Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE - Is it Still Good? 

I bought the Tab S7 FE at the suggestion of this channel almost a year ago; and still love it. What a budget powerhouse, and the pen while a bit thin; has an impeccable digitiser. As good as my ageing but still competent 1440p Huion, which given Wacom had a hand should do!

As a 6GB/128GB Wi-Fi/4G Tab S7 FE user for a little more than a year now, I can state that it is an excellent product for the price. All the essencial features are included, such as the S-Pen and the USB-C that supports video. The screen size is at the sweet spot: not too small so that it can be used as a small laptop, not too big to be handheld as a tablet. I also bought the original Samsung's keybord cover which allows me to use the tablet as a laptop on DEX mode. Although many people say that the processor is not top notch, in my daily use with many office apps multitasking, I experience no hicups at all. The only thing I really miss is a fingerprint sensor to unlock the tablet. Congratulations for the precise review, Brad! I love your videos!

I still think the s7 is absolutely worth it for the price, even in 2023. It's a solid, responsive and overall reliable tablet that I use for everything from notetaking, drawing, editing and browsing. Really glad I invested that little extra to bump up from the S6 lite (although I still miss that portability of a smaller tablet)

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I've had this particular Samsung tablet since July 2022, and I'm still loving it. Mine is the 6GB/128GB Wi-Fi model with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset. My first Samsung tablet was the original 2020 version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite with the lesser Samsung Exynos 9611 chipset, which I had since December 2021. Compared to the latter, the Tab S7 FE had significant improvements over the 2020 Tab S6 Lite, such as a bigger and better LCD screen, and better overall performance.

I got it during this year's black Friday at 399€ (wifi 6 + 128) and I absolutely love it, it's solid, it's comfortable, it's pretty powerfull with the SD 778G that's in and it's a multimedia monster with those 2 AKG speakers. It's the first tablet that I bought with stylus support because I wanted to get into drawing and this passive Spen have been doing miracles, it's fluid, responsive and pretty comfortable to use for a long time. The only thing that I regret is not getting the keyboard to use it as my main computer in school because of how good the battery life is on this thing, yesterday I woke up at 98% and used it on my 7h of classes with WiFi and Bluetooth on and I was with 71% still left. So I just can't help but recommending it, it's a multimedia monster, a good tablet to start drawing and it got a reliable software as well as 4 years software updates.

It's been a year since I bought this tablet - and not once have I regretted it. It has come in handy many times when I need to work during a blackout. And drawing on it is nice, at first it was unusual, but then I got used to it so much that it's hard now to draw on a Wacom tablet xD

I am really am enjoying this tablet. I got it on a killer deal last year. Paid less than $120 when I traded in my S6 Lite. This is a very good entertainment tablet, but it is very big. The S6 Lite may be a better bet if you like reading in the bed or want something that's not too heavy while on the go. I actually rebought the S6 Lite for work and enjoy the S7 FE while at home.

I often don't really get why people think the S pen is to thin and too light tho. I feel it's fairly similar in size to a normal pencil or normal pen. I really had to get used to the bigger wacom and huion pens when I started using screened drawing tablets, Those were just very bulky and hefty and due to their size I found them uncomfortable and straining. Granted, i would've liked the S pen to be a bit longer like an almost fresh pencil, but it's still a very good size imho. Perhaps a tiny bit on the light side, compared to actual pencils, but it's about the same compared to some of the calligraphy pens I have ((metal nibbed dip-ink pens) though of course the balance is very different. All in all I'm very satisfied with my tab7 FE (6gb wifi edition) and the S pen and Since I've got it, I've noticed I've been drawing on that a LOT more than on my huion and wacom tablets, simply due to the simplicity of setup and being able to draw anywhere and anytime, and for longer sessions at a time as well. As for apps, I use krita on both the tablet and my computer atm, so it's easy to work on a single project on either device, when having the .kra file in the cloud. (Also it's sooo good to have a bluetooth keyboard with the tablet with the exact same shortcuts as using on PC.)

I am quite satisfied with my Tab S7 Fe and I think it's a perfect pick for a budget tablet. I use it for drawing, watching movies, reading and it does all that very good. My only gripe is that it struggles to keep more than 2 apps open at the same time. That's because I bought the 4Gb Ram version. I advise you go for the 6Gb Ram version if you want a good experience. My next tablet will be the S9+ and I hope my S7 Fe will serve me well until then.

A year ago I got a S7 FE because of your videos and I'm still having a great time with it! : )

I have been using mine, the WIFI version, for two months and I love it. I chose it over other tablets for it's bigger screen and the S-Pen. My sister has a Xiaomi Pad 5 which is much more powerful but the smaller screen and lack of a bundled pen doesn't appeal to me. It's a giant leap from my old Tab A and I have been drawing intensely over the past several weeks. One funny thing is that I have to wait for the large capacity battery for while before I really need to recharge it. Even after a day of intermittent drawing sessions followed by several sessions of PUBG Mobile at night , there's still enough power left to continue using it the next morning. Granted, all this is done without the Wifi on.

If you see this I'd like to know what you do with all the devices because you do so many reviews do they just sit around? Hopefully that's not rude it's just a something I think about every time I watch tech reviews also I love your art it's amazing

I still have my s6 lite and it still rocks, only reason im thinking of an upgrade is because a larger screen makes more sense for drawing.

Okay, I didn't expect Brad to revisit the tablet I decided on buying just a week ago, and I am on the way of returning it. Why, you ask? I thought that 4GBs of RAM would just be enough. Turns out my use case with having a browser window, a Word document and a PDF doc on the side (yes im trying to write scientific papers) far exceeds what 4GBs of RAM (and RAM Plus' ineffective boost??) is capable of. If I tried to just do some art on it (which is what I'm still going to do, of course) , it would be an incredible bang per buck product. But the lack of RAM really rears its ugly head even while navigating in the UI. It's THAT bad. Other than that, 12.4" is the perfect size, the screen is gorgeous. SD778 is a capable CPU. If only Samsung Turkey imported those better RAM configurations of this tablet... Things would've been awesome. I would try my hand at Tab S8, but I know that I will feel cramped on that smaller screen. Tab S8+ is over two times expensive. I'm frustrated with Samsung's lineup.

I have the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, and I really like it, but the big screen of the Tab S8 Ultra looks so damn nice.

Super Display is such a game changer! It is even enough fast to not tear the image if you pull a movie or anything on it, and it can connect through WiFi!

I've got the SuperAMOLED 10.5" Tab S6 8GB RAM/265GB that I bought a year ago for even less money and it really rocks with OneUI 4.1.1. Just d/l'd Lumafusion last week and I do believe it will edit 4K (bought it to fly my drone, which it does great. Plays back 6K video, too).

Im actually very satisfied with my TABS7 Fe ! I use it to play Genshin Impact when im not using my Pc. Other mobile Games, I got the subscription for ClipStudio Paint and use it for drawing so i got a ''Paperlike'' Screen Protector wich is amazing, i Use it as a Planner, to take notes for class and i Still feel like it has so much more potential that im not using to the fullest My ONLY complain is the SPEN, Its just so Uncomfortable makes me NOT want to use it for drawing and wishing Samsung would come out with another pen, targeted to artists that i could use my money to buy. Not to Replace the Spen but to buy it as an Extra

Thanks for making these videos. I just ordered an S7 FE cyber Monday largely based on your reviews. My old s6 lite has been great but taken a beating and it will probably remain in use as a beater tablet.

good tablet ruined by 4gb ram.

I love your videos they helped me decide on my first iPad since the iPad 2 which was the 2020 iPad Pro 11 inches. The bigger screen just seemed like too much for me for my purposes. Yes I’m learning to draw but I just don’t need a huge canvas screen.

I have a 6gb ram version. Just have it 1 month and love the performance and the screen. Drawing is fantastic!

Thanks! Amazon has things slightly cheaper on the 7FE... they even have a refurbished with 90 day guarantee for 320! I think I'm going to go with that... appreciate the vids!

Thanks for the video, I was debating on to get this or the 6 lite, but it is mainly for 12 years old kid that is starting to get good at drawing, and they keep coming down, got it for 320 dls today.

I think you should dig deeper into the wifi version. The tab s7 FE is really weird. Wifi version get a beefier 778G processor, 18-20% better performance than 750G. What I haven't been able to verify is the RAM. Is it tied to the storage size? Like 64GB is tied to 4GB RAM, 128 is tied to 6, and 256 is tied to 8. I tried 7 FE 5G and s6 lite 2022 side by side, I prefer the 7 FE performance. Less laggy

I bought this tablet because of a previous video, and I haven't had it too long (a month), but I've been enjoying my time with it. I got it on sale and it does what I intended, which is to draw.

I bought this tablet during the black friday in France and i'll open it on christmas

I have this tablet and i finally found a matte screen protector that is much less harsh on my pen so it's perfect now

When I got a tablet for school and drawing 3 years ago, iPad was still king and I paid around $370 for the iPad and Apple Pencil. Android may well be a good alternative when I'm back in the tablet market in a few years, especially since I'm otherwise an Android/Windows person.

I wish they would send out a Tab s9 FE, If it had the same 12.4" display I would LOVE this. The processor would be better, I would imagine the screen would be better and the speakers to be better. I would think they'd add an in-built fingerprint sensor. This would be the best FE Tablet so far!

I really enjoyed your review. What program are you using for drawing in this video?

Hey Brad, appreciate the update. However, would it be cool for you to speak about size and portability? I travel a lot, and while the S6 2022 is more comfortable, I'd appreciate a comparison to the S7 and all that. Would also appreciate how they functional they are in sunlight, assuming it's for outdoor artists. Thanks again for the videos!

Thanks for the video... I bought an S7 FE a month ago

Tab S7 FE 5G even though weaker than the wifi i just need it for school work while im out and about without needing wifi so far i think is totally worth it dont want to spend that double money for S8 5g pricing or even the s7 plus

the included pen is a huge reason why i would seriously look into getting one of these

I chose S8+ because of the display. In S8+ colors looks much better, especially half-tones. You can see it comparing two tablets in a store.

what app drawing in this video?

2:00 That's an important selling point nobody - including Samsung - bother to mention. I would prefer proper, chunky forward-facing speakers, but so long as this speaker has stereo, and the speakers aren't in a stupid spot - like exactly where by hands will be holding the tablet - then this device appeals to me. A lot of tablets don't even have speakers as good as a budget smart phone.

Yea i have this tablet. Got the s22 ultra for Christmas and s7 fe only thing i dont like is 4gb ram :( its hard to use dex and what this tablet is capable of but im enjoying it so far.

you talk about apps, but never have taken a look at Light Brush, it's been almost a year since its release and is a good free web tool for painting. Maybe take a look at it sometime?

I still miss my Tab S6 (2019) that got stolen. 128 gig. Nothing since has me interested and they are unreplaceable in 2022

Ive been a S-PEN user from day one with the Galaxy note and no one does it better than Samsung for the price

Posted exactly when i wanted it ❤️🙏🏻

Hey Brad, can we see a review on the updated Sketchbook app? Unfortunately it's not out for Android yet, but IOS has recieved an update with many new features that were missing and i'm curious on your thoughts, also because i have a Tab S7+ so i won't see the update until it's ready for Android roll out.

Hi Brad, What drawing app did you use for this recording? Thanks

you have the "5g" model, correct? the reg wifi model scores just below the s7+ and way above the 5g in benchmarks. if you're still cool with the downgraded cpu, just think how rad the wifi is with the better cpu.

I'm definitely getting this. Can't wait.

I prefer the samsung galaxy tab s7 FE! For all the features you mentioned above!

Had zero issues on mine, processer is plenty and no issues at all same with ram

if you get just wifi version it packs snapdragon 778 which is miles better then 750 and wifi version is cheaper as well

I love my samsung tab S 7 FE. I love it to draw on. Its a super tablet for drawing 😁. I am super happy whit it

Im watching this review as i draw fanmerch i am making for a con next year, its a very solid tablet imo. Heck i can play genshin here even if i had to turn the graphics down. This IS my first portable tablet and I will probably upgrade after I save up more, but for those looking for a solid work/study tablet but you just started working/a student. This tablet is pretty good. As for the thin pen, i bought a thick pen case for it. Solves the problem lol

Nice review keep up the good work I have the S7 Plus

My worry is the processor, is it gonna last? My current iPad air 2 is 7yrs old and only started to feel a bit clunky a few months ago. I'm not expecting for it to last that long (in term of smoothness) but for someone who knows more than me, what should be my expectation?

Just bought the base model today for only $330, will be great for me as a note taking tool for college

Does this work with Ibis Paint? I use that for drawing and I was wondering if that would work on this tablet? does it work like a normal android tablet? With all the apps you can download on other android devices?

Can you do a lenovo review. I see they have touch screen laptop?

Hi Can I use it to draw graphs and charts on it while displaying it on a screen (imagine a meeting on zoom for example, a lesson or anything like that) Thx

I bought the S8 but only because Samsung were doing a deal I just couldn't ignore - otherwise I would have got the Tab S7 FE. I have the 6 month trial of CSP but I'm not a fan. However - there are Apps like PoseIT and Nomad Sculpt for 3D work which make Samsungs tablets just as appealing for concept art as the iPad. Never going to be a fan of Ibis or Infinite Painter. I wish however Procreate would come to Android. Apple are so busy selling on Adobe (who don't care) that they don't give any real love to Procreate.

Do you think this tablet can handle big files with many layers ?( Since i make comics on clip studio paint) pleaseee reply ,if not i need most budget recommendations please.

Do you still have your ConceptD 7 ezel? Is there a possibility I could buy it from you? I have been looking everywhere for one for a good price and I can't find them anywhere and it's exactly what I need.

These samsung tabkets are still too big. I'm waiting for Samsung to release a sPen tab along the size of iPad mini to be more portable. The 10-12+ inch tablets are getting into small laptop territory and if i need to carry something that large I would just go with a laptop.

Would you recommend this over the 2022 apple ipad air for drawing?

How good is the pen for writing? My purpose of buying a tablet is to increase productivity, converting written notes to text. Also, are you able to connect a mouse?

Can I adjust the Tab S7 FE and increase the screen touch sensitivity so I don't have to push as hard with the S-Pen when sketching?

Just bought the S6

the tab s7 fe wifi version has 778G snapdragon. the 5g has 750g

I need to buy this only for note taking work, big pdfs like 200-300 pages, video lectures thats it. RAM will be issue or not? 4Gb??

i have one, love this!

4gb ram just so limiting. Get the 128gb version for 6gb ram, or 256gb ssd version for 8gb ram. But that price matches tabs8 10 inch, crazy!

My first drawing tablet... and as a tattoo artist it's unmisable these days. for drawing i use sketchbook.. and getting into clip studio pro.. i love the size.. 12.4 inch is just perfect. also for tracing on paper what i usely need for making stencils. there are a few things tho about this tablet i notised. the auto waking up and shutting down. is irritating it goes sometimes automatic. also when i open facebook the ratio is just irritating. i ave the 6 GB version with 128GB storage and bought it for 450 dollar in india goa.... all over i fucking love sansung for what they have done. really glad i didnt bought the ipad..

What app u are using for drawing?😮

After 1 year of having it I'm seeing a lot of lag recently on my 4gb wifi version.

What app do you use for drawing?

What's the name of your app you're using to color in?

I use apple iPhone but wanted to get a tablet/iPad just for studying and work. What do you guys think?

Should i buy the 4 ram version ?

Non artist comment: It’s heavy. For me too heavy as a note taking tablet. I usually move a lot at work and home, and the extra weight is uncomfortable. In contrast I better enjoyed the size and weight of the s6 lite which I also own.

It's worth the price

Hey! I have a question. Is it OK to put screen guard of tablets? Or will it act as a barrier to the s pen?

what is the app you are using for drawing in this tablet, please? Thanks!

The tft screen's ability to show patterns and details is a very bad technology. It is sold as 4/64gb in many countries and the processor is different according to the country. Read manga on this device, the sections with patterns are displayed with problems, and it gets better when you zoom in and look.

Can you review S7 FE with Lumafusion? Id like to know How does it perform.

The S7 FE IN MY OPINION IS THE BEST YOU CAN NOW GET FOR THE MONEY OH I HAVE THE TAB 8 ULTRA TOO...

Pls review Noris Digital on a Samsung Tab instead of S-Pen

I bought an S7 Fe tablet with a silver pen for drawing. When using the pen I realized that I had to put a lot more pressure than when using a Tab s6 Lite, to get the same line for the same drawing in the Krita app or in Clip Studio Paint. Then I thought the pen was defective. I asked for the exchange and Samsung responded quickly. The other tablet, still with a silver pen, behaved the same way. I went to a Samsung store and tested the pressure, now from the black pen, on the same tablet and the line came out smooth. Even my note 10 lite stylus, which is quite small and has fewer pressure points, ran smoother on the Tab S7 Fe than the silver stylus on the Tab s7 Fe itself. So it seems to me that the pens behave differently. Has anyone else noticed this using Krita or Clip Studio Paint? If you are a designer and you are going to buy this tablet, I recommend that you get one with the black pen

Hey thank you. Can you give an update on the second screen option after the latest updates?

S7fe 6/128 wifi ver 500$ vs lenovo p11 2gen 6/128 350$. Is worth to pay more for samsung ?

I just bought 7 fe for 357 dollars includingdelivery, hopefully it will arrive soon

Wooooo I'm using it right now I hope it's viable

Change your tip if its not right, rubber and plastic vatiants available

What is a good Android Vector graphics software? I don't care if it's paid or free. I keep searching but haven't found a video that shows any Vector software for Android, just pixel apps

I'm torn between this and S8 5G. Some mentioned that the S7 FE couldn't share wifi (hotspot)

You have the under powered cellular version, the wifi version has the 778g processor.

So people know 64gb storage = 4gb ram, 128gb storage = 6gb ram, 256gb storage= 8Gb ram

Another great video. Have you gotten to try the @Amazon scribe yet? I have come close to getting it, but not till I see your review

Pleeeease do not recommend the S6 Lite. The lower resolution screen is HORRIBLE. Especially for drawing. Get a refurb S6 instead, people!

It's a very good value for drawing. I love mine.

What he using drawing app here?