120, I'm not complaining.

[@mosesbhebhe2745]

I have 2 with broken screen but l wil not buy replacement screen coz then are expensive

[@I_lnr]

чудовий огляд👍

[@superstar2509]

If i got mine refurbished should i do reset the system or no im waiting for delivery

[@StoryTellerMagician]

I don't recommend reset, the seller probably did reset, so it will only put stress of hardware

[@maikel_ribeiro]

Qual é a velocidade máxima de internet que o tablet suporta?? Eu tenho esse tablet, tenho 600 Mb de internet, mas o tablet só vai até 15 Mb. Achei esquisito.

[@carmenbugeja8722]

Ive got Galaxy tab s 10.5, model number: T800, I need a case would it be the same size as your device, i didn't see properly avd ordered a case for Galaxy tab 5 e from Amazon, I may have to cancel otherwise?

[@sharashchandraudupa5241]

Do you have any link for buy this product?

[@imusiccollection]

Works fine for media consumption. eBay is your friend

[@gregbolt3467]

to work quickly on the original rom, you must disable all options for recording and sending diagnostic data... this is in several places. instructional videos are on YT = parasites in android

[@imusiccollection]

Thanks! 🙏

[@xReshh]

Still getting loads of software updates with the app having a new one in July

[@mileskt9232]

i have this tablet and its so damn slow after a reformat. i want to get a new tablet but anything thats cheap is a IPS panel.

[@kissesbloody]

Samsungs best tablet so far.

[@Jakevd]

What in 2020 i paid 0:43 400$

[@3mar00ss6]

I was gonna get a galaxy tab s6 but the tab s6 doesn't have a built in dac I got angry and swore to never buy Samsung trash as long as they don't have a headphone jack/SD card

[@dansourile5444]

Most of their tablets have SD card slots.

[@3mar00ss6]

@@dansourile5444 but no headphone jack or charger in the box, not even a DAC so you have to use an external one and deal with fade in issues

[@imusiccollection]

You can use any s pen tablet pen 🖊️ on it

[@xReshh]

I got the snapdragon 845

[@SanalVeba_]

👍

[@Sideways_Singh]

All the newer A, FE, Lite models are lcd terrible screens and useless. This thing is a super amoled flagship screen and build and quad akg speakers, 7040 mah battery, everything u need 10.5 inch n I got it for $200 CAD thats like $150 USD brand new open box, the newer lcd ones which are worst cost more then double. Samsung is scamming ppl with those lcd screens n so is apple.

[@captainkickoff3565]

Mines super slow i dont use it i wouldn't buy one now

[@BR-ip5pz]

put lineage os on it, and it will be blazing fast