Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is unquestionably the best Android tablet for most people with solid specs, an excellent display and the included S Pen, but that’s only if an Android tablet is the right choice for you.

-- As reviewed by LaptopMag

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Last revision on November 29, 2023

Reviewers Liked

S Pen stylus included
Excellent battery life
Decent laptop replacement

Reviewers Didn't Like

Limited upgrade
Lacks in-screen fingerprint
Camera image quality degrades at extremes

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TechAdvisor on October 06, 2023 80

The Galaxy Tab S8 is still a very good tablet. The 11in display is the ideal size – big enough to work on, small enough to use in one hand – and specs are strong despite the affordable price. I wish the screen was OLED, and Android still isn’t perfect for tablets, but there’s not much else to complain about.

By LaptopMag on June 20, 2022 80

By NotebookCheck on June 03, 2022 90

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G in review. Test device provided byThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G is one of the best Android tablets on the market. At 11 inches, it is the smallest tablet in the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup, but apart from the form factor and display, it...

By HotHardware on April 21, 2022 85

The Tab S8 and its brethren pack all the specs and features you’d expect and more at prices that compete with Apple’s tablet offerings. Even if you aren’t married to the Android platform, we think the Tab S8 is worth recommending.

By The Verge on April 08, 2022 70

I think the biggest hurdle with the Tab S8 and S8 Plus as they are is their pricing. These are premium tablets with big price tags — especially once you start to add accessories to them. Samsung will likely release some more attractively priced tablets to replace some of its older models, and it has been good about delivering software updates to bring some of these new features to existing devices, though the a company spokesperson declined to comment on future updates when I asked. For now, though, if you want a good Android tablet experience and you aren’t interested in living the dual-platform life, the Tab S8 or S8 Plus is about as good as it gets.

By PC Mag on March 15, 2022 70

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 is the best high-end Android tablet you can buy, but Android still falls short when it comes to pro-level...

By Tom's Guide on March 04, 2022 80

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is an excellent Android tablet. It's fast, long-lasting, beautiful to look at and comfortable to hold. The cameras are good enough to make taking photos and video calls with your tablet seem fun, and the packed-in S Pen is a...

By FoneArena on June 22, 2022

The Galaxy Tab S8 offers incremental upgrades of the Galaxy Tab S7 from. The display is fantastic, the performance is great, and the speakers are good. The multimedia experience is enjoyable, the S-Pen offers powerful features and battery life is...

By reviewed.com on April 28, 2022

Maybe, but Apple's iPad Air 5th-Gen is the better tabletCredit: Reviewed / Matthew S. Smith The cameras aren't impressive, but at least the Tab S8 has facial recognition-something the iPad Air and iPad Pro do not have.Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 is a fine...

By technave.com on March 24, 2022

For many, an ultrabook is probably the best option when it comes to productivity. These laptops are compact, super lightweight, and are good enough for multitasking productivity apps. But sometimes, you want features that an ultrabook might not offer....

By zdnet.com on March 14, 2022

After Samsung announced its lineup of three new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 models, I hoped that Samsung PR would reach out to offer the high-end Tab S8 Ultra for testing. But the company instead offered the Tab S8 and I figured it was better than not being...

By TechRadar on February 23, 2022

Hands on: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8 Plus are remarkably limited upgrades compared to 2020’s Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus. If you’re after an Android tablet, this will likely be a top choice for 2022 – we’ll know at the time of full review - but it isn’t worth upgrading from Samsung’s last release.

By PCMag IN on February 11, 2022

Samsung's Galaxy S22 phones stole the limelight at the company's February Unpacked event, but three new premium tablets were announced at the same time. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 ($699.99), Tab S8+ ($899.99), and Tab S8 Ultra ($1,099.99) are...

By gizbot.com on February 10, 2022

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, alongside the Galaxy S22 series, during the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 virtual event. The Galaxy Tab S8 and Galaxy Tab S8+ are the company's follow-ups to the Galaxy Tab S7...

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