Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Unboxing and Initial Impressions!

Today let's check out the latest and greatest tablet from Samsung! The Galaxy S9 looks like it'll provide the exact upgrades we complained about last year so here's hoping it's amazing!
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[@DidYouReadEULA]

Got my S9 in beige yesterday, huge step up from my S7+ and love the smaller screen and lighter weight. For tablet, the speakers are amazing.

[@spjunkies]

Yeah, the speakers are legit.

[@reverend_wintondupree]

Do you feel like you gave up too much screen release jumping to thr base model? Is the size big enough to handle multi tasking multiple windows well?

[@DidYouReadEULA]

@@reverend_wintondupree Not in my case as I don't use multiple windows. If I did, I believe it would work fine, but with arthritis and carpal tunnel wreaking havoc on my hands, the smaller option was the best option as it is much lighter. But if I didn't have those health problems and actually used like a laptop I would have got the Ultra model. Good luck and enjoy your choice, these things are a beast compared to the S7 line.

[@reverend_wintondupree]

@@DidYouReadEULA Thanks for the insight, appreciate you sharing your use case. Am on the fence between the base and + models if only just so that it's big enough to constantly have 3 windows setup but not too large where I can't comfortably use it as a document reader/editor in portrait while traveling. The one drawback to the Tabs is the form factor for the wider screen losing on the height in portrait/landscape compared to say the ipads. The more squared ratio feels much easier to hold even for the larger screens.

[@DidYouReadEULA]

@@samjhanakumal7292 I don't think so from the brief research I did, but I've never used that on my Pixel 7 Pro, which actually does support it. Strange such large battery devices don't offer it, but a smaller phone does. Going back to an S phone when I can afford, the ATT Pixel is a horrible experience after coming from S series phones since they debuted. Pure Android Pixel hopefully isn't so bad. Good luck.

[@liyunard3598]

Been waiting for this review. Great initial impression tests just what I need to know. 🙌

[@bryans8656]

If I didn't already have a perfectly good tablet I would be very tempted to pick up one of these.

[@SourStrawberrys]

The kickstand on the higher end model is great. I dont know what youre talking about. The ability to put it in multipe angles when watching media or playing games is very valuable and makes a big difference. Expecially if you have the Ultra. Also the ability to take keyboard off is great

[@sonnymans]

Mine arrived yesterday with the bonus slim keyboard cover and double storage and a complimentary Buds2 Pro as compensation for the stress I experienced getting 85" QN900C delivered. Timing was good as 1TB Micro SD card arrived at the same time. Your review is the one I have been waiting for.

[@johniitjodhpur]

🙄

[@upshift_actual]

this sounds sarcastic...

[@jebaker2]

I just picked up the Tab S9 Ultra... what a beautiful display. Planning to use it as both my "computer" and my "tablet" though I'm not sure the size will work for the latter yet... TBD.

[@jebaker2]

Keeping it! I tried DeX for the first time since I owned the Tab S7+. It's SO much smoother and refined now. A really good desktop experience.

[@raghuvaidya5485]

Yess I've been waiting for this.

[@jdneilso]

Great video as always. Watching on my Tab S8, in Dex mode. I like the new model but I don't see that there is enough to make me upgrade. Maybe I'll wait for the S10 to come out and I get the S9 on sale. That's what I did with my S8.

[@bigvisk1125]

mine came yesterday and i was impressed by the 100000 times they wrapped it in that paper/cardboard stuff :)

[@srs0591]

Just got my Tab S9, and I can instantly notice how lighter the tablet feels. One UI 6 also just installed, and it is just a nice improvement.

[@_hannasdiary]

I got the tab s8 this week cos of you and I am absolutely loving it .

[@therightchoice8292]

How’s your experience so far?

[@_hannasdiary]

it's been the perfect device for me esp as a student w the pen and everything. I made a video abt it :)@@therightchoice8292

[@armymoaengenecarat5955]

Been waiting for this!

[@user-zx3xg5jp1o]

What a beautiful piece of tech.. I've got the tab S9+, really enjoying it .

[@reverend_wintondupree]

Do you use the s9+ in your hands much? Is the size too unwieldy to hold comfortably for long periods?

[@gailhanna8990]

Don't have my S9+ yet, but specs say it's pretty much exactly the same as my S7+. Which I can hold comfortably for long periods, either portrait or landscape. And I have very small hands.

[@AkiraMiles]

I got the Galaxy Tab S9 12gb of ram and 256gb for around BRL 3749,10 (US$760) last month, and it came with the keyboard case, and man, this thing is amazing. It has an amazing performance. The battery lasts the entire day and still has like 35 to 40% left at the end of the day. The S Pen is amazing, too, and i didn't know i needed it. Taking notes with it is really good. Before i had the Tab S9, I had to type my notes on a notes app. Now, it's really easy and satisfying to take notes using the galaxy notes and goodnotes. It is the best aquisition i had in years.

[@gabrielandreu2537]

Entendo

[@xxjbboiiixx6243]

I am so excited for this vid 😊

[@mkphilly]

One always needs more paper to send sentitive items thru thr mail. My Tab S9+ and Flip Z 5 had enough to return ship my recliner if needed. I appreciate that.

[@nutube6291]

Spen works even if it's not charged. It needs charging for bluetooth functionality. Also, the false writing sound was there in Tab S8 as well. There's an option to turn it on/off.

[@MattDeakin]

I've got the tab S9+, really enjoying it 😊

[@MexMander]

I have a tab s8 ultra but im most likely getting the tab s10+ when it comes out. Found out the tab s8 ultra was too big for me but it's still a huge improvement from my galaxy tab a 10.5 inch. If the tab s10+ has a 1tb model, take my money.

[@abdelazizmohammad8125]

Great video bro, best like and subscribe, let us know if the extra whole on tab s9 speakers makes any better sound quality over tab s8 or not

[@Jimmyfly215]

my S9 Ultra came yesterday and i must say i am very impressed. but that never ending paper had me thrown off unwrapping it.

[@MightGuy15]

What a beautiful piece of tech.❤

[@antoniomaximilianotorquato6725]

Here in Brazil if you buy the tab s9 in the preorder you get the memory upgrade + the keyboard case, it's insane. Unfortunately I'm poor 😂

[@adamwarburton7300]

That's a shame you didn't get the keyboard with the pre order. Some retailers in the UK are doing the free slim keyboard with it with the double memory upgrade. Tempted ...

[@eltorogarcia3512]

Tengo la Tab S7 plus y sigue estando chida. Lo malo es que ya no se podrá actualizar 😢

[@AleksandarDragosavac]

Hi, love your content. Any thoughts on the weight of s9? Got mine today and have a feeling it's a bit heavier for holding it while reading etc.

[@evandrom368]

Waiting it to arrive at home. My 1st tablet ever

[@Charlie-qf3ww]

What about the camera on the back? Does it cause the back of the keyboard case to feel awkward as the camera on the S8 is different than the S9. I have the Samsung Protective Standing Cover Case for the S8 and hoped it fit okay with the S9.

[@JorisSatyadharma]

You can turn on face tracking in Lab which will zoom in and track when you move during video call

[@Dattr85]

Even though the Tab S8 is still working very well in 2023, upgrading is highly recommended due to the Tab S9's stunning OLED display

[@akrohith6976]

The base variant is now soo much expensive.

[@Dattr85]

@@akrohith6976 it'll get cheaper soon

[@novadon4729]

This is exactly the same reason I upgraded

[@classicstyloriginal]

Oled or amoled?

[@Dattr85]

@@classicstyloriginal it's the same thing bro

[@sylvestrenebor6715]

Watching on my tab s7. Totally l9ve this

[@chucksuarez8214]

Thanks as always enjoy your reviews. Did you have to change anything in the settings to get the keyboard to work with the device since it said it wasn’t coming but worked any way? Thanks

[@IvanCeballos]

The warning is mainly for the back cover not fitting properly with the camera in the back. If you rewatch the video, you can see the gap at camera bump. If you can live with that then the keyboard will function as normal

[@lincolnliking]

That Sega call back was sweet 😊

[@johnc7753]

My old keyboard case was very inconsistent with my s9 btw. Aside from camera cutout not marching

[@onweekendpass]

i just ordered the cheap one too! i like this size and the specs are very close with all three.

[@sieghart132]

Can’t wait for mine!!

[@joshuatuning9674]

I got the tab s9 ultra and it's damn impressive and the screen is beautiful 😍

[@AminNazari666]

Tone of money right there

[@anonymouse2847]

Are you able to use Microsoft office ? Can you prepare slide like we do on laptop?? Pls update.. because I’m also planning to get s9 ultra

[@joshuatuning9674]

@anonymouse2847 you definitely can. Switch to Samsung Dex mode on the tablet and you basically operate it like a Windows laptop

[@justmalek90]

So I’m guessing that means the S8 book cover will work with the S9 as well. Good because I’m not feeling the origami design on the S9’s book cover

[@bak-unin]

Mine arrived yesterday afternoon (the gray one). All that packaging comes in hand for the trade-in. I got the basic one-piece keyboard case half price and im not a fan. The two-piece with the trackpad and kickstand is far better. But the old case doesnt work on the S9.

[@aaronsnowden6311]

It took me a decade to get all the packing off mine also. 😆😅🤣 I bought the keyboard case because it was a lower price, still wish the keys lit up. Only diffrence in the casses is the cover over the S-pen.

[@sapirdvora]

do you prefer the 12.4 inc or 10.9 inc? if I need to use the tablet as a notbook and as a comuter. I am an ingeniring student and both are really importent to me. I alredy have a lenovo comuter but maby insted of taking 2 things it will be easyer to by the 12.4 inc and use it as a comuter. On the other hand I feel like it is more Compact and simple to use the smaller one as a notbook. what do you think?

[@tytownsend8219]

My Tab S9 ultra was delivered yesterday, all i can say is WOW. The screen is awesome. The big form factor is not a problem as many youtubers would have you believe. IMO it's the perfect size for work a d play

[@rit1chea]

Got mine yesterday so had to wonder how long the "unwrap" would take. My GW6 was wrapped similarly. I have to use my intellect rather than any "wow" factor with the tab. For

[@jorgeaugustocornetquintana3549]

I would love to see the image quality and features for reading pdf and epub documents, since that's what I would use it more for.

[@AlvaroJedi]

Me acabo de comprar la S9, espero que sea genial como lo muestras en el video, siento que algunos si necesitamos tablets para nuestra vida laboral y asuntos personales

[@jvn3997]

Cuanto te salio?

[@AlvaroJedi]

@@jvn3997 777.990 en pesos chilenos

[@leo6557]

yo recibi la mia (tab S9) hace unos dias y no me arrepiento de haberla comprado, tengo que aclarar que es mi primer Tab antes no tenia ninguna otra version.

[@justmixit9228]

Nice, finally a reviews about tab s9 and not s9 ultra. All I see is tab s9 ultra being review on youtube like wth?were the base model?! I just like the small screen if it small like ipad mini that should be great.

[@abhisheksavant4307]

Finally the 11" version is getting the oled display. Also big thank you Samsung for keeping the SD card slot. Any tablet without one should be banned.

[@jebiboy]

May I know what microphone you are using?

[@reversemyopia]

There should be no separate face unlock camera. Instead there are two separate ambient light sensors on the front bezel

[@bacaloubaca4781]

.. dude that beige is blinding me man 😵‍💫😂 .. good review in spite of that .. 🤓😅

[@DaddyNurseWorld]

Got mine too. I got the memory upgrade to from 128 to 256, in addition, i have the keyboard slim case as a freebie 😊😊😊.. overall this is the best size for me for a tablet. Display is the 👌 😅

[@anandn6594]

How'd you get a keyboard for free? Is it a country specific freebie or random customers?

[@royspecs]

Same for me. But gotta wait until the 15th to get mine. Free storage and ram upgrade, Slim keyboard, and Samsung Care for 1 year. Also 4 months of KZbin Premium. Tho I'm already in a family premium plan. Might just give it away. LOL Best deal for a device so far.

[@DaddyNurseWorld]

@@anandn6594 its part of the deal here our country, it also has a free microsoft 365 for 1 yr.

[@allhailrise]

​@@anandn6594Country specific. PO deal varies by country. Some get free slim keyboard, some get 50% off book keyboard with trackpad, some unfortunately get no keyboard deal at all.

[@rbkemp40]

​@@anandn6594through samsung website

[@kotumir]

Watching this video from S7 and thinking about an upgrade 😩

[@MJBecbec]

is it true the internal specs are basically the same throughout all 3 of the S9 series? I prefer smaller tablets to carry around to work and I hated how the last Tab S8 series had better specs the bigger you went.

[@soobinsii8273]

Will the S8 screen protector fit?

[@tonyd9830]

is the keyboard bluetooth the book cover keyboard in USA

[@christiancastillo29]

I just got my new Galaxy tab S9 Ultra. ❤

[@CYB3RSAINT3]

please make review about rendering video 1080 and 4k Thanks

[@paoloeustaquio2248]

Hehe how's the LumaFusion performance? Please advice on a good LumaFusion workflow in the next videos. 😅 Thanks! Looking forward to more...Daaaad. 😅😅😅

[@asifyusoff5377]

Watching from my galaxy tab s7+. I think I'm gonna wait at least 5 generations before I change my tablet. S7+ still works fine for me. Although I hope samsung will make the S-mini version (8+ inch) so that it can fit in my small travel bag.

[@allhailrise]

Been waiting too for tab S 8-inch since forever to upgrade my current tab A 8-inch tablet with S pen. I ended up buying tab S9 11-inch bcs I can't wait forever, my current tablet feels very slow compared to my phone. Too bad Samsung doesn't consider 8-inch market for the flagship.

[@asifyusoff5377]

@@allhailrise I know that feel. We want small tablet but flagship level. Actually I'm eyeing ipad mini but I'm kinda deep in samsung ecosystem.

[@allhailrise]

@@asifyusoff5377 Yeah me, too. Almost wanna upgrade to ipad mini, but don't wanna ditch the Samsung ecosystem. Fortunately tab S9 is here with dynamic amoled, snapdragon 8 gen 2 (less heat, better battery life), n that ip68. So I just embrace the 11-inch for now, I guess.

[@srobeck77]

8" is too close to the larger smartphone sizes and also starts to become too hard to use work productivity apps. Id recommend the 11" screen and then buy a slightly bigger travel bag and call it a day.

[@doctorsam5771]

My college semester starts 28th of this month, cant wait to get this! Any suggestions on how I can get a students discount If Samsung offers one?

[@user-sm6fy9mz2f]

Click on the education offers button

[@anisheshdas362]

Register yourself in Unidays for student discount

[@symzg5995]

Oh God, yet ANOTHER unboxing!!! YAY

[@chantelleb4054]

Can you connect a mouse to it?

[@MarcodeBock]

Can you test how Lumafusion works on this tablet?

[@alzuairbiker2262]

Is there a clear difference between 8g ram and 12g ram?

[@michaelsmallwood5717]

With that keyboard case, does the camera cut out also fit the new, I think larger, camera? I like that slim keyboard vs the full one, but also like the pen holder on the case, which is absent from the new one.

[@OverloadedSense]

I don't think so! If you look carefully at the corner near the camera, the cover is lifted.

[@michaelsmallwood5717]

Yeah I could see that too. Bummer, cuz I really like that pen holder in the "spine" of the case. Maybe they will have one with that for the Tab S9 FE

[@deckard9732]

That's what a dremmel is for.. ;)

[@shantanuchauhan993]

Anyone can help me should I purchase tab s8 , tab s9?

[@PUGtastic]

Did you just sing "Samsung" in the Sega tune? 😅

[@jj-br4uc]

is this tablet worth the upgrade from a m1 ipad 11? I usually use my ipad for reading, netflix, youtube, and some light gaming.

[@gowthamPrakash]

M1 iPad will still serve you 3 more years . I think you will be only paying for an oled display

[@yash2042]

Can someone share with me experiences using goodnote app on tab s9?

[@yanzodadon]

Could you do a s8 vs s9 battery test please 🙏🏼

[@SAD3ST-ls2sz]

Is the tab s9 basically a4 paper sized

[@tevinthomas9777]

Would love to see a PUBG test with Maxed graphics and frame rate along with a gaming battery drain test because that's the purpose I want it for

[@jasonyu-gi-oh1056]

Is the galaxy tab s8 on special now?

[@bealiberatore845]

I am still waiting for a mini, 8”, same specifics. I still have my S2 and love it. Apple mini were never as good.

[@hamdanmunir413]

How long is the cable? I just searched it in internet but couldn't find it.

[@Pedro145a]

probably 6 feet but I don't use it since it's not a 5 amp cable

[@martosraynierideljesus7454]

Can you please compare the screen between Galaxy tab S8 and S9 because S8 has a TFT LCD display and i want to know the difference about quality

[@srobeck77]

OLED destroys LCD. Nuff said.

[@classicstyloriginal]

​@@srobeck77oled or amoled?

[@caleb.w]

Stuck deciding between the 12 vs 16 gigs of ram options. Never had an android device. Any advice on this people?

[@srobeck77]

No such thing as 16gb of ram on a tablet. Problem solved.

[@chardo24]

I would likr to see the price of the Gallaxy S9 to go down $600.

[@Anushka2704]

Should i opt for s9 just for amoled display or s8 with TFT is good enough?

[@srobeck77]

$100 more for the S9=worth it

[@murtazachaudhary3339]

Nice video

[@Wakeup45555]

I wish things literally showed up at my house too

[@PanaMaJwaaRd]

Got 512 ultra beigeeeee, should be here today! 🥵

[@maxcc9161]

are you moaning that they packaged your s9 well so it arrived in one piece. Normally people moan when its damaged.

[@Cruzan9]

Voice-to-text on my S8 is horrible! Also, while watching a video it shuts of if I touch the top of the tablet. I don't understand why. No, not the unlock section. Anyway, I'm upgrading because I'll only have to pay $300 when I trade in my S8. Whether or not I encounter the same issues...TBD.

[@ZaYeD420]

Please show the benchmark sir, i don't know why nobody is doin it.

[@BunN954]

I hate the fact it have 1 camera, i used my tab s8 to take super wide angle site photo & write down site notes

[@fie2281]

Im so split between getting the S9 tablet or the Ipad pro 2021 11inch for uni. I have a windows desktop and a mac laptop so i could do either one for synergy.

[@JurkusMartynas]

At least for me tab sPen writing experience is much better than iPad. Although iPad is more powerful if you need that power.

[@user-sm6fy9mz2f]

M1 iPad hands down for long term OS updates. My Tab s6 barely got 3 years while my Air 2 got 7 years worth of updates.

[@rolins3279]

​@@JurkusMartynasThe power difference between the iPad Pro 2021(M1) and the Tab S9 is not as big as many think, especially since on the Tab S9, Samsung overclocked the 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, since there is more surface than on a smartphone to be able to manage the heating, and above all, the Tab S9 have an integrated cooling system. And on the Tab S9, you have, iP 68 for water and dust protection, an Oled display much better and brighter than the iPad, Samsung Dex, the Spen in the box and you can expand the storage memory through an SD card.

[@SuckMyT0e]

Watching on my s9 plus c:

[@morrigansraven61]

I appreciate when the shipping is appropriate to the cost/delicacy of the product you've purchased. I hate when they ship any electronics in an paper or plastic bag for the delivery folks to throw at your door

[@SourStrawberrys]

You should have just waited a month. Now they include the slim keyboard case and the memory upgrade with it.

[@SourStrawberrys]

The slim keyboard case is a limited promotion of course.

[@srobeck77]

The keyboard case isnt included. I just looked on the website

[@SourStrawberrys]

@@srobeck77 You JUST looked at the website. When I wrote that a week ago. They did have that as a deal still. It ended on the 11th I believe. Now they have a new FALL deal that doesn't include that. But I am pretty certain that deal will be back Black Friday or Cyber Monday. I never pre order my s8 ultra but they still had free keyboard deal for a different holiday such as memorial day. (And they offered the more expensive keyboard case with that deal not just the slim case) Just check black in Nov holiday season. The bundle will more than likely be offered again.

[@En4cer2K9]

I really said Samsung to the tune of "SEGA" on power on. Lol

[@mslafay7]

I got the free keyboard case with mine.

[@JayRevealer]

Preordering S8 with KeyBoard case free was one of the best decisions I ever took. A tab needs a keyboard case (specially if you are into Dex) and these days they cost almost 40% of the tabs amount which is unfair.

[@allhailrise]

Tbh the preorder package varies by country. Some still get free slim book keyboard (one without trackpad) included. Some got 50% off book keyboard (with track pad) included in PO deal. So, tab S9 is still a nice bundling for some countries.

[@devanshbairagi8377]

I am also a light mode person

[@alima1190]

I don't know which to buy. iPad pro 11 or tab s9. can smb help me ? :) I'm an Android user btw

[@rafiihsanalfathin9479]

Ipad is good for drawing, profesional apps, and gaming because they have a lot of pro apps that are exclusive to ipad and they got a whole lot powerful processor than samsung. Samsung tab in the other hand is good for multitasking, streaming netflix, customabilty, lot more freedom, better file manager, samsung dex for desktop experience, and of course better for your android ecosystem because they have more battery life, a wonderful display, and of course android OS which is more “free” than apple restrictive ipadOS. For notetaking tho it is in a grey area, i think either ipad and samsung tab is good at that, ipad has more notetaking apps but samsung tab is better at multitasking and better pencil. In term of price, if you bought ipad pro and samsung tab at the same level, ipad pro is a lot more expensive but of course felt more premium. I hope this help you making your choice. Edit: i forgot to mention this but if i remembered correctly samsung tab will give you 4 years of OS update while ipad is 7/8 years, so the longevity is better for ipad

[@alima1190]

@@rafiihsanalfathin9479 Thank you so much. that was really helpful

[@randyragsdale23]

I'm not ready to give up my iPad Pro for a Galaxy tablet, but I must admit that this tablet looks sleek.

[@srobeck77]

LCD screen = use it as an ipad dart board, with the real metal tipped darts

[@CalebHembree]

Can you do a video about the best budget option for one of the new Apple iPads? Or a review on the Apple Ipad air?

[@ammarmirseloski3100]

Can you make a gaming test on it? Please?

[@ZachryZeph]

You don't need to worry in gaming performance it got snap dragon gen 2 Chip, so it will play all the games at good performance

[@Pedro145a]

it plays all games very good cod 120fpa, pubg 90 fps, fortnite 90 fps :)

[@ericengle8634]

Got the S9 Tablet. Love it. Unfortunately, Samsung Support told me Tab S8 keyboard would work with it. Well it works fine. The problem is that the camera lens is bigger and so it doesn't fit! Crazy! You'd think they would know! Troubles all on me. No help from Samsung. Be warned.

[@kjo2]

Stopped watching at "I'm a light mode person" 😂 Appreciate reviewing basic version and including keyboard, albeit previous version. Most reviews seem to focus on higher end and lack accessories. Still undecided but it's a tempter for sure. I'm an android man and this would be replacing basic iPad.

[@marevicteves7889]

How I wish to experience having this expensive gadget 😞🙏