Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S - 10.5" - 16GB - Dazzling White
Average customer rating
4.7
(323 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 323 reviews
5 Stars
262
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Star
3
97%of customers recommend this product.
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310 out of
321)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Tab S - 10.5" - 16GB - Dazzling White
Customer Rating
5
Another great Samsung device
on September 5, 2015
Posted by: crkm
Expertise:Intermediate
While the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is the first tablet I've owned, I'm no stranger to Samsung products. I've used two models of Galaxy smartphones (and three of their old-timey flip phones before that) and am currently using the S5 now, as is the rest of my family. I don't have a strong OS preference, but Samsung has my brand loyalty because they put out products that are easy to use and durable. And I mean DURABLE. (I'm not going to talk about the time my S5 was in the wash for half an hour. Rather, I won't talk about it at great length, but know that my phone came out of the machine just a little soapy and completely functioning.)
I did some preliminary research before deciding which tablet to purchase, as anyone would, and saw that people were singing praises about the Tab S' Super AMOLED display at every mention of the device. I can confirm that the display is every bit as nice as they say. Vibrant colors, truly dark blacks and easy to read in sunlight. Despite the display's large size, the tablet is insanely thin and light. Of course a protective case is going to add weight and bulk (something tablet case reviewers bring up a lot for some reason), but I think it's a matter of fact that tablet owners should buy cases and tablet cases are going to add some weight and bulk to the device. At least with the Tab S 10.5, we're starting off with something thinner and lighter than nearly all other tablets in the market. On the topic of cases, mine has not arrived yet due to delivery issues (*Not purchased from Samsung and not an issue with Samsung's shipping!), nor has my screen protector, but almost a month without armor has not damaged the tablet in any way. I haven't dropped it or anything (...don't be fooled into thinking I'm careless with my gadgets because of my laundry anecdote...), but I thought it was worth mentioning given my initial worry about fragility when I first held the tablet. Did I mention thin? Light? This looks to be another durable Samsung product.
One con I've seen people mention often is the speaker quality, which I don't think is too awful. it might be that I don't find this to be a problem because I typically use headphones, but I really didn't think the sound quality was a huge issue. I've also read some complaints about storage size, but what with how easily a micro SD can be purchased and mounted, this is another nonissue.
I did find that the placement of hardware buttons made vertical use of the tablet a little uncomfortable, but I'm getting used to it. At the time of purchase, I was debating waiting for the newly-released, vertically-oriented Tab S2 to counter this dilemma, but as a student with a Very Bulky laptop (plus a short charger and dead battery), I expect I'll be using my tablet horizontally with a Bluetooth keyboard at school daily. This, comparisons in display resolution, and the fact that I didn't want to wait around for a variety of compatible tablet accessories to become available, solidified my decision to bite the bullet and buy the S 10.5.
Three weeks in, I don't have any regrets.
Pros: Bright display, Built-in speakers, Durable, Lightweight
Cons: button placement
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Awesome cover
on September 6, 2015
Posted by: CORKER
Expertise:Intermediate
Great cover. I love everything the way it attaches to tab s. 3 different positions. The magnet holds cover in position very well
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great but it keeps dropping my bluetooth connections
on September 9, 2015
Posted by: dotcomexecutive
from Arcadia, CA
Expertise:Expert
First tablet. Great but keeps droping my bluetooth connections.
Pros: Lightweight
Cons: bluetooth issues
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
great product that delivers value
on September 9, 2015
Posted by: SueNY
from New York, NY, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
Very happy with the product. The resolution, the quality of the screen are much better than iPad.
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight, resolution
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent tablet
on September 9, 2015
Posted by: Macmale
from Soledad, CA, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
This tablet is thin, is fast, and the battery lasts a long time. I would definitely recommend this product.
Pros: Realistic color, Bright display, Built-in speakers, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Tablet!!
on September 9, 2015
Posted by: San92
from West Lafayette, IN, USA
Expertise:Expert
One on the best screens I've seen on a tablet. No lag and great battery life!
Pros: Realistic color, Bright display, Built-in speakers, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung galaxy tab s
on September 10, 2015
Posted by: Doniosi
from Guttenberg, IA 52052, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
I am really enjoying this tablet. It's fast, light weight, super thin and does everything very well. It's still very new to me so I would like to add more comments at a later date
Pros: Realistic color, Bright display, Built-in speakers, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Almost There
on September 11, 2015
Posted by: Moosechub
from Syracuse, NY, USA
Expertise:Expert
The only real issue I have with this big, beautiful lady is the home button placement. Other than that everything has been wonderful, quick and smooth.
Pros: Bright display, Built-in speakers
Cons: doesn't come in a true black color option.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US