Samsung - Galaxy Tab S6 - 10.5" - 128GB - Mountain Gray

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is a very beautiful device. It is made of a single dark non-glossy aluminum sheet that looks and feels exceptionally premium. The body is smooth and rather cool to the touch. I do worry about scratching the unit, so a cover/case is undoubtedly needed. It is super light weighing only 420g (14.8oz or .9lbs) which makes it easy to hold in one hand. There is an indentation on the back that accommodates the included (yes, included!) S-Pen magnetically and recharges it. However, the pen feels rather exposed and doesn’t often stay securely in place and has fallen off in my bookbag. Also, I worry that laying the tablet down on top of the pen may damage it. The tablet features a volume rocker and power/sleep/Bixby button on top and are easy to press. There is only one USB-C input/output for power and accessories. There is no audio jack so a USB-C-audio adapter or Bluetooth wireless headset must be used. Now, I must say that the 10.5” s-AMOLED display is stunning to behold and that may be the best feature. The tablet has thin bezels, and the screen is very bright and clear with a resolution of 1600X2560, 16:10 ratio and 287ppi. The colors are even more vibrant, with darker blacks and well-defined whites, all because of the HDR10 capability. There is also a handy auto-brightness adjustment option. The tablet features quad-speakers -2 on each side, which are loud and clear. However, as with any tablet speakers, more base would’ve been nice. But I will say that the ATMOS effect works rather impressively well for added immersion and soundstage. Again, I am very pleased and a bit surprised that Samsung included the S-Pen (take that, MS and Apple). It works great for notetaking and sketching. It is much bigger than its phone counterpart and therefore more comfortable to hold. It is responsive, has nice traction, and is pressure sensitive. I will say that it can feel a bit cheap in the hand because it is made of plastic (in contrast to the tablet’s body) and weighs next to nothing. But that’s a minor issue as I got used to it rather quickly. Honestly, I didn’t care much for the pen’s gesture features as I found them awkward and hit-or-miss. The model I have features the latest Android 9 (pie) OS, the powerful Snapdragon 8150 processor, 128GB of space (expandable via micro-SD) and 6GB RAM. These specs make this tablet great for smooth multitasking. Video/audio editing performance was decent and smooth. Games such as COD, PUBG and Fortnite can be played at maximum graphics settings and the frame rate is consistent. It has an accelerometer and a gyro capability for the games that use them. The S6 has a very reliable Wi-Fi, Smart View, and Bluetooth v5.0 for connectivity, which makes it a very versatile device. It also is compatible with DisplayPort via USB-C. For security, the tablets uses the usual PIN, pattern, and password entries. Also, face recognition and a fingerprint sensor are available, which work just OK, as I did experience some hiccups and inconsistencies. The tablet offers a wide and ultrawide 13MP and 5MP camera in the back and an 8MP front camera. Although these are nice cameras, I still would not regularly use them since my phone has much better ones. One awesome feature is DeX, which is a mode that offers a PC-like experience and works great in my opinion. It basically allows you to use a Windows-like environment and makes it buttery easy to multi-task and/or keep several windows open. Dragging and dropping between apps is easy. I must mention that the apps still run in Android mode, especially Microsoft Office, but one can easily forget/forgive that. However, to fully take advantage of and enjoy DeX, one must have a keyboard and mouse. The Official Samsung Book Cover & Keyboard, which is an accessory that “converts” the tablet into a laptop, just seems way too expensive for me at $180 ($200 with tax)-even if the design is very convenient and has a trackpad. I ended up going with a third-party cover, Bluetooth universal mini-keyboard, and Bluetooth mouse which work great for less than one-third of the price. In the end, I do recommend the Galaxy Tab S6 if you are looking for a light, powerful, fast, responsive tablet with arguably the best and most beautiful display, and you are already immersed in the Android or Samsung ecosystem (phone and wireless headphones). Also, if buying expensive (or third-party) must-have accessories for the best experience such as wireless headphones and keyboard/cases is not an issue, then this is definitely for you. However, if you are looking for a true laptop replacement with full-fledged apps such as MS Office or Adobe, or do not like the Android ecosystem, then I’d recommend looking elsewhere.

I upgraded to this Tab S6 from my previous 4 yr old Tab A 10.5 Samsung tablet. Wow, a huge improvement in every single way. The 855 snapdragon processor, 6 GB of memory, Oled screen, 128gb storage, magnetic Spen, usb c fast charging.. I cant say enough good about it, very lightweight. Easily held with one hand, multitasking king. I enjoying drawing and taking notes with Spen. The dual cameras on the rear are great for pictures, even though it's not used often for pictures. I installed a glass screen protector and silicone case. The optical fingerprint scanner works great with the screen protector. The built in wifi is exceptional also, no issues whatsoever whether using my 2.4 Ghz ban or 5 Ghz on my AX router. Now for my complaints and dislikes. For a flagship tablet as this js... it should come with 8GB of memory, with out having to go up to the 256gb storage model for 100.00 more, or 80.00 more as both were on sale when I purchased this right after Christmas. The fingerprint scanner should be Ultrasonic instead of a optical one, for better accuracy. I don't use wired headphones, but this should have a headphone Jack. But you can buy a inexpensive usb C to headphone Jack Adapter. The one big complaint I have is I wish the Spen was stored inside the tablet like a Note phone. Also this Tab S6 should have AX wifi6 built in like my S10+ does. Maybe the 5G Tab S6 soon to be released will include WiFi6! As I said I do enjoy this tablet immensely, especially compared to my last Samsung Tab a. I would highly recommend this Tab S6 to anyone wanting a multifunctional high end tablet.

This device Samsung tab S6 is amazing it does everything I needed to do it has never done nothing that I have not been disappointed about this is the best tablet to go for it is inexpensive and it's affordable even for the bass models and the 256gb. I am so glad I made the right choice to go with Samsung. What's amazing is that a comes with the S Pen with no extra price and it's fast charging that is a plus for me which is outstanding and the display is amazing Super AMOLED display. The colors are very Vivid and you can edit your display colors. And when the best part of all is it's a two in one tablet it can transform into a laptop and does everything except take CD like a laptop. I can't wait till the new Samsung Tab S7 comes out

With the new S7 already out I'm pretty sure you can get a good deal with the s6 on what it originally costed last year. Over all its a great tablet, perfect for photo & video editing, drawing, watching movies, taking notes. And playing games. Tho kinda bummer they only had it in this color and not the other colors. Prosesor is excellent, very fast. Cameras are good. S Pen very handy, helps me get in between the crannies when photo editing than using fingers.

Had a Note 10.1 2014 that was great but aging. Treated myself to this and love it. Still getting used to pen. Picked up a $25 case & keyboard and with DeX it really replaces a PC. Tons of storage. Super fast loading and downloading.

i origionally bought the ipad air 2019 version. After getting it i was impressed with its speed but everything else sucked. The screen was bright but the resolution was not oled it was ips which was pretty sucky. Tbe colors were washed out. The main deal breaker for me was that the aspect ration of the screen was 4:3 which was absolutely horrendous for all videos whether its youtube or netflix or prime video u had huge black bars on the top amd bottom of the video playing like the bars were the size of the video playing on both to top and bottom it was ridicolous. If your like me and most people the main reason you bought a tab was to watch movies and videos. On top of all that ypu cant use a spen with it u camt even buy one because the ipad air does not support it at all...Now the galexy tab s6 has an oled display that is just as bright or brighter its just as fast and it even comes woth a spen which works amazingly. I got the tab s6 fpr 550 dollars plus tax which was worth every penny in my oppinion i absolutely love it. Its a great tablet if you can get it on sale like i did jump on it ypu will not be disappointed.

I got my Galaxy Tab S6 with the intention of using it as my digital sketch pad. So far so good, the build quality is incredible and it is a fantastic tablet for digital art. The included Spen uses EMR Wacom technology; which means the pen works without a battery. Although the Spen has an internal battery, that is only necessary to enable its bluetooth capabilities, which are quite handy in several scenarios like when you need to take a picture for reference. The size of this tablet is good for quick sketching and smaller illustration projects; I actually prefer using this one over the comparable iPad Pro. If you need a powerful tablet for digital art with flawless pen technology, look no further. This is a wonderful tablet. I've been a professional illustrator for 20 years. Totally recommended.

This tablet has the power of a PC and the battery lasts for days. The included Samsung pen makes navigation even easier and allows quick notes and is extremely accurate. This is by far the best tablet I have ever used.