I bought the Tab S8 back in February for the university and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT, this has been a massive game changer for me, I used to carry between 3 or 4 notebooks almost every day in my backpack for my classes but now with this tablet I only carry one notebook and my tablet, I even had to buy a smaller backpack because it has saved me a lot of weight and space. I also use the Micro SD card slot to have all my files from previous semesters and with all the functions this device has I barely use my laptop these days, it's been my best purchase ever
With technology from Wacom, Samsung's S Pen is definitely the best digital writing device currently. Tried it once on my friends' tablet, and that feels so comfortable and really made me want to replace my iPad 😂 (However I am bound to iOS by some APPs that only available on it, what a pity)
@@kuroyurimusashi3843 Well, I've been using Samsung One UI since 2018 so I'm very used to the software and their apps, I've never used Apple because iOS is a little bit confusing for me and yes the elastomer tip in the S Pen is amazing, I love writing notes in Microsoft One Note when I'm taking my classes
@@NashDourado I think that's very subjective mate, if you pretend to do a lot of multitasking with the tablet, the 12.4'' size of the S8+ would be better for you, in my case I don't usually use more than two apps in my classes so the 11'' in the S8 is enough for me
I bought an extremely discounted S7+ last year from Best Buy and it's changed how I do basically everything. I have a work laptop but I've ditched my Chromebook (which was an admittedly nice one) for this GORGEOUS screen and better speakers. It's my main consumption device and I took basically everything distracting from my phone and put it onto that. I'm more focused throughout the day AND I've got a device that is a purposeful distraction. Battery life lasted all the way through a 11 hour flight to Europe and I honestly couldn't think of a better product for me and my needs.
And don't forget about Samsung's Sound Assistant app where it can let you play media simultaneously. It also lets you adjust the app's individual volume, so you can play youtube and also browse social media and play videos without the other one stopping. It can also let you play sound in one app through your earphones and the other ones through the tab's speaker.
i love this feature on my s23. i love teasing my gf when her iPhone interrupts the music on the car when she's browsing social media and watches a video with sound haha
Watching this on my 1-year-old, still great S8... And I agree with every single point you make. 😃 I had been using my good old iPad Mini before that one, and even though I prefer its smaller size, Apple products got soooo expensive in Poland where I live, that I finally chose S8 - and never looked back. 6 months ago my work computer started having issues with video calls, but I switched to my tablet, and the front facing camera is where it's at - I never even wanted to fix the camera on my work computer after that 😅 AND I love watching YT, Netflix, and read comics on it, the screen is great, even if it's not an OLED. After this year - I also higly recommend it. 😁
I realized ipad has a 4:3 ratio so mostly any movies will have black bars even the large 12.9 one and even the ultra in the US was actually cheaper than their base ipad with a trade in
The move to "Armoured Aluminium" is a reall good move from Samsung. I've been using the Tab S7, the older model for a bit over 2 years now, and the number of scuff marks and nicks it's picked up on the sides (that aren't protected by the Keyboard Case) really makes it look a lot worse. I might be getting the Tab S9 or even the Tab S10, and it's really nice having a peace of mind that your device isn't going to break anytime soon.
The glass backed tablets and phones r some of the stupidest things ever, except for the manufacturers who want them to break so you'll buy another one or pay them a few hundred to fix it.
I have the S8+ and it's what I use when on the run and when I don't feel like carrying around a laptop. It makes editing photos pretty quick and simple.
Take a look at the S6 Lite. Seriously awesome for the sale price which happens quite often ($220). About 75% an S8. Just a little slow. (I say this because I upgraded form my S6 Lite to my Tab s8)
I am currently debating on getting the iPad Air 5th generation (because I do art and really want to use Procreate) or Samsung's S8. Really I do love my S6 Lite, but it is getting slow (which for me is also bad because I only have it at 64gb) I use it so often and it is the first well made tablet I used for digital art.
Great video, as always, and I completely agree. I use my Tab S8 daily. During my work day, it's sitting next to my work laptop, in Dex mode, with a bluetooth keyboard and mouse attached for all my personal needs. Example: I may want to look up something on Amazon or watch a RU-vid video during the work day, but I don't want to do that on my work laptop because it's monitored.
I got the Tab S8 on launch and couldn't imagine not having it. It helps me to be able watch content and edit photos and videos without the eye strain that comes from looking at a phone. I have also used it in the past for mobile gaming and it doesn't disappoint with the performance.
I really like the new set up of you recording in a new space. I am happy that you are reviewing other brands besides Apple. Nothing wrong with Apple, but there are SO many tech brands that make quality products. I loved this video.
I have been trying to figure out the best set up to reduce my “technology footprint.“ I’ve tried using my 5th gen iPad Air with stage manager for word documents, etc. but for me it is too cumbersome and inefficient. After watching this, I think the Samsung galaxy tab 8 or 8+ with Dex might just be exactly what I’ve been looking for! This video came at just the right time. Thank you!
I actually wanted to buy a tablet for media consumption, reading news articles and online books, emails, quick work access and easy to carry around. Also would love that additional external sd card and additional s pen that is included on purchase. I've always had that dilemma of whether to buy a S8, S8+ or previous model S7+. The larger 12.4 inch screen would be a plus point. 11inch sounds ok for my small asian size. But then again there is the S7 FE that also sounds tempting since it ticks most of the boxes i need for a really lower price. So really this is the biggest dilemma I have.
@@praveenkumarb5555 i went for the S8+ model. There we some discounts going on online that buying it makes worth. If you plan on getting a tablet, wait until the S9 series releases most likely next month. Then buy the S8+ which will be alot cheaper but you still get some good benefits and deals out of it.
I'm using it now also for a year and I recommend it always when people ask me. I use it for school, video conferences, and of course, samsung dex. Since I have it I rarely use my laptop. I love watching yt, Netflix and what I also love is cloud gaming. If you have the xbox game pass you can take your games with you. Only thing you need is a stable internet connection. I use it for art too, there are apps for drawing. I am not a professional artist but if you're new to digital art and don't want to spend a lot of money, the s8 is in my experience the best option.
Been running the S8+ 5G with keyboard since launch. By far my most useful and versatile piece of tech I own. Truely limits my need to use my laptop, especially on the go. Though as you touched on I may seriously go with the smaller size when the new 1 drops just because it carries easier.
I actually got the s8 ultra. I usually use paper notebooks when taking notes now I switch to the s8 ultra coz I want a larger display. I work from home so I don’t have to worry about carrying a larger display plus things look better on a larger display😊
I have used IPads since the first edition came out 13 years ago, and waited 12 years for them to develop a Dex like function to eliminate the need for caring a laptop and a IPad. Well they failed to build that functionality into their Tablets. I have always used Android phones, Garmin Watches and windows laptops so the Apple ecosystem wasn't a huge issue. I got a good deal on a S8+ and have set my IPad aside. I like how it pairs so well with my S21Ultra and finally get the appeal of a functional ecosystem, I still struggle with some of the apps not having the same experience as on IOS but I only use the IPad for the books and music I got through Apple. Great video and a nice break from the Apple polishing
I love my tab s8 ultra but I still prefer my M2 iPad Pro 12.9. The tab s8 does have more functionality in my workflow but I always tend to miss my iPad more. I just hate how limited iPad OS limits the M2 horsepower 🤦🏽♂️
i recently got this for 600, it is fantastic first tablet ive actually bought due to thinking the redundancy was not worth it, but im now using it more than my gaming laptop and s21 ultra the quad speakers sound good, the price-performance is great, the processor drives the 120Hz screen great, the nonamoled panel still looks fantastic, the multitasking is fluid because the specs are very close to the Ultra, runs games really well (better than my S21 Ultra) possibly the best computer price-performance ive ever had
As it turns out all 3 tablet sizes have the same specification availabilities.That means you can get the same stuff in all 3 tablets and the only difference😂 is that the plus and the ultra model have an OLED screen while the regular model only has an LCD screen and still a very nice LCD screen but still The only difference is the screen and the size of the tablet.
The only problem I have is the Spen's tip seems to not be durable enough while reading reviews. Samsung for some reason doesn't sell extra tips for the Spen even though the Spen pro comes with backup tips. It seems like it's a bit of a cheap way to force people to spend more on yet another pen. I've seen someone on a forum say that one of the similar tip replacements for other devices worked but it had a few issues compared to the original tip. As a student using it for note taking that would be a massive con.
There are different kinds of tips you can purchase. Felt tips and plasticy ones and they're super cheap. And if that's still a problem just ditch the spen and get the wacom one pen (pretty easy to find nibs for this) or Noris digital stylus.
i am learning english... at the same time, a gadget fanatic.... you sound so articulate and i wanna learn speak like you do.... you got a new subber here... i am from the philippines btw.... watching from my s23u😀
@@ace9848 I agree, I use Apple products. I have the 12.9" M2 iPad Pro, and especially when it comes to the iPad, Android tablets and the Google Play store can’t compare when it comes to the amount of quality apps
I have tab s8 for almost a year now and so far loving it. I am a student who love to multi task, so this just really save me from school works. I can easily bring it to school with my small bag and be productive. I don't have a laptop, but it's not a problem, so far because it has dex and I have a wireless mouse which made me feel like a have a laptop. Editing are no problem with me as it's smooth and I LOVE THE PEN! and mind you it's free with the keyboard, unlike apple ;)
I wanted to try my hand back in Android tablets. I've used iPad Pros since the first pro came out. Before that I used the Galaxy Note tablet Samsung came out with and I loved it. Now I use the Tab S8+ and for the most part I enjoy it. I wish Samsung stuck with storing the S-Pen inside the device. And I see so many people rave about Dex but literally every time I use dex, my tablet glitches and lags and it is just a horrible experience. Am I alone in that??
Sorry to hear that, I think your Tab S8+ is broken. Mine works perfectly and is my everyday PC now. I have windows laptops, chromebook etc and even my work (Management consulting) I can use citrix workspace to work remotely in windows 10 environment. Get your tab replaced with samsung
@@rwno1 Hmmm I don't know if it's broken. It does have other issues though. The S-Pen doesn't line up on certain areas of the screen. And the swipe gestures are super laggy too.
@@iMikeTech811do you have a magnetic case on it? I would remove that instantly. The magnets can fuck up your tablet. Had the same issue on the S7 I tried, the pen wouldn't line up on some areas of the screen. But it was too late by then, the damage had been done. Attaching the pen to the back would drive the inside magnets insane and do all kinds of funny stuff on the screen.
I’ve had both the Tab S8 and the iPad Pro. I loved the S8 because of its amazing battery, display pen and webcam. However, I had to switch to the iPad because of the default desktop web browsing experience in Safari, which the S8 doesn’t have. So, using the Google suite webapps for instance was a pain, and the same with most things I use the web browser for.
And this is coming from a guy who uses Apple products. Love it. Good for you mate. I have a tab s8 plus and love it to bits. Got rid of the ipad pro i jad for it. Never going back.
The only drawback is the ability to open XML PDF forms. This problem is not only related to Android, but also iPadios. Else, all is perfect using the Tab S8+
Watching this on S8 since launch and it's really been nothing short of amazing. Best tablet I've ever owned hands down. I replaced the Book Cover Keyboard slim for the trackpad one and it's also great.
Does it hold its position in any angle (the trackpad keyboard case)? So that you can freely decide which angle you want while using it? I dont know which case to buy
I have both, a Samsung S6 lite and an ipad 9. gen. And depending what you want to do, Apple has some niche software that Android is lacking. IOS has the Affinity Desktop publishing suite, Apple has better apps for music making. But aside from that, I love Samsung Dex and better speakers. On the other hand, the ipad screen has brighter display and better color range, but lightning and limited disk space stinks. I bought the ipad as a Synthesizer and for GarageBand, my daily Driver is still my Samsung, but the iOS files App does a nice job in scanning documents and handling .pdf files. Some Apple Apps feel really polished, Android is lacking there. I prefer the file management in Android OS, although some of my folders are really messy. Filewise, I feel restricted in iOS. All in all, you get stuff done with Samsung, you have to pay Premium for the same usability from Apple.
Like there s series phone line-up where all variants have amoled screen samsung should have done the same with tab s8 variant it would have been perfect android tablet in market. In tablet screen is the main USP in my opinion
Really in debate as it's gone on sale in the UK but the S9 is set to be announced in 15 days with an amoled display and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It's rumored to be more expensive though....
Have you ever tried the Daily Board feature in the Advanced Features section? It can turn your tablet into a clock or photo slideshow when you are not using it.
Finger recognition has it's disadvantages, I'v been an office type worker for years with soft calous free hands, recently I began mixing mortar and filling in the brickwork on my garden wall. My hands are slightly rougher now and my finger recognition on my tablet, phone and laptop doesn't work and i'm back to using the keyboard to enter my password. I think they will start working when the wall is finished and my hands returnt to normal
A long time iPad user, I gravitate towards this device. I am just concerned about updates down the line. I still have an iPad Air (yes, the one from 2013) in daily use, and it is still getting security updates. Given Samsung's, or Android devices in general, history for updates, I am afraid of ending up with an expensive paperweight in just 2 or 3 years.
it's supposed to get software updates until 2026 and security updates past that. Samsung has been extending updates longer like apple so I'd say go for it!
Watching this on my Tab S8 😊... But you know what the new Tab S9 is really nice because of the OLED screen. Would love to have that but maybe after some few years. Loving my S8 so much now.
This video represents me, I"m fascinated with tab S8. For those who are looking for a tablet, notebook and laptop, all in one device, this is definitely the best choise. I take notes for university with samsung notes and the Spen, they have for me the best expirience taking notes in a tablet, also I use it like a computer with DeX mode, I bought a monitor a bluethooth mouse and keyboard and is insane the experience like a computer that DeX mode offers. I"m realy impressed with samsung, for me, any other tab or iPad can offers more than the Galaxy S Tablets. I bought the S8 bc I didn"t have enought money to buy the S9 but If I had I would buy the S9
Idk about other countries but here in india they always go for sale and usually sell around 500$ and in some sales it went as low as 400$ Not to mention the students discount samsung gives is pretty good aswell + free s pen aswell which is the best pen out there Also did i mention 128gb storage out of the bag and a microSD card slot so u can expand it upto 2TB
When do these take place, i am looking to buy one and best price i can get is 45k for so and 60k for + version, after including card discounts Is it fair or should i wait
I absolutely hate Apple for not providing a computing interface to the entire iPad line-up and keeping Stage Manager only on M1/M2 powered iPads. So much power but limited by software capabilities forever.
@@tamwilfred theres no competetion so why apple will bother improving things....samsung needs to produce their custom silcon that can compete with m2 or m3 chips...Hope EU regulation force apple to allow sideloading
@@leejenshakya8524 I am not hopeful that Samsung can compete. Samsung has its own Exynos chip which has never competed against Snapdragon. The first Exynos chip has been around since 2011 in their Galaxy S2 phone. Even the new S23 line will only have the SD variant after years of complaints that the Exynos variant was worse than the SD. Unless Samsung splits from Google and offers their own OS like what they did with their watch, maybe they might be successful. But it seems doubtful as well. It’s too late in the game. Look at how other OS have died to the wayside: Palm OS and Windows on smartphones. I have to admit that Samsung watch OS was better than Android wear with Google; that is why it survived the smartwatch OS battle.
@@tamwilfred ya but i saw some leaks about exynos 2400..and it says it might be able to compete with m2 on graphic power...and leaked geekbench shows score of 6000 plus on multicore...so i m hopeful that leaks are true
I’m more interested in seeing your backpacking gear in the background than the rest of the video. Is that a Gossamer gear Mariposa? Is the lime colored one an Osprey Talon? Let’s talk camping gear!
Are there drawbacks when using something like Ecxel, for example functions that can't be used? I have no experience when it comes to tablets and heard different things. I planning it on using it at uni, mainly for taking notes. I also have some Excel, Matlab, GIS, GMT, Corel, Grapher and Python courses tho, so I am scared that it won't hold up for that. For the courses I would use it in the "Chromebook" mode. I appreciate an kind of help and advice! Btw. great video!
I already bought mine in 2022, it took me 4-5 months just to pay for it, and I had to get the plug in and keyboard separately, these days it just sits around and does nothing, it cost me $2500. But it’s well worth it.
Tbh I'd advise people to get the Tab S9 instead since it's rumoured to have an OLED display (yes Tab S8 has an LCD display idk why he didn't mention that) an IP rating and the snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Pretty good reason to wait and get that instead :)
Depends what you are using it for. Unless you are doing professional work. I think most people won't notice the difference of the OLED screen. Samsung makes great panels already.
LCD panels are now so good that the difference between OLED is minimal. I am not sure they add much value apart from media watching. Yet they have a plethora of negatives including PWM, limited lifespan (quality), less battery life, lower max brightness, etc.
i still use s7 and works great till now.. consider having that keyboard with the touch pad from s7 bro, i think it is more usefull.. u can set vary angle and keep your pen at the back all the time..
yeah but not the domestic version which gives half the performances at double the price of exporting ones. the companies there are basically price-dumping in US, the same thing applies to automobiles
Originally purchased the Tab S8 last year but upgraded to the Tab S8+ 5G due to needing a cellular compatible tablet for work as most of my job is going from aite to site and most sites do not have access fo wifi. I'd highly recommend any of the Tab S8 series tablets.
U can get tab s7 + for cheaper than s8....its like trade between performance and screen...i would choose amoled display on s7+ than choosing s8 with better performance....if i want performance i would go with ipad air
I have a PC because I game. A tablet isn't going to replace a PC for me. I have used Android since Android 3 and love my Android phone and have been using Samsung phones since HTC fell so far behind. That was a while ago. I'm older and using my phone as a reader and Android games has rendered my phone not useable for some of the fun stuff because of the size of the screen. Enter my S8. Since I have a S22 Ultra, it was easy to migrate my apps to the tab. I've also retired so my phone is no longer a must have at my side 24/7. In other words, having a tab in the Galaxy ecosystem is a no-brainer.
for me is the best option. Great portability, better and more comfortable fingerprint reader, great battery and in my country is sell with the keyboard with trackpad por 650usd
This is actually compelling me to get one of these tablets😂 I have the iPad 10th generation and I love it, but this seems absolutely amazing too, as well as having access to dex
Man since he bought this tablet he is in love with it😂(if you didn't understand than watch all of his videos about the S8 tablet from the beginning than you will understand)
Am I the only one to prefer no compromise between a tablet and a laptop, and go for the hybrid option (Sufrace Pro for example)? It has all the pros of being a full windows environment, gets really cheap, really quick in a few years, and has the footprint of a tablet. Except for the weight. And battery life. My god battery life on my surface pro 4 is... just bad. But I can play Skyrim on the go! For two hours.
The only way I'd suggest the S8 over the S9 is if price is a major factor. If it's not, then go for the S9. You get more modern hardware, more software updates, and a screen that is slightly better. Though if you already have a S8, then there really is no compelling reason to upgrade. Now I have the S8U after upgrading from the S7+. I don't see myself buying a S9, and perhaps even a S10. But once updates stop you really should upgrade if only for security reasons.
Bro I am confused between tab S8 and Tab S9 ,I am getting tab S8 in 40K and tab S9 is 57K,on whom should I spend?How is the display of tab S8 because it will be my first tablet and I am not having laptop so I will make tablet my main priority for next 5-6 yrs
still rocking my tab s6 with amoled screen, it was flagship thenso it still runs like a beast, only reason i would upgrade is because of the refresh rate on the new tablets, but the regular tab s8 (not plus or ultra) doesnt have an amoled screen
I keep a tablet a LOT longer than I keep a phone, so updates are a huge factor in that decision. My last android tablet was doing everything I needed, but stopped getting security updates because it was a 3 year old design that I had for less than 2 years. I have an OLD Ipod touch that still gets security updates from time to time. I don't need the latest OS, but if it isn't secure it is E waste.
@@priiifrg The one I was referring to had promised 2 more updates than I got. Their promises mean nothing to me, and when they cut security, they kill the tablet. I have been an android person for years and still have android phones because I always trade up before updates end. Working well is not the same as secure.
Okay probably dumb question but what's the actual risk of not getting security updates? As long as you don't download apps outside of the playstore or fishy ones within it, and don't access weird websites? I'm not joking this is a serious question, thought you could enlighten me as someone who's more concerned about security than I am.
@@bereal8253 There are many attacks that can come through normal apps without updates. Think about it like this. You have a normal app that someone found a vulnerability in so that app sends out an update. Great right? What if that update uses the latest OS update and you don't get it? You end up vulnerable to someone taking some or all your passwords. Then they can take all your money. When I can simply buy something that keeps security updates as long as I keep the device, I will do that. This is NOT a dumb question. You don't know you are at risk if you don't know you are at risk.
I used to have a tab s7 and honestly didn’t get the hype for Dex. It’s still just android apps. And everything was too cluttered and messy on a 11” screen.
Yes, DeX is overrated and agenda-driven overplayed by some reviewers. It is a de facto windowed UI with little other added value. So is for people that want that Windows look in desktop mode. It still only runs Android apps, as you say. I also use the default UI as I like to work simply rather than windowed apps floating over the display distracting me.
Man I'm still kicking it with my S7. If I had to upgrade I'd wait until August or September for the S9 forsure. But I know the S8 is great. No way it's not
I love my Galaxy A 8 Tab. from Samsung I have the Walmart version 64 gig and never had any problems from it after 1 1/2 years and it's still working great I guess it's time for me to move up to the S 8 for more internal storage thank for the great revew 😎 later 🐊.
I am a medical student and I use samsung tab s6 lite . Well can you get a tablet with better chipset this price : yes But can you get a tab with better software experience at this price point: hell no It has samsung dex , and the s pen is surprisingly better than apple pencil (seriously) . At this point android system is the limiting factor for s pen and it's full potential. And like a cherry on top in dex mode with samsung internet you can use any Microsoft office software as web for free . Oh , the s pen is passive stylus one here , so you don't even hav0e to worry about charging it .( for those who write a lot)
As an owner of both S8 and Pro M1, also former Air 4 user, S8's asking price is too much. For regular people use case(not artist), Samsung's A series tablets, Lenovo or Xiaomi's are of better value, especially if you dont own any other Samsung device.
I bought the S8 PLUS with 2 cases 1 samsung keyboard, both samsung brand for $475. Barely used. I use my phone for all types of payments so for security purposes I stick with my iPhone. But for media and entertainment I go with Samsung. That is until they completely get rid of the micro SD card slot.
Why buy and carry an extra device, when anything that you can do on the tablet (including Dex) can also be done on a Samsung phone, which has even more powerful hardware, even better cameras, and is always in your pocket anyway?
