Review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro tablet - advantages and disadvantages

The Korean company Samsung has been a leader in the world market and in the ratings of high-quality devices for more than a decade.

Most recently, the brand provided its new product - the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro tablet. The gadget promises to be distinguished by increased durability and is designed mainly for the segment of business users.

Samsung brand

The history of the brand dates back to 1938. Over the decades, the company has experienced many events and changes. Due to the wide production, the company has several subsidiaries. Samsung Electronics specializes in electrical engineering.

The first mobile phones began to be produced in 1991-1992.The first Galaxy Tab tablet was released in September 2010, it was half a year later than the competitors' tablet was released and there were some rough edges in that model, but everything improved for the better.

The main features that distinguish this brand among the best manufacturers:

• Popularity;
• Gadget performance;
• Functional;
• Design;
• Variety of accessories.

Products are sold through Samsung branded stores, the official online store and through retail chains.

When the question arises of which company is better to buy a tablet, many people get an answer instantly, and this, of course, is Samsung. This company has the most popular models among tablets, because, based on reviews, we can say that they are reliable, productive and convenient. Tablet PCs of the South Korean corporation are in demand among young people for active games and for watching movies, among the adult generation for solving business problems, and, finally, among the smallest - for cartoons.

The only drawback is that the devices of this brand can not be called budget, but when the quality corresponds to the amount spent, it's not so bad.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro review

The Galaxy Tab line of tablets is more suited to the average user. It means that at every stage of using the device, everything is simple and clear. One of the features of Tab Pro is an interface that attracts the attention of buyers and increases the popularity of the models of the line.

In terms of price, there is a difference, firstly, between Tab and Note, and secondly, between Tab and Tab Pro, but it is 2 times less than that of Note and Note Pro.

The release of the Galaxy Tab Active Pro tablet is scheduled for October 1, 2019.The presentation took place in September.

The gadget is equipped with protection against water and dust ingress, the ability to connect external devices such as a keyboard and mouse.

So far, the only downside is the price, but more on that later.

Equipment

In terms of equipment, everything is standard:

• Tablet;
• Charger (cord length is normal);
• Stylus S-Pen;
• Protective case;
• Usage documentation.

Design

The device is made of high quality plastic in black colors. The case is corrugated to make it comfortable to hold the tablet. Unlocking and other actions are carried out using a fingerprint scanner and mechanical buttons.

The tablet has the following dimensions:

• Length - 243.5 mm;
• Width - 170.2 mm;
• Thickness - 9.9 mm;
• Weight - 653 gr.

Based on the dimensions, the gadget is really suitable for work, and for surfing the Internet, and for games.

Screen

The tablet has a 10.1-inch multi-touch touch screen. The screen resolution is 1920x1200 with a density of 224ppi. The aspect ratio is 16:10, which makes it possible to spend time comfortably on the gadget.

The display takes up 71.4% of the front of the tablet.

The screen sensor allows you to work with the gadget even if your hands are in gloves, which is an integral plus.

Filling

The tablet platform is Android 9.0 (Pie). Chipset - Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) with 8 cores: 2 Kryo 360 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz + 6 Kryo 360 Silver cores at 1.7 GHz.

The video accelerator model in this gadget is Adreno 616.

The RAM of the device is 4 GB, the built-in memory is 64 GB. There is also a slot for a memory card, the allowable amount of which can be 512 GB.

autonomy

The battery has a capacity of 7600 mAh, type - Li-Po, non-removable. Based on the capacity, we can assume that the battery is powerful and holds a charge for a long time.

There is no fast charging option.

Camera

On the back of the tablet you can see the rear camera with a resolution of 13 MP. Video is obtained with a resolution of 1920x1080 as 2160p (30 fps) and from 1080p (30 fps).

On the front panel is a front camera with a resolution of 8 MP.

Judging by the data from the cameras, to the question “How does he take pictures?”, we can say that it’s not bad for a tablet. Perhaps the pictures will not conquer the sharpness or picture quality in the sun, but still you should not confuse this gadget with a flagship phone and, especially, a camera.

Communications

All according to the classics of the genre - this is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, as well as USB ports and mini-Jack.

The device supports NFC contactless payment technology.

Price policy

The average price is about 600 euros, but this is for the Wi-Fi version (SM-T545), while the 4G/LTE version (SM-T547) will cost about 670 euros.

Samsung tablets do not belong to the category of inexpensive gadgets, but everyone decides for himself whether he is ready or not to pay such an amount for a smart and powerful device.

Characteristics

To compile a more complete picture of the model in question, we highlight the main technical indicators.

Positive and negative sides

Putting together the technical puzzle of the tablet, you can highlight its pros and cons:

• Powerful battery;
• High-quality protection against water and dust;
• impact resistance;
• Good communication possibilities.

• High price.

As for the cost, this is a rather subjective question, since the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro is designed for business users, respectively, these are consumers more often with high incomes, less often with average ones, and the question “how much does it cost?” unlikely to arise, looking at the characteristics of the device.

Results

How to choose and which model is better to buy? It all depends on the selection criteria. Where is it profitable to buy? It would be more correct to ask - when? On the days of promotions that sometimes take place on the Samsung website and in stores.

If you are constantly on the go for work, then the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro is the right gadget for you, as it can withstand a fall from a height of 1.2 meters, there is moisture and dust protection, a powerful battery, and the ability to use the tablet as personal computer by connecting a keyboard and mouse to it.

Buy or not, you decide.