Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 review: Good notepad, bad notebook

While the rest of the industry may have given up on making premium Android tablets, Samsung isn't quitting just yet. It still believes Google's software has the potential to power superthin and light 2-in-1s, and so it recently unveiled a new version of its hybrid tablet. The Galaxy Tab S6 is a 10.5-inch device that's designed for people who need to get work done on the go. It comes with an upgraded S Pen that features so-called Air Gestures for remote control of your apps; enhanced handwriting recognition to sort out your notes; and a redesigned keyboard cover (sold separately). As with previous Samsung tablets, you can expect a beautiful display, long battery life and capable performance. What really stands out about the Tab S6, though, is the S Pen, which is included in the $649 price. The stylus makes the device a really good digital notepad, but the Tab S6 still isn't quite the "laptop with the mobility of a tablet" that Samsung claims it is.

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[andrewnobiantoro]

3:41
You can stick it magnetically on the right bottom side of the tablet, but it doesn't charge the S-pen though.

8:33
You can use Samsung's Native Browser if you want to instantly launch Desktop version of web.

8:37
Oh c'mon, the screenshot button is only one on the right side, the other is just a Notifications icon to tell you if you already taken a screenshot. Please do more research.

[Thechoosenone]

Love my Tab S 6. ITS A MONSTER! All day battery, beautiful screen, and multi-tasking works smoothly. Use it for school and work. Best tablet on the market hands down.

[simioni]

Complaining about the lack of "innovation" in a product that literally stands alone in the tablet space with a true desktop. Then nitpicking on the double screenshot buttons, or on having to click a toggle once to force unoptimized apps to resize... These could use some polishing, sure, but are all very minor complaints in a product that offers so much that was barely touched upon. This review text was either not revised or just came off as an opinion piece and not as tech journalism.

[phlywitegy]

Pretty much all of the internet: "The Tab S6 is the best Android tablet ever made"

Cherlynn Low: "it's fine if you want to take a quick note or look at some websites."

Please stop letting her review Samsung products -- especially tablets. She appears to have some kind of bias that prevents her from giving a fair review. I don't even know her content well enough to know if she's iOS centric but it sure comes off that way. She kinda just seems jaded by tech in general.

[traplordjones]

There is not 2 screenshot buttons, that first one was a screenshot review after you've taken a screenshot. You're either confused or lied about it.

[tajones]

The Tab S6 is a amazing tablet, don't let them fool you. Dex is awesome, yes it's not perfect but it's still good. The iPad has lots of short comings but has made some improvements with iPadOS, but most of the improvements that they done Android tablets already had those features. Since Samsung is the only one making Android tablets now these companies should make apps that are optimized them, because the Tab S6 is a winner in my book.

[waitwhat]

Well I just clicked this video to comment that I HATE THAT REVIEWER!!! She basically just complains in her videos rather than talking about the product itself.

[SergipeCycling]

This review is full of miss information about the product.

[mysticalphoenix]

this is phone, tablet, and a laptop.... all in one. i will definitely buy this

[ethng]

"Good notepad, bad notebook".... It's a tablet. Duh?!?

[joslyntorres]

WQHD. OLED. Desktop Environment. Proper Keyboard. Great Performance.

[DrDothraki]

This woman has a known reputation of not being able to adapt, or being open to new suggestions. Her video where she tried Android for a week or so just showed how biased she was. So stupid of her to bash Samsung for lack of innovation.

[rajat.]

How is this woman still employed as a tech Youtuber?

[lewisdavis]

Samsung sees potential with android tablets and they aren't giving up. Good on them.

[markdillon]

What stands out is it's a great tablet, if you like emulation and the android ecosystem it is a brilliant tablet. More useful than an iPad due to dex and the less restrictive os. Watching vids on it using Google drive turns this into a beast

[chooko]

She seems like she is looking for a computer not a tablet...
She is a really bad reviewer

[dimamanzano]

The word bad and tab s6 can't be both in one sentence.

[JuGalaxSea]

Thank you so much for your review !!! Your voice is soothing and you’re so knowledgeable. Hard to find here lol keep up the content !! 😇💜

[goudendynamiethd]

00:50 AWESOME SCREEN, AWESOME CAMERA, LONG LASTING BATTERY LIFE
(Galaxy A series)

[bimoajipratama]

Please just stop putting her in charge to review a device like this. Since the Note9 1 year later video, after what she said, I just don't think that she is suitable to review a device or gadget or laptops for work anywhere. She doesn't suit in those gadget/device/things about how and what she thinks, it's better to gave it to Chris or other of Engadget Crew.