Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Review: It's Good

How good is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE? Is it worth buying or should you buy another more premium tablet? Find out in this full review of the S9 FE, and you can buy an S9 FE here:

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Video chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Colors, Prices, Improvements
01:05 - Design overview
02:07 - S9 FE vs S9 FE Plus
02:24 - Display overview
03:41 - Pixel tablet and OnePlus Pad
04:24 - Should you buy a Tab S8 or Tab S9?
05:40 - Performance overview
06:53 - S-pen overview
07:52 - Some people won't like it
09:08 - Who should buy this device?
10:52 - Ways to support (use links in description, like, sub)

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Book Cover Keyboard:

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[naomischannel]

I think Samsung did a great job with the price point and the compromises they made with this device aren't too unreasonable when comparing it with it's competitors. I can think of a certain latest fruit device with a 60Hz refresh rate, a notch that should have been way less visible already and a usb-c that should have been there half a decade ago😂 Some compromises from tech companies are just inexcusable. Samsung did alright with this. Great review!

[ToliverJay]

This is my daily driver for the most part. Emails, MS Office, Samsung Notes, web browsing, multiple screen layout, Dex etc. It has handled everything I've thrown at it with great battery life. Great review.

[rodrigoiturbide]

Thanks so much for the video! I just got myself a tab S9 FE+ every comment I say recommends tab S8 but I really wanted the extra real estate on the + model. Getting it this week so hopefully it was a great buy!

[Akulalilu]

i just bought the tabket with my student discount and im glad to know that ive made a good descision with my purchase for my uni and hobby with this tablet :D

[hannahgilan]

I ordered this tablet a week ago (12GB RAM 256GB, so I'm still waiting for it to come out) and I think it's going to be perfect for me. I am in university and using my 2in1 laptop for my notes, but I wanted something I can use in addition and when my laptops battery dies (it is a couple of years old, runs great, I just don't have a way to charge it between classes). I don't need the best performance with the blackest black. I need a small reliable device for school work and the occasional entertainment purpose :D

[darryltalaoc]

I am glad I was able to watch this honest review. The comments are also good since you are replying to them with sense and helpful advice. I am planning to buy the tab S9 Fe a bit hesitant at first but after watching this I made up my mind. What he is saying was true for me. I will use the tab for productivity and not mainly for gaming so I guess the fe is really a good buy. Extra ram and better processor will not have significant difference in my case since the lower specs can serve it's purpose at the end of the day. Thanks android digest!

[MidwestPyro]

Excited for mine to arrive. Was only $199 after the trade in offer for my tab s6 lite.

[marleh]

Its soo good to have people with reasonable reviews. Man I have an S23 ultra but this Tab S9FE just filled that little gap for extra screensize and some easier note taking with goodnotes app etc... And yes Geekbench scores are not that high (roughly half of my phone) but its a good product for that price with spen in box with that good OneUI.

[mmcin]

Hello! Given that you have the S9 FE and the S9 model cases could you please confirm which cases from your S9 video definitely fit the FE model? Like, the camera and exact size? I know in comments you've said that they fit but other people have reported that they are a tiny bit too small. It has been impossible to find accurate information online - even samsung said the S9 bookcover case wasn't compatible with S9 FE but they don't have an FE version available. I beg of you!

[mqoqyrv]

Hey, would you use a screen protection on the screen or not? I read somewhere on the internet that it destroys the spen's tip, but I am also afraid of scratches on the screen surface.

[loumarcellinoQ]

Thank you for this great review. May I ask... if you open the Kindle app on this device, can you do a split screen and have the e-book on one side and a notebook on the other? And will you be able to copy text from an e-book and paste it into a notebook, or drag and drop? Also, will you be able to annotate directly on an e-book, whether e-pub or pdf format? These are functions I would need, since I do a lot of reading and note-taking. Thank you again!

[bak-unin]

Bought the 9 FE last week for my wife, to replace her S6 lite 2020. Samsung offered $250 trade-in, and a free cover, so it was a no brainer.

[bea-zh]

great video, incredibly comprehensive! thank youuu

[AdamWayne]

Im a college student. Looking for a tab that will mainly servse as a note taking tab and maybe some COD every now and then. This is whithin my budget (450-470 usd). Should i go for it? Any other substitutes?

[dsean]

Does anyone know if you need wifi or can you put a SIM card in this to use internet? Thanks

[summera]

Thank you for the review. Is Samsung dex fully functional on the Fe? Is the 8ram worth the price jump?

[crisarispe]

Hello, I have a question and sorry for the English, I am using the translator; If I get a USB C to HDMI adapter, can I make powerpoint presentations on a projector for college work with this tablet?

[altosack]

YouTube reviewers are saying the USB is only v2 without DP out, but Samsung’s website says 3.2 gen 1 with DP out. Which is correct (please try it to make sure!)?.

I’m really looking for an affordable DeX device that can use an external monitor.

[razeboxanimations]

Is any C-type adapter alright to use to charge this tablet or is there a certain one required and if so which one ?

[scottykav]

Got mine just over a week ago great device overall but battery life not so great around between 3 and 4 hours on-screen time battery drop around 5% overnight and during the day close to 20% while doing nothing.Wifi model and only connected to internet when in use.Any advise please.