Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Review

Overview

• Presenter: Shane Simons
• Focus: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, experiences after nearly 2 months of use.
• Comparisons: Tab S9 Plus and Tab S9.
• Price Point: $1200 (higher than S9 Plus and S9).
• Discount Options: Free storage upgrades, enhanced trade-in values (e.g., $700 for Tab S8).

Key Features of Tab S9 Ultra

• Screen Size: 14.6 inches
• Battery Life: Much improved, all-day battery life.
• Speakers: Better than previous versions.
• Water/Dust Resistance: Official ratings.
• S Pen Experience: Enhanced.

Main Advantages

Productivity and Usage

• Versatility: Comparable to a laptop when paired with a keyboard attachment.
• Weight: Light enough to use comfortably despite its size.
• Writing/Sketching: Excellent for note-taking and drawing.
• Keyboard/Trackpad: Feels like conventional laptop; much better typing experience than smaller tablets.

Battery Life

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
• Battery Capacity: 11,200 mAh.
• Screen-on Time: Approx. 7 hours for regular use, up to 11 hours for light use.

Water Resistance

• Utility: Useful even in risky environments like near water.
• S Pen Water Resistance: Offers additional peace of mind.

Accessories

• Keyboards: Official Samsung keyboard cover praised for backlit keys.
• Cases: Spigen offers various protective cases with additional features.
• Screen Protectors: Easy to install, enhances S Pen experience.

Real-World Performance

• Multi-tasking: Excellent with a large screen and intuitive software.
• Media Consumption: Arguably the best device for this.
• Gaming: Positive experience, supports Samsung Dex.
• Cameras: Serviceable rear cameras, excellent front-facing camera for video calls.

Improvements and Trade-offs

• Haptic Feedback: Room for improvement, not as good as Galaxy Fold 5.
• Size Trade-offs: Might be too large for some basic uses but excels in productivity.

Conclusion

• Overall Experience: Highly positive for productivity, media consumption, and gaming.
• Recommendation: Ideal for those needing a lot of screen space and longer battery life.
• Target Audience: Not for everyone due to size and high price point but worth it for heavy users.

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Final Thoughts

• Future Use: Shane will continue to use the Tab S9 Ultra due to its advantages.
• Feedback: Viewer thoughts and comments encouraged.