Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Professional Artist Review/1st impression! Drawing + Painting Demo

[@jingmatinong]

My M4 iPad Pro Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpikqJKCg8yhmKMsi=klvnmkNwkjurGNrV

[@plexyglass_]

This is the kind of review I, as an artist was looking for! Thank you!

[@jingmatinong]

Thank you for watching!

[@DmytroBogdan]

5:30 you don't had to open Play store to access downloaded apps. Just swipe from bottom of the screen up to access the apps screen

[@jingmatinong]

Thanks, I didn't realize it during the unboxing and first impression but after spending more time with the tablet, I figured out the apps screen.

[@DmytroBogdan]

@brushimpact its pretty intuitive and the latest OneUI is rather nice and very customizable in contrary to restrictive iOS.

[@debsrapinto]

You're the first reviewer to mention pressure levels and how it impacts brush workflow. Since I'm used to Huion 22 plus on my pc with 8k pressure levels I'm afraid I'll be annoyed by the S pen 4k. Would really like you to try XP Pen magic drawing pad (16k pressure levels) since your brush workflow is the most similar to mine I could find for reviewers.

[@jingmatinong]

Thank you so much for watching. Hopefully I can make a review of it soon!

[@PedroRodrigues-fh1ku]

pressure level is not really what affects that. I also think this is one of the few reviewers that talks about that, it's called IAF (initial activation force), it's what most impacts the feel of the pen when you are drawing, it's the force you need to apply on the screen for it to detect the first level of pressure of the pen (so pressure levels are useless if the IAF is not calibrated well) 4k is more than enough, tablet companies keep adding more and more pressure levels and marketing it as the game changing feature but it's just buzzwords. The IAF is much more important. You can test if a pen has a good IAF by holding the pencil by the top end, place the tip on the screen and let the pen's own weight do the drawing by sliding it over the screen, if it doesn't leave a mark it's not well calibrated and you will have a hard time doing gesture and lighter sketching, and it will also affect tilt since when you tilt the pen you're barely applying any force to it. sorry for the long reply, I hope you find a good tablet for you.

[@Drelay]

I got the exact Same Setup and going to get a s9 do u enjoy it and is it better Than the huion?

[@jingmatinong]

@@Drelay Haven't tried Huion yet. I did a brief comparison between iPad, S9 Tablet's S-pen and XP-PEN performance here: You can see all the devices I've already used here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpikqJKCg8yhmKMsi=klvnmkNwkjurGNrV

[@DmytroBogdan]

@PedroRodrigues-fh1ku actually a very good test. I just tried it on Tab S7 and it registered most of the strokes.

[@deadtheories4170]

With android, especially with one as powerful as the Tab s9, you can just emulate the operator system Windows and just use the full version of Photoshop or blender if you don't like the drawing and sculpting programs available on android

[@ola0915]

Hi I would be interested in doing that. Do you know any tutorials that show how ?

[@jingmatinong]

It makes more sense to use PS and Blender on a Windows desktop or Mac, keyboard shortcuts are essential to professional workflow.

[@tubsy.]

​@@jingmatinong What if you connected a bluetooth keyboard and mouse 🤔

[@jingmatinong]

@@tubsy. for the most part, I use a keyboard and the stylus also serves as a mouse pointer.

[@notjordan._.6658]

To be honest i really want to get this for my birthday in may since it comes with the pen i want to get it and with a glove it will be my first digital drawing device 🎉

[@jingmatinong]

best of luck and have fun drawing

[@NB_nobody]

Thank you for making this! I have S9Ultra. I feel tablet is capable of running heavy apps. But unfortunately some of the apps are not optimized for the tablet. Developers always give priority to ipad apps. I am yet to find a good app that has stable tilt pencil support on android.

[@jingmatinong]

Thanks for watching. Glad to hear it!

[@JoiskiMe]

FInally a review from an artist's perspective! Thank you! I wanted it go pass the ipad so bad too :/

[@jingmatinong]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@gb_ta381]

Thanks for the video! As for the brush import to CSP: I've used CSP Cloud function to import my brushes from PC to my S9 fe - had to look for some help on reddit, but it worked smoothly

[@jingmatinong]

Yo thanks for sharing!

[@tenaface]

Just one thing, CSP isnt a proceeate alternative. Its its own thing and is as far as im concerned better than procreate

[@jingmatinong]

CSP and Procreate are both great, I use both for professional work. The only caveat is you can’t have Procreate on Android. So I recommend mostly CSP and Infinite Painter for alternatives.

[@DmytroBogdan]

Infinite Painter is basically a Procreate for android.

[@onigireee]

I saw 'Sharjah' and was like wuuuuuut a gcc creator?? xD Thanks for the review, this one's been on my radar for awhile!

[@jingmatinong]

Thank you for watching!

[@fpagliarde]

Thank You for showing Nomad Sculpt, nice review!

[@jingmatinong]

Most welcome. It’s such a cool app I had to show it.

[@jingmatinong]

Thanks for watching! For digital brushes and mentorships click here: jingmatinong.gumroad.com/ OR www.artstation.com/jingmatinong What do you think of the S9’s art performance and stylus?

[@Dumbell-mx1fy]

Wacom stylus (spen) is so badass ! So much better than any apple stylus

[@jingmatinong]

@@Dumbell-mx1fy Would love to hear your thoughts on what you liked about the pen 🖊️

[@juliankenning]

One more thing: There are also several alternative pens available that you can use on the S9, like the Staedler pen, for example, or the wacom one pen and more. And if you also have a galaxy pen enabled phone like I have (s23 ultra) , you can use the same pens on the phone as well. It works cross hardware platform .

[@baxterzeryu]

Hey there, I don't know if anyone else already said this but, to import your brushes in the tab s9, you have to download them and then add them to CSP from your files browser. Otherwise directly from drive it will say "unsupported file"

[@jingmatinong]

Thanks for watching. Yes, someone shared this tip too

[@ipaintu]

I'm still using the tab s7, works fine ad and still going strong, I do all my digital art on it.

[@jingmatinong]

Nice, what apps are you using?

[@YurushiiGaming]

Can you use nomad sculpt and krita on it?

[@anchorsea6]

I use krita on my tab s7. Not sure about scul​pt. @YurushiiGaming

[@rabiia_art]

Me too im using the S7 tab, works still nicely after almost 3 years 😊😮

[@roxyschannel9900]

​@@YurushiiGamingi have the the tab s7 got ot for sub 200€ for art and note taking it runs flawlessly even games do i use it for movies and light gaming but i saw nomad and sculp+ and got them i use sculp+ because for ne its a simpler smaller more minimalistic design but i tried both and theh work fine even with the grab or move tool that may cause some struggle and lag on the tab s7 it doesn't and runs smoothly from my small experience. Tab s7 has the 865+ unless ur doing x86 emulation all apps will certainly run with no problem tho I haven't tested stuff like genshin impact or idk im sure they also run maybe not at full ultra settings but one thing is that the tab s7 is 3y unless someone ports oneui 6 u won't get jt 5.1.1 is as far as it goes but also it's full of features just not the new ui no 5g i have a sim and a 256 gb sd card in it woth ram plus so a total of 12 gb of ram i would recommend u go for the 8 unless u don't care about it as oneui is still packed to the brim with features i recently been using dex because my laptop overheas in 36°c and that's also been great all my hope is that someone ports the oneui 6 rom and then its a great tablet

[@VishwasSaraogi]

You seem to be genuine creator so one doubt i have been searching since long is can we use Blender in S9, S9 Ultra, S7? As i want to develope some skills thats why

[@hkmrsrg1367]

I'm planning on picking up drawing again even if the last time I draw was 2011 and I'm thinking of the S9. I can barely use Apple products, my sister has an ipad pro gen 4 (maybe) and iphone 13 pro max and iphone pro 14 5G(again maybe, dont really know the models, just matching the prices to guess the type). I could never get into iOS. I've been looking at reviews and it seems like S9 is a good product to work (and relearn drawing) with since I can't exactly drag my PC around. Addition : Nothing, I think, about iOS or MacOS is intuitive. That has been my problem with Apple (that and how overpriced it is despite offering pretty much the same functionality and how closed the ecosystem is).

[@jingmatinong]

Great that you’re getting back to drawing again. If you buy the S9, what drawing apps do you plan to use?

[@hkmrsrg1367]

​@@jingmatinongI heard Infinite Painter is good. Honestly at this point it probably won't matter what I pick because I'll be starting from scratch again, it'll be a new experience for almost-40 year old me. Haha

[@jingmatinong]

@@hkmrsrg1367 Best of luck to you. The best time is always now.

[@vw99hb62]

Thank you for this video! Been looking for a professional artist review on the s9 instead of the bigger ones 😊 Am pretty much set in getting a tab s9 to get back to drawing since it fits my budget more 😅 (20% student discount here and it comes with the pen) so now I know what to expect. Also does the tablet heat up a lot when you're drawing & doing the 3D sculpting?

[@jingmatinong]

The tablet may heat up a bit. Don't worry too much which tablet to use. What's important is drawing and practicing daily. I started with a Wacom Intuos so today's generation is lucky to have portable tablets like the S9 for drawing directly on the screen.

[@sonalsikhamahanta]

is Galaxy tab a9 + is good for this?

[@ms.carlawong]

​@sonalsikhamait doesn't come with Spen

[@ilayda2367]

Please recommend a screen protector for my s9 tablet. I am drawing and i couldn't find the best😢😢

[@jingmatinong]

Can’t honestly recommend any yet since I have not used them. I heard people buy paperlike films online and that the Wacom One Pen feels better on the S9 with paperlike installed as opposed to the S pen. It’s possible the S pen’s pliable nib may wear down quickly on paperlike surface.

[@ryleyw3684]

Im wanting to get a new tablet, from my old old galaxy tab 4, but it's a want not a need, it's hard to know what to do as i don't want to spend much, but the tab s6 is a bit small. I do have a screenless drawing tablet for my PC but this would nice too, to take it out and about, use for other things too. Have you tried the android version of procreate HiPaint it used to be by Huion but i guess its kinda not now

[@jingmatinong]

Yes I’ve tried HiPaint and still I prefer Clip Studio or Procreate for my own professional work.

[@keineken_3281]

I'm in the exact same situation, how did you approach it? Did you get it?

[@nbqhuy7421]

Hey, great video, the thing is I also got an s9 but I feel that the colors on the screen are much "bluer" than my iPhone, or maybe a bit oversaturated. Have you encountered the same thing or it's just a me problem. Is there any way to color-calibrate my tablet?

[@jingmatinong]

It's the same case for me, colors are more saturated. For example, when I use the S9's camera to take reference photos for painting, I usually just adjust the colors on my Mac or iPad later.

[@eyeghelemebright6938]

You can change the display settings from vivid mode to other modes..and also you can adjust it to warmer colors overall

[@jingmatinong]

@@eyeghelemebright6938 Display modes are about how "colors are displayed" on screen. Changing the Display modes is not the same as Color Calibration. Color calibration means colors are matched consistently whether in file export or in colored print outputs, which is important in professional work.

[@crazyjorge7879]

I like the Samsung pen drawing experience better than Apple Pencil. The Ipad as a complete package is better. They both fall short that it's not a computer.

[@jingmatinong]

I find the s-pen is better for inking while the apple pencil is better for quick sketches and rendering paintings. Both are portable and great for remote work.

[@siddhikadam3092]

Hi do you have a review on the best screen protector you found?

[@noahalvarado9419]

What color mode for the display is the best for drawing, vivid or natural? I find the natural one being very dull and even with a sort of warm tint to it, so I'd appreciate your opinion on this!

[@jingmatinong]

I go for Natural mode over Vivid because Vivid overdoes the colors. Choosing Natural is better in terms of color accuracy in terms of file export. If I export an artwork image using Vivid mode, the image file will look dull compared to the tablet screen's vivid mode especially if it gets printed or viewed on another device.

[@matijazemljic1108]

Can you try Samsung NotePaper Screen for Tab S9 tablets

[@jingmatinong]

hopefully in the near future! :)

[@ngtrgkien1704]

good revieww, love it

[@jingmatinong]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@suburbanview]

lol the unpacking was hard lol

[@jingmatinong]

Indeed the packaging could be designed better.

[@nongeiei1234]

would you mind if i want your opinion? Now i'm using Ipad Air5 64GB but my storage is not enough and I don't use the iPad for anything except drawing because of the space. and i'm not apple eco system [ i have only one ipad ] Now i'm thinking about move on to samsung galaxy tap [ maybe S9+ or 10+ that will be coming soon ] Should i move on to the samsung galaxy tap? i'm 2D and comic artist.

[@jingmatinong]

I did a quick review of Huawei Matepad 11.5 S PaperMatte. It seems really great for inking: kzbin.infojsqyd_mY13I?si=J5Fz5phC4hsTqBya I also made a new review on the M4 iPad here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpikqJKCg8yhmKMsi=ao_xurZWHb-SoUJx Best way to know if you like a tablet is to go to the store itself and try it out.

[@viswajithkr]

Which is good for digital art Samsung tab or iPad ?

[@jingmatinong]

It really depends on what you are looking for. I just made an iPad review here comparing it to other devices too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpikqJKCg8yhmKMsi=52cGjWqGmIWuPW0d

[@crescenara]

I will use the S pen frequently for about 9 months. I am afraid that the tip of the pen needs to be changed too much? I learned from some comments that people who draw change the tip of the pen every 2 hours. Should I buy this tablet? Can you help me?

[@jingmatinong]

I did a quick review of Huawei Matepad 11.5 S PaperMatte. It seems really great for inking: kzbin.infojsqyd_mY13I?si=J5Fz5phC4hsTqBya I also made a new review on the M4 iPad here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpikqJKCg8yhmKMsi=ao_xurZWHb-SoUJx The S-pen does wear out if you draw a lot with it because the nib is soft. Others say the wacom one pen is better for the S9. Best way to know if you like a tablet is to go to the store itself and try it out

[@mon4711]

I've been using another spen tablet (tab s6 lite) for a few years. I was also worried about tip wearing down at first. It got dirty and not as sharp as it was, still never needed a change. I am heavy handed and I do a lot of detail lineart work. One thing to be careful about: I never used a paper like screen cover, they are harder on the nib. Since the nib is a soft material, I don't need that extra grip from paper like covers. Overall I am so happy with the performance that I am buying the S9+ today. Perhaps, if it needed that much changing for some people, their pen might've been faulty from the start?

[@jingmatinong]

@@mon4711 heard that the Wacom One pen works well on the S9. The nib doesn't wear out as much too.

[@mon4711]

@@jingmatinong I've been using 9 plus for more than a week now. I'm happy with the tablet and pen.

[@ArtChannel80]

XP PEN Magic Drawing Pad looks like a better option.

[@WJC1981]

It depends what you want, you can use this as a tablet as well, XP Pen tablets can be hit or miss

[@jingmatinong]

I can recommend the XP-PEN Artist Pro 16 - I still use it today. Watch the review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHy0e3ehhMlmjc0si=9t88tMY-WYD3XH1o

[@kinart243]

Nah, the S9 is better

[@ms.carlawong]

It is expensive though

[@Drelay]

Would u rather use the iPad Pro 2021 or S9? They cost almost the Same for me and need help to Chose

[@jingmatinong]

I've compared the iPad Pro with some features of the S9's S-pen here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpikqJKCg8yhmKMsi=klvnmkNwkjurGNrV

[@fluffy_chick3n529]

What would u?

[@ianhawke]

Swipe up from the bottom

[@JefftheGeek]

16:17 is that you?? Nice video btw, very helpful

[@jingmatinong]

Thanks! Glad it helped.

[@tolgaerdem770]

I'm thinking of buying it for Nomad Sculpt. Do you think I should buy it, do you recommend it?

[@jingmatinong]

best way to find out is if you try testing it first in their stores

[@modamarsh8747]

Hi, you are very good at drawing.

[@jingmatinong]

Thank you!

[@DollySingh-r8x]

Hi, if you like digital art. Watch my digital art work and comment.

[@nexo_qc4408]

Ipad air 4 or tab s9 fe for drawing and school ?

[@jingmatinong]

That depends what you prefer-if you’re more into writing and inking go with Tab S9. If you love to draw, paint and write..go with the iPad.

[@FOLZAN]

what is the name of this application?

[@jingmatinong]

Clip Studio Paint

[@zayn7534]

Is the screen size enough for drawing?

[@jingmatinong]

It does the job, but for a more immersive drawing experience, I suggest going for a larger screen tablet.

[@zayn7534]

@@jingmatinong Does that mean it's enough to just work on a commission?

[@jingmatinong]

@@zayn7534 it depends on what type of art you like to create. For my professional work, I paint for long hours and the iPad is still the best tablet at this point.

[@angiedune3224]

would it work well with blender? thank you

[@jingmatinong]

I've only used Blender on a Mac or PC, but not on Tablets.

[@angiedune3224]

@@jingmatinong thank you for the reply. they use on wacom mobile pro. is it that one tablet?

[@jingmatinong]

The wacom mobile studio pro is more like a portable PC, and can operate more softwares than regular tablets.

[@abangustura]

Nice I found your video. I guess I am going to get Tab S9. Are you a kabayan?

[@alexandrecoelhodavila783]

for me the S8+ is awesome, already better than ipad

[@jingmatinong]

Hi thanks for watching. What art app are you using and how’s the digital painting experience?

[@Marcellgdd]

No hahaha

[@azndream1125]

The Samsung aspect ratio and dimensions is not the best for art too narrow wide screen better for basic task, gaming and watching videos/movies plus less black boarder around videos. iPad is more square dimensions is better for artists/illustrators but gaming and videos have more black boarder so sometimes cuts the content off. If your not an artist Samsung is better and for the price. Samsung wide screen and iPad more square so more space on the top and bottom so better especially for using apps with tools on the sides and in portrait mode.

[@jingmatinong]

Word.

[@rolins3279]

The Tab S9 Plus is wider than the iPad Pro 11", and the Tab S9 Ultra is wider than the iPad Pro 13" 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@keerthanaReddy-u5c]

Which among these tablets do u think are best for the beginners s9 or s9 fe or s9 fe+ and can you please suggest the varient!?

[@jingmatinong]

For beginners, it makes sense to get what fits your budget the most - like the S9 FE. Then, get really good at your skills. Once you get better, get a pricier tablet.

[@keerthanaReddy-u5c]

@@jingmatinong Thank you

[@keerthanaReddy-u5c]

​@@jingmatinongCan you suggest any of the best tablets for beginners under budget?

[@jingmatinong]

@@keerthanaReddy-u5c HUAWEI Matepad Papermatte: kzbin.infojsqyd_mY13I?si=nSwZw9oysTDMCJqW. XP-PEN Artisr Pro 16 pen display: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHy0e3ehhMlmjc0si=6-ouubMwqUbMGtN3

[@twinkylovable]

Could you tell me what's the best app for this tablet?

[@jingmatinong]

Infinite Painter and Clip Studio Paint

[@ilayda2367]

Whlch app is best for watercolour?

[@jingmatinong]

I like the default watercolor brushes in Infinite Painter and Clip Studio. Sometimes it also depends on the “feel” of the brushes.

[@ilayda2367]

@@jingmatinong thank you so much i will check. You are right and i am beginner so i have to learn control brushes :)

[@jingmatinong]

@@ilayda2367 Most welcome! If you're into Procreate, I heard MaxPacks watercolor brushes are also good.

[@ilayda2367]

@@jingmatinong i started learn clipstudio tysm!

[@jingmatinong]

That's great! Take it easy and have fun with it. @@ilayda2367

[@butchgo8930]

But I like Apple pencil’s firm nib than Samsung’s soft stylus point.

[@jingmatinong]

Thanks for watching! Why do you prefer the apple pencil's firm nib?

[@_StarlightRose_]

There's the S-pen creator edition if you want that

[@butchgo8930]

@@_StarlightRose_ I’m a trying-hard wannabe artist who can’t seem to get sketches right. For now, any stylus or pen would do. I didn’t know Samsung has pen variants. Apple has no pencil crafted only for artists.

[@butchgo8930]

@@jingmatinong I’ve been using it for sometime.

[@sillypuddingtoby]

If you're talking about the rubber tips you get from samsung s pen I 100% agree that's more so for writing than getting quick smooth lines which I just ordered plastic nibs from aliexpress it works really well

[@alt_key946]

Do you use paper matte texture tempered glass?

[@jingmatinong]

I did not use any paper matte texture. I just drew on the screen as it is.

[@alt_key946]

@@jingmatinong thanks im currently using paper texture protector but it just wears down fast

[@jingmatinong]

@@alt_key946 Most welcome. Yes, they really wear down especially if you write/draw on it a lot.

[@keblawy]

This is Fe?

[@ms.carlawong]

Nope

[@jingmatinong]

No it’s not Fe

[@sanillustration]

Not have Affinity Designer.

[@jingmatinong]

Haven’t tried it

[@YurushiiGaming]

I use Krita for my PC drawing tablet. Can you use Krita and Nomad Sculpt on this tablet?

[@jingmatinong]

I did a brief Nomad Sculpt demo near the end of the video. Didn’t try Krita on S9 yet tho.

[@_StarlightRose_]

Krita is on android If it works on the s6 lite, which is leagues less powerful, it will work on this So yes

[@animator049]

Damn, I use both on my samsung s20 ultra connected to my xp pen, I'm literally watching this video because I want to get this tablet for those apps.

[@CarolinaBlood704]

Do you need a keyboard as well?

[@jingmatinong]

If you like using a keyboard go for it but in my case I didn’t need it at that point.

[@hazelnut2028]

Is this support Adobe illustration photoshop after effect?

[@jingmatinong]

the S9 does not support those softwares.

[@hazelnut2028]

@@jingmatinong even the s9 ultra ?

[@DmytroBogdan]

"And it took a month for a replacement to arrive" - well this wasn't shocking for Samsung at all 🤨

[@jingmatinong]

How was it from your end?

[@DmytroBogdan]

@brushimpact I don't have this particular tablet but I had an issue with Samsung customer service before, and I was not impressed, to say the least. Still, they make a damn good hardware, and the price for their gadgets are going down rather quickly opposing to Apple's.

[@BeeDanise]

Awesome review. I agree though that the iPad's interface is much more superior.

[@jingmatinong]

It’s interesting to see how much people care about navigation.

[@BeeDanise]

@@jingmatinong lol. I know right. But thank you for this review though. I appreciate that it's coming from an artist's perspective. I initially wanted to get this tab for journaling and digital art but seeing that the pen sensitivity is not standard across apps like CSP and infinite painter is a bummer :(

[@jingmatinong]

The s-pen has tremendous potential and if it gets developed further it could be a game-changer.

[@1rewdd]

​@@jingmatinongyk on android you gotta swipe up to find your apps rt......

[@iBeatBoxz8]

Great review but iPad killer is a far stretch lol

[@jingmatinong]

Thank you for watching!

[@redchilli450]

Samsung will support tabs for 3 to 4 years, iPads work for 8 to 10 years. Samsung products are untested, mostly faulty and the after sales service is a joke. It can’t connect to a Mac as an external display and you miss out on iPad only apps. So when all these problems go away, Samsung can start dreaming about your title.

[@tenaface]

Stop yapping kid

[@reviewplay1157]

It's obvious you've never tried a high-end Samsung. So don't come lying here.

[@alleycatblues5884]

What in the drone lol

[@keineken_3281]

lmao

[@jingmatinong]

Indeed, some of the apple products I use are close to 10 years old and still works well.

[@Old-School-Liberal]

Nobody buys these

[@jingmatinong]

There is a product for everyone depending on their needs.

[@WJC1981]

You can't even believe this nonsense yourself 😂😂😂 let me guess you're in the Apple cult

[@gonzomandela]

I got two, the s8 and s9

[@chanelbell]

​@@gonzomandelaDo u prefer 1 over the other?