Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus Review: 6 Months Later

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus is a great tablet, but is it worth buying 6 months later? What has changed? Find out in this updated review!
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Video chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Price changes
01:28 - Understanding the S9 FE+
02:03 - Performance update
03:09 - Display update
04:04 - Extra features
04:35 - Video editing on Luma Fusion
05:23 - Some disappointments
06:04 - Classic and New DeX
06:26 - Benefits over other tablets
07:32 - Still worth buying?

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[JohnJohnson-jmku]

The long software support Samsung guarantees is somewhat unappreciated by people. I’d never buy a device that has good specs but is supported only for 2 years. Security updates should be mandatory for a minimum of 4-5 years.

[hezvandermeij]

I'm a (uni) student who's been using (and writing this comment on) the tab S6 like 2020 for well overr 3, 5 years now.
I just made the decision to not go with the s6 2024 but the S9 FE + you showcase. I did decide to spend that bit more despite being on a student budget just for the screen size upgrade.
I primarely take my notes on my tablet so it's absolutely a win for me!

[_crackheadkomaeda]

Just got my s9 fe+ 4 days ago, and its been a joy to use so far. My only complaint is that the screen isnt as clear as i wanted, but its still really good. Im able to run games like Roblox and Genshin at max quality settings, and there hasn't been a bit of lag. It should be noted that this is 12G/256GB version, so im not sure if the performance will be as good as the 8GB/128GB version. Im using my fe+ right now, and the speakers are clear and the screen is bright. I would recommend this for anyone who doesnt want to shell out as much money on the S9 versions. Great video, as well! I watched this before getting my tablet, and it helped me decide on this tablet.

[J.Wick.]

After tryin out a few. I finally settled on the 11" S9 FE 8/256 model. The 1380Exynos isn't a bad little chip. It's great for everything really, other than gaming the latest/greatest. The display is excellent. Despite being "only" an LCD...It's very good. I could tell a difference between the base 6/128 model and the 8/256 myself. It's just a bit more snappy seemingly in my experience. The speakers are also very decent, especially in a case like the Poetic TurtleSkin that projects the sound towards the user. Made a big difference.

[brandyschroeder]

I have always appreciated your opinion that people should give budget tablets a chance..❤

[arda_ufukk]

I've been using old versi9n of tab S6 Lite for some time and quite happy with it but it is getting slower day by day. I just ordered fe+ for better note taking, lets see. Cool review!

[piarzae]

I've pixel 7a, should i go with ipad or s9 fe as a student ( only for doing lectures practicing mcq and a bit gaming?) I just want one that goes for a long run
I'd a7 tab for three years but now it's lagging and the storage is full

[SottiFPS]

Hey man I'm wondering what you would recommend for a student on a budget between the fe+ and ipad air 13". The 13'' has half an inch bigger of a screen for a couple hundred more dollars but I'm not well versed on the techy specs. Would you say the air has features other than the screen size that warrants the couple hundred more? Thanks!

[ashwinivashishtha]

Like you mentioned in the video there are other tabs out there that offer a better value proposition, performance, etc. The only reason the S9 FE+ is so good is because of Samsung's software support. It would be a no brainer choice if only had Samsung included Exynos 1480 but that wasn't released at the time this came out. If they release a revision model with that SoC, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Great review btw

[SBrown-eegz]

The s9 Fe and fe plus can connect to a monitor via smart view then second screen. I use it all the time with my laptop

[CharlesM]

thks for this review

On mark 1min

What is the purpose of the language versions as you can see on your screen image from Amazon
As I see this on Amazon Netherlands to like italy and france versions.
❓🤔

[MingYuanChai-wbef]

Just wanna know will it be too laggy after using for sometime? Cuz I saw quite a few reviews says that it become laggy after a few months using

[PLANETWATERMELON]

I noticed you had the Doxner Magic Keyboard. How is that device? Have you done a review on it or will you?

[newliferemixes]

Samsung slowly once again bringing in some good products. Reasonable, Value for money and good..not crazy, or cutting edge.. Jusy neat little devices

[maxking]

does the exynos 1380 perform better in the tab s9 fe? i had the galaxy a54 and it was bad

[Pk]

@AndroidDigest can I use it for min 4-5/6 yrs just for note taking and does it have expandable ROM? I m not a fan of gaming & multimedia I will be using it only for note taking and studying purpose
Can I got for it? I

[ShellymanStudios]

It's good to see Twitter (X) finally get a proper Android tablet size optimization treatment. Good video! I might consider getting this.

[anubhavful]

I bought this tab a month ago. Being a student and not much gaming, this tab is perfect for me. Just wanted to know one thing. Will the 6.1 update with the AI features come on this tab? Those AI features shall help students like me a lot for sure!

[danielkifle]

Than you for your honest review. could you help me with short reply whether I have to buy oneplus pad 2 or samsumg s9 fe+ for study purpose mainly and video editing for tiktok.