Review of the tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 - advantages and disadvantages

The Samsung company presented a new tablet of 4 series at the beginning of August, 2018. The device is positioned as a multitasking device, suitable for working with office programs, and for creativity, and even as a mini-cinema with surround sound.

The gadget received a large number of convenient options and a fairly powerful stuffing. Among the main competitors of the device are such reliable devices as Apple's iPad Pro 10.5 and Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro. An overview of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 tablet, the advantages and disadvantages of which are discussed in detail in the article, will help you understand the features of the device and its functionality.

Main characteristics of the device

New from Samsung received the following set of parameters:

The appearance of the tablet is presented and available for purchase in two colors - gray and black.

Dimensions

The thickness of the device is only 7.1 mm, due to which the device lies well in the hands. In general, its dimensions are quite compact. The device looks elegant with its dimensions of 249.3 by 164.3 mm.

Frame

The design of the device resembles top-end smartphones, which distinguishes it from tablets. The back cover of the device is made of glass, not aluminum, like most devices. The bezels around the screen are small, so the display occupies almost the entire front panel. All indents are approximately the same width. This became available due to the fact that the manufacturer did not install the Home button on the bottom frame. There is no fingerprint scanner, as the device is protected by other means. They will be discussed in detail below.

The gadget has rounded metal edges. The bottom has a USB-C port and a standard headphone jack. Microphone inputs are installed on the top and right. Also on the right side there is a power key and volume buttons. All of them are made of metal.On the same side, the manufacturer installed a connector for Micro-SIM and microSD cards.

The left side of the device is for connecting the keyboard. Here is a connector consisting of 4 channels, and special connectors for secure fixation.

The speakers also act as a design element. They are built into the body behind the bars: two on the top and bottom faces. This arrangement allows you to create a uniform and surround stereo sound.

Display

The entire front of the device is made of glossy glass, which is resistant to scratches and damage. The 10.5 inch screen has a resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels. Thus, the dot density is 288 ppi, which is higher than that of competitors with the same display sizes.

The aspect ratio of the tablet is 16:10. This allows you to comfortably view widescreen videos, work and surf the Internet. Super AMOLED matrix is ​​responsible for the image.

The device produces a bright picture, the shades go more into a cold tone. The device has a good range of screen brightness adjustment, and at maximum settings allows you to work comfortably even in the sun. It is possible to set this option to automatic. Then the tablet will focus on the performance of the light sensor.

The multi-touch display of this model has an oleophobic coating, which reduces the rate of formation of fingerprints on the surface and greatly facilitates their removal.

The viewing angles of the novelty are good. Colors and brightness are not distorted when the screen is rotated. Also, the device has excellent color reproduction: all colors are saturated and juicy.If desired, all the described parameters can be adjusted to your own needs by selecting one of the proposed profiles or manually adjust the indicators.

Camera Options

rear camera

The main module supports photography at 13 megapixels. For its price category, the gadget has decent performance in terms of shooting parameters. With good lighting, you can get decent quality photos, but when the scene is not well lit, the frame is noisy, and upon closer examination it loses clarity. For the convenience of the user, autofocus is provided.

Front-camera

With the help of the front module, you can also take good pictures, since the module has a resolution of 8 megapixels. This is enough for video communication and even selfies.

Shooting video

The device is capable of shooting videos in 4K resolution at 30 frames per second. These settings are now used in most flagship mobile devices. However, due to the lack of stabilization, the frame shakes quite strongly.

Tablet performance

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with 8 cores, 4 of which operate at a clock speed of 2.35 GHz, and the rest at 1.9 GHz. For fast work and for active games, 4 GB of RAM is enough.

For data storage, the manufacturer allocated 64 GB, but it is possible to expand it up to 400 GB using a microSD card. Despite the fact that the filling of the device is not the strongest of the existing ones, this does not affect the operation of the device in any way. Users note that the device copes well with the load even in multitasking mode.

The gadget shows itself perfectly in game mode.The manufacturer has created a special option that allows you to completely turn off notifications during the game. Also with this feature, you can record from the screen and from the front camera, which will be a plus for gamers.

Device autonomy

The capacity of the battery installed in the device is 7300 mAh. With medium screen brightness settings, the tablet can withstand up to 13 hours of high-quality video viewing and up to 5 hours of gaming on a single charge.

These are not the highest figures for gadgets of this type, but it is worth considering that a sufficient amount of charge is spent on the AMOLED screen, especially if the display is dominated by white color most of the time (for example, in reading mode). The advantage of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is support for fast charging.

Under heavy load, the tablet heats up in the upper part, but this temperature is acceptable, as it does not exceed the average for modern devices. You can fully charge the device on a standard recharge in 3 hours.

Sound quality

Samsung in the presentation of the novelty focused on AKG speakers, which should create a powerful sound of high quality. The sound of the device at medium frequencies is excellent, but the bass is not heard enough volume. This will be very noticeable to those users who are used to listening to music with a predominance of low frequencies.

Also, the drawdown is noticeable when watching loud scenes in films, for example, during explosions and destruction. However, for listening to music in the background and watching videos on video hosting sites, this sound quality is more than enough. In comparison with competitors, the device clearly wins in this parameter.

Interface and DeX mode

A tablet from Samsung can easily replace a laptop, turning into a convenient mini-computer. DeX mode, which on phones only works with a special accessory, is enabled on the Galaxy Tab S4 with a few taps.

With it, you can work in a windowed interface, which is familiar to active PC users. Also, the mode allows you to open any of the installed programs in the full screen version. This allows you to work on multiple tasks at the same time.

Another feature of the novelty is the ability to connect to an external screen. So you can completely take out DeX on it, and work on the tablet screen on a regular Android system.

To work with the device, as with a full-fledged computer, the optional physical keyboard in the form of a special cover that serves as a stand for the screen allows.

Interesting additional options

For protection, the manufacturer did not install a fingerprint scanner on the tablet case, but equipped the device with a combined eye and face scanner. For this function to work, you need to register a user and scan the iris of his eyes.

The only disadvantage of this option can be considered that the start of recognition occurs only after pressing the unlock key. After that, you should look at the special red light, and only after that you can start working with the device. Some users have noticed that the scanner does not always recognize a person the first time and it takes several attempts to unlock it. For successful face recognition, you should hold the device clearly against the face, removing the hair.

Another feature of the gadget is the built-in LTE module, which allows you to use the tablet as a phone (the conversation can be carried out using a headset or speakerphone). Also, thanks to this option, the device supports an Internet connection via a mobile network. The speed of receiving and transmitting data using a SIM card is quite high.

In addition, the tablet is equipped with the following sensors:

• accelerometer;
• gyroscope;
• light sensor;
• presence sensor.

Options and features of the stylus

Together with the device, the user receives:

• 2A charger;
• USB type C cable;
• "clip" to remove the card;
• stylus;
• documentation.

The stylus lies comfortably in the hand, practically does not differ from a ballpoint pen. It is convenient for them to draw, working out even the smallest strokes in detail. You can control the thickness of the line by pressing.

To work with a touch pen, the manufacturer has developed a special application - Samsung Notes. With it, you can create handwritten notes and create artistic masterpieces. And you can share your work in the original social network, where, in addition, you can chat with like-minded people and study articles on drawing.

You can make small entries with the stylus even when the screen is off. This option is useful when you need to write down someone's number or leave a reminder.

Pluggable keyboard case sold separately.

Price

According to online stores, the average price for this tablet model is 48,990 rubles (excluding delivery). The start of sales took place on August 24, 2018. The initial price at the time of the announcement was 52,990 rubles.

To create a full-fledged workstation, the user should immediately take care of purchasing a branded keyboard case. Pre-ordered, this accessory was included as a gift, but now you need to buy it. Its average cost on the Internet is 8,990 rubles.

Outcome

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 is a productive tablet that can compete with many well-known and powerful devices. Users note that the gadget has thought out a lot of useful little things that simplify work and make the device more multifunctional. Among all the characteristics of the device, the following should be noted:

• good screen quality;
• stylish design;
• latest version of Android OS;
• high performance;
• LTE support;
• small bezels around the display;
• DeX mode;
• pen included.

The device has several minor disadvantages:

• the work of the scanner of the iris of the eye and face is not fully thought out;
• not the most affordable price.

The tablet will appeal to business and creative people who will be able to appreciate the impressive capabilities of the device.