Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Review: A New Affordable Feature Packed Tablet

[@justrandomme6084]

I've just stumbled on your review and I'm very impressed that you prepared for it and was using the tablet for a month already before giving the review. It's refreshing to see this type of reviews rather than the usual unboxing reviews. 👌

[@losolosonsky]

i just got this myself on a sale this week and i am more than happy. It is actually little bit too good for my basic note taking needs :D

[@Unknown-iz9is]

I recently got this tab and can u please tell me that is it safe to use the pen without the case or it is necessary to use the cover for the pen tip??

[@nieoceniona]

I want to buy it for note taking! How is the experience for you? Can you share more details?

[@Aaron-hg8jo]

Nice. I always search for a review of something and open about 10 tabs and watch all of them. But, you covered everything in this video and saved me a bunch of time! Thank you!

[@Ahyeonnieeee]

Got mine 2 days ago as a student, for notetaking and watching. And honestly, the screen is overwhelming. I like the color lavender an d this has a free keyboard magnetic case that is useful for students. was about to go to Huawei but definitely a must buy !😊😊

[@vivinaito143]

How much was your tablet?🤔

[@Ahyeonnieeee]

@@vivinaito143 It was 23,990 Php

[@DantrellWasTaken]

Oh my god. I was planning to save for a Galaxy Tab, now after looking at this, I'm ITCHING to get one!

[@ZeroEightTwenty]

Nice review! I've been enjoying this tablet for over a month now, and I agree this thing is surprisingly good. I'm glad I've swapped this for my old Xiaomi Pad 5. This also came with a free brick charger and the one piece version of the slim keyboard cover. If you want a Tab S9 but too constrained on the budget, this is your next choice. You're not losing all that much, except maybe the DeX version where you can export your display to an external monitor.

[@STEPHdj92]

What other options do I have if I want to display the content on an external monitor or a TV? I know its not possible via cable but I guess it should be possible wireless, right? Does it require any special App or it works with any conventional monitor?

[@ZeroEightTwenty]

@STEPHdj92 If via wireless, you can via Chromecast to a TV or perhaps a smart monitor. The USB port is 2.0, so there's really not much option on a wired connection.

[@STEPHdj92]

@@ZeroEightTwenty thanks for your response. So there is no way to stream to a normal computer monitor if it is not smart?

[@Lion7840-i4c]

How about xiaomi pad 6

[@belindacruz3825]

Hi does your screen flickers when you attach and remove the tablet on the samsung book cover keyboard?Laptop/landscape mode. Especially when the DARK MODE or EYE COMFORT SHIELD is ON?

[@J-V-Ramos]

In Brazil this tablet also comes with a case and a charger in the box.

[@1redzee]

Thank you for your informative video. After watching your video I bought the tablet on the Samsung Shop app for $350 + taxes. The price changed from $449 to $349 when I went to check out. That was a nice surprise. I already have a bluetooth keyboard, so I just bought a sturdy case off of Amazon. Thanks again!! 😊

[@misterjay8749]

Great review! My cellphone company are offering this as an add-on to the S24 Ultra contract, for peanuts. I have never heard of it and your video was first in the KZbin search results.

[@hehe-yp1yb]

This is amazing! Just got mine yesterday with ear pods and a bluetooth keyboard

[@JayKumar-kg3mj]

How much it cost all? Does it lag?

[@hehe-yp1yb]

@@JayKumar-kg3mj Sometimes it does but it is because of the apps that I installed that were consuming battery usage (large-size apps). But overall, the use for the sake of productivity is beyond satisfactory, at least for me

[@Zvxers7]

A bit late, but does your model have 6gb of ram? If so, does it lag because of that?​@@hehe-yp1yb

[@darrylhenchie4765]

Been looking at the S9 FE for a while. Your review was a great overall look at it. Thanks.

[@arjuntambe8097]

Did you get it ?

[@Rinsydolly]

I just got mine yesterday Lavender i love the color its cute!😍 I didn't regret a thing for buying this ❤ it has also a free slim keyboard but the thing is its expensive but super worth it for a college student like me i bought this for 30,000 here in the Philippines❤❤❤

[@trackuniverse9121]

Does it have in display fingerprint reader?

[@romaerikavillanea2518]

Ok ba sya sis sa microsoft word and printing ?

[@aclclclc]

hello! may free subscription ba sya sa mga microsoft like ms word, excel, ppt?

[@angelatruly]

Thank you for this review. I am debating between this fe and the 9plus. I am really just a basic, retired system engineer, and taking it easy user. I love to be cutting edge because of my past, but I am not using that way 😢😂.

[@BlueAmerican26]

Definitely go with the FE, especially with black friday around the corner. Find some good deals or discounts.

[@magfal]

The FE is more likely to stay as good as it is day one than the non FE tablet. OLED is a non durable technology.

[@ragnarlothbrok7306]

I still have a Tab S6 from 2019. Still runs like it's brand new. Never failed me once. Pure quality. Can't imagine what the S9 can do better however looking forward watching the review.

[@debasish9964]

Do Samsung tabs run smoothly for 3-4 years? I want a laptop for study purpose, which should last at least 3 years.

[@jesspeoples3292]

I purchased this tablet last week. I can't wait to take it with me on a trip. I love this tablet.

[@JayKumar-kg3mj]

Does it lag?

[@trinidadmedinakevinyahir6679]

It doesn't for basic applications

[@jerryberry2002]

The $320 price you're getting includes $80 off for some offer program you qualify for. Other people can't get that price!

[@Tippers94]

Well if you do as he suggests, the Samsung Shop app is very generous with discounts. Yes, every customer will qualify for different discounts. But I found it on sale for $415 (same as Best Buy) but I was able to get a $70 keyboard for free. I'm not going to lie I have no idea how I did it. But I just read their suggestions and either answer the questions (like getting a discount for being a medical worker) or read the promotions and you will always find personalized deals.

[@sowonkun]

I got it in Saudi Arabia with 1600 riyal which is almost 370$ , considering that products in Saudi are more expensive than the rest of the world or USA i found it in amazon USA with 320$ price tag which is 1200 SAR

[@user-kg6cq9ox1r]

Fr

[@BrianDoesEverything]

Im going with TMobile for the line because i already have their buisness internet with the phone and the tablet ill be walking out of the store for $347 because i already have them as a service. Also my internet bill will drop to 47 a month. Thats unbeatable

[@DogWaterChamp]

It's also just back to $400 now

[@Mickieshelton]

Watching now..just bought the Tab s8 Ultra for 638 two days ago.

[@chicsuperhousewife]

Thank you so much. I'm getting one because of your review.

[@chicsuperhousewife]

Just got my Tab S9 FE 3 days ago. Anyone having issue to backup and sync the Gallery folder (Pictures / Camera Roll) with OneDrive? Any help? 😭 (29May2024)

[@sergiovazquez5299]

I was literally wondering if old school Runescape would look good on it and you played it 😂. Thanks bro!

[@mertdaniel00]

Thank you! Perfect video... 💯

[@ankurchopra3009]

Dex mode is there in the newly....and quietly launched Galaxy A9+ tablet as well. May check that out as well. It will cost around 270 usd.

[@JulioCesar-fe9is]

I'm sorry, but s9 fe can't you design the dex mode on the projector?

[@nick0_]

Looks like the a9 also has the same screen which makes the s9 fe good value only if you want a decent processor and planning to use the spen.

[@MK68ii]

​@@nick0_ I just tried the S9 fe and Tab A9+ screen in store. The A9+ screen is horrible, definitely not the same screen.

[@shrekadina]

​@@nick0_ nope. A9+ has TFT LCD and S9 FE has IPS LCD. TFT is total garbage and looks washed out and dull. IPS is more vibrant and has better color accuracy with much better viewing angles.

[@dwight2310]

@@shrekadina + its only 60 hz on the tab A9

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

Good review, thanks. FE takes away the S9 features I want the most, but the price difference...I need a new tablet now and I'm really thinking hard. Really want the amoled screen..

[@mostlymessingabout]

What features?

[@youarecorrectiamwrongbecau1338]

Which features are you talking about that you want the most? Except the amoled screen which you've mentioned.

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

Besides the amoled, which is most important to me (with higher refresh rate), the processor (I don't want a new tablet that lags), 4 speakers, better battery life, more RAM, the camera. On the side of the FE I do like the side button fingerprint sensor better than in display. Like I say it's still a hard decision with the big price difference. I need a new tablet and I've been waiting for a discount on the S9 but it hasn't come yet. So I wait.

[@youarecorrectiamwrongbecau1338]

@@trumpingtonfanhurst694 I'm also in a similar condition and not able to decide. The value that the fe provides is hard to beat but the screen and the killer processor are putting me in a dilemma.. if it's worth to spend that much more for these if the fe is good enough. Oh, why it's so hard!

[@kevinlopota3626]

Not nearly as laggy as I thought it would be compared to my s23 ultra, I thought it was going to be terrible with the non snap dragon chip but I am actually pleasantly surprised. And you will save money for other things.

[@elm4gician]

I got the 128/6 base model of the S9 FE for 260 bucks aprox (adding Samsung App 10% discount + students dicount + a random discount from Samsung). It was a good deal.It's going to be my first tablet ever and I hope this one can give me a good experience. PD: You are the first guy I saw doing a review with the Graphite color of the S9 FE. Wanted to look how it looks in Graphite for a long time but it seems everyone else got the pink, the green or the silver ones. This tablet in Graphite is looking sick!

[@christyjeplin6852]

Just got my Samsung Galaxy Tablet S9 and im also using A54 phone. Dude we have the same devices!

[@Tiesha1585]

Just got mines today and been playing my Xbox game pass games on it. It plays the games really well. Now trying to find a good case for it 😊

[@hannahandeevee6446]

Do you know if this play Roblox well?

[@pasindunimshan3708]

I returned my A9+ tab wonder if the S9 FE tablet will go on sale in Canada?

[@Unknown_05999]

Got it for $250 on prime day today in india for my mom..seems like a good deal. Thanks for the review

[@chazalicious]

Awesome review. Got one coming. Nice to know what I can expect.

[@YTD07]

Just got mine can't wait

[@user-yn7mr3xy5y]

Thanks very helpful for us Techy challenged. Bought mine today, on sale on amazon under 340.

[@ShaneSymonds]

Thats a great price, keep an eye out for a discounted Tab S9 Keyboard Cover case to pair along with it eventually.

[@emrekinahjbh.]

how is your experience w tablet? any lag or slow cuz 6 gb ram?

[@user-yn7mr3xy5y]

@emrekinahjbh. I have no problems with it, it starts up pretty quickly, charges fast which I love. I can switch to different programs or a game with no problem, on slow days I'm on it for hrs with no issues. Highly recommend.

[@emrekinahjbh.]

@@user-yn7mr3xy5y Are you satisfied with the resolution quality of the screen while watching TV series and movies?

[@johnhernandez7594]

Finally the video i been looking for, bought the tablet and keyboard just now, and guess what for... OSRS!! lol

[@jamesaton27]

What i love in this review is the fact that he has a Bible app in every device he had. Godbless you and your channel, sir. 🙏

[@RicardoBrenelli]

rumour has it there is an upcoming Galaxy Fit 3, hopefully you'll get to review it. I still daily drive my Fit 2 that I got after I saw your video.

[@MrMartellSincere]

I'm planning to get this tablet for my portable and mobile podcast setup and content creationism via T-Mobile version

[@samanthaschultz3284]

thank you so much for this review i was looking for a tablet that could double as a lab top from time to time and i think i found it thank you

[@jeremytsuki]

Planning to get one! Great review, Shane. 👏👏 But curious 'bout the watch you're wearing on this video. 🤔⌚️ What is it?

[@SoLiDdEcEnTcY]

Crazy that I'm looking for a tablet to play osrs when working away and he showed it 😂 might have to buy it now

[@AmazingGrace1729]

Just bought one after watching your review😊 this is a great tablet for a grade schooler who always dropped his tablet. This will be his 4th tablet🤦🏻‍♀️ the last one was galaxy tab S6. It lasted only for almost 2 yrs😬 hope this one will last for a long time🙏🏻

[@Medico_Falcon]

Did you purchased 6gb or 8 gb ram ?

[@AmazingGrace1729]

@@Medico_Falcon the 6gb only. It’s quite fast for a grade schooler. And actually it’s pretty good considering its price. My son was very happy with it.

[@Medico_Falcon]

@@AmazingGrace1729 same here . 3 days back I purchased

[@totalannihilation9065]

As long as I'm able to open KZbin and Chrome on split screen and the touch screen is responsive It's good enough for me. Super fast charging, s pen and 8 hour use is gravy.

[@Siri_Duffa]

I've heard the Tab S9 FE has much better battery life than the S9. Is that true? Every review says something different.

[@jennyforero562]

Thank you gor walking us through this features...

[@santaacharjee4654]

S9 fe base model has 6gb of ram and S9 fe+ has 8gb . Does it make a big impact if I choose S9 fe over fe+ ? actually I am confused which one should I buy. Please suggest.

[@iaskannadiga2404]

Yes please make video on fe+

[@belindacruz3825]

Hi does your screen flickers when you attach and remove the tablet on the samsung book cover keyboard?Laptop/landscape mode. Especially when the DARK MODE or EYE COMFORT SHIELD is ON?

[@AngelVasquez-mv1qq]

Thanks for this good video. I want to buy one of these but im waiting for black friday sale

[@CraftedMiner0]

Thank you for the review! Currently, I am looking for a tablet that is cheap but very good. I was thinking of the A9 but now I found who is superior. Now I am gonna see the video of the premium version.

[@ragnarjoensen4557]

This is like listening to an angle grinder. I started sweating an wanting to break some kitchenware.

[@OOOOOOOKKKKKKK69]

Samsung dex looks amazing ngl

[@gabrielcotrim574]

here in brasil the tab s9 fe comes with a protective cover and a charger included in the box

[@bombastik_bomb]

To be fair the front camera was shocking to me how good it was even if I would have no use for it. I just need something to take notes, and watch netflix with the girlfriend. Found one for 340€ it's dope Grezt review btw

[@Dragoninja]

Good review on thi Tablet Mr. Symonds. I like that the S Pen comes with this Tablet.

[@tase25]

Great review, thanks!

[@soulfulartcreations]

Hi there. I have been reviewing some videos on samsung s9 FE. Must call out that you were by far the best - very clearly articulating the pros , cons, your own experience and what to watch out for, should an user be contemplating to buy one. Thank you so much! I just subscribed to ur channel.

[@blackchristiangeek]

Thanks for the review, shopping for a iPad replacement for my daughter and I don't want another iPad. God bless,

[@athenaa__1111]

Will the S pen last for 4-5 hours of note taking? How is the pen charged?

[@thorragnarokragnarok4602]

The pen doesn't need charging. So you can take note as long as you want :)

[@athenaa__1111]

@@thorragnarokragnarok4602 cool, thanks!

[@harisyunanto7858]

​@@thorragnarokragnarok4602 The pen doesn't use batteries?

[@marinaorp]

​@@harisyunanto7858 It doesn't require any batteries. It's mostly magnets if I'm not mistaken.

[@KlaasjanM]

Nice clear review thanks

[@fearme72]

Good review! Thanks

[@Popudopulus]

Just bought it, looks good, the only issue I have is the problem with the hotspot that I share from my phone to tablet, it connects but without internet, I was looking for a solution, found some but not happy that I need to unlock the developer option to change something that needs to work by default.

[@KhothatsoKutoane]

I love it 😀 😍 thank you for showing us 😊. It is a very interesting tablet

[@ferndup7378]

Good to see you already have osrs downloaded

[@wasanthipriyangani6476]

Excellent review ❤

[@user-mi4rf9st7q]

Anyting about battery drain issues while tablet is not on?

[@amyscott3747]

Love the multi-tasking feature

[@MarioDuran-OPS]

Amazing review!

[@touchnandu]

Unfortunately both S9 FE and S9 FE plus does not support HD playback on Netflix and Prime Video. Only SD and it's such a shame.

[@possibleimpossible2197]

Hello. Could i ask if this tab is good for livestreaming sometimes on youtube, facebook or insta with its front camera? Thank you. Thinking of buying it.

[@RingggoDoom1991]

in Australia it's like $749 like wow lol got one for my partner he likes it so im saving up for one for me

[@youssefsabri8711]

Shane thanks for the review, does the S9 FE has a screen sharing option for displaying the acreen on a TV for presentations and such?

[@mavi5477]

EXCELLENT Review - Thanks. ...No Headphone Jack = terribly disappointing, as I use headphone a lot not to disturb others around me. Also, can the USB-C connector be used with a USB-C to HDMI adapter so I can watch movies on my large monitor screen.

[@ducnguyen4083]

Anyone feels hot near the Camera like me? Especially when I take note and watch KZbin app. So weird coz I didnt suffer from this with my previous s7 fe

[@laurenrector93]

Would it be good for apps like design space for a cricut machine or silhouette studio for a silhouette machine. Also for printing from?

[@fg7nrt]

For printing it would work, silhouette orcricit would work if they have android support

[@lggr2261]

My tab a7 still going great along with tab s8 plus

[@shrekadina]

What do you use the A7 for? I don't think I could ever use an A tablet again after using the S tablets especially one as good as the S8 Plus

[@lggr2261]

@@shrekadina marrow and watching shows basic doctument work

[@sarphar]

I have the A7 too haha! Im looking to upgrade​@@lggr2261

[@mamat6800]

haha omg you play runescape too!! ITS the whole reason im looking at this tablet haha sold!

[@nomathamsanqas3438]

Would you recommend the tablets for students who have a lot of intense note taking work in your courses such as medicine?

[@kaycolbourne4717]

Great review❤

[@Saissh7]

Which one should I go for? I want for my graphic design related works. I want to work with illustrator, photoshop and after effects. Someone please suggest afforadable ones.

[@romaerikavillanea2518]

Same question

[@PS-sb8kk]

Currently the 128GB entry level S9 FE is on sale at Best Buy for $400 versus the $450 regular price. In late Dec '23 - early Jan '24 the Tab S8 is on sale at Best Buy for $500 ($200 off regular price). Pro's and Con's to this, the S8 was released almost 2 years ago in early 2022, so it won't get as many updates as the S9 FE, but the S8's chipset is much better. Samsung is really trying to be competitive with their pricing right now, being that OnePlus released their first tablet in early 2023, and Google just rejoined the Android tablet scene again in mid 2023.

[@nurainazainuddin8311]

I really like your necessary review, tq i will buy it !

[@porkysparadise]

wonderful mate, thank you

[@anacostasebastiao7544]

What charger block did you buy to connect the charging cable?

[@ansonchew_sg]

The USB is only 2.0 as a result. Dex can't connect to an external monitor 😢

[@fightnight14]

This went down to $320 price? When?

[@SandraGalloway-ue7ro]

Hello, Thanks for the review. I bought one of these and have been trying to get the vibrate mode to work. My one has 'phone capability, and I have come to the conclusion they do not fit the vibrate mechanism to this model? Thing to beware of if true?

[@diminnn]

hey do you maybe know, why i cant watch on my tab s9 fe on youtube 2160p ?? it doesnt have anything to do with my internet.. i can choose the option 2160p but its keep loading and with my old tablet s3 i can watch it without problem.. do you know maybe why is it like that ?

[@ShaneSymonds]

The Tab S9 FE has a 1440p resolution so that might be the highest option, (the S3 is 1536)

[@supernaturalwarrior2441]

Shane you are good at this

[@FloeticEnigma]

Just got mine today and about to set it up. I got $250 trade in for my Tab S6 Lite. I only pay $200 for it from Fb marketplace, so I'll call it a win. Less than $160 is all it cost me.

[@ShaneSymonds]

Great price for a very good tablet!

[@Shayne2555]

How do you like it so far? I am on the fence about it.

[@FloeticEnigma]

@@Shayne2555 I’m really like it. I’m mostly an Apple user, so I use two iPads mostly, but the Samsung Tab has been great for reading and occasional web browsing or watching videos. I didn’t waste my money.

[@daytradingzoo]

How is the screen brightness when using it outside in sunlight?

[@marielleflor241]

Hope to buy this one day

[@tictactaylor5255]

Fab review mate! Had a faulty Epson Projector, bought in Feb, Argos (UK) wouldn’t refund but offered an exchange at same price for anything else, so picked this device, the 256Gb version.

[@dennisobrien2653]

Noone says that the 9s FE cannot be connected to an external monitor. A show stopper for me!

[@2000shadesofgray]

Have they ditched the proprietary browser? I don't like Chrome either. FB doesn't work with the old Samsung browser.

[@miragames9475]

Does the back cover come with the tab itself or do i need to buy it separately??

[@AdnanKhan-ge6tl]

When can we expect the One UI 6 on the Tab S9 FE? Samsung has no where mentioned any tentative date of the update for it

[@weifengmao]

The update is going out with android 14 .

[@nengpichongsingsit6235]

very impressive review!

[@iGotHimOnLock]

Should I get Wi-Fi and go to T-Mobile and put a sim card?

[@mdh1974]

I have note 20 ultra 5g, but.want to use Samsung s9 fe 5G, as my phone on 5g network. Can I do this and still have same power, quickness, same charge time, and same battery life.

[@fisherguy]

Good video. Considering the F9FE or the Pixel tablet, what would you recommend?

[@Youtubewat6h3rg]

The brand of your phone

[@edwardgrubb9062]

Seeing the osrs earned my sub and noti bell 🎉🎉🎉

[@ShaneSymonds]

You're in luck since osrs pops up in nearly every video lol

[@Tongpnkt09]

Can i connect external ssd directly by usb c line , will it work?

[@MDHenry4]

Thanks great review AKG and Samsung great marriage