Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE - DeX, Gaming, Office, Video Editing Review

Review of Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE - Gaming, DeX, Office and Video Editing work done on the tab
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00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Unboxing
01:06 - S9 FE Overview
02:09 - Software version and features
03:28 - Multitasking
04:15 - Lightroom and Luma Fusion
04:47 - S Pen and Samsung Notes
07:04 - Samsung DeX
07:35 - Gaming Call of Duty Mobile, Minecraft, GRID
14:04 - Conclusion and Final Words
Video recorded using Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, edited using LumaFusion on DeX.

[@wizsat]

0:22 "hi apple, it is possible" 😂

[@nicolealverastine1826]

Very useful and positively concise review. Packed with information I needed which I can't find from other vids.

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Thank you 😊

[@princesssumaira4881]

Does it support Adobe Softwares?

[@thophintoska9275]

what about the surface temperature when playing games? I heard from several sources that the Exynos 1380 has a warm temperature.

[@QuickExpertReviews]

It's warm but not hot, same as my Fold4 with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 when gaming

[@anikde9800]

You really enjoyed gaming. Played for a better part of the time.

[@randomtag534]

Hi, thanks for the awesome review! But i have a quick question. I noticed on the connected device settings there was an option for second screen. Can you use the tablet as a external monitor through that option ? 4:02

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Thanks! Yes, that's correct. Win+K on your Windows laptop and just choose S9 FE.

[@georgethomas3597]

@@QuickExpertReviews i cant tell you how grateful i am for this message being searching all reviews to see if its possible to use s9 fe plus as an external monitor. thank you @randomtag534 as well. hope the connection for the projection is seemless as it is with other displays.

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Glad I could help!

[@KH4UF]

Always like when a fellow gamer does reviews!

[@bennyR10]

Hi Does the dex mode support display out into a dock for an external model. Trying to find actual information for the s9 FE+

[@ljacobs357]

Unfortunately, no it doesn't.

[@katherine.j4077]

Hi do you think the S9 fe+ can handle video editing on capcut? I plan to edit videos for youtube with go pro footage. But there are no reviews on it

[@Adopte1RouxCool]

So, do you have review ? 😊

[@katherine.j4077]

@gagaareu8344 Hey. I ended up getting the s9 fe+ and yes it can edit videos on capcut. I haven't tested editing videos on 4k cause of the app I use. But I did download 4k footage from my gopro to the tab and the footage plays well. No lags.

[@QuickExpertReviews]

@katherine.j4077 Glad to hear that! Luma Fusion and Power Director are good for 4K editing

[@Mychannels45]

Hi,please is the user interface for capcut pc same with this s9 tab?​@@katherine.j4077

[@PlayBellotti]

Hi! ​@@katherine.j4077 Have you tried editing videos in 4k? I have the S9 FE and I want to use it for 4k video editing. the videos are from my Osmo action (similar situation to yours)

[@LuisFBravo]

I've seen it can open Excel files, but how about editing those files or working a new file with formulas, graphs, etc.?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes it all works, editing, filtering, formulas in both existing and new files

[@bennyg-rides]

Hi would this be good for editing 4k videos from an insta 360?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes, it's a great device for 4K video editing

[@AbhishekYadav-yw8kv]

All that info yet so concise. Thank you quick expert review.

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Thank you for your kind words

[@AbhishekYadav-yw8kv]

@@QuickExpertReviews quick question. Can you please let me know if the Lenovo tab p11 gen 2 has a feature like Samsung second screen? If yes how well does it work?

[@bingefreak1]

Wow that's awesome that it comes with lumafusion!

[@Swaggerlot]

Its not free

[@HappyDoctor_3503]

For S9Fe+…how much time would an iphone adapter take which is around 20watts?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

About 2hrs10m

[@jingmin3465]

Hi! Thank you for this comprehensive review. I'm just wondering if I can connect this to a dongle with HDMI to, let's say to project a PowerPoint presentation? Thank you so much.

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Hi. As it's just a USB 2.0 unfortunately it does not support video out via cable. However it does support wireless streaming so can be used as second screen for Windows 10/11 or you can share screen to Chromecast

[@jingmin3465]

​@@QuickExpertReviews Thank you!

[@aliahmacasilang9221]

@@QuickExpertReviews hi! how about samsung tab s9 plus or Samsung tab s8/s9 ultra? is it possible?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Hi, yes. S6, S7, S8. S9 and plus variants. The only caveat for S6 is that you would need both HDMI and charge it at the same time so ideally any dock that is able to do that. For S7/8/9 you would just need Type C to HDMI cable

[@aliahmacasilang9221]

@@QuickExpertReviews thank you much!

[@cpbmix]

You said you use your phone connected to an external monitor to edit with Lumafusion. Do you have any videos that explain that process?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

I use Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 connected via USB C to HDMI cable to monitor. If you want to charge the phone as well, you'd have to use a docking station, like for example Dell Dock D6000 which has both DisplayPort and HDMI if your monitor only supports one and not the other. Fold4 supports both. If you want to use Dex then, you just pull from the notification bar and click "Dex" but if you don't use that it still works, it just mirrors your phone screen

[@theexplorer1672]

Is iPad 10th generation a better option than s9 FE for note taking and watching videos? also for long term usage like 3-4 years??

[@QuickExpertReviews]

If note taking and videos are the only use cases, then either will be good. I personally would go with S9 FE, due to the fact that screen has 90hz refresh rate which makes everything feel and look so much smoother, and I prefer to be able to expand internal storage if needed but I also have Fold4 and Galaxy Book Pro 360 so all my notes not only sync together but I can amend them on all the screens, as each device supports S Pen. But both devices will excel at these scenarios you've mentioned

[@maidvices1426]

I plan to buy this if it can edit 4K videos from Gopro. Is it powerful enough for rendering 40 min videos to youtube

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes, without any hiccups

[@jondrexleradrados2769]

its not p.c level like i saw many reviews but i don't see that they review if it is p.c level like it has a free microsot office and microsoft excel

[@WannodsPlace]

Great video, thanks. I'm wondering what🎉 video editing app or software you would recommend. 😅😅

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Thanks 😊 Easier to use would be Power Director but it requires monthly or annual subscription. Luma Fusion is slightly better but also a bit more bare, you need a lot of your own assets (which come with Power Director) but it's a one off payment and in general slightly better.

[@WannodsPlace]

I just ended a yr subscription of PD, i'm legally blind so i found it hard to use on my Dell XPS . I own a older versioon, version 11 but PD gives you access to it anymore and i don't have a cd rom, but i'm hoping to find something easier to use. If I'm understanding you correctly you are saying Luma Fusion is easier and a one time payment

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Was that Power Director desktop you used to use? If so, then both PD Mobile and Luma Fusion are way easier to use. When I've tried PD on my PC not only it was sluggish (9th gen i7 and 11th gen i5 processor) but also very convoluted. The mobile version is much more user friendly and as powerful. In terms of Luma Fusion it is easier to use, but a bit more bare bones. PD gives you a lot of paid assets from Shutterstock etc, while with Luma you have to use your own, but at the same time it's a lot cleaner. Both are great and I've been using both for my video editing on my channel. I exclusively use these programs because on desktop it's just too long of a process.

[@etalase4530]

If this tab can for editing a regular video, make a script for video, make a notes mind map of a project for conten creator? I plan to buy this tab for it

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes you can edit regular videos, write down script in notes etc

[@RawTech23]

That pen does not have air actions. The button in the oen is used as an eraser or a quick note opener.

[@QuickExpertReviews]

That's correct.

[@G2Chanakya]

It has air actions. I think so. I saw couple of reviews, where ppl used it.

[@akhdiatabdmalek3379]

U can not connect the tab to external monitor in dex mode..correct me if I'm wrong..

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes, it doesn't work

[@jhojanoful]

Lo puedo usar como segunda pantalla de mi laptop? Con Superdisplay ? O tampoco se puede??

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Unfortunately it's not possible.

[@5149jo]

Is it possible to play games in Dex Mode and use a keyboard?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes, some games work with keyboard

[@user-ez3co7md8q]

I want to buy this for note taking,pdf reading and sometimes video editing for my fb page,powerpoint presentation in class.Should i buy it?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes it will do perfectly fine in these scenarios

[@klookari]

Hello, does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE have a display out for the external display? I am also planning to buy but some sources say that it does not have display out. Can you help me confirm it, really appreciate it!

[@gyandeep3611]

no you can't output its video

[@klookari]

thank you so much for the reply, I appreciate it!

[@sket83]

Every other review i watched says this is not an option, so i'm very curious too as to how this is possible. Can someone please share how can Tab S9 FE be connected to an external display and/or how it can be connected to a PC as a second screen (no mirroring)?

[@naomischannel3891]

​@@sket83I would also like to know if someone can find out a way to make this possible...

[@QuickExpertReviews]

When I plugged in the keyboard and mouse in the video, showcasing DeX, it was connected via type C Dell Dock D6000 which is also connected to my Dell Monitor via HDMI. There was no signal output on the Monitor. Hope this helps.

[@fevad1246]

I have a timing concern/issue . After this may june , i wanna buy s9 fe but then relaized that i would be disappointed if samsung released next gen s10 fe soon later so should i wait for months or consider getting it after june

[@QuickExpertReviews]

To be honest we don't know if we are getting S10 FE. We never got S8 FE for example, so I'd buy S9 FE. I also have just bought the newly released S6 Lite 2014 Tab which I'm in the process of reviewing (video will go live on Saturday) if you're interested.

[@fevad1246]

@@QuickExpertReviews The country I live in doesnt have old products for selling except for s21 fe and I have my trust issues with amazon in tems of electronics in general so probably not. Also I think i will wait and see then cuz currently I am not really dying to get it . Thanks for for helping me make my decision! Just another question that popped up in my head . Ik the answer is obvious that s9 fe + has bigger display but my budget is only strictly s9 fe so is the screen size sufficient? Is it closer to notebook like dimensions?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

What are you going to use it for?

[@fevad1246]

@QuickExpertReviews I am going to use it for note taking and annotating on past paper for exam practice and overall being a replacement of my physical notebooks to create more space and not having to store physical notebooks. Along with it , I am also going to give this to my Lil sister who is amazing at drawing so she may be able to create even more fantastic drawings with the tablet

[@QuickExpertReviews]

In these particular scenarios standard S9 FE will be more than enough. I wouldn't recommend going for +, unless you plan on some heavy picture editing with loads of space needed for that. S9 FE is perfect for notes and drawing.

[@berliner5005]

Dzięki za fajną recencję, długo się zastanawiałem co wybrać czy s9 czy s9fe+ głownie do nauki i tlumaczen, i przede wszyskim notatek. obawialem sie latencji ktora doprowadzaly by mnie do szalu ale widze ze jej prawie nie ma w typowych programach do notatek a jedynie w graficznych ktorcyh i tak bym nie uzywal. Pozdrawiam z Polski :)

[@QuickExpertReviews]

S9 FE zdecydowanie radzi sobie z większością wymienionych przez ciebie zadań bezproblemowo :-) Robię bardzo dużo notatek na Fold4 i Galaxy Book Pro 360, więc przejście na S9 FE było równie wygodne. Właściwie, z tych 3 urządzeń na S9 FE mi się najwygodniej pisze, a i z resztą zadań (edycja wideo) radzi sobie świetnie.

[@nishanmadhavan]

The S pen comes with FE is not have Bluetooth, when taking notes in Samsung notes or one note how is the palm rejection working ?

[@jashonline]

It's working palm rejection

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes palm rejection works fine

[@RizkiAnjani]

Thank you!

[@QuickExpertReviews]

You're welcome!

[@RajnishKumar-jz6ge]

I'm in dilemma Actually I couldn't decide which one is better ipad 10th gen or samsung s9fe 😅 can you guide me

[@paragyadav1714]

Which one you took and why

[@roshanrathod9959]

OnePlus pad or Samsung galaxy s9 fe plus I'm student I'm very confused between these two my aim is pdf reading note taking

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Both will do just fine. I will try and buy the OnePlus Pad they recently announced, and see if I can review it, but apparently OnePlus doesn't have a great history of software support, so if it was me I'd go with Samsung.

[@danielhyllgren]

Does Lightroom run well on it?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes, really well actually

[@Lu-casthenics]

The tablette can support the Samsung Dex ?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes

[@Lu-casthenics]

@@QuickExpertReviews ok ty 😊

[@jmark4188]

Can i write research paper on this?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes

[@korosensei2351]

Can i use this as a second monitor for pc?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes. Second Screen works, but only wirelessly

[@korosensei2351]

@@QuickExpertReviews Thanks. I plan to use it to watch videos while playing games. Is there to much latency cause it is wireless?

[@monalisabaruah6444]

Can this be connected to external monitor?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

It only has USB Type C 2.0 so no option for video out unless wirelessly using Second Screen

[@fightnight14]

It only lost 2% of battery life after all of those

[@kairodriguez5738]

Lolll that's why I want it for Christmas I'll come back and update this comment when Chrismas comes!! I'll also so gameplay reviews on the tablet if u like

[@yazouruaim694]

​@@kairodriguez5738do you play Roblox?

[@ioana440]

I ordered it for the battery, speed and storage. I want to use it for taking notes in college.. I cant wait for it to arrive

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Good choice 👍🏻

[@skyisbluexd]

it's a tablet., massive battery

[@suzunekaiser]

I don't know why, but I love this guy!! He's so wholesome!! This is review is actually so helpful coz you're the only one that showed dex on s9 fe. everyone else is saying dex doesn't work on s9 fe. So I was confused. Maybe they were talking about second monitor connnectivity? I'm not sure. I just want s9 fe to work like a desktop when you connect it to a bluetooth mouse and keyboard. and it works like that. That's all i need. Thank you!!

[@suzunekaiser]

I'm also kinda confused on the spen of s9 fe. it doesn't need charging?? So does it lack some features to the s9 spen? if so, what are the bluetooth features this lacks? is it worth to buy the more expensive s9?

[@steveday2022]

@@suzunekaiser Hi, from what I have learned, the S-Pen does not need charging b/c it is not bluetooth at all. I just received my s9FE - that fact is fine w/me though.

[@suzunekaiser]

@@steveday2022 oh that's nice. How are you liking the tab? I'm going to be using for notetaking and drawing. Should I go for s9 or s9fe?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Thank you I really appreciate your kind words Suzune, makes making these videos better. The standard S Pen (S9FE/S9/S9+/S9 Ultra) does lack some Bluetooth features, from S Pen Pro, which are the ability to copy and paste between devices and using S Pen as a remote (for example to move slides in Microsoft PowerPoint when you're doing a presentation). I've found the standard S Pen that comes with the tab good enough to not warrant a purchase of the more expensive S Pen Pro. I also use Fold 4, Galaxy Book Pro 360 and they all have the same pens (apart from Fold 4 which uses a different tip), which makes life easier when reading notes. They are more comfortable to hold than the ones in Note and S Ultra phones because they have a size of a pen rather than toothpicks.

[@steveday2022]

@@suzunekaiser I would suggest the FE b/c it's an incredible mid-range tablet and does a TON; good for gaming, video editing etc..I have yet to do those things but it is fully capable of them as I've been studying up on this tablet. You do get more screen size w/other tablets, a better processor, but save your $$ and stick w/FE is my suggestion. Hope you enjoy your purchase.

[@radhakrishnand2214]

Can we connect the Tab to a Monitor ?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Only wirelessly. The USB port on the S9 FE is 2.0 and doesn't support video out

[@ezekieltitusplaza3985]

Does it have palm rejection?

[@G2Chanakya]

Yes

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Yes it does

[@yesterdaysjam2405]

6gb or 8gb? I'm torn between that choice.

[@QuickExpertReviews]

What are you going to use it for?

[@_ollie7611]

What frame rate did cod play on?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

60

[@_ollie7611]

@@QuickExpertReviews thank you!

[@KH4UF]

Wonder if i can download games from steam?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

If you have a PC/Laptop and you want to remotely start the download for your PC you can do this via Steam app on the tablet. You can also stream games remotely from PC on to the tablet, but you cannot download Steam games directly on to the tablet

[@KH4UF]

@@QuickExpertReviews can we use tablet as a monitor for FPS games?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

You can use it as monitor for FPS games in multiple ways: 1. You can stream FPS games on it from cloud services like Xbox Cloud and Geforce Now 2. You can use it as secondary screen for your PC wirelessly 3. You can play some FPS games from google play store 4. And you can also stream FPS games from your PC by using Steam Link or Moonlight for example.

[@KH4UF]

@@QuickExpertReviews thank you, my s9fe has arrived and have been using for few days now. It has great screen colors compared to by BenQ gaming TN panel.

[@teachereris4260]

hi, how can i connect my tab with the use of hdmi hub, my phone is samsung and i can connect it to my tv, but in my tab it doesnt connect automatically , there is a feature of my phone "android auto" but in tab it doesnt have ❤

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Hi, it's USB 2.0 meaning it does not have display out and so it won't work with HDMI hubs or cables. Android auto is for cars only. Hope this helps.

[@scottdecolombia247]

Hello, are you sure? The Samsung site says it is USB 2.0 with DP out....... and one of their Technicians said you can connect a usb c to HDMI to int to display on a TV 😊

[@paragyadav1714]

Should i go for this or xiomi pad 6

[@QuickExpertReviews]

What are you going to use it for?

[@paragyadav1714]

@@QuickExpertReviews casual note taking and a bit of video editing and research

[@CAPARTH89]

​@paragyadav1714 Go for Xiomi pad based on your use

[@paragyadav1714]

@@CAPARTH89 I'm a ca student so would this be okkay ?

[@CAPARTH89]

Yes. But I would suggest if you are going to do a serious note taking stuff, go for Samsung. It has s pen in the box.

[@jays6848]

Better then pixel tablet?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

It depends on use cases. What are you going to use it for?

[@jays6848]

General use, internet browsing, KZbin, netflix etc

[@bc44785]

Can it connect to external monitor or tv?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Only wireless (Chromecast, Screen Cast), it only has USB 2.0 so it can't send signal

[@stafvh5783]

Lumafusion is not Free. It costs 13,80 €, which is half the price but not free. At least on my tablet, bought one week ago in Belgium.

[@QuickExpertReviews]

It came preinstalled but maybe because I had one bought already and logged in using the same account there wasn't a charge, but it did come preinstalled with the Tab. So maybe just a placeholder to buy the app. How are you finding the tablet?

[@stafvh5783]

@@QuickExpertReviews i bought Lumafusion on IOS, it didn't help to get it free on Android as expected. Tablet is nice but drains it's battery when not in use, something that Samsung must correct in a future fw update.

[@markwade7873]

S9 fe does not support dex in North america

[@X-FILESCHILE]

It is a really good tablet ...i also have an iPad pro and I can tell you that there isn't much of a difference

[@jondrexleradrados2769]

It have a microsoft office and this tablet is like a p.c style

[@carmenamis12]

What about Roblox with min graphics?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Will run just fine

[@carmenamis12]

@@QuickExpertReviews that's good!

[@ReanimatedStatue]

It can run quite a lot of roblox games smoothly at nearly full graphics on the 6gb ram version, but the 8gb ram version will be even better

[@janmajitbhattacharjee1981]

Any one watching this fe plus supports 60 fps in bgmi and HDR Ultra so gaming is Next level

[@anonymousefitz8736]

bruh what the turtle do to you

[@QuickExpertReviews]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@amjdso9031]

does it have goodnotes on it?

[@QuickExpertReviews]

It does, yes. It's in the Galaxy Picks folder