Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Review

[@dalehuhtala9285]

Haha...came back to watch this on my Tab S 8.4. Yes, it still works great! There is nothing on the market like this anymore! OLED, compact, light with super high resolution and it still runs every single app I throw at it. Man, this was worth the money! Wish they still made this size!

[@gustavo8708]

Great to know that! I'm thinking of buying one for content consumption, and I'm really tempted haha. Does Netflix work on it?

[@dalehuhtala9285]

@@gustavo8708 I haven't found anything that does NOT work on it. I am using a custom launcher too. It is slow at the beginning while it runs updates but then it stabilizes and works really well!

[@jorgecorea405]

I am excited to buy a secondhand refurbished one (Wifi only version) from China for only USD 65. And planning to install Android 10 Lineage OS. I will used it primarily for music, reading pdf books, watching videos. I am planning to use solely for self-development so using heavy apps wont matter. I like it because of its stunning screen

[@taltigolt]

you hear that SONY!? THIN BEZELS AND OLED PLEASE!

[@taltigolt]

***** i have the tab s and the tablet z2 the tab z is perfectly fine to hold and the screen is superior however design and ui is superior with the tablet z2

[@qiyheartfilia9698]

@@taltigolt what is ui ?

[@Shadow77999]

YESSSS OLED 4 LIFE

[@aminrazak1299]

Still one of the best tablets around with the high ppi, in my opinion.

[@euniceling5213]

This was bought to replace an old Lenovo tablet which was essentially too sluggish to cope with modern websites. kzbin.infoUgkxz4qYZoyAOb_hq_UbaKI6AsZX0FnoFm-U This tablet is fast, has a very clear display with built in optional eye comfort shield, great sound with Dolby Atmos, split screen option and numerous tweaks that I've not yet explored. I've plugged a wireless receiver into the i/o socket to connect a mouse if I need it and a bluetooth keyboard works fine - unlike the Lenevo which somehow would often garble the input. Battery life seems good. In short I'm very pleased with it

[@m171562]

Can it playback youtube 50fps videos?

[@chaz8652]

it can play 1080p 60fps on KZbin. I tried it

[@drumline5]

This is one of the best reviews I've seen in a while. Truly amazing. Can you please do the 10.5 pleaaase???

[@muazzazm380]

idk why but i love watching reviews of the device im using to watch the review from. -sent from samsung tab s

[@WavyVaporizers]

can u sidesync your phone to your tablet then play a game off your phone threw your tablet in full screen with no lag?

[@b.trill6868]

hello what is the black thing on the right side below volume button? is this the blaster that connects to to tvs?

[@georgekoutsis]

Great video Josh. How about ebook reading ? Do you think the ratio of 16:10 that this tablet have is good for reading ? Or the 4:3 ratio (Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0) is better ? Thank you

[@cheekiesap]

Hi I really like the Magazine interface, but I'm struggling to find a way to get movie and film updates to show on any of the tiles. I noticed that Tab pros had a movie widget but the tab S line doesn't seem to have it and then when I click settings on the various widgets and click Discover More, nothing happens. Can anyone assist me?

[@neijisan1648]

Man you do have a very great voice... smooth and clear... Good review.. Thumbs up...=)

[@tedxwill]

Great review Josh as always👍

[@flowren7848]

Writing this on my tab S, just bought it a few days ago. Used, but still in good condition,

[@toughguy2736]

As always you made it alot easier for me to buy something.... Thanks ..... Continue the good work...

[@toughguy2736]

thank you.....

[@DamienStenson]

Great review. Any idea when the 32gb 8.4 will be available.

[@tortoru2827]

2017 and still watch this 8.7 inch tab s, really hope to reborn this tab to tab s 2017 or 201x with 6gb ram and 258gb internal. love the aspec ratio much

[@ICanReviewIt]

I need something as an ereader to use pretty heavily? Is this a good recommendation?

[@calvintanner80]

OK, Now like the Kindle Fire HDX Mayday where you can connect to a live person does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S both 8.4, and 10.5 have customer service support, and if so what kind, and how does it work plus would it be better than the Mayday Support produced by Amazon.

[@Samirking22]

can you connect a hard drive to galaxy tab ? and copy past anything ?

[@a_bich-]

Yes Josh, TouchWiz is still TouchWiz, Sense is still Sense, stock Android is still stock Android. Why does he say this only in Samsung reviews? Haha, I can't imagine they would completely change their skin, but hope they just remove the stuff that so few people use. (Or I don't use rather) like Kids Mode, S Voice, and the gestures. OR just give an option to download these things rather than having them come preinstalled.

[@TimiOke]

The second half of your comment answers the question you asked in the first half lol...

[@a_bich-]

That's not really changing TouchWiz much though. Most of the gimmicky crap is just added on and isn't really a part of main design. I'm talking about changing the entire look and functionality of TouchWiz. (LIke these skins in lesser know phones that try to be different just to be different.) Though you could argue that Samsung removing the gimmicky crap in their products would be a big change.

[@LetMattEntertainYou]

Sense and stock have both changed drastcally since say 2.3, whereas Touchwiz is still pretty much the same, and it's terrible.

[@a_bich-]

What's so bad about TuchWiz? It's not nearly as bad as people say it is, just some useless crap in it.

[@LetMattEntertainYou]

Mindless Mouth Movement Bloated to about 8GB worth of shit, lags all over the place, terrible design, tries to ram Samsung apps down your throat when people only want Google apps.

[@caribfacesassi3544]

I want one of these but i want the LTE version, can it be used with a phone's sim card or just a data card caz i wanna be able to use it as a phone?

[@lsmocyclist]

Hey josh , when you were watching breaking bad did you have the tablet on power saving mode? ?

[@ranzali5564]

does it come with an s-pen or can it be used with one if bought separately?

[@vijayeendrarao1606]

Can we make a cellular call on this tablet?

[@Fruitarian.]

ive been to samsung store today and oh lord! i fell in love at first sight!!

[@BigpoppaKC]

lew junn kit lame

[@northofthestar388]

lew junn kit WERE ALL LAME :D

[@ginocolin1491]

lolfilms motion-picture you just replied to a 6 month old comment. Smh

[@northofthestar388]

Gino Colin i ant be sad because I had purchased the tab s 8.4 last week. im playing goat simulator while listening to music

[@ginocolin1491]

lolfilms motion-picture ??? You just lowered my IQ

[@kasimirb5155]

Excellent review: informative and concise. Thanks.

[@825HY]

Would you recommend the 8.4 or 10.5 inch? I am looking to get the tablet mainly for media usage i.e social media, youtube videos and movies. I have had a feel for both the models and the 10.5 inch model does seem to weigh a bit but i love the big screen. The 8.4 on the other hand is so light and feels good with one handed usage. Don't know which to choose...

[@paulg.5337]

Curious, can you successfully use a wired XBox 360 pad using an OTG adapter on this device? I ask because some past Samsung devices have not been able to do this out of the box, while other Android devices can.

[@victorcoss2600]

Are the bars normal when viewing media? Trying to find a tablet that'll be native to the common 16:9 aspect ratio

[@bragea1109]

Does it automaticaly suport usb otg, so you can use gamepads and more, without root?

[@jimmypena2442]

What tablet is better the note 10.1 or the tab s?

[@misterpanda8820]

currently using one almost 8 months old i got the lte version t705 full charge only lasted 5-6 hrs not even heavy usage just facebook / browsing / lite gaming is it normal?

[@aly8950]

I'm definitely saving up to get this

[@nurashidnoormohamad5802]

Thank you for the review, can't wait for it to be release here in Malaysia. Its a good replacement for my nexus 2013. I love my nexus, the only problem is the battery :(

[@mlapasaran]

Hi... my Samsung Tab A 10 was stolen today. I am looking online for a cheap replacement mostly for occasional Class of Clans games, email and light browsing. Would you still recommend it (Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4) for around Saudi Riyal 549.00 (US$ 146.00) price here in Saudi Arabia? Or could you recommend a better option for around US$ 150 price range. Thanks.

[@leebeck2317]

GREAT!! Both the review (which led to my conclusion to buy an S7) but also for your highlight of Breaking Bad. I've watched that series 2-3 times and can't get anyone else interested in trying it! Anyway.... great job Josh.

[@shanzy92]

A very informative review! I'm even more eager to get it!

[@xrxhomeboyxrx]

Got one yesterday typing this on my S it's perfect so glad I waited I was gonna go with the mini but the multi tasking and open source environment in addition to the long battery life 290 grams of weight. It's perfect! Sometimes I do experience a lag when the 3 gigs of ram are topped but it's not very noticeable. I can even use my Samsung phone virtually on top of the screen while my cell is charging it's so cool. It doesn't feel as cheap as the tab 3 plastic design two thumbs up :))))

[@MrCheetos100]

Should I buy this or the Nvida Shield Tablet. I'm only using the tablet for simple use emailing, uni, netflix. Just basically everyday apps and simple use. I like the shield because of the HDMI capabilities. So anyone recommend me the best one?

[@ilivalesal]

does it come with the spen

[@punkreeperful]

is you capacitive button light working?

[@yashthakur5921]

what's the difference between tab pro 8.4 and tab s 8.4 and can this tablet make phone calls ..??

[@1yakko1]

I bought this tablet couple of months back. ... and I love it. No complaints. Now I have to give her this and buy the new tab pro S .

[@mrme5898]

Can you make calls and texts on this? Or just Internet?

[@mukundnarayanamurthy]

any idea when the LTE version would be out on AT&T?

[@TheRealChristoffer]

How are this compared to the table pro?

[@TheLegendaryfuturman]

I just love how thin the bezels on this thing are

[@70reyr]

is there screen mirroring on this tablet?

[@dl4457]

Is it worth it to get this one or the Tab Pro which is cheaper?

[@ROCKBEERFUCK]

how does it compare to the hp slate extreme ?

[@xxyezirxx700]

How long does it take to fully charge?

[@konstantinoszotos7908]

JUST I GOT THIS TABLET BUT ITS OPENING IN CHINESE SO I CAN'T USE IT.INSTEAD TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE IS THERE ANY WAY TO CHANGE THE TABLET?IF SOMEONE KNOW HOW PLEASE LET ME KNOW

[@Kyon]

Can this tablet use an S PEN, and does it have air view?

[@thehoustoniantx713]

Ive been waiting for samsung to make a superamoled tablet, its cool they added a fingerprint scanner its the first for tablets to have those features

[@Ernie448]

Can this be used as a phone too?like call and SMS?

[@MrLouis22337]

Do both the 10.5 and 8.5 version have sidesync 3.0?

[@juliocorona5762]

i have the tab pro 8.4 so whats the diferens

[@gregoryschoeman2855]

Should I buy this or the samsung galaxy tab pro 8.4"?

[@killakarl73]

Love the mention of the Show ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK. Great video as always.

[@flexadex77]

Im looking for a tablet with some usb connections so i can hook up my printer.

[@killakarl73]

You can hook it up via Wi-Fi or BLUETOOTH

[@flexadex77]

Karl Green sorry not my printer. Lol. Got this bad boy for 25 bucks at walmart, everything but bluetooth and fax.

[@killakarl73]

Yeow. LOL

[@TheMymusic777]

Can you text and call in the samsung tab s 8.4?

[@rsimmons37]

Great review, thanks!

[@bogarette]

Unfortunately,magazine widget has stopped,this keeps appearing now i cannot use my galaxy tab pro 8.4.need help !!!

[@IO23777]

Had one of these for 4 years - slow compared to modern phone but the display still looks brilliant - Never regretted getting this.

[@KERVERAS]

So with LTE/4G youcan use the call function ?

[@touchingevil2302]

Nice review. Is samsung galaxy tab S more powerful then samsung galaxy tab pro ? And if it is how much ?

[@luisnavarro5298]

Wait so how many tablets have they released so far?

[@UKgamer87]

Can you please discuss heat on load for these devices?

[@zxcvbnm8141]

Tab pro or the tab s ?? Does anybody know the main differences b.w these two devices other than tab s has 3 gig of ram and has the super amoled screen ??

[@Hariharan-ik3yn]

Does Samsung tab S 8.4 LTE will suport voice calling as well.

[@moosaalsalami7079]

is there a google play edition?

[@elinadelapaz9397]

Does this freeze because I got a samsung galaxy tab 4 and it freezed so much that I got my money back so I need to know if this is good answer pliss

[@touchsense6820]

WOW I love it..... Everything is so smooth.... Good review....

[@kingwrecklessvlogs3544]

What case is that at 1.29

[@emailhusny]

does it work with s pen??

[@Jae.Edmond]

Hi Joshua! I would really like a comparison between the Tab Pro line and the Tab S line. I thought the tab Pro line was supposed to be a flagship line because of its great specs so what is the real difference between the two? The screen?

[@zacharyhillman398]

How can people stand having the black bars at the top and bottom of videos(@ 2:45 )? I have the nexus 10 and absolutely hate KZbin on it for that reason.

[@mohammad-zabih]

hey everyone , i bought this tablet like 4 days ago and i installed cpu temp app on it and have the cpu temp overlay ON and i can see that sometimes depending on what im doing loading vids or huge amount of pics or installing the temp hits 70~ or so and then it drops , i wanted to know if its normal or there is something wrong with my tablet the back of tablet however does not get hot at all , it only gets a little warm nothing to even notice but the app is what's worrying me if anyone can try it on his tablet or has info about how the temp should be share please can help me a lot thanks :)

[@nadeemazam9971]

What games can it run?

[@jercamilleri]

What is the difference between the lte and wifi version is it the same specs

[@akku5786]

What are the differences between the galaxy tab S 8.4 and the tab Pro 8.4

[@55missali]

Thank U! Can you do a review on hancom use with keybord on a tab s?

[@ouesal]

Please the review of 10.5 inch

[@conzcoronacion2]

Can this still run netflix? Discovery and hbo?

[@kamu498]

this or nvidia shield lte?

[@sski66]

Great review!

[@jesuisimam]

Does it have an IR Blaster?

[@JohnJuan2129]

fire...tablet ....rekindled...Nice work there Josh !!

[@FishKungfu]

Great review! Subbed!

[@xnailsx4742]

I use mine daily, its March 21 2022, I loveeee this tablet I bought it from some guy cuz it kept boot cycling and I opened it and repaired it, its lovely I game on it everyday a game called "Summoners War" the screen quality is insane it looks beautiful, super sharp and I also modded it, I have it running on Lineage OS 14 I believe or android 7.1.2 nougat, its very snappy, doesn't lag at all, lineage helped to get rid of most of the boatware so its fastttt has plenty of ram, on average use i have 1.5gb ram free so its not slow, its just a very fun tablet mines not white like this one, mines bronze or like brown/gold looking, but I love it, plus the lineage OS allows me to disable the light up back and menu buttons on the bottom or dim them and when disabling them it adds an on screen function back,home and menu button, its just an over all fun enjoyable tablet I wouldn't trade it for anything I just love it, and I paid $30 American from the guy I bought it from and repaired it myself I couldn't be more happy, this tablet replaced my old failing nexus 2013 lol I still have my nexus for memories though :$

[@RhetoricalMuse]

Brilliant review.

[@autozproductions7771]

Should I get a Tab s2 or s1?

[@Del-Canada]

I love my Tab S 8.4. One thing I am not overly fond of tho is the oversaturation of colors. While this isn't an issue in every day use, you will notice it in some games. For example, Boom Beach is one game where it is very prominent.

[@kadeneharvey7292]

I think you can change how the display appears in the settings but I don't know much about that.

[@Del-Canada]

+Kadene Harvey Yes, you can. You can also use a very handy app known as "Screen Filter" from the Play Store. Great battery saver also.

[@Kanchoba]

+Del Get it into Basic mode, in the display settings... no more saturation, and is 'basic'.

[@ericding42]

I thought the tablet would last for 12 hours of HD video-playback but it didn't plus I turned on airplane mode, turning on power saving mode and brightness at 25% and it gave me like 3 to 4 hours of battery life! Why!!!! Pls help me

[@PeterCarney]

If you are losing your zeal for tablets I recommend using the Tab S with an Infinity Binder. I'm still not too impressed with the experience of writing on a tablet so I prefer to write on the binder's dry erase page, scan it to the tablet via an app such as TurboScan, and then I can use the tablet for what it is really good at doing --- which is storing, organizing, viewing, editing, and sharing pdfs and pictures. All of the sudden your tablet has purpose again. I love it. And this Tab S should be perfect for doing this due it's high quality camera and flash.

[@GalacticCommanderKat]

I am really considering to get this tablet or the 10.5 version. But I have heard people's reviewing and saying that this tablet drains the battery really fast because of the AMOLED display. If this is true, I want to know how long is the battery duration if you were, say, doing nothing on it but watching KZbin videos in comparison with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)'s battery life?

[@hallowdraft]

i love amoled and i love my tab 7.7 so this really make i want this tablet really much

[@tkkygn1]

Please check latest back cover for overheated issue.

[@kistermathias7683]

Hey there. I would like to know how wide is the galaxy tab s 8.4 (actual size of the screen without bazel) LXW thanks

[@MJ98.]

8.4

[@mirzohaibhussaintalpur9751]

is it water-resistance ???