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Whether you’re looking for a new gadget for your home office or a device for your daily streaming needs, you can’t go wrong with a tablet, and Samsung makes some of the best ones.
Apple iPadsare known for their MacOS system but Android tablets are just as good — sometimes even better — and the Samsung tablets we’ve listed below are great for gaming, streaming or for building presentations and editing video.
We’ve listed four different Samsung tablet models below, at every price point so whether you’re looking to replace your laptop with a 2-in-1 device or just looking for a Samsung tablet for casual viewing, there’s something for everyone.
Are Samsung Tablets Good?
Samsung makes a number of solid tablets that compete with pricier — and fancier — models out there. Here’s what to look for when shopping for the best Samsung tablet for you.
Screen size:Depending on what you use your Samsung tablet for, you might want a wider screen. If you’re looking to completely replace your laptop with a tablet, you’d do better with at least a 12.4-inch screen. For streaming or casual gaming, you’ll be fine with a decent 8.7-inch screen on your Samsung tablet. We’ve listed Samsung tablets with various screen sizes so you can decide for yourself.
Display: Apart from screen size you’ll also want to keep an eye on the display specs on your new Samsung tablet. Do you want an AMOLED display (OLED for smartphones and tablets)? Or are you okay with a more generic HD display? For video editing and gaming, we recommended getting a higher screen resolution, but for taking down notes or streaming, a lower resolution Samsung tablet will work.
Battery: Samsung tablets generally have a pretty decent all-day battery life, anywhere between 8 to 14 hours. Keep in mind though, that battery life significantly drops when you’re streaming or gaming. If you plan to use your new Samsung tablet all day for those needs, pick a Samsung tablet with a longer battery life.
Storage: Storage options on the Samsung tablets we’ve listed vary between 32GB to as high as 512GB — important if you plan on storing video or a ton of games on your new Android tablet. Eventually, it all comes down to what you plan on using your Samsung tablet for. As a work-from-home device, you’ll want to spring for at least a 128GB Samsung tablet. As a secondary device that you don’t plan to use as much, feel free to stick to a lower storage option (even 32GB might work).
Extra Features:Other features to look for are the RAM options and a decent camera lens, for your daily zoom meetings or video calls. A higher RAM means your Samsung tablet can help you multitask by running multiple applications seamlessly at once, with fewer lag times. Camera options are important if you plan to use your new tablet for remote presentations at work or school. If good camera quality is important to you, you’ll want at least an 8mp camera for clear video.
