Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Review!

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  • Опубліковано 18 лют 2022
  • My review of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Tab Ultra compared to the Apple iPad Pro for s-pen and apple pencil support, art work, performance and gaming
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  • @DuudeWhatDoesMineSay
    @DuudeWhatDoesMineSay 2 роки тому +823

    The way Dave puts the tablet down at 02:47 really makes me warm and cozy inside.
    Not like other tech-tubers slamming and sliding these delicate devices around, scratching them up without even caring.

    • @DemeDemetre
      @DemeDemetre 2 роки тому +12

      lol

    • @dhofinfadlurahman967
      @dhofinfadlurahman967 2 роки тому +64

      Linus would like to know your loaction

    • @DemeDemetre
      @DemeDemetre 2 роки тому +7

      @@dhofinfadlurahman967 haha

    • @totalpartykill999
      @totalpartykill999 2 роки тому +7

      this tab is tougher than usuall, with a reinforced back as well as gorilla glass 5

    • @slendydie1267
      @slendydie1267 2 роки тому +5

      These devices definitely arent fragile

  • @flowerchild496
    @flowerchild496 9 місяців тому +124

    It's been a couple months now since I've bought this tablet and it is great. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxAxiUS5CgVC3j8FwNOHt037zhsquGQpXv The tablet is responsive and runs well. There were a few times that the tablet did an awkward thing where it would detect pen on at all times and wouldn't register finger press, but it is usually fixed by closing and opening either the screen or app. This is highly likely due to my excessive use for drawing which caused this and wasn't really very big. As I mostly enjoy using the tablet for drawing (and some light gaming), I would comment from that aspect that there is definitely more accurate pressure and drawing using a PC device and drawing tablet, however i find the moveablity of the tablet more enjoyable to draw on. Like how you can physically rotate and move a piece of paper around or even draw casually on your bed.All in all, as a tablet it is good, and as a drawing device can be good depending on what you want from a drawing device. It is definitely good enough if you just want to use it to take notes. For typing though I can't comment on the keyboard as I did not get the keyboard.

  • @MistaJones89
    @MistaJones89 2 роки тому +4

    I really enjoy just the personal conversation feel of your videos, Dave, and top notch quality. I watched the review video of the S22 Ultra by the Verge and it reminded me how much better your videos are.

  • @thedumpsterkid
    @thedumpsterkid 2 роки тому +413

    As an iPad Pro user I'm really happy there is a solid competitor on the market. :)
    This tablet looks quite appealing

    • @Oztinfrog
      @Oztinfrog 2 роки тому +28

      I agree but the problem is yah Samsung makes pretty devise but the software is not good I’ve dealt with Samsung tablets and a few month after buying they update it and it got so slow even scrolling through the Home Screen glitched also there screen glass is soft like it scratched so easily the same day

    • @Sanirosan
      @Sanirosan 2 роки тому +8

      It looks appealing because it looks like an iPad now

    • @269423
      @269423 2 роки тому +12

      @@Sanirosan ipad is appealing is design because of the S8(the phone)

    • @269423
      @269423 2 роки тому +32

      @@Oztinfrog you definitely are comparing a 100$ tablet with an ipad (at least 300$)

    • @DallasUzumaki
      @DallasUzumaki 2 роки тому +1

      Is the iPad Pro better in terms of battery and gaming?

  • @njchills7796
    @njchills7796 2 роки тому +240

    The colors look so vivid

    • @blzt3206
      @blzt3206 2 роки тому +6

      Color grading on this vid is insane

    • @mikhailkirton8072
      @mikhailkirton8072 2 роки тому

      @@blzt3206 ikr

    • @tophan5146
      @tophan5146 2 роки тому +12

      [while watching it on your cheap display]

    • @bldude2
      @bldude2 2 роки тому +1

      @@tophan5146 High DCI-P3 coverage…most devices are probably well equipped with these nowadays 2022. :P

    • @njchills7796
      @njchills7796 2 роки тому +1

      @@tophan5146 hey man I'm watching it on my note 20 ultra so I'm chilling😉

  • @saskethulungrai6623
    @saskethulungrai6623 2 роки тому +917

    I love how every time you handle the devices with care. Man, you really don't take things for granted, like other reviewers. You have my utmost respect.

    • @sakethram6496
      @sakethram6496 2 роки тому +34

      Linus troll

    • @BrawndoQC
      @BrawndoQC 2 роки тому +12

      Well when it's not yours, you handle with care.

    • @chairvergil4552
      @chairvergil4552 2 роки тому +22

      @@BrawndoQC tell that to linus

    • @HCG
      @HCG 2 роки тому +21

      Unlike fucking Linus who handles things like a toddler

    • @raphaeldeguzman7417
      @raphaeldeguzman7417 2 роки тому

      2010 linus was better than present linus, change my mind

  • @stalinshishkebab
    @stalinshishkebab 2 роки тому +41

    One thing worth noting is that the entire Tab S8 lineup has a microSDXC slot so you don't necessarily have to shell out for extra storage.

  • @kingsleyboerz
    @kingsleyboerz 2 роки тому

    I have waited to see this review on the Channel. Thanks Dave

  • @CephDigital
    @CephDigital 2 роки тому +2122

    With how Windows is putting more focus on ARM support, I think the tab series could make for a great dual boot tablet in the future. There's already a project to allow some older SD chips (I think 855?) to run Windows and they work really well so it's looking feasible!

    • @Daniel-dj7fh
      @Daniel-dj7fh 2 роки тому +71

      A shame samsung probably just wouldn't give this even if it could the functionality. They can't even give the a-series DEX to run second screen or something.

    • @bradhaines3142
      @bradhaines3142 2 роки тому +42

      really well is not accurate at all. and the overhead from x86 to arm is just bad.

    • @dmirandasneon263y3
      @dmirandasneon263y3 2 роки тому +3

      I have a tablet but its different

    • @atikonium
      @atikonium 2 роки тому +20

      Pretty sure someone is gonna port Windows to it soon

    • @hansmoran1219
      @hansmoran1219 2 роки тому +61

      @@Daniel-dj7fh A series literally is not powerful enough to do anything aside consuming content

  • @Dave2D
    @Dave2D  2 роки тому +15

    ULTRAAAA
    i think i'm gonna buy one this year

    • @mrosa7515
      @mrosa7515 2 роки тому +1

      Personally not a fan off tablets
      But samsung makes its products soo flashyy recently😅🥶🤩

  • @TheMcNeeseFamily
    @TheMcNeeseFamily 2 роки тому +1

    I definitely need to add this to my tech collection! Thanks for sharing your review!🙌🏽

  • @macaddress
    @macaddress 2 роки тому +122

    Woof! That thing is huge. It brings up a very interesting philosophical question. If a tablet is too large to hold, is it still a tablet?

    • @bharadwajadapala3275
      @bharadwajadapala3275 2 роки тому +1

      Can’t agree more

    • @theunreal_TOEBEANS
      @theunreal_TOEBEANS 2 роки тому +6

      Well, Mac Address... If it's not an iPad... is it a computer? What's a computer?

    • @DPXEntertainment
      @DPXEntertainment 2 роки тому +12

      "Is it still a tablet?" It depends in what you want to define as "tablet". If "tablet" is defined by flat touchscreen device with no physical keyboard, then, keep in mind that (medicinal & supplemental) tablets come in various sizes, some large, some small. Years ago, there was a touchscreen tablet much larger than this (2x bigger). Also, keep in mind, Wacom, Huion, and other pen tablets offer as much as 24" in size.

    • @nathanbrown492
      @nathanbrown492 2 роки тому

      @@DPXEntertainment what about an All in One?

    • @myaccount__7269
      @myaccount__7269 2 роки тому

      You don6 ‘hold it” you put in. Case and stand it somewhere

  • @kayotic321
    @kayotic321 2 роки тому +65

    I was actually amazed at the front camera video quality, even the microphone sounds ridiculously clear!

  • @bhupeshsharma1840
    @bhupeshsharma1840 2 роки тому +102

    Cool review Dave as always and always covers all positive and negative aspects in detail. However, more information S-pen, features and how it compares to Apple pencil would have been great.

    • @amreshwarnaidu7964
      @amreshwarnaidu7964 2 роки тому +1

      5:39

    • @BeefiusGravius
      @BeefiusGravius 2 роки тому +11

      I think you would want a Perspective from someone who Focuses on art rather than Dave2D or more Technical Reviewers.

    • @kuromaki6226
      @kuromaki6226 2 роки тому

      Feature wise it's pretty similar, Writing experience is alr compared at 5:39

    • @MikeDMinor
      @MikeDMinor 2 роки тому

      Also would like to see more on DEX , device compatibility, multi-tasking and Microsoft office application support, you know, the things that actually make you productive every day.

  • @bartagten1013
    @bartagten1013 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the awesome review, Just bought the Tab S8 Ultra. Can't wait to have it!

  • @dwboston1
    @dwboston1 2 роки тому +28

    I went to Best Buy to check out their demo models of the Tab S8 series and was pleasantly surprised that the Ultra doesn't look "too big" in person. Out of context in UA-cam videos it looks enormous, but live it just looks like a moderately bigger tablet. It's thin - really thin - which helps a lot. I'm glad I switched my pre-order from the S8+ to the Ultra, even though I have to wait longer to get it. Don't be put off by the size of the Ultra until you see it in person.

    • @armaan_bruh
      @armaan_bruh 2 роки тому +1

      I feel like it's for people who want a greatly speced detachable chromebook with an active stylus

    • @scharelbrown9027
      @scharelbrown9027 2 роки тому

      Gonna hold out for the 5g version when it get to the states

    • @jokast8861
      @jokast8861 Рік тому

      GOSH im so relieved!!! I'm a design student and I have the option to choose either S8+ or Ultra for free. Initially i nearly chose S8+ due to better size and portability. But i finally chose the ULTRA (to avoid any regrets) but still concered of its sheer size.
      After seeing this comment, felt that I have made the right decision.

  • @parthtrivedi7406
    @parthtrivedi7406 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for your perfect detail review of the product. You helped me made my decision to buy a smaller version. You mentioned pros n cons in detail which other ppl didn't mentioned in their review. You got one new subscriber today. Keep up the good work. Wish you all the best.

  • @DerrickBest
    @DerrickBest 2 роки тому +12

    3:20 always brings a smile to see a UA-camr is an F1 fan too. 😊

  • @parthg1397
    @parthg1397 2 роки тому

    Superb content and coverage! Bang on!

  • @JustinNowak
    @JustinNowak 2 роки тому +1

    I am sold on picking one of these up, looks awesome! I do a lot of video calling as I work remote from Mexico, and this would be good when I am away from my desk. That screen (other than the brightnss) is killer!

  • @martindimov289
    @martindimov289 2 роки тому +50

    This was a top review!
    Exactly what I'm expecting from a review - it's not very long, it's pretty detailed, it has all the necessary information without spending time on things no one cares about. Really great! Perfect, I'd say.

  • @iordaniskaravasilis
    @iordaniskaravasilis 2 роки тому +10

    Love your reviews Dave you shoot your videos in such a way where people actually see what the tablet looks like in one's hands unlike a lot of reviewers who give you very close shots and you don't really get a great sense of the size of the product and how it actually looks in one's hands

  • @madslarsen462
    @madslarsen462 2 роки тому +2

    6:49 The fluidity of how he said that was fantastic!

  • @ChrisLaw84
    @ChrisLaw84 2 роки тому

    The most clean of Thumbnails page made me subscribe even before i watched a video !

  • @filipjovanovic8138
    @filipjovanovic8138 2 роки тому +746

    This thing was love at first sight for me, but my Tab S6 is still in perfect condition so I have no reason to upgrade. My one worry was that the Ultra would see low demand, which could lead to it being a one-time thing. I don't think I have to worry about that now. I'll upgrade once the Tab S9 Ultra comes around, or maybe even the S10 Ultra.

    • @Evenmixer
      @Evenmixer 2 роки тому +18

      My S5e also is in good condition but that 200€ prime + an extra 100€ prime for returning a S5e or S6 is really tempting
      I wonder if they'll do it for the future S9, I guess not

    • @reetankarbanerjee4394
      @reetankarbanerjee4394 2 роки тому +7

      I too have a S6!! Will probably wait upto s9, as it will get its last Android update in May!! And if Samsung gives another update in form of Android 13( finger 🤞) then S10!!

    • @theairaccumulator7144
      @theairaccumulator7144 2 роки тому +9

      I have the tab s3, I belive it's pretty good because it's not larger than a laptop and has bezels you can hold on to. The keyboard case is also pretty good.

    • @gubblfisch350
      @gubblfisch350 2 роки тому +11

      I have the Tab S4 and I'll probably upgrade to this

    • @xiuxiu1108
      @xiuxiu1108 2 роки тому +11

      0:20 Dave literally says that the Tab S8 Ultra was so popular that Samsung had to stop taking preorders for jt

  • @slowemm
    @slowemm 2 роки тому +6

    Great job on the videos, appreciate the concise and unbiased reviews! Keep em coming.

  • @ruzaroos
    @ruzaroos 2 роки тому +24

    Dave showed a snippet of the W13 launch event! You are my favorite tech reviewer for life now bro 🤣. Pre-ordered my Tab S8U on launch day. I knew it would be a media consumption beast. Now that they know the demand is there, I predict the S9U will go full 4K and bump up the nits. Samsung is aggressive with trade in discounts, so I will probably just upgrade next year if that happens.

    • @imkarangill
      @imkarangill 2 роки тому +1

      That snippet of W13 sold me to watch this full review

  • @syedammar6637
    @syedammar6637 2 роки тому

    Very helpful. Waiting for your s22 review :)

  • @PauloDanielCarneiro
    @PauloDanielCarneiro 2 роки тому +25

    For the second screen bit. There is an app called super display that is AWESOME! It is REALLY amazing. 120hz and full pressure sensitivity and low latency.

    • @adlersdoge6434
      @adlersdoge6434 2 роки тому

      yeah, i tried it, is unbelievable good even on wifi

  • @booker1232
    @booker1232 2 роки тому +40

    5:55 If you really want a paperlike experience this might be the one to go for. Samsung offer a "new" cover case where the screen cover is slightly see through and accepts input from the s pen (I believe it's called the noteview cover). The added surface makes the feel a lot closer to pencil and paper.

    • @booker1232
      @booker1232 2 роки тому +44

      @Water Jogger Uhhh. This is a new type of case for the line up soooo I'm not sure how you've "had it ". The product hasn't even been shipped to general consumers yet...

    • @hansmoran1219
      @hansmoran1219 2 роки тому +28

      @@booker1232 looking at his past comments he's an apple fanboy... lol.

    • @RTArts1
      @RTArts1 2 роки тому +4

      @Water Jogger cap

    • @goblinslayer5404
      @goblinslayer5404 2 роки тому +3

      @@hansmoran1219 i wanted to check for myself. he's quite literally "the" apple fanboy lol

    • @salasart
      @salasart 2 роки тому +3

      I use most of my wacom penabled drawing devices with Matte screen protectors, they protect the screen, keep it clean and they feel like paper :). I'm a professional artist and use wacom Cintiq 24 pt daily (that one with no screen protector because it has etched glass), I've also use/used, most of the Note and Tab S lineup. I've Also used the Ipad with the apple pencil, but despite it being good, It doesn't work with my ecosystem of windows/android(also charging the pen drove me crazy). Also in all s-pens and wacom pens, you can change the tip to other materials, I use felt nib pens for extra friction (because I'm very light handed when drawing, or else I experience pain at night after working)

  • @digz6666
    @digz6666 2 роки тому

    Its so nice that you included actual sound comparison instead of just telling how it sounds for you.

  • @bemnetsileshi5222
    @bemnetsileshi5222 Рік тому

    It always exists me to watch your video Dave!

  • @lukaseisele9512
    @lukaseisele9512 2 роки тому +195

    The great thing for me on my tab s7+ is that I can Parsec to my tower and do all actual work remotely, while maintaining the amazing battery life of an ARM OS. A shame that no one talks about this, since this isnt possible on iOS.

    • @sebastianorye2702
      @sebastianorye2702 2 роки тому +3

      That's great for you, however, if you are in the range of your tower, why not just plug your tablet in. Anyway, generally speaking, IOS devices are super-efficient and don't need that exactly. Just look at the difference between the 120hz and 60hz display on the Tab S8 compared to the iPad Pro.

    • @ze_or
      @ze_or 2 роки тому +3

      I never used parsec so I don't know what exactly I'm missing if anything, but I've been using the build in remote desktop for windows 10 pro on my tower to connect from my ipad and it's been working great.
      I usually do this for solidworks, and even all the touch screen functions work as intended. I ditched my actual windows laptop because the speed benefit from straight up better hardware was totally worth the nearly unnoticeable lag.

    • @lukaseisele9512
      @lukaseisele9512 2 роки тому +2

      @@ze_or Thats awesome! Then we basically had the same Idea! The only thing that the built-in Remote Desktop cant do but parsec can, is more grafically advanced stuff. Parsec lets the PC render the screen, while Remote Desktop lets the client render the screen. Some of the work I do sadly demands grafics, that Remote Desktop cant render. Otherwise I would have actually prefered the iPad.

    • @lukaseisele9512
      @lukaseisele9512 2 роки тому +4

      @@sebastianorye2702 I can connect to my Tower over parsec from anywhere :) Its great that the iPad is so powerful and efficient, but for my work I need to use programs that arent built for iOS.

    • @sebastianorye2702
      @sebastianorye2702 2 роки тому +1

      @@lukaseisele9512 Yep, and in that case an iPad isn't for you. When you say anywhere, do you mean anywhere? Also, isn't latency a problem?

  • @RishalRaj
    @RishalRaj 2 роки тому +34

    Waiting eagerly for the S22 Ultra review. The final review is the only thing really holding me back from the pre-order

    • @oreopuppies6411
      @oreopuppies6411 2 роки тому +4

      If you don’t need the S pen, the S21 Ultra has pretty Much the same feature and you might save a couple hundred

    • @RishalRaj
      @RishalRaj 2 роки тому +4

      @@oreopuppies6411 Do need the S-Pen. The S-Pen is currently a huge deciding factor for me even between the S22+ and Ultra

    • @oreopuppies6411
      @oreopuppies6411 2 роки тому +1

      @@RishalRaj ouhhh if the S pen is your deciding factor then it's pretty black and white, you don't have any other options other than the S22 Ultra. So what are you waiting for? Go get your flagship phone!!

    • @RishalRaj
      @RishalRaj 2 роки тому

      @@oreopuppies6411 It is a deciding factor, not a compulsory factor. Which is why I'm eagerly waiting for the full review, to look at some of my other deciding factors, and take the complete decision

    • @RishalRaj
      @RishalRaj 2 роки тому

      @@goochipoochie I'm waiting for the final review from Dave to confirm that last line, "... greatest phone in existence..." and then I will be all in, hopefully. 😅

  • @vijhaib
    @vijhaib 2 роки тому

    You are my last sensible, absolute zero nonsense UA-cam reviewer! Thank you for staying true to who you are!

  • @AutoAbsolute
    @AutoAbsolute 2 роки тому

    Bought one over a Surface device - thanks, this review really helped me.

  • @SamuraiPelado
    @SamuraiPelado 2 роки тому +47

    Sometimes I just watch your videos because they're really good, even when I am not interested on the product.

    • @TheMarouuu
      @TheMarouuu 2 роки тому +3

      You and everyone else here. No one is actually interested in a Samsung tablet lmao :D

  • @MrSidneycarton
    @MrSidneycarton 2 роки тому +52

    The only reason why I was interested in this device was to see how it handles HDR playback. HDR looks awesome on the S Ultra phones, and I wanted the same experience on a bigger screen. None of the other reviews focused on that part, which I found weird considering the aspect ratio was great for movies. Then you drop this video and I got my answer within a couple of minutes into it. Great content, and excellent insight into what might be relevant to a potential buyer (as usual).

    • @josefranciscoramirez4438
      @josefranciscoramirez4438 2 роки тому +2

      Me too, seems that the iPad Pro is still the best option in that regard and the cheaper one. High end phones, the new MacBook pro, and of course tvs are considerably more expensive and very few get to that amazing image quality

    • @MrSidneycarton
      @MrSidneycarton 2 роки тому +9

      @@josefranciscoramirez4438 I don’t like the iPad pro either. After using SAMOLED screens for so many years, I can’t stand anything other than pitch black. Even my TV and PC’s monitor isn’t good enough. The only thing that looks good other than LG’s OLED TVs, are some of Samsung’s QLED panels, and I can’t afford either of those. Still watching everything on my S21 Ultra.

    • @josefranciscoramirez4438
      @josefranciscoramirez4438 2 роки тому +2

      @@MrSidneycarton I feel you in that regard, I also have a Samsung phone and it pains me to watch content on any other device i have, but I think you are confused in this one, the iPad gets to achieve pure black with its technology, is very similar to the qleds (I also like Samsung's qleds, I prefer real HDR before nicer blacks but overall dimmer images in TVs) but way more effective because of its higher count of minileds. I recommend you to see Max tech comparison with a tab s7 plus, or even better, to test one in an apple store, I assure you that this are some of the finest displays you can get right now, the only downside for me is maybe the aspect ratio, but I think display size compensates a bit for that

    • @soberanisfam1323
      @soberanisfam1323 2 роки тому +5

      @@josefranciscoramirez4438 no iPad does not get true blacks. OLED > LCD. No competition

    • @josefranciscoramirez4438
      @josefranciscoramirez4438 2 роки тому +2

      @@soberanisfam1323 you don't really understand anything about technology do you?

  • @verlith30
    @verlith30 2 роки тому

    Mine's arriving tomorrow, can't wait

  • @grapes770
    @grapes770 Рік тому +1

    Tried this puppy out for digital drawing and general use and LOVED it!!! Ultimately though I returned it n got the ipad pro 12.9 bc the drawing experience/apple pencil in procreate can't quite be matched. If it wasn't for that, I would've picked this device over the ipad hands down!

  • @M1tZk1
    @M1tZk1 2 роки тому +21

    Watching this makes me pretty comfortable keeping my Tab S7+.

    • @sahityabk
      @sahityabk 2 роки тому +2

      I'm with u

    • @Valreea
      @Valreea 2 роки тому +3

      I'm upgrading from my Tab S7+ ... the only complaint I had about it was that I wanted a larger screen, and now I'll have it. I can't wait for my Ultra.

    • @M1tZk1
      @M1tZk1 2 роки тому +2

      @@Valreea Well the S7+ is just right. Like a 13" MacBook.
      I love the Screen Ratio for Video Consumption and Streaming Games via GeForce Now.
      And when turned on the side it's awesome for reading, browsing or using for Spreadsheets in D&D and Warhammer 40K.
      A bigger screen would definitely be better for the first part and also for drawing, but for the 2nd part, reading and portability or just to use as a handheld would suffer a lot imo.

  • @cornellrandle6241
    @cornellrandle6241 2 роки тому +40

    I have a Samsung Galaxy View 2 tablet which has a 17.3" screen. I absolutely love it. It cracks me up to hear people trip about the 14.6" Ultra being massive. I should be receiving my Ultra on Tuesday. Can't wait to get it.

    • @bootchoo96
      @bootchoo96 2 роки тому

      My View 1 battery is starting to fail... I wish I could find an affordable View 2 or something similar :(

    • @Chipsaru
      @Chipsaru 2 роки тому

      What's the use case for it? Just curious

    • @bootchoo96
      @bootchoo96 2 роки тому

      @@Chipsaru youtube and parsec

    • @jenvogue5005
      @jenvogue5005 2 роки тому

      is that a 720p or 1080p screen?

  • @Croydonjohnny
    @Croydonjohnny 2 роки тому

    Great review!

  • @AbhisarRawat
    @AbhisarRawat 2 роки тому

    Besides all the "Thats what she said" moments i cant stop thinking about, another amazing video from Mr Dave

  • @Teqin
    @Teqin 2 роки тому +7

    I wanted to wait for the S8 gen, but my old school pen tablet ended up dying on me around Thanksgiving and I had work to do. Ended up grabbing an S7+ with the $100 Black Friday discount and I'm glad there's not much to miss out on, especially with the price increase.

  • @ShirazHansen
    @ShirazHansen 2 роки тому +51

    This could be second display for my work laptop, and a great media consumption device for after hours.. nice!

  • @kasshmoney4423
    @kasshmoney4423 2 роки тому +8

    Great review. Could you tell me if there is an option in the display settings to hide the notch? The lack of image stabilization and brightness in outdoor settings are downsides that I am really glad you pointed out. I think I am better off holding onto the Tab S7 Plus.

    • @mrbobo86
      @mrbobo86 2 роки тому +1

      You can hide the notch by making the whole top bar black and integrated into the notification bar. It will just looks like a normal sized bezel

  • @dtucker666
    @dtucker666 2 роки тому

    I work an oilfield job where I'm living in different hotels most weeks of the year. Got mine S8 Ultra on pre-order. It's gunna be such an upgrade to my phone screen for watching UA-cam and Netflix in the evenings!

  • @Keen_Edge
    @Keen_Edge 2 роки тому +325

    I watched this video on my Samsung Tab S7+. Though this new tablet intrigues me, I already feel that the S7+ is too a bit unwealdy; I don't think I could handle the extra 2" of screen. There also didn't seem to be a huge upgrade besides the chipset between the S7 and the S8 So I'll stick with my S7+ for this generation. All the Samsung tablets are absolutely excellent though. If you personally are considering buying one, you'll love it.
    Edit: I realize my mistake in my choice of words regarding the extra screen size, but I'm leaving it in because I think the responses are hilarious.

    • @stevenalexander4721
      @stevenalexander4721 2 роки тому +14

      I have the Samsung Tab S7 and I love it. It's the perfect size for me because I mostly chose it for reading books on but I do enjoy using Samsung Notes and that they included the S-Pen with their tablets unlike others.

    • @shimuzeisusu
      @shimuzeisusu 2 роки тому +145

      ..." I don't think I could handle the extra 2" "

    • @bodyemcal
      @bodyemcal 2 роки тому +73

      @@shimuzeisusu thats what she said

    • @chuyistheshiz6811
      @chuyistheshiz6811 2 роки тому +3

      Got mine recently. Am really happy

    • @ZEY270
      @ZEY270 2 роки тому +1

      @@stevenalexander4721 I have the Tab S7 but it literally feel heavier than the Tabs8 Ultra

  • @Takanekoandele
    @Takanekoandele 2 роки тому +114

    Bought the S7+ 8 months ago, serving me really well. Might upgrade to a s9? But this device looks so competitive in the tablet space. What a piece of machinery

    • @JEYMS
      @JEYMS 2 роки тому +6

      Same, I have the S7+ and am using it several hours daily for university. It's awseome! Onnly thing that frustrates me is the lacking Android apps optimisation. Wish I had more screen real estate to take notes so it will be nice to see if the S8 Ultra have a good deal in 1-2 years if I want to switch!

    • @Elcocorococ
      @Elcocorococ 2 роки тому +6

      Imagine buying a samsung tablet LMFAOOOO, clowns
      Im jk, the tab s7+ is a beast of a tablet, have one to go along with my iphone 13 PM for college and both are excellent devices for what I got them for.

    • @Bmasta717
      @Bmasta717 2 роки тому

      @JEYMS I have the s7+ as well. What apps do you wish were better optimized?

    • @erik4798
      @erik4798 2 роки тому +1

      @Gerard Colominas Cabrera could be better, I get 8h mit 60hz
      But great is to charge with the 45w charger

    • @13aaryan
      @13aaryan 2 роки тому

      True, I'm probably looking at the Tab S10 since I feel the hardware is great and will server me well

  • @Micah-Woods
    @Micah-Woods 2 роки тому +41

    I definitely agree about the popularity of this huge tablet! I've been hoping Samsung would finally make a behemoth device with solid specs, and LumaFusion is exactly what we need to transition over to Android! Solid perspective!

  • @rockrida317
    @rockrida317 2 роки тому +2

    I like how delved into features like second screen too.Oh also, could you please use gesture navigation next time,makes everything way fluider

  • @blazbohinc4964
    @blazbohinc4964 2 роки тому +63

    If I had the cash, I'd get this to replace all my paper notebooks for college. My laptop already has a touch display and I do have a wacom table to go along with it, but THIS looks like a game changer for anyone who really wants just one device to bring to work/school/college. I bet it's a productivity beast.

    • @sonicandroxas
      @sonicandroxas 2 роки тому +3

      My 12in s7 fe does my digital college notes very well

    • @akashP998
      @akashP998 2 роки тому +1

      Will be better off getting a surface Pro 8 at that point.

    • @noetrix3312
      @noetrix3312 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah. iPad Pros are good options, too.

    • @armadillito
      @armadillito 2 роки тому +2

      @@noetrix3312 or even just an iPad Air 4 which gets Pencil 2 support. But they're all expensive options for a student!

    • @sherlyn.a
      @sherlyn.a 2 роки тому +5

      I replaced all my notebooks with the S7. The pen feels like a real pen and is very comfortable to hold. Also, Samsung notes is amazing. You can take a screenshot anywhere and paste it into your notes (+ a bunch of other functionalities), and the file managing system is excellent. I'd love a slightly larger screen though for when I work on multiple documents at once, but it works just great.
      Overall, I'd really recommend this tablet.

  • @OmarQunsul
    @OmarQunsul 2 роки тому +12

    Tablets have reached an interesting level of hardware. Now, please show us the software !

  • @pingpongvsplanet
    @pingpongvsplanet 2 роки тому

    looks really good thank you for the content :0

  • @krishnamadhanakumar4960
    @krishnamadhanakumar4960 2 роки тому

    I love ❤ this Samsung s8 ultra tab . Will buy it ASAP for sure.

  • @ydid687
    @ydid687 2 роки тому +10

    thanks for the review/showcase, was in the market for this and i definitely benefited from your words

  • @jazeenharal6013
    @jazeenharal6013 2 роки тому +34

    I have a Samsung Tab S7 myself. It's a truly amazing piece of tech. It's definitely a triumph of modern engineering and technology.
    The Samsung-brand case/keyboard makes it even more amazing and useful. And with a Snapdragon 865+, it's soooo fast.
    I can only imagine how good this one is.

    • @LarsRyeJeppesen
      @LarsRyeJeppesen 2 роки тому +8

      Yeah love my s7plus

    • @gottahavitvt
      @gottahavitvt 2 роки тому

      @@LarsRyeJeppesen I'm with you, the trade in offer is pretty good, but honestly I have yet to have need that my s7+ even remotely struggled at. Only issue is the spen doesn't attach well. Unless it take hdmi input I think the ultra is too niche, at least for now.

    • @regotub
      @regotub 2 роки тому

      @@gottahavitvt I would've traded it for the s8+ but the trade in value is so low in my country, like 500 dollars cheaper than what I bought it for

  • @neshiah4747
    @neshiah4747 Рік тому +1

    I have one of these. Beautiful screen. Superb for digital art.

  • @aWandering_soul
    @aWandering_soul 2 роки тому

    Nice review thanks for sharing

  • @constantinosschinas4503
    @constantinosschinas4503 2 роки тому +35

    *For your information: S-pens do not need charging for basic functions (hovering, drawing).* They need it only for bluetooth remote functions (ie. shutter release, flicks). Don't even dare to laugh at me again on this, dave.

  • @Andrejsoft
    @Andrejsoft Рік тому +5

    As about the brightness, it can go up to 600 nits if you turn on auto- brightness (without it is indeed limited to 400 nits), however with HDR content the measured peak brightness is 800 nits (you need to activate the bright video mode in the advanced featues for this) which is insane as most of the modern OLED TV-s can't reach this level. So yeah, screen- ways it is a real monster. The rest of the review is great ;)

  • @YourOldUncleNoongah
    @YourOldUncleNoongah 2 роки тому

    I will be getting one of these, as i like viewing my pictures on the go AND drawing.

  • @A2_mgr56
    @A2_mgr56 2 роки тому

    Your skin look so smooth & clean👌

  • @Aquamaui.mp4
    @Aquamaui.mp4 2 роки тому +8

    Every time i watch a Dave2D Video im blown away by the room itself. As an Art enthusiast it reminds me of Tadao Andos Buildings combined with todays thech. And i love it!

  • @arjunsuresh29
    @arjunsuresh29 2 роки тому +11

    All things considered, Samsung has started taking tablets very seriously. Just a few more things to iron out and these would be top tier.
    Gotta say the speakers are bangin, almost didn't realize when you switched to the iPad

  • @TheSeeking2know
    @TheSeeking2know 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this review. None other needed..

  • @kanehi3275
    @kanehi3275 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the review. That is one massive tablet! I'm debating to trade-in my Tab S6 which is still doable. At least Samsung's notch isn't as massive as the iPhones! Keep up the great reviews.

  • @jantoko
    @jantoko 2 роки тому +3

    It's great due to the screen size, but I hope for Tab Fold and the aspect ratio for Tablet is just similar as PC monitor. It would be useful when the Web Apps migrate to the WASM, so it would work efficiently for Arm proc. Curious M1 or M850 for the better and efficient processing. For Android, I hope they would adapt Ubuntu VM or Hybrid OS, then I can run Blender 3.0 on it.

  • @a.m.m.f
    @a.m.m.f 2 роки тому +6

    Review aside, my respect went up when he played the Merc 2022 F1 car reveal

    • @azndibs
      @azndibs 2 роки тому

      went to the comments to find this

  • @kyhassen
    @kyhassen 2 роки тому

    I'm a HUGE fan of the poetic case on the tab s6 and s7+. It has a housing for the pen spot and a good kickstand. You'd have ZERO issues palming the screen

  • @star1child109
    @star1child109 Рік тому +1

    The brightness (or lack of) on the Samsun Tab 'S' range shocked me at how dismally dim they were when viewing them in my local store. I had to check the brightness setting for each and every one of them (S7, S8, S8+, S8 Ultra, etc) because I couldn't believe the lack of brightness.

  • @arthurpinn3731
    @arthurpinn3731 2 роки тому +5

    I use the tab s7 and its absolutely fantastic. I use it everyday for hours as I follow lectures and study on it afterwards. Its fantastic for notes and for viewing all my anatomy apps. I would even say that its a bit overkill spec wise for my requirements, but i've justified it in the sense of future proofing. If the s8 is better, then it must be a really incredible tablet

    • @scottmucha7
      @scottmucha7 2 роки тому

      What do you use for notes? Productivity and such

    • @arthurpinn3731
      @arthurpinn3731 2 роки тому

      @@scottmucha7 simply the stock/default Samsung notes app. it's good for all my uses

    • @nababa4998
      @nababa4998 Рік тому +1

      Can the s7 tab replace laptop? I'm student who will use it for Microsoft word, presentation, zoom calls, notes, research or light school works

  • @daab
    @daab 2 роки тому +6

    I'm interested in seeing a comparison of the Ultra 8GB, 12GB, and 16GB

  • @marufbepary100
    @marufbepary100 2 роки тому +1

    This seems perfect for my workload. I am a developer who needs to screens; at home I have a dual monitor set up but on the go I have to rely on my laptop screen. I also write notes on my 2-in-1 development machine so having this with my laptop is perfect if I upgrade to a new laptop with no 2-in-1 functionality. I might get the smaller variant of this.

  • @Himanshu_Upadhyay_
    @Himanshu_Upadhyay_ 2 роки тому

    Nice review...👍👏

  • @fatihkocibar2999
    @fatihkocibar2999 2 роки тому +2

    I'm really surprised for front camera quality 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @myspace8618
    @myspace8618 2 роки тому +21

    Feels good that Dave is an F1 fan and hopefully supports Merc!!

    • @Dave2D
      @Dave2D  2 роки тому +18

      Their new car is wiiiiild

    • @defnotatroll
      @defnotatroll 2 роки тому +2

      Nah not Merc!!!

    • @k.o.t.o.n.
      @k.o.t.o.n. 2 роки тому +1

      @@Dave2D Hy Dave! IF YOU USE IT FOR SECONDARY WINDOWS 11 SCREEN, IF YOU put it in 16:10 aspest ratio, ow much usable space the noch hides?

  • @johnstack9856
    @johnstack9856 2 роки тому +1

    I'm waiting for the 5G version to get back into stock. Then I'm planning on trading up. I've been a Note user since the beginning and I rarely use paper at all. The extra space on the screen will be really useful for me, for writing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. I'm not a gamer so I won't have to worry about this points the presenter made.

  • @Bidwellz9
    @Bidwellz9 2 роки тому

    this is for me. i wanted a galaxy view but they werent up to spec for my liking. this is smaller but still in the range. perfect.

  • @rext4607
    @rext4607 2 роки тому +26

    Wow this looks awesome. Would love playing games on this

    • @rdmz135
      @rdmz135 2 роки тому +8

      You wouldn't love it if you actually tried to game on it. It's far too big to be comfortable.

    • @propersod2390
      @propersod2390 2 роки тому +10

      @@rdmz135 you can connect a controller to it and have it propped up

    • @liggerstuxin1
      @liggerstuxin1 2 роки тому +2

      Doesn’t have the performance for games. Genshin impact gets 120 FPS on iPad Pro.

    • @rext4607
      @rext4607 2 роки тому

      @@liggerstuxin1 that's another tablet for gaming. I am not in the Apple eco system and thought having an Android tablet would be nice

    • @homurak8
      @homurak8 2 роки тому +5

      @Tweed Penguin not only genshin gets 120FPS on iPad Pro tho

  • @Mannymba
    @Mannymba 2 роки тому +5

    I've had the tab S4 since it launched in 2018, and it's still an awesome tablet. I'm going to wait for S9 ultra for now because I really don't like the notch on it. If I want to make a videocall to my family, it's easier with my phone since I can set it up everywhere. I hope the screen is even better next year, I love the bigger screen.
    Edit:
    I bought it and I love it.

    • @cs-vk9lj
      @cs-vk9lj 2 роки тому

      My tab s 8.4 is still working.. really slow right now. But I only need it for UA-cam.

    • @baka3262
      @baka3262 2 роки тому +1

      @@cs-vk9lj I don’t get how people say that their android devices from 2ish years ago are slow, like I’m genuinely confused. Before I switched my s8 to a s22, my s8 was still very fast and can even run Genshin on 30fps, albeit it was a device from 2017, but still it was a good 3-4 hours of gameplay

    • @MikeDMinor
      @MikeDMinor 2 роки тому

      Good to know, initial impressions from a review are nothing compared to real world experience.

  • @sasori21153
    @sasori21153 2 роки тому +1

    Daaamn the speakers on those are 🔥

  • @sweetsansui2829
    @sweetsansui2829 2 роки тому

    Love your keyboard with KAT Milkshake on it.

  • @Unamatrix01
    @Unamatrix01 2 роки тому +72

    The Samsung S8 models present an interesting proposition for Android phone users and PC users to maintain a continuous ecosystem between phone and tablet. As a mechanical engineer, PC enthusiast, and Apple iPhone, iPad Pro, and Apple Watch owner and user, I prefer the power and availability of professional applications on the iPad Pro. Since I also own an aerial drone photography and videography company, the ability to edit high-resolution photos and 4K video on either my desktop work stations, laptop Dell XPS 15, or my 2021 12.9" 512 GB iPad Pro is quite appealing. I do however agree that the S8 Ultra provides a better value proposition with the included keyboard and S-Pen in comparison to the iPad Pro lineup. I hope the Samsung S8 series of tablets are successful, more competition in the high-end/Professional tablet space would ultimately be beneficial to the consumer in the end. I Dave's inclusion of the launch video of the Mercedes-AMG F1 W13 2022 challenger.

  • @DigitalDesires87
    @DigitalDesires87 2 роки тому +27

    Got pretty excited when I heard about this tablet today. Already have a 12.9 M1 iPad, but the screen size really intrigued me to use this to watch movies in bed or just play some emulators. But an Oled screen with just 400 nits absolutely kills this thing for me. I really love the iPad for the insane HDR capabilities when watching movies. Hopefully Samsung will upgrade their display for the next generation. They might win me as a customer.

    • @tariqtariq5429
      @tariqtariq5429 2 роки тому +3

      AMOLED screens inherently have lower peak brightness, the brightest Oled Tvs hit 500-600 peak nits. It's really a trade off of going with Oled, I think it's worth it for the better screen. Although, I normally don't use tablets in an outdoor environment so it's not an issue for me anyway.

    • @DigitalDesires87
      @DigitalDesires87 2 роки тому +1

      @@tariqtariq5429 Correct, but 400 is still pretty low for a high-end tablet. I have an LG OLED TV and that's pretty bright with HDR aswell.

    • @neggas-
      @neggas- 2 роки тому +4

      samsung's tablet is Worse than the exynos scandals, Its sad that Samsung tries extremely hard only to make people choose the ipad due its long term value and performance.......and a Notch? seriously? With no camera stabilization or efficient facial tracking? The same old buggy half baked techs , Extremly unreasonable rate for an underclocked 400 nit tablet , got another reason to choose the ipads

    • @neggas-
      @neggas- 2 роки тому +1

      @@tariqtariq5429 says who? Amoleds are the brightest displays out there , then how are ipads getting over a 1000 and samsung S22U getting as high as 1700? The reason why samsung implement A 400nit screen is that the screens produce a lot of heat , apple countered this with an efficient chip and an efficient thermals while samsung underclocked and used a lower grade amoled display

    • @volatilememory9338
      @volatilememory9338 2 роки тому +3

      @@neggas- iPads are not AMOLED. Even the best one is Mini-LED.

  • @nauxuywol
    @nauxuywol 2 роки тому

    Love the Pixel Stand

  • @evildead8595
    @evildead8595 2 роки тому

    I have been waiting for a tablet to replace my Galaxy View with. All other tablets are so small.. I will definitely be checking this one out.

  • @Priyajit_Ghosh
    @Priyajit_Ghosh 2 роки тому +112

    I think there is no reason to give tablets very narrow bezel. The way we hold Mobiles and Tablets are totally different. Tablets have way more screen real estate than mobile. With appropriate amount of bezel, It's easy to hold the Tab as well as there will be no notch.

    • @grizzlyelchapo4219
      @grizzlyelchapo4219 2 роки тому +7

      Big bezels are ugly

    • @mohamadalkhammach2472
      @mohamadalkhammach2472 2 роки тому +16

      @@grizzlyelchapo4219 but its not practical

    • @lifefullofbugandexceptions2033
      @lifefullofbugandexceptions2033 2 роки тому +3

      Smaller bezel means larger screen while having the same form factor. All devices can benefit from that.

    • @mohamadalkhammach2472
      @mohamadalkhammach2472 2 роки тому +6

      @@lifefullofbugandexceptions2033 you dont get it, for a tablet having smaller bezzels will result it in accidental touches if you hold your tablet, that is why they kept the thick bezzels for s8 and s8+.

    • @grizzlyelchapo4219
      @grizzlyelchapo4219 2 роки тому +2

      @@mohamadalkhammach2472 buy a laptop that's more practical

  • @HezekiahDomowski
    @HezekiahDomowski 2 роки тому +3

    Large thin tablet is why I like the surface book so much. This is cheaper, but less powerful, but android is a better touch experience. Great to have options on large, thin tablets!

  • @soultronbeats9060
    @soultronbeats9060 2 роки тому

    This may be too big for most but this is really appealing for those of us who are digital artists and 3d artists. All that screen space for sketching and painting plus it can double as a second screen with my laptop when I'm on the go. I'm going to seriously consider this.

  • @BeastBlack270
    @BeastBlack270 2 роки тому

    You mentioned that second screen feature and i instantly placed an order for one 🤣

  • @TopCarsTV
    @TopCarsTV 2 роки тому +11

    9:08 that's what she said

  • @therealventures
    @therealventures 2 роки тому +37

    It looks like a great tablet. I'm surprised they didn't use that technology where they can hide the front facing camera showing like on the fold 3. But then again that probably would've sacrifice the camera quality. Also I see you listen to Dillon Francis his new album is really good 😊👍

  • @h4x0y
    @h4x0y 2 роки тому

    It’s important to note that the sensors behind the camera’s are larger than the lenses. So you can’t judge from the front if the notch is needed.

  • @MatarJihad
    @MatarJihad 2 роки тому +1

    I’m just curious about what case you are using on it, it seems very cool.

  • @eggzaki
    @eggzaki 2 роки тому +13

    If they made this thing a bit more holdable with slightly thicker bezels, there wouldn't even need to be a notch. Two birds with one stone.

  • @bradleystevens9833
    @bradleystevens9833 2 роки тому +22

    I'm intrigued by the screen size, but I am more than happy with my S7+, as well. They did just about everything right, with the S7+, IMO.

  • @umarafzal2191
    @umarafzal2191 2 роки тому

    Let's gooo!!! Dave 2D is a Formula 1 fan...

  • @lingth
    @lingth 2 роки тому

    Remind me of the Samsung Galaxy View 18.4" back then.. it was intended to be used at home, maybe like in the kitchen for looking at receipes while you work or living room to show ur photos etc.. not for carrying around.. this 14" tablet is getting closer to that 18.4" screen size.