Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE: Still Worth It?

Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE still worth it in 2024? Find out in this update!
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Video chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Updated sales change things
01:28 - Design compromises
02:07 - Display overview
02:35 - S-Pen value
02:48 - Advantages for the S9 FE
03:58 - The two big disadvantages of the S9 FE
05:08 - Performance overview
05:46 - An affordable option
06:32 - Two different sets of expectations
07:10 - Is it worth it?
08:43 - Ways to support (like, subscribe, use links!)

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Where to buy:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus (mostly the same, just larger)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Dexnor Keyboard Case (great, iffy touchpad, but amazing case, just turn off the touchpad, and enjoy it!)

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[leewalker]

Been using it for 3 months, worth every penny imo.

[batuhantamburaci]

I've been using this tablet for almost a year now and this is the best tablet that I've ever had. I am a college student who studies with PDFs so much, it is so comfortable with the pen and the Samsung notes app. I also play some games and watch some media.

[savannahadams]

I have never owned a tablet. My boyfriend got this for my birthday tomorrow. for my very first tablet, i chose this one. So im very excited, i feel like it was a great pick for starters

[AquariZx]

Waiting for mine to come in. Stoked. 🎉 Avid Samsung user. Will be my first Samsung tablet though, but have used some in the past. Currently running cell S20+.

[XEternalXDLollipopX]

I finally got the Tab S9 FE+ and although I'm sad about not being able to use Dex with a monitor, the interface and ease of use really made this purchase worth it. I have been nonstop multitasking with little to no lag. Battery life lasts about 2 days averaging 8 hours a day of use. The 128gb Wifi model I got has 8gbs of RAM and it shows. If you are looking for a tablet that will get the job done for a lower cost, this is the one to get. With 3 years of additional software support this tablet is more than enough to take care of basic notes, movie watching, digital art, and recording/editing videos and so on.

[mrbloodyhyphen-]

The best part about it is Samsung software and reliability. Recently recommended it to a friend of mine and he's really happy with it

[TWUNE-oqli]

I got the 8 GB version upgrading from s6 lite 2022. Multitasking and performance is phenomenal imo. Only downside is that im forced to use second screen, cause superdisplay doesnt work on it (even though it does on s6 lite).

[fevad]

I have it for almost 4 months now. It's amazing in terms of practicality! samsung notes alone helping me BIG time i can't even expres how practical is it. Was considering xiaomi pad 6 which boasts alot of crazy specs but absolute trash for getting the work done. design is premium, gets warm instead of hot with heavy games such as minecraft and genshin impact with pretty decent perfromance, good screen with satisfactory 90hz 1440p display and btw the LCD is underrated and i actually prefer this over amoled for revising notes(static images won't cause burn in), suprisingly the ram despite being 6 gb ram is much better in keeping apps open compared to my galaxy m54 8 gb ram phone .Lastly, the battery life is decent atleast getting the job done for a whole day

[kybernexus]

Bought the S9 FE tab a few weeks ago and I love it. Im studying premed and the note taking experience is unmatched. The Spen just really seamlessly works with the tablet. Samsung's UI and software is a major upgrade from other android brands.

[cdomenicci]

I got it and I love it 😊😊😊. Great job my friend

[rosedimples]

I did think about the Tab S9 FE+ but i decided against it due to it now being able to be connected to a monitor. During the primes sales I picked up the S9+ for $1400 AUD (512Gb and 5G), usuall RRP is $1800. The S9 FE+ is $1350 AUD (256Gb and 5G). So no brainer really, I went for the S9+ and I love it. Its premium, the screen is gorgeous and the speakers are loud! I love the stylus. I use it with my Dexnor keyboard stand mainly and have it on my home office desk.

[Carmen-doci]

it's 650 dollars where i live but i want it so bad lmao i can't bring myself to ask my parents for one so i'll just hope i can get it somehow in time for my studies

[EmotionGamingRO]

I had the Tab S9 FE, 5G 6gb/256gb(580$)and also bought the Tab S9, WiFi 8gb/128gb, directly from Samsung with trade-in (637$)... i wanted to compare them.. one word: AMOLED! and it's much snapier than the FE! The FE is not a bad tablet, especially for 350$... but if you can, go for the S9!

[deathbossom]

Been watching your videos on this tablet and was covinced to pull the plug on the FE+, gets delivered tomorrow along with some accessories. Will be flying to Sweden in November so needed something to keep me occupied whilst flying etc, and will be useful for my job-just looks the perfect fit. Looking forward to giving it it's first run tomorrow. Keep up the great work

[HelloSnake]

I'm considering this. But I'm hesitant to buy a tablet released in 2023 at the end of 2024, I feel it won't be supported with updates for as long as I'd like.

[franko]

I bought it 2 months ago, mine is 256 gb/8gb .... at 480 bucks, I'm currently with an S21Plus and of course, you're gonna notice at the beginning the difference with the screen but after a while, you get used, It's definitely a good screen, and I must say that although is a midrange tablet, its more than enough for me, and I sometimes edit videos on Cap cut, mostly 1- or 2-min reels max. and I don't have any issues, all that while using chat GPT app, and 3 more apps of productivity, Microsoft edge with 2 o 3 tabs, and no issues at all. Pushing more than that of course it's gonna lag haha but I gotta say, for me performance its not an issue... but shoot for the 256 gb/8gb if you need to be kinda productive haha

[pranavpatil]

I just ordered it on 9th for 190 usd in india 4:15, expecting delivery on 24th, lets hope its good lol. Got it for note taking only

[AquariZx]

Question. How often does this tablet receive updates? Especially Software? Is it about the same as a cell, and they stop after a year?

[VinceDae]

Got two for my kids this Christmas - 95$ per tablet (new with tax included) happy to hear these great words

[yusufkif]

I traded in my dads s6 lite either the 2020 version or 2022 that he didn't want anymore. I found the galaxy tab s9 for 481 dollars before tax (12 gb of ram model) and I knew I had to get it. It was an amazing bargain and I love the tablet.