Samsung is developing its range of touch tablets: in addition to its S8 and S8+ models, inherited from the Galaxy Tab S7 series, the Korean manufacturer now offers a Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. A model with an extraordinary format, price and functions.
Giant on all counts, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra does not steal its title. It convinces easily, with the help of a beautiful Amoled screen whose compatibility with the S-Pen we appreciate, performance up to par and a complete photo / video component. This cumbersome machine is certainly not the most enduring, but it charges relatively quickly, as long as you acquire a suitable charger. This is also the main defect of this slate: without the acquisition of accessories in addition to its starting price, such as its magnetic keyboard, it loses interest. Finally, there is the question of uses: eyeing the world of the PC, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is occasionally used as a secondary monitor, a photo editing or drawing tool and a luxury viewer. Versatility charged at a high price.
Strong points
- Bright XXL screen.
- Thin and light tablet, given its large screen.
- Powerful model.
- Quick charge.
- Stylus provided.
Weak points
- Passable autonomy.
- Keyboard almost essential… but sold as an option.
NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude prices from shops whose the VAT policy is not clear (known as “grey” shops, typically in the case of imports from China).
Alternatively
With its P12 Pro, Lenovo delivers a (large) very well finished, high-performance tablet with one of the best OLED screens on the market. The stylus with which it is compatible expands its potential, especially as it is pleasant to use. In short, the Chinese brand manages to bring together everything that one is entitled to expect from an Android touchscreen tablet and poses as a serious alternative to Samsung and its Galaxy Tab S.