Samsung’s latest high-end tablet, the Galaxy TabPro S, was introduced to the U.S. market in March. Since the Galaxy TabPro S is marketed more toward the enterprise space, it’s $899 price tag might be a tough pill to swallow for the average user. However, it has appeal from both business and recreational standpoints.
Considering the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S but don’t want to sift through an in-depth review? Here’s a quick rundown of what you should know about the tablet.
- The tablet is light and easily portable. The build is sturdy and the feel premium.
- The included keyboard doubles as a protective case is a good touch. Its magnetic connection to the tablet makes handling easy. Keys are soft and comfortable. Overall, the keyboard is best suited for short typing sessions, such as note taking.
- The screen is bright (2160x1440 resolution) with colors that pop. Viewing angles are good; however, viewing experience can be hindered by the screen's glossy finish, particular in brightly lit areas. Touch screen and screen rotation are highly responsive.
- Speakers are standard and unremarkable.
- The tablet is okay for gaming. Users can download Steam and remotely connect to consoles like XBox One to play on the tablet. Games including Skyrim and Minecraft work well.
- Overheating can be an issue when executing high power functions like gaming. It is less of an issue for casual tasks like typing or browsing; however, users may notice the tablet get warm.
- Overall usability is smooth and seamless. There was one one major freezing moment where the tablet required a restart, but worked well after that.
- We would have liked to see expandable storage. Storage can only be expanded through use of an external hard drive connected to a external USB-C adapter. The 128GB internal storage leaves users only 108GB of memory.
- Battery life is good, but not on par with 10.5 hours promised by Samsung. We got between six and seven hours of power between charges.
- Microsoft Office Suite works well, as do third party programs including LibreOffice. Multitasking is easy; functions on the tablet are immediate, with little to no lag.
- Outside of enterprise users, the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S would be good for students who need a high-productivity device and don’t have a lot of space for a desktop or laptop. Despite its high price for a tablet, with the added keyboard users could negate the need for a laptop.
