Best Samsung tablets to buy right now
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Samsung typically upgrades its top-tier tablets once per 18 months, but this year, we got a surprise annual update to the Tab S series. Well, not a full update — there's a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Tab S10+, but the "smallest" one is still the Galaxy Tab S9.
OK, we are not here to spin tales and confuse you. In fact, quite the contrary — we are here to bring order to the mess and check out which the best Samsung tablets are. More importantly — which one is the best for you.
From the top-tier Android powerhouses to Samsung's quirky experiments with laptop-tablet hybrids, here they are:
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So, what are the best Samsung tablets to buy in 2024? Here we go:
- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra —massive screen, top-tier hardware, 5G capability
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra — it is still out there, still good!
- Galaxy Tab S9 — the Android tablet for the masses
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE — big screen, S Pen, 5G connectivity
- Galaxy Tab A9+ — the quad-speaker, affordable media machine
- Galaxy Book 4 360 — a Windows laptop-tablet hybrid
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
The Galaxy Tab Ultra models are massive, and the Tab S10 Ultra is no exception. A 14.6-inch screen will give you more display than you know what to do with. It is, of course, an excellent AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate.
The processor is a bit of a letdown, as Samsung went with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, just months before Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek launched the 9400.
For what it is, it's still the best Android tablet on the market, as other manufacturers have backed off, but Samsung is going full steam ahead with these. Excellent build with a very thin body, S Pen included in the box, quad speakers, and the massive OneUI which overhauls Android to make it a multitasking machine. And yes, the Book Cover Keyboard Folio can turn it into a laptop replacer of sorts!
Not a fan of paying north of $1k for a tablet? Do check out the Galaxy Tab S9 and Tab S9 Plus — no notch, same powerful hardware, more affordable prices! Grab any of them with the keyboard folio for a hybrid tablet-laptop experience.
Read more: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra review
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
These are still around and really don't feel much different than the Tab S10 Ultra. Yes, the newest model did get a slightly faster processor, but if we aren't looking at benchmarks, we can't find the difference between them. From the AMOLED screens, to the thin aluminum bodies with quad speakers, and S Pens, it feels like the Tab S9 Ultra and Tab S10 ultra are sharing parts!
And the good news is that, since the Tab S9 Ultra is technically discontinued, you will be finding it at a discount with many different retailers while stock depletes!
Read more: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is nice and all, but let's be real — it's kind of nuts. You do have the option of getting a Galaxy Tab S10+, but that's still quite hefty at 12.4 inches. The base model was not updated, so the 11-inch "flagship" tablet from Samsung is still the Galaxy Tab S9. And hey... it's still pretty good!
These come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and also have their S Pens to use, but they are a bit scaled down. The Galaxy Tab S9 will feel most comfortable for users that are looking for the classic tablet experience — portable, yet with an 11-inch screen large enough to enjoy videos and games. Still supports a keyboard, still has a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, and quad speakers.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ made a surprise silent entrance in late 2024, striking a balance between affordability and features. Both models come with 90Hz LCD displays and are powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1580 chipset to cut some costs and still deliver the core Samsung features (minus the signature AMOLED screen, but oh well).
The S Pen is included in the box, and the tablets are available in a range of fun colors. They also feature a dual-speaker setup and are compatible with the same Book Cover Keyboard used by the Tab S10 series.
The Tab S10 FE offers a 10.9-inch display, which already provides plenty of screen space, but for those who want something even larger, the Tab S10 FE+ steps up with a 12.4-inch display—offering a bit of overkill in the best way possible.
The S Pen is included in the box, and the tablets are available in a range of fun colors. They also feature a dual-speaker setup and are compatible with the same Book Cover Keyboard used by the Tab S10 series.
The Tab S10 FE offers a 10.9-inch display, which already provides plenty of screen space, but for those who want something even larger, the Tab S10 FE+ steps up with a 12.4-inch display—offering a bit of overkill in the best way possible.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
The latest and only midrange (or budget?) tablet from Samsung is the Galaxy Tab A9+. It rocks a Snapdragon 695 processor and its LCD screen still has a 90 Hz refresh rate, so it can run smooth enough, if you expectations are to get a multimedia machine / kids' gaming device.
It's no productivity machine — no DeX here, but you can still use a Bluetooth keyboard with it, of course.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 360
If you love Samsung hardware, but would rather use Windows with it — check out the Galaxy Book 360 series. These can be specced to come with a high-quality AMOLED screen and their keyboards fold backwards for a mixed laptop-tablet experience. And they come with Windows 11.
They can get pricey, but the hardware is nothing to snark at — Intel Core Ultra 7, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage on the base model, but the specs grow from there.
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