Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Review: 1 Year Later

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00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Some updated impressions
02:33 - Design overview
03:53 - Display overview
05:55 - OnePlus Pad comparison
08:00 - This is a good tablet for the money
08:22 - Performance and battery life
09:20 - Is it still worth buying?
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[Bcklm]

Watching on my s8+. It's almost completely replaced my laptop for all media consumption, and its fantastic for playing console games remotely. Used S8s are still one of the best bang for your buck in tablets right now.

[AndroidDigest]

Hey everyone. I misspoke on the processor. This has the snapdragon 8 gen 1. But my advice still applies. I just misspoke. I've done several videos on this tablet without incorrect information. Just misspoke

[martusia]

I think Tab s8 is amazing not only because of its specifications but also its size. It is not easy to find reviews on S8. It seems that some people think that bigger is better. It is like a question what is better a smartphone or a tablet. It depends of your needs. I was looking for a tablet which I can easily take with me every day, for a walk, on a plane etc. And good enough to write texts and drawing on the go. The S8 is the best option. And the price is ok. Tab S plus and ultra are too expensive and look like laptops. When someone need a second "laptop" then ok. But then they will complain that these are too big to take it outside. I guess most people buy regular S8 because of its mobility and better price factor.

[TeezMonkey]

I am pretty convinced that no matter what size a device's battery people will always say "it could be more." If the tab s9 had a battery that lasted 3 days, people would still say, "it could be more." I've been using flagship samsung phones and tablets for years (since the note 4 and first note tablet). I've never had an issue with battery life. People act like they don't know how to plug devices in or get a portable battery bank

[FigWidIt]

Big fan of the 16:10 screen ratio for watching videos and movies on the Tab S8. Glad they didn't adopt the iPad screen ratio since I mainly use a tablet for media consumption.

[magnusaastrm]

I have the Tab S8, and for the last year I have been loveing it. The only downside for me, is the fact that I cannot find a good keyboard cover that is backlit...

[boztikmedia]

this channel has grown so much. really proud of you man.

[ZangetsuBrian]

Great Review! Wow the galaxy tab s8 looks really good. The only thing that's holding me back is that I have the tab s6 which has an amoled display. I love my tab s6 but there is no reliable keyboard that I can actually attach it to. That's the only thing that's holding me back ever since the tab s7. I don't like the s+ models because 12+ inches feels too heavy for me. So the 11 inch form factor fits my daily use. Hopefully they do update the s9 with the amoled display.

[ep]

I bought one about a month ago! Love it! I love being on both platforms ( Android & IOS ) again, perfect balance.

[naturallovekinks]

I got this tablet and so far love it. I am using for times when I am not by my laptop and want something smaller to carry around for school. It really does great for me. I added a keyboard and cover and feel like I really upped my experience. Thank you for this video!

[architect_dg]

I was this 🤏 close to buying the Tab S8 and I'm so glad i choose the Tab S8+ instead. I knew i would regret it if i opted with the inferior TFT display on the regular S8. It's not bad but if you're using devices that has oled screen, and switching in between, you would notice it for sure and for the price you're paying... Ehh. Also i thought the regular S8's size is just right but when i received my S8+, it's actually smaller than i thought it would (at least in my hand). So I'm happy with my S8+

[GuantaiN]

Excellent idea! Waiting for the S9 to get one of the S8 variants.

[mxbishop]

In my experience with Samsung tablets, the AMOLED displays will show some screen burn-in after a year or two of use. This happened to me on my Samsung Tab S - which was purchased new. I decided to replace it with the Tab S8 because it is not an AMOLED display - unlike the S8 Plus and Ultra models. No screen burn-in is possible on the base model S8. AMOLED looks terrific, of course, but there is that downside to consider. Your mileage may vary.

[duckwater]

I just did a trade in for $450 toward the S8, I do like my S7 but I notice the battery life is draining more faster then when I first bought it years ago

[MBDronePhoto]

I am torn... is it too small? Is the Ultra too large? The + seems about right comparing them in the store.

[chocolat-kun]

I use it for college, and I must say it makes life easier. You dont have to carry laptop charger around. Just get a power bank with this. And it essentially does the same thing as a laptop.

[rolins]

The Tab S8 doesn't have the 888, but the 8 Gen 1.

And indeed, it is clearly a much better tablet than the OnePlus-Pad or the Xiaomi-Pad 6 Pro.

[RebeccaRaven]

So I just bought this tablet and really like it. I have a S22 Ultra phone and really just looking to extend that. I'm 70 and my eyes are straining to read and watch on my phone screen. I run an Alienware x17 for my games with a 42" monitor with my mech keyboard so won't be replacing that!

But the laying in bed reading and watching content, this will be perfect! It will be a perfect addition to my tech suite.

[axch]

just bought it and watched this video on it. it was 128gb 619$.
just ordered the tab s8 plus to compare it to for 899$ 256gb.
returning one, which should i return?
any better deals?
was comparing tab s8 screen with 7th gen iPad and thought let me compare with the plus. don't think ill choose the iPad.

is it worth it to wait for the tab s9?
should i choose plus over tab s8?
help me out.

[cptjmb]

Excellent review! I just bought a Tab S8.