Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4": Unboxing & Review

Detailed unboxing and complete feature walkthrough of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4" in Titanium White and Bronze, including benchmarking, comparison to the Tab Pro 8.4, speaker tests, display comparisons, and camera samples.
Pricing & Availability Here: goo.gl/K01WQc
Specs:
CPU: Exynos Octa-Core 1.9Ghz Cortex A15, 1.3Ghz Cortex A7
RAM: 3GB
Display: 8.4" Super AMOLED 1600 x 2560 pixels (359 PPI)
Camera; Main: 8MP
Camera Secondary. 2.1MP
Battery: 4,900mAh
Full-Specs: goo.gl/u3oPy1
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[@DetroitBORG]

Yes, another Samsung tablet...but this one is really interesting. I hope you enjoy this video, it's my longest 4K video yet. Give KZbin sometime to process. Thanks for your support!

[@jngo102]

(generic comment inquiring the absence of 4K streaming)

[@riftwalk3r690]

Looks nice but I prefer iPad

[@coflyer2949]

Ibrahim Khalid %100 agree

[@riftwalk3r690]

Drake Robichaud thanks ..

[@danielcamp7324]

I'm wondering if you're going to review the Nvidia Shield Tablet when its released or sometime soon after?

[@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

[@varunpatalay6480]

Actually sir, we are the ones who should thank you for such detailed reviews in youtube. Thank you!

[@cormonstro]

This galaxy tab s is the best tablet ever!!! Really awesome!

[@DetroitBORG]

It's a stunner for sure.

[@Magi_Carp_]

i would have never thought that the dimpled backing would be so convenient. Wasn't so sure at first because of the looks but now i love it, i don't think i'll ever drop this.

[@Bajabill152]

I saw the tablet today, held it in my hands and fell in love. The sleek design and terrific display and features blew me away.That's definetly my next tablet. Thanks the great video Mike

[@AScrapOfKindness]

Last week I purchased this tablet for my husband who just turned 62, fights technology, and has never owned a tablet. For his use, it is a perfectly wonderful introduction to Android. He currently has an iPhone, but when it goes, I'm pretty sure this experience will make him very amenable to also having an Android phone... and that will make me very happy. Thank you ever so much for a wonderful review.

[@sajidadnan8616]

ScrapofKindness, What what was the price of this tablet when you buy this???

[@AScrapOfKindness]

I purchased it from Ebay for around $150. It's been a wonderful tablet.

[@naoadiantasimular3498]

until nowadays?

[@7magqcc]

Still has more function than a modern day iPad pro. Samsung was way ahead of the game. And it still looks good.

[@mitchelbont9788]

I know I just ordered a used tap s 8.4 can't wait till it is here

[@velvetrooster5569]

Still so much better than the newest Amazon Fire Tablets.

[@GAVO4770]

Youd deserve 10.000.000 subs dude c:

[@shakerCh]

definitely!! your videos are great actually I was going to sleep, here is 2:25 am but when your the video came out I just waited 30 minutes more

[@SamBateson]

I love the surprise when you discover the different packaging, I was the same!

[@MechanicOrga]

You were the same? Don't you mean "it"?

[@SamBateson]

No I mean I was surprised too. When i say packaging, I mean the paper wallet packaging not the box

[@MechanicOrga]

Oh, fair enough. I have a habit of correcting people, lol.

[@SamBateson]

Haha, I realise now that I wasn't exactly clear!

[@XxuaenarutoXx]

Yesss! Finaly! I've been waiting for your review. Great video as always!

[@soxnation1000]

Really like how thorough your review was, and how you highlighted all the notable features and functionality of the tablet. Really helpful, thanks!

[@bluepawn]

Wondeful review !!! all reviews should look like yours !!! thanks !!

[@DetroitBORG]

Thank You kindly! :)

[@walter3225]

***** when are you reviewing the 10.5 inch tablet

[@sski66]

***** Great detailed video as always, can u tell me if this has NFC, thanks, O & did this Tablet slow down over time?

[@birkancevheroglu]

watching this video on my samsung galaxy tab s 8.4 " 😂😁

[@garrettlane6715]

Birkan Cevheroğlu Same

[@exorden]

Same

[@cameroncorry6268]

samsung galaxy tab 3 I am watching on

[@rakhanaufal3886]

Birkan Cevheroğlu same but cellular t705

[@rjxejdcjrss]

Same

[@angelafjohnson6877]

I love how you break down the products and software in your reviews!

[@johncarlo290]

You always have the best reviews of devices, extremely thorough. Keep it up!

[@DudeFromUkraine]

Great video Mike!

[@DetroitBORG]

Thanks buddy!

[@walter3225]

***** when are you doing the 10.5 tablet

[@daniilkoliesnikov4985]

DudeFromUkraine ahahahha smeshnoe imya XD

[@devanandshaji6573]

Watching this on my tab s 10.5.

[@algo7001]

Watching on the tablet 8.4

[@aaronmontiel3206]

DetriotBORG hey man ur awsome I like to rewatch ur vids just cause I like how u unbox and explain about the phone or anything else u do lol hope u keep doing this for a long time X)

[@christopheralfonso8877]

Your videos rock and all of them really help me decide what to get and also the comparisons help alot to understand the differences. Thanks for the support and help.

[@iuno777]

I reported this video for ILLEGAL DOG FIGHT 31:50 :D

[@zibanibaruti6943]

divide by 100 000 000 00 00 00 cos he is horrible

[@TheDark-Knut]

Samsung haters are like- "woah, wish i had that in my phone too!" and when they comment here, they're like-"samsung..yawn.. plastic..eww"

[@RamSagar]

SAMSUNG is SH*T, I am saying this even after i own 1 (unfortunately and regretfully) , ya,it has many features than ipad, but whats the point if even one of its feature doesn't work smoothly ?

[@insurgentah2500]

Ram Sagar My brother owns this and it runs smoothly. Mabye users faults.

[@TheDark-Knut]

Ram Sagar Im sure ur one of those guys who go's to the store and checks the tab for 2mins and then speaks like you owned one!

[@RamSagar]

TheDark Knut FYI you dimwit, I've already said in my comments that I own a samsung shit, and actually its opposite of what you said, I was impressed for the first 2 minutes, and after using it for just a week, it irritated me so much that I wanted to throw it and shatter it into pieces EVERY DAY, until i got NEXUS 7 2013, which is the BEST efficient and smooth android device till date. You are one of those 99% SAMSUNG "15 minute a day" user who doesn't know what PERFORMANCE is and without even comparing the two devices, blindly follow the herd, only HARDCORE and HEAVY tab and phone users like me can differentiate between mediocre and high performance, I bet you being a SAMSUNG lover don't even know more than 10% of its features, like I do and appreciate it, there is no doubt samsung has so many awesome useful and in true sense smart features (I just love Samsung virtual keyboard, its best, even than google's, the multi window and so many others, they are simply awesome and BTW, I don't hate samsung's plastic make or anything else than its TOUCHWIZ, which is the main culprit in samsung's stuttering and hanging issues, even all experts believe so) but only, if it could've worked as smooth as apple products, I am not even completely satisfied by apple's performance, but it is by far the best in the world, in performance department, and yes, how I wish ipad and iphone had samsung's features or samsung had iphone's butter smoothness and efficiency it would be a perfect product. I suggest you watch PHONEBUFF's samsung v/s ipad speedtest videos, even NEXUS is no match for ipad, just try a simple comparison of screen rotation between them, even at the fastest SAMSUNG takes 50% more time rotating from portrait to landscape and vice a versa, after watching an IPHONE video where the guy opens HEAVY 15 apps and games without closing the other down and reopens all of them again, all of them opened so...fast and were where he left them it the first time, I tried that with NEXUS 7 2013 (couldn't even think of doing this with SAMSUNG), forget about re-opening it can't even open more than 8 apps and games for the first time, and started stuttering heavily and I had to shut it down for 2 hours before it could work properly again.

[@RamSagar]

FYI you dimwit, I've already said in my comments that I own a samsung shit, and actually its opposite of what you said, I was impressed for the first 2 minutes, and after using it for just a week, it irritated me so much that I wanted to throw it and shatter it into pieces EVERY DAY, until i got NEXUS 7 2013, which is the BEST efficient and smooth android device till date. You are one of those 99% SAMSUNG "15 minute a day" user who doesn't know what PERFORMANCE is and without even comparing the two devices, blindly follow the herd, only HARDCORE and HEAVY tab and phone users like me can differentiate between mediocre and high performance, I bet you being a SAMSUNG lover don't even know more than 10% of its features, like I do and appreciate it, there is no doubt samsung has so many awesome useful and in true sense smart features (I just love Samsung virtual keyboard, its best, even than google's, the multi window and so many others, they are simply awesome and BTW, I don't hate samsung's plastic make or anything else than its TOUCHWIZ, which is the main culprit in samsung's stuttering and hanging issues, even all experts believe so) but only, if it could've worked as smooth as apple products, I am not even completely satisfied by apple's performance, but it is by far the best in the world, in performance department, and yes, how I wish ipad and iphone had samsung's features or samsung had iphone's butter smoothness and efficiency it would be a perfect product. I suggest you watch PHONEBUFF's samsung v/s ipad speedtest videos, even NEXUS is no match for ipad, just try a simple comparison of screen rotation between them, even at the fastest SAMSUNG takes 50% more time rotating from portrait to landscape and vice a versa, after watching an IPAD video where the guy opes HEAVY 15 apps and games without closing the other down and reopens all of them again, all of them opened so...fast and were where he left them it the first time, I tried that with NEXUS 7 2013 (couldn't even think of doing this with SAMSUNG), forget about re-opening it can't even open more than 8 apps and games for the first time, and started stuttering heavily and I had to shut it down for 2 hours before it could work properly again.

[@joaoninguemforever]

The best review about Samsung tab s on KZbin. Thanks!

[@HodainGraphine]

Excellent Unboxing and Review, Mike. Very informative and detailed as always (Plus, now in 4k add more refine quality to your videos). This is the thinnest tablet I have seen from Samsung yet (its going to get even thinner in the future) and bring more feature with it. For speakers, I don't know why but they seems to always put the speakers in the wrong places on all their devices and their not so great sounding speakers (that's should be expect, it's not too terrible but could be a lot better). The software said of things, the Touchwiz UI still needs a lot of work (its quite better than previous versions but still needs work) the delays/lags are very noticeable. With that said, the S 8.4 is still great device to buy (I would pick up one, if I needed it). Oh, for got the mention. The bronze color option is a great addition (not digging it too much but looks great). Once again great video, much thanks for it.

[@AlexLapinski]

Is it just me or are the sample camera videos dropping their frames a lot?

[@RamSagar]

yes me too, even i felt the lag in video

[@mr.nuggets5963]

Everything is good until you see Touchwiz...

[@myNEONCITY]

Francis, it still lags and stutters like crazy.

[@mattbarrett3618]

Then download a different launcher

[@kevinlification]

I'd buy this shit instantly if it ran stock android. bad memories from touchwiz on my phone, and i don't really feel like rooting a tablet...

[@mattbarrett3618]

I heard nova launcher is a lot like stock. Idk, because I am searching for a smartphone, and my only device is an iPad 2, so I have no android experience

[@myNEONCITY]

Nova launcher is a lot like stock. However it isn't a fix for the poor laggy touchwiz apps like the Gallery app which is absolutely atrocious.

[@violethill4454]

Best review channel on KZbin!

[@TheOhknows]

Holy cow! Nice review! Fast but very clear to understand

[@KamataMusik]

I think Samsung need to think of something original that's useful for once.

[@KamataMusik]

Canned Snacks HA HA HA I'm just saying my opinion. Others might have different opinions :P

[@RamSagar]

shucks !! using samsung for 1 year has rubbed its effects on me ! :( i can't say ORIGINAL anymore , boooohoooohoooo... :(

[@Qublu]

Yawn... Samsung sucks

[@MechanicOrga]

If it sucks, then why are you taking the time to comment on a video about a Samsung device? Not saying you can't have an opinion, it's just it's kind of counter-productive,

[@grimfandango1572]

MechanicOrga he is commenting so he can help people like you so you don't spend your money on bullshit laggy gadgets but if you insist of being an idiot it's fine with me bro

[@SethSolomonSputnikSpyglass]

albert einstein lol let me guess you're an apple fan

[@grimfandango1572]

Seth Solomon No , i once was an android fan when they released ice cream sandwich .. and i was totally against apple work .. but when game changed apple amazed me so i am a fan of something that works great no matter who did it ... and please stop spreading that fanboy's shit it really has no point :)

[@Qublu]

Boy, u guys just watched a guy that has probably have everything he wants, he is major apple fan. He uses nothing but apple, except few androids he likes.

[@laurenadamsct]

This video was a huge help with my decision to buy one today. Thanks so much for making this! I'll definitely be re watching this when it arrives and I set it up. I went with the white :)

[@flymax9736]

That wat neat to watch! Again, you're the best tech KZbinr ever!

[@insurgentah2500]

Just earned a subscriber. Great review man.

[@jockspice]

A very thorough and all-encompassing review. Thanks very much!

[@jameson9017]

congrats on 400,000 subs!

[@angelalex1402]

Thank you detroitBORG u really helped me with learning all the features on the tab s ☺

[@Adullish]

Nice thorough review! Appreciate.

[@samanthabrooker5478]

Great video!!! gave me a great insight into Samsung galaxy tab s. Ordered mine can't wait to try it out. Thanks for the advice

[@reginagorringe2110]

Thanks for this, it has made using my tablet a lot easier!!

[@joesoap7142]

Fantastic review..like your style very imformative and snappy

[@deowner1]

The most complete review I ever seen... thx for the video... and keep posting....

[@ccallegarycac]

Detroit borg is the best in reviews. Congrats.

[@shawnee919]

Should be getting this for Christmas ! So happy

[@hennagal889]

excellent review - subscribed !

[@bone2455]

That was a perfect review, you really nailed every aspect, pro and con, of that tablet. I recently purchased it, and I noticed a stutter and lag and I didn't know what the cause was until I saw your review where you brought out that touch wiz is the culprit. If Samsung insists on having that overlay and loading their tablets with features, the way they do, they have GOT to find a better way to smooth out the laggy edges.

[@happymusics]

Thank you so much for showing a newbie how to use this tablet. I had to watch it many times, but eventually, I should get it.

[@HarrySteel]

I looked at these at a store yesterday and they are surprisingly thin, also very very light. The screen is surprising too as it is vibrant and pictures look stunning. Will definitely be saving up for one of these

[@tyrelleapuusa]

I don't think I've ever heard someone say the word "now", more than you. My whole life combined, I've never heard it said so many times. Now, that said, excellent review.

[@ordinaryw]

Best ever detailed review! Sidesync 3.0 is impressive.

[@ArenaTec1Blogspot]

Mike, congratulations on your videos! The content is very good! I am a brazilian fan!

[@tuftybird]

Great review -- watched it just an hour or so before splashing out and ordering :) Mine arrived a fortnight or so ago!!! I love it so far. So quick, and the display really is beautiful! Works wonderfully with a lil 32GB microSD card (one of the deciding factors for me when considering whether to get an iPad mini or not!) My brother got an iPad mini for christmas and tbh I love them both equally! The slimness of the Tab S is v lovely to hold and the plastic back really isn't as off putting as people seem to be making out, but I do love the aluminium chill of the slightly thicker iPad mini too!! I went for function over form (knowing I'd need more than 16gb within a few months), but in truth I just recommend going for whichever you think will work best for your overall compatibility (mac users for iPad, windows users for Android, as per). xxxxx

[@gonzalomena3878]

You are the best, you make the best unboxings.

[@chrisgangsta]

I love your camera, it actually captures as good as possible how amazing is that screen.

[@OrdinaryG33K-SF]

Great review, man. Very thorough! I actually have one of these, and I learned a few tricks from this video! Thanks!

[@zeyadalharbi]

7:48 Arabic Language

[@nathanael27]

Awesome video!Its so long but so much cool things I wouldn't know!

[@doubletapp22]

Awesome review Mike!

[@arahman1404]

i love ur review!! loved the tablet!

[@anitachong7337]

Had been using this and i said its so amazing.the size, the resolution and its android.battery last longing.and i can read manga like a real manga book.the white leather is beautiful and the sleek design is just fantastic .nothing to complain about.i had other tab too but this is so far the best.Best of all its a phone too.i can still conference when my colleague when phone battery die, while working on my project using the tab, using multi window to acess my work and the chrome.and if i really wan to complain something i would say theres no pen.but easily solve by buying a third party pen.

[@ChinmayH]

That was an awesum review, not very slow yet you covered everything. Sometime indepth reviews are too lengthy and boring. SUBSCRIBED :-D

[@jeffreylin3649]

Samsung devices look really attractive, and thanks Detroitborg for reviewing so precisely!

[@worldfilmclips1]

Very thorough review, best I have seen.

[@neverjudit6901]

Thank you for this comprehensive review.

[@goldboss1127]

i love this video as always

[@CalvinkleinChew]

Nicely done review, thanks :)

[@antonydiaskrushanth7881]

iam watched your all review videos . thank you for your videos

[@AbdulMannan_2298]

Thanks for sharing this video!!!! I will buy it soon!!

[@reasonable370]

I'm such a sucker for Samsung x3 Tears of joy come to my eyes whenever I watch the "Wonder of Nature" complimentary video. The Tab S has to be the best tablet for entertainment. It must be.

[@jakevan1969]

Great review!

[@valanthonybalagon8468]

nice review man! :D

[@TubeTab]

I must say, you shows all features. very nice review.

[@danaquino7915]

DetroitBORG, you make me wanna go over my budget! :D Awesome review!

[@ibrahimharb4440]

nice review setroitborg and fantastic tab

[@ChessArmyCommander]

I just got this and its great. The screen is amazing. I use an astronomy app and I really appreciate how this screen displays rich realistic black color. While I'm viewing space pictures. And then that contrasted with the colors of planets, moons, and other space related things, looks really good. I love it!

[@brubrushanghai]

Thanks. Great review

[@The_Adm_Jachov]

really liked your review, think you actually convinced me to buy one, definitely going for bronze though lolz. can tell your a Samsung fan :D

[@marquepoole]

Great review. very detailed very easy to follow.

[@bebonote]

Thank You So Mush Very Nice Review ...

[@iantolentino3994]

Great Tab! And nice review. :D

[@MFkiera82]

You are the best Mike. Thamks.

[@WSFD10]

Watching this video on my tab s now its cool very nice and smooth

[@LouisCollierassuredchimera6]

Great video mike

[@TheWidow369]

Great as always man I'm thinking about selling my iPad and purchasing one of these I really like the quality & the resolution team Samsung

[@tylerbryant3479]

Goodness gracious Detroit Borg! With all this technology in your house, you must be rich!

[@Mvrderface]

convinced. i'm gonna buy it.

[@fl4real]

Great! love this video.

[@jebusthe3rd]

right i know what im going to buy on payday :D thank you for the great video, you have helped make up my mind :)

[@superdude9077]

I've been using this tablet ever since 2014, and I have to say it's held up quite well. Now, I wouldn't recommend purchasing this tablet now as there are better tablets available, but I'm typing this to vent my general point of view on this tablet. This tablet has an overall amazing screen, even after 2 years. WiFi works well, and it's a great media device, but the processor does show its age in complex web pages and some entertainment applications. Also, the battery has shown signs of wear-and-tear as the battery seems to deplete quicker than when I first purchased the tablet. I would also like to add the 16 gigabytes that come with this tablet are quite limiting. I eventually purchased a mico-SD card for the tablet after a few weeks of purchase. So summarizing this simple review, I would say this has been more of a media comsumption tablet, more than a power user type tablet. It does offer power user features, but the performance somewhat hammers them. Nontheless, the features aren't useless. I've found myself sometimes using them for dual application use.

[@voiceoverthewall]

I don't have this particular tablet, but with other tablets, I have found that if you cup your hands around the speakers, it will increase the volume naturally by directing the sound waves toward you.

Excelent video guy!

[@StephenRardon]

It's good to see you've overcome your short video-itis!

[@marioboyce3579]

Awesome video bro!!!!!

[@aseshshrestha8012]

Thanks. I just ordered this tablet from Amazon :)

[@stinger9117]

Nice Review!

[@annrichards7567]

The first thing I did this morning was opened my eyes and watched this video and that was 5:25 am. I was waiting so long for this video, I love your videos and I love this tablet great job Mike. My birthday is next month, can i have this for my birthday? :-)

[@thomashamberg8069]

Wow, whatched this on 4K which is absolutely stunning.

[@georgepelletier2279]

Omg guys im so exited! Im getting this tablet tomorrow!!! CANT WAIT!

[@KleinHendrixTheCool]

picked mine up yesterday. one of the best tablets on the market at the moment. the gorgeous screen will take your breath away.

[@ailinos]

I really really like this tablet! Give me a Google Play Edition with Android L and I'll buy it right away! Wish the price was more affordable though. Great video ***** :)

[@davyjonesvideos]

4k I like it! And great review too!

[@lukeemmanuelhammond6024]

DetroitBorg reminds me of the best lecturer I had in college.

[@piyushsinha3930]

wow u have made the video awsome. and u live as longer as u want. very very nice work bother. wow i also want in my dreames to make vieeos like u