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@@noh8522 Brad you should try Krita 5.1 android beta :) They add bunch of gesture stuff ( gesture = air s pen action customization ) , now Krita its even better on android :)
Little info on the side, you can get new samsung nibs when you ask the online support, just keep your receipt and you should be good to go. you also get two different nibs, a hard and a soft one.
I have a s7 plus and a tap8 plus, obviously better than this, but a couple years ago I bought my father a crappo bottom of the line 60 dollar 10 inch tablet for my father, he has used it for 2 years and wanted me to download a couple chess games on it! I download the chess games, they crashed on me 3 times in a row! I decided my father needed a better tablet! And he doesn't need the s7 plus or s8 plus, or at least I didn't want to buy another one! I bought him the tab 6 lite! It was good enough to show him why the 60 tablet I bought him 2 years ago was a piece of crap, and why , even at the s6 lite level, it is 100% better than that no name thing I bought out of curiosity 😋
Samsung including spens to their galaxy tablets is very smart move as people always look what are they getting within their budget, the other competitors often exclude their stylus.
I consider a stylus to be almost essential for a tablet. Without it, so much of the functionality is lost to the point that it becomes almost a blown up phone screen. An included pressure and tilt sensitive stylus with palm rejection is a major benefit, especially for students who just need a note taking and doodling device.
@@CochelleM Absolutely. Additionally, one of the best things about the Tab S series is that they work with ANY Wacom EMR compatible stylus, which are typically great for art, so even if you lose or break the S Pen, you're only out about $30, if you don't care about getting the air gesture functionality.
It's not like the 30 buck spen is hard to get. The thing is that they included the support, I would love to see that on the A-Series even if they'd have to see their a8 for 50 bucks more.
@@whenhen3478 Yeah, been taking notes on my tab a10 2019 for a big few years now just with an adonit dash3, no palm rejection, not pressure detection and super sloppy lines depending on the app.
I have the previous version and I LOVE it. I only draw occasionally, so the tablet is just right for my needs. Don't sleep on the S6 Lite, no it's not an overpriced iPad, but IMO it's much better - it is durable and 'fancy' enough to ease your FOMO. Thanks for this review Brad
I think Samsung really hit homerun with S6 lite. Glad they decided to keep it around a bit longer because it is probably the greatest value for money display tablet not to mention it's freaking standalone too. I use my og S6 lite almost daily often as screen tablet for my PC via superdisplay.
The Staedtler nibs for the Noris Digital Pen fit the Spen perfectly and they feel better than the original tip imo. The tip itself is thinner so you get more visibility and you don't get bad friction when the screen is too sweaty with those nibs.
^^^ This. I couldn't draw with the original Samsung nib and had to use a matte screen protector, which ended up eating the nib a lot. Changing to the staedtler nibs actually doesn't affect my controls at all and eliminated my needs for a matte screen protector (or else it felt too scratchy for me otherwise).
Personally, the original tab s6 lite did a lot correct but the processor was the problem. It's my daily driver and it lags, like very often. Gesture navigation is laggy, it lags so hard but drawing apps work just fine. So artists can do but daily driver could be a bit tough
Infinite painter were terible on this tablet Krita are have good job, but i hate android version because you can't added plugin cause android limitation I mainly Use medibang paint (with DNS adblocker) since they change their premium system from one lifetime buying to subscribtion
Mine is only 5 months in but so far it's been "fine enough" for me. With CSP, lags has only been pretty noticeable if I work on a large canvas/dpi with 3D models or put CSP on a split screen with references but it was rarely unbearable so far. Pop-up window and picture in picture with youtube is what I used the most when drawing and those barely cause any lag for me at all. I definitely wouldn't game with this tablet though, despite performance wasn't too horrible. Obviously, it's not a tablet meant for long term but I figured that this was always meant for casuals or kids that don't plan to do much with their tablet, which most people don't realize; they're often the biggest and most important consumers to introduce your product to the masses. The s-pen is especially helpful for young/casual artists who wants an all-in-one tablet, which doesn't have much budget options in the first place. And I've seen the Tab S6 Lite being super popular with countries like South East Asia, etc, which doesn't have the greatest currency conversion with tech. Like yeah, if I was given an option to upgrade? Of course I will. That's why I don't plan on trading in my 2020 ver with the 2022 update because I would rather just trade in with an S8. But I never regretted buying my Tab S6 Lite or else I would never consider an Android tablet at all haha
My s6 lite doesn't lag unless I have a lot of apps open and have avoided updating the software/firmware. Same goes for my phone really. Guess it's something they do to force you into updates. I guess it is very dependant on the use case
The upside of 2022 version is, undoubtedly, the newer processor (slightly better) and the fact that it's new, which means it'll get longer software support (such as new version of Android) than the 2020 version (unless Samsung surprises us). I have the 2020 version for 2 years now and it's still a very great tablet I use mainly for drawing, online classes, playing gacha games, and multimedia (such as watching UA-cam and Netflix). I draw using Clip Studio Paint and it works well for me. It only noticeably lags when I use/edit 3D materials and/or work on large canvas/DPI, but it's still bearable and manageable, never too bad. I also use it as laptop replacement for typing documents sometimes, using a wireless bluetooth keyboard. Overall, in my normal daily use, it rarely lags and crashes. Definitely one of the best purchases I've ever done, no regrets at all. By the way, you can always turn the tablet into a second display by using other apps, there are plenty out there. Speaking of Ibis Paint X, the last time I used it, the palm rejection can't be turned on for some reason. I googled and found no definite solution.
hello, since you have been a long term user I want to know how much does battery lasts and how much it takes for full charge. Thanks and have a nice day!
The SD 720G is up to 50% better on single core performance, that alone it’s a big difference not slight, 2022 model would be much more snapier and fast on daily and more intensive use
Loved my S6 and glad to see it's still getting a refresh. I have since moved on to an S7+ and then S8 Ultra but I did enjoy the S6. Solid tablet and a great starter.
Also a suggestion: I'd love if you can review some popular S-pen alternatives like what you did with the Apple Pencil. Like the Stadtler Norris, LAMY Safari Twin or Wacom One pen. Even just a review for alternative nibs would be great since all of their nibs are compatible with the S-pen :)
I picked one up in December and I really like it! went through a lot of Brad's videos to settle on a tab s6 but the price was right and for now it works for what i need it to.
I'm still running my Tab S6. It's two years old at this point and still runs like new. I WAS tempted by the Tab S8 Ultra, because I'm a sucker for big screens. But I couldn't justify it with the Tab S6 still working so well. That thing is honestly amazing, and will continue to serve me well for a long time. Might get the S10 Ultra or something when it comes out. At that point the S6 should be over four years old, which will be a good point to retire it as the main device and put Linux on it or something
You convinced me. I came to your channel looking for info on the XP Pen Artist 12 because I was so close to buying it while Amazon had it on sale for $199 (CAD), but I got so hooked on your videos and the way you make the information so easy to absorb, that I continued watching other reviews and comparisons. I’ve come to the conclusion that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is the perfect starter drawing tablet for me....only to find out that they are completely sold out everywhere in Canada and Amazon has started charging $400+ for them because of this. Other places like Walmart have resorted to being right shady, and not specifying online which version it is because they’re trying to pass off the 2020 version as the 2022 version by saying “New” in the title, when we all know that they just mean “not used” 🙄 under the spot for the Processor and model number in the description it just says “n/a”. My parents however were able to find one hiding in the back of some shelves at a Staples in a completely different province than me. 😂 after the person working there told them they were completely out of stock according to their system. AND it was on the last day of a sale they had going on to bring the price down to $199! Now I just have to wait a month for my parents to bring it to me when they visit 😅 I’m itching to try it! Thank you so much for these reviews! Everyone else I’ve seen do reviews delivers everything in such a dry way it’s hard for me to follow, I really enjoy the way you make your videos!
I am happy you eventually found this tab! Hope you get to hold it in your hands in a blink of an eye! I too got mine a few days ago. Second hand and cheap. But it is almost new and was hardly used by its senior owner. I am loving my drawing experience on it. Are you too a beginner in digital art?
@sfarzanyar yeah, I've dabled here and there. My last phone was a galaxy note and I used to play around with penup on it, but I'm trying to get more into it in order to create some sellable content on Etsy
I have the s6 Lite, and it has been wonderful for drawing. Still going strong, and the battery is still very good. Also it was the right price point. I do a lot of my illustrations on.
Thanks for the review! I bought the 2020 ver just this January as this tablet was exactly fitting for my one question: I just wanted an all-in-one tablet to draw on but don't know if it's right for me and I don't want to spend too much on it. And it exactly did! Your reviews are definitely a huge reason for it as well. I was getting bummed by the fact that the original ver was reaching its age and there's no successors to this tablet (the S7 FE doesn't count) but the fact that they revamped this tablet with the same hardware (just different chips) shows how good the original Tab S6 Lite really is. I hope the new version will do well in introducing more people to the world of drawing with Android tablets as it did for me. 🙏
Wacom pro pen nibs (all the ones for the current Cintiqs and Intuos Pro's and Wacom One) fit in the s-pen! It's great for if you want to use a matte screen protector.
Hey Brad, just wanted to let you know that they just updated infinite painter and um, I think they might be onto something. The UI gets completely out of your way and if you pay for the full thing (which was around 12 dollars I think) then you get big canvas sizes etc etc. Seems like they're taking procreate head on. You should totally do a review of the new version. I'd love to know what you think... Love the channel. I'm on a tab s8 and it was down in part to watching your reviews and in part not wanting to get sucked into the apple eco system. Seems to be working out pretty well so far... Cheers!
Bought the S7 FE 6+128 edition last month and been using it as my daliy driver since. One thing I realized is I never needed that much space for drawing, the 12.4" screen is too big for me. Iˋm not a professional artist, drawing is just my hobby, I picked S7 FE version because this is my first time buying these kind of stuff, have no idea how much space I really needed so I just went with the bigger option, turns out bigger is not wlways better. Now with the news on the new S6 LITE, Iˋm considering sell the S7 FE and get S6 lite instead, thanks for the review!
Why not go for a S8 in that case? It has a smaller screen with way better specs. Also you may get good credit value at the Samsung website for your S7 FE.
@@onionrangerduck7024 Samsung is giving a trade-in value of 400 dollars for the Tab S7 FE. So you will have to effectively shell out 200 dollars and your old S7 FE for a new Tab S8 that has a smaller screen (like you prefer). It's just a suggestion though. Drastically better processing & longer software support cycle seems like a good deal.
@@akshaysharma7743 I bought the S7 FE from the Samsung store and it cost me around 850 CAD with keyboard cover. Trade-in is not my first choice cause itˋs only half the price. I only had it for a month and iˋve been using it with great care, not even a single scrath on my s-pen or the tablet. Lossing 400 CAD for just one month is not worth it for me. Iˋm now in a dilemma, if I donˋt do anything I feel like wasting money because I didnˋt bring out the tabletˋs full potential. If I want to replace it with S6 lite, Iˋm going to lose at least 200 CAD if I sold it on Ebay or more if trade-in, and from the result I wasted 200 CAD for a product with worse specs. Definitely a lesson learnt. Thanks for the advice though, S6 is not the solution here so I will look into S8 more. If anyone is reading this comment pls think twice before purchasing so you wonˋt be like me :(
Thanks for the video Brad! really cool to see them updating this tablet! Pro tip if you want to use a matte and textured screen protector you can get the Staedler Noris Digital Pen the basic one is like 30 bucks and the chonky one (with eraser functionality) it is like 45 which isn't bad at all! Both are active stylus recognized as S-pen by the tablet and are really good (also super comfy since these are shaped like real pencils) I got my S6 Lite last year thanks to your review and I can't thank you enough for your videos!!!!
Hi ! Do you have any suggestion for the matte & textured screen protector ? I'm seeing a lot of them out there having mitigated reviews.. mostly about application and air bubbles. Tks! :)
Bought the 2022 version today, 27NOV22. Price was down to $269. Bought it to replace my two year old Tab A, which I gave my father. I was happy with that, so I will be happy with this. But you have no reason to care about my happiness. I just chimed in top let you know what happened with the price late in the year.
@@josefco.caceres991 You talking about super display or second screen? Luqmanr was talking about the paid app which works better and I think Im right in saying can be used with a physical connection unlike second screen.
@@josefco.caceres991 SuperDisplay operates on a wired USB C connection. There is very little noticeable lag even with pen input (Brad has a review of it in another video).
Oh my. I've seen stuff like the 'Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)', and then alongside the Galaxy Tab S8 series, they release 'Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022 Edition)'. I imagined they didn't want to develop a whole Galaxy Tab S8 Lite.
You can just get hard plastic tips for the S-Pen to use it with a matte screen-protector. Also there are inexpensive extra pens available such as the Staedtler Noris digital (classic and jumbo).
Just ordered an S6 Lite for Christmas! I'm planning on starting a Fakémon region soon, so I'm really happy I was able to get a good quality tablet for such a cheap price.
I recently bought one of these. I have heard there is an issue with screen bled, but mine was fine. It is very fast and does the job perfectly. Couldn't be happier.
I've been using my wacom intous pro for about 3 years now, I mean it's all right and I still love it but lately I'm forced to work on the go and something like that will be awesome. Keep up the good work my man.
As for me, S7 FE is more preferable. Even it's a bit more expensive. It's 12" display and will be more comfortable to work with. And with the wacom one stylus - it would be just right )
If you have the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020 Edition) [I have this version] its not worth upgrading to the 2022 edition ... They are practically the same .. Don't waste the money .. I have also installed Lineage OS on the 2020 edition and so no bloatware ..so with that it's probably better and faster than the 2022 edition!
Personally, I'd recommend the Galaxy tab S4 10.5 if you can get your hands on a new one. Might not be the best and doesn't get updates anymore but for around 250 new, the processor just isn't a problem. Got one used for 200 a year ago and it doesn't lag at all. Great for a daily driver.
If i was not in the Apple ecosystem I would definitely buy this Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022 Edition). I am an entry level iPad guy. I am a hobby artist drawing and photography.
Hi Brad I have a question to ask, I thinking of purchasing this for my mobile work ( mainly notetaking & ideation). I am mainly going to use it for Krita & Onenote & a Kamvas pro 13 for my Desktop for my actual productivity (For Blender, 3Dcoat, Photoshop & Illustrator). Do you think I should go for it or is it better to invest on a better quality display tablet for my professional work & saving the mobile tablet for the future. Now I do take notes a lot. So for other Onenote might not be useful, but it is my premiere organizing hub, for both my planning, theories, Tutorial notes & commission works. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the clarification on the 2022 version. Amazon has the tablet on sale for $228 today but found out it's the 2022 version. But B&H matches the price and they have the 2022 version. Also the 2022 version has Android 12 versus the 2020 version having Android 10.
I already own the old s6 lite from two years ago, would it be considered an upgrade if I get this one? I was considering S7 FE, but this one is a lot cheaper...
In future whenever you review a Samsung Tab with SPen, please mention that Samsung doesn't sells replacement tips. They want us to buy a new SPen everytime the tip worns out.
IMHO Samsung could've added more features to this 2022 version rather than just the chipset upgrade. Features like : 5G connectivity, 90Hz Refresh rate, Improved Stylus latency, Larger battery & 25W Fast Charging. To add more, I feel like 720g is still a two year old mid-range chip. They should've gone either Snapdragon 778G/higher or an Old Flagship level chipset like the 845 or 855. Heck, even an AMOLED Panel would've made it stand out. I wish they had renamed it as the FE version rather than the 2022 version.
I was hoping for a Galaxy Tab S8FE/S8 Lite with SPen, but I supposed that may be reserved for next year? I'm currently using my Galaxy Tab S5E, which is literally the last decent tablet Samsung have released thus far at its price point. I would have hoped for at least AMOLED screens to be used for the entirety of the Tab S series.
I have a pc for gaming and an xpen monitor for 3d model textures on said pc. I just need a small tablet for art on the go and it seems perfect. Especially with my lower end high school kid fast food employee budget.
I think its a good value tablet, just stay away from non original magnet cases as in time they can damage the electromagnetic field of the screen and pen and that cant be undone.
I have an iPad Pro m1 12.9” and I really wanted a tablet to carry on the go with me to do life drawing and scenery painting without it being too “in your face”. Also wanted something I wouldn’t mind seeing lots of wear and tear. I think this tablet is the perfect one for the job.
I waited for apple to upgrade the base IPad but they chose to screw their customers. An IPad without laminated display, still doesn’t support Apple Pencil 2, needs an adapter and a cable to charge the Apple Pencil gen.1, and a hefty price tag. Worst of all, they increased the prices for all the iPads by 100€. So, the 2021 iPads cost more in 2022🤯. That’s not all. A 256Gb iPad 2022 with the Apple Pencil gen. 1 and the Smart Keyboard Folio breaks 1000€. This is what made me purchase the Samsung galaxy tab s6 lite. S6 lite with s-pen: 300€ Fintie Bluetooth keyboard case: 35€ SanDisk extreme 128Gb SD Card: 21€ Total: 356€
good video! kept me entertained by drawing and your input was solid am looking for a writing tablet for class and maybe ill get this it looks a bit small tho (am not an imperial person so I can only gauge what the hell 10,4 inches are by hand sizes lol)
Just wanted to comment that it's been available in the US for about 2 weeks to anybody reading this now. Samsung has the EDU pricing for it for 245 in app which is a great deal
I found that the LCD screen has a very narrow optimal viewing angle of perhaps +/- 10 degrees. Once outside that narrow range, brightness and contrast decline dramatically.
Hey Brad I wanna ask a question So I'm a starter digital artists and I'm looking for budget drawing tablets apple is out of my budget but there is new samsung galaxy tab s6 lite and the s7 fe but I'm curious which do I go for? Art is my top priority! And I found the s7 fe for 425$ which good steal!
or maybe you can get some xp pen (pentablet) and plug it in to your PC for me it's much nicer to drawing for a long period of time but you need the PC first
If pen tablets, there are lots of brands like wacom and huion with good starter models and cheaper prices but you need laptop or desktop for that. If display tablets, go with the s7 fe. I think this is the cheapest tablet with good quality and wide screen with spen
Unable to decide between the s6 Lite and the s7 FE. I'm just going to use the tab for sketching. Perhaps the portability of the s6 makes it more practical despite the larger drawing surface of the s7. However, palm rejection is essential.
I have the original one!! Is it worth it to "upgrade" mine for the 2022 version?, I just use it for writing and drawing. No media consuption/streaming, I mainly use my phone for that and gaming on it (have the s21) and was thinking of getting a better high end one but I think I would be wasting it's potential for using it just for writing and drawing, let me know what all of you think!!
Hi Brad, i really appreciate what you do. Do you think this s6 lite 22 is a better option than a kamvas 13 or a huion dial 2? Those are the 2 i am looking at right now but want a pros opinion.
Depends on what computer you have and where you are planning to draw. If you have a good computer and you are planning to draw on your desk, go with the kamvas 13. If your computer isn’t good and you want to draw everywhere, go with the galaxy tab s6 lite.
@@Lorenzo-qt3jq yes it is for me, it’s really easy to use and i got the hang of it really fast. it’s good for drawing and even gaming. if you want to know more just ask, lol
I hopeSamsung upgrade their mini tablet like Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2019 with Spen. It would be fantastic if they update 6gb with Snapdragon 778g for their midrange tablets
Not a bad entry level pen tab, I have the 720G in my phone with 6GB of RAM. I might get one for a secondary tablet to the S8 Ultra I'm planning on getting. FishBee Productions reported his 2 of the 2022 models with light bleed along the edge on the USB side so that might be a deal killer if Samsung isn't going to fix their QC.
I have had a wacom bamboo for years and could never get into using it since it didn't have a screen. Was looking into budget pen displays to upgrade and am now thinking of picking one of these up. I'm wondering if it would be a mistake to not try and get the 7 fe instead? When I saw them in store I thought the 6 lite was actually a pretty good size. 7 fe probably ultimately better for drawing, but seems a but less convenient portability wise. Unfortunately the store models didn't really have a way for me to test drawing, or anything but youtube or internet browsing.
I have a 2022, I got it for Writing Books and not for internet use, So after I bought it I keep locked permanently on airplane mode. I will never ever take it off airplane mode. I am trying to use Samsung Notes as a Free Built in Word Processor that i could use it for a lifetime. I know that if I were to ever take it off airplane mode that I could lose all of my important writings with stupid updates, advertising and expiration dates. Plus I don't want the internet to see my personal writings. I don't want to use Microsoft Office or other word processor's because you ether have to pay for them or they blast you with updates that mess things up. Plus I don't want the internet monitoring everything I am writing or doing on my personal Samsung 2022. So my biggest question is; 1- Can I just Bluetooth my Samsung Notes directly to a Printer? Without Wi-Fi or Internet? And how do I do that? 2 - Is their an adapter cord to hook up to my Samsung directly to a Printer?? Without the use of Internet or WiFi? 3 - Can i copy Samsung Notes to a thumb drive for safe keeping?
There is a crazy deal in France with the S6 Lite 2022 which cost only 159euros. I just bought it and can't wait to use it ! I guess for this sale price it is a no brainer ! Anyway great honest review considering the features you get for the value !
they feared the compatiton from lenovo with the tab p11 plus which has a better soc than the 2020 version and is a tiny bit better than the 2022 version. the p11 plus is 11" and has a keyboard connector. it has no headphone jack but 4 speakers.
@@thebradcolbow it does support the precision pen 2 from lenovo. unfortunately you have to pay 40-50€ for that. lenovo doesnt really advertise it though so maybe thats why you dont know.
Hey Brad.. Could you please list the software you spoke about as well.. So I could have a look at those.. I m an entry level Graphic designer and I m looking to get something at a budget to start my portfolio on. So I thought this tab could help me. Please let me know the software you can use on this as well that is a bit more cost effective when compared to Adobe Creative Suite... Also Thanks for this review.. I didn't know they upgraded the tablet.. I will make sure to get this one but could you please tell me what the difference between LTE and wi-fi only is.. I ve noticed that but not sure what it means. Thanks again! Rach.
Thank you for the review! I've owned my Tab6 for nearly 2 years now and it's been a great tablet! With the S8+ /Ultra out now, I'm starting to look for a screaming deal on the S7+ (not FE). C'mon Samsung, dump your old stock and toss up the S7+ below $400! 🥺 It'd be worth it to watch Brad lose his marbles in a review.
Just ruined my Tab S6 as it was left out in the rain (long story). Thought I'd be about to find some good deals on an S7 but they are nowhere to be found and if you can find it they are still at the original high price point. Heck, even the S7FE is crazy expensive and more than the S8 with the Black Friday sales currently on. Decided on the 2022 S6 Lite with the updated processor which was also on sale.
Would you say this tablet (S6 lite 2022) is better for drawing than the a8 Samsung tablet with pen? (I know this one has a tiny pen, but I could buy an alternative?)
@@Vall_Ey It does help to prevent that, by moving unused apps into swap (storage temporary RAM), letting drawing apps to get more real RAM space. So it is not "it doesn't work", but more like "it works to a certain extent, but not ideal" . It helped my Samsung phone to not close older opened apps, while keeping everything so quick and smooth. Almost unnoticeably slower when open the older apps. For mobile drawing 4GB is probably all right, unless you're drawing with huge resolutions and tens of layers, for professional work, which in that case a "professional" line of product will be fitting for the "professional" use.
Its a good thing they finally updated the CPU cause the original CPU was pretty garbo, but its still so mediocre. Even among midrange chips this is a really really old chip~
Question: how do you feel about keyboard cases for tablets? Is there any benefit/draw backs when it comes to digital art applications on an android tablet like this? I'm wondering if it might be beneficial to get a case with a magnetic keyboard, one that can be set to the side when drawing and used for for some hot keys. Or do think it would likely more just get in the way to always have to fiddle around with it? What are some types of cases you would recommend? Without or without keyboard.
good thinking Samsung! Next: replace LCD with reflective LCD and that will make the ultimate drawing/note taking device with long battery life and healthy for the eyes, too!
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@@noh8522 Brad you should try Krita 5.1 android beta :) They add bunch of gesture stuff ( gesture = air s pen action customization ) , now Krita its even better on android :)
Little info on the side, you can get new samsung nibs when you ask the online support, just keep your receipt and you should be good to go.
you also get two different nibs, a hard and a soft one.
i have a samsung s6 tab lite but its 2020
I have a s7 plus and a tap8 plus, obviously better than this, but a couple years ago I bought my father a crappo bottom of the line 60 dollar 10 inch tablet for my father, he has used it for 2 years and wanted me to download a couple chess games on it! I download the chess games, they crashed on me 3 times in a row! I decided my father needed a better tablet! And he doesn't need the s7 plus or s8 plus, or at least I didn't want to buy another one! I bought him the tab 6 lite! It was good enough to show him why the 60 tablet I bought him 2 years ago was a piece of crap, and why , even at the s6 lite level, it is 100% better than that no name thing I bought out of curiosity 😋
I just bought s6 lite 2022 edition for 300€ plus a microSD card and I'm very happy with it. It's absolutely perfect for my needs.
Does Krita and blender support?
Dose it has ms office?
@@anonymousyt2930 defenitely not Blender support but Krita should be good
@@anonymousyt2930you might wanna try nomad sculpt
How does it hold up after your last comment? Do you use it very frequently drawing?
Samsung including spens to their galaxy tablets is very smart move as people always look what are they getting within their budget, the other competitors often exclude their stylus.
I consider a stylus to be almost essential for a tablet. Without it, so much of the functionality is lost to the point that it becomes almost a blown up phone screen. An included pressure and tilt sensitive stylus with palm rejection is a major benefit, especially for students who just need a note taking and doodling device.
@@whenhen3478 and artists who wants a portable display tablet but with cheaper options
@@CochelleM Absolutely. Additionally, one of the best things about the Tab S series is that they work with ANY Wacom EMR compatible stylus, which are typically great for art, so even if you lose or break the S Pen, you're only out about $30, if you don't care about getting the air gesture functionality.
It's not like the 30 buck spen is hard to get.
The thing is that they included the support, I would love to see that on the A-Series even if they'd have to see their a8 for 50 bucks more.
@@whenhen3478 Yeah, been taking notes on my tab a10 2019 for a big few years now just with an adonit dash3, no palm rejection, not pressure detection and super sloppy lines depending on the app.
I have the previous version and I LOVE it. I only draw occasionally, so the tablet is just right for my needs. Don't sleep on the S6 Lite, no it's not an overpriced iPad, but IMO it's much better - it is durable and 'fancy' enough to ease your FOMO. Thanks for this review Brad
I think Samsung really hit homerun with S6 lite. Glad they decided to keep it around a bit longer because it is probably the greatest value for money display tablet not to mention it's freaking standalone too. I use my og S6 lite almost daily often as screen tablet for my PC via superdisplay.
How do you do that ?
yeah how do you use it for superdisplay?!
thank you!
Remember you can use second screen with the developer mode of smart screen.
@@nickorange4881 Remember you can use second screen with the developer mode of smart screen.
@@noorahmadlondon Remember you can use second screen with the developer mode of smart screen.
Absolutely love Infinite Painter. Really impressive, and the closest drawing and user experience to Procreate on Android.
Thanks for the review, Brad.
The vector version "design" is excellent as well. It's excellent fir illustrations on Android
@@thefloorhasgone ooh, i haven't tried design yet. i shall do that now. thanks
The Staedtler nibs for the Noris Digital Pen fit the Spen perfectly and they feel better than the original tip imo. The tip itself is thinner so you get more visibility and you don't get bad friction when the screen is too sweaty with those nibs.
Thank you for this bit of knowledge
^^^ This. I couldn't draw with the original Samsung nib and had to use a matte screen protector, which ended up eating the nib a lot.
Changing to the staedtler nibs actually doesn't affect my controls at all and eliminated my needs for a matte screen protector (or else it felt too scratchy for me otherwise).
Fun Fact, Lamy makes a compatible stylus for the spen, you get the whole Lamy drip and protection thanks to the proper build.
Thank you G T and Daniel for that info.
Personally, the original tab s6 lite did a lot correct but the processor was the problem. It's my daily driver and it lags, like very often. Gesture navigation is laggy, it lags so hard but drawing apps work just fine. So artists can do but daily driver could be a bit tough
Infinite painter were terible on this tablet
Krita are have good job, but i hate android version because you can't added plugin cause android limitation
I mainly Use medibang paint (with DNS adblocker) since they change their premium system from one lifetime buying to subscribtion
Mine is only 5 months in but so far it's been "fine enough" for me. With CSP, lags has only been pretty noticeable if I work on a large canvas/dpi with 3D models or put CSP on a split screen with references but it was rarely unbearable so far. Pop-up window and picture in picture with youtube is what I used the most when drawing and those barely cause any lag for me at all. I definitely wouldn't game with this tablet though, despite performance wasn't too horrible.
Obviously, it's not a tablet meant for long term but I figured that this was always meant for casuals or kids that don't plan to do much with their tablet, which most people don't realize; they're often the biggest and most important consumers to introduce your product to the masses. The s-pen is especially helpful for young/casual artists who wants an all-in-one tablet, which doesn't have much budget options in the first place. And I've seen the Tab S6 Lite being super popular with countries like South East Asia, etc, which doesn't have the greatest currency conversion with tech.
Like yeah, if I was given an option to upgrade? Of course I will. That's why I don't plan on trading in my 2020 ver with the 2022 update because I would rather just trade in with an S8. But I never regretted buying my Tab S6 Lite or else I would never consider an Android tablet at all haha
ram is part of the problem
My s6 lite doesn't lag unless I have a lot of apps open and have avoided updating the software/firmware. Same goes for my phone really. Guess it's something they do to force you into updates. I guess it is very dependant on the use case
Hey i am from india and here samsung didn't launch this new version. Where it is launched?
The upside of 2022 version is, undoubtedly, the newer processor (slightly better) and the fact that it's new, which means it'll get longer software support (such as new version of Android) than the 2020 version (unless Samsung surprises us).
I have the 2020 version for 2 years now and it's still a very great tablet I use mainly for drawing, online classes, playing gacha games, and multimedia (such as watching UA-cam and Netflix). I draw using Clip Studio Paint and it works well for me. It only noticeably lags when I use/edit 3D materials and/or work on large canvas/DPI, but it's still bearable and manageable, never too bad. I also use it as laptop replacement for typing documents sometimes, using a wireless bluetooth keyboard. Overall, in my normal daily use, it rarely lags and crashes. Definitely one of the best purchases I've ever done, no regrets at all.
By the way, you can always turn the tablet into a second display by using other apps, there are plenty out there.
Speaking of Ibis Paint X, the last time I used it, the palm rejection can't be turned on for some reason. I googled and found no definite solution.
hello, since you have been a long term user I want to know how much does battery lasts and how much it takes for full charge. Thanks and have a nice day!
The SD 720G is up to 50% better on single core performance, that alone it’s a big difference not slight, 2022 model would be much more snapier and fast on daily and more intensive use
You can just get a bit of money and upgrade to the 2022 one, the 2020 crashes only a little but the 2022 doesn't at all.
Thanks for the insight. I think I'll buy the 2022 one 😊
Loved my S6 and glad to see it's still getting a refresh. I have since moved on to an S7+ and then S8 Ultra but I did enjoy the S6. Solid tablet and a great starter.
This is the s6 lite not the flagship s6 though
@@dirtydirtsgt4751 it's still a solid starter device. Won't break the bank and has a very well made pressure sensitive pen in the box.
@@MrPatonMarshall bro is it best for students
Also a suggestion: I'd love if you can review some popular S-pen alternatives like what you did with the Apple Pencil. Like the Stadtler Norris, LAMY Safari Twin or Wacom One pen. Even just a review for alternative nibs would be great since all of their nibs are compatible with the S-pen :)
I picked one up in December and I really like it! went through a lot of Brad's videos to settle on a tab s6 but the price was right and for now it works for what i need it to.
I'm still running my Tab S6. It's two years old at this point and still runs like new. I WAS tempted by the Tab S8 Ultra, because I'm a sucker for big screens. But I couldn't justify it with the Tab S6 still working so well. That thing is honestly amazing, and will continue to serve me well for a long time. Might get the S10 Ultra or something when it comes out. At that point the S6 should be over four years old, which will be a good point to retire it as the main device and put Linux on it or something
Funny you say that, because I own both tablets. Both have their uses and are amazing in their own right.
I loved mine but I forgot it on the plane 😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔
@@vaisakh1781 Oh man, I don't even know what to say to that... I'm sorry man, that's just painful
How's tab S6 for note taking study purposes?
@@deepanshunagpal141 best note taking tablet other than the iPad with a beautiful screen
You convinced me. I came to your channel looking for info on the XP Pen Artist 12 because I was so close to buying it while Amazon had it on sale for $199 (CAD), but I got so hooked on your videos and the way you make the information so easy to absorb, that I continued watching other reviews and comparisons.
I’ve come to the conclusion that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is the perfect starter drawing tablet for me....only to find out that they are completely sold out everywhere in Canada and Amazon has started charging $400+ for them because of this. Other places like Walmart have resorted to being right shady, and not specifying online which version it is because they’re trying to pass off the 2020 version as the 2022 version by saying “New” in the title, when we all know that they just mean “not used” 🙄 under the spot for the Processor and model number in the description it just says “n/a”.
My parents however were able to find one hiding in the back of some shelves at a Staples in a completely different province than me. 😂 after the person working there told them they were completely out of stock according to their system. AND it was on the last day of a sale they had going on to bring the price down to $199! Now I just have to wait a month for my parents to bring it to me when they visit 😅 I’m itching to try it!
Thank you so much for these reviews! Everyone else I’ve seen do reviews delivers everything in such a dry way it’s hard for me to follow, I really enjoy the way you make your videos!
I am happy you eventually found this tab! Hope you get to hold it in your hands in a blink of an eye! I too got mine a few days ago. Second hand and cheap. But it is almost new and was hardly used by its senior owner. I am loving my drawing experience on it. Are you too a beginner in digital art?
@sfarzanyar yeah, I've dabled here and there. My last phone was a galaxy note and I used to play around with penup on it, but I'm trying to get more into it in order to create some sellable content on Etsy
I have the s6 Lite, and it has been wonderful for drawing. Still going strong, and the battery is still very good. Also it was the right price point. I do a lot of my illustrations on.
What drawing app are you using?
What is longevity of the stylus included? Does taking a lot of notes burn through the nib fast?
Is the palm rejection a serious problem? Can you place your lower palm on the screen without causing marks and errors?
Thanks for the review! I bought the 2020 ver just this January as this tablet was exactly fitting for my one question: I just wanted an all-in-one tablet to draw on but don't know if it's right for me and I don't want to spend too much on it.
And it exactly did! Your reviews are definitely a huge reason for it as well. I was getting bummed by the fact that the original ver was reaching its age and there's no successors to this tablet (the S7 FE doesn't count) but the fact that they revamped this tablet with the same hardware (just different chips) shows how good the original Tab S6 Lite really is.
I hope the new version will do well in introducing more people to the world of drawing with Android tablets as it did for me. 🙏
Im fine with s6 lite 2022
Its so smart
It has everything i want
Battery life too
Wacom pro pen nibs (all the ones for the current Cintiqs and Intuos Pro's and Wacom One) fit in the s-pen! It's great for if you want to use a matte screen protector.
good to know, thnx!
Hey Brad, just wanted to let you know that they just updated infinite painter and um, I think they might be onto something. The UI gets completely out of your way and if you pay for the full thing (which was around 12 dollars I think) then you get big canvas sizes etc etc. Seems like they're taking procreate head on.
You should totally do a review of the new version. I'd love to know what you think...
Love the channel.
I'm on a tab s8 and it was down in part to watching your reviews and in part not wanting to get sucked into the apple eco system. Seems to be working out pretty well so far...
Cheers!
Thanks for the heads up on Infinite Painter. I got an S8 too and I love it.
I gotta try this
Replying much later..but did they ever fix the losing your saved files? I remember working on stuff and then losing it randomly a day later.
@@philjpark hmm. Haven't come across that issue.
I bought one after watching this video. Never tried digital painting before and I'm so proud of learning this new skill.
How is it
Bought the S7 FE 6+128 edition last month and been using it as my daliy driver since. One thing I realized is I never needed that much space for drawing, the 12.4" screen is too big for me. Iˋm not a professional artist, drawing is just my hobby, I picked S7 FE version because this is my first time buying these kind of stuff, have no idea how much space I really needed so I just went with the bigger option, turns out bigger is not wlways better. Now with the news on the new S6 LITE, Iˋm considering sell the S7 FE and get S6 lite instead, thanks for the review!
Why not go for a S8 in that case? It has a smaller screen with way better specs. Also you may get good credit value at the Samsung website for your S7 FE.
@@akshaysharma7743 isn't S8 like 200 dollars more than S7 though?
@@onionrangerduck7024 Samsung is giving a trade-in value of 400 dollars for the Tab S7 FE. So you will have to effectively shell out 200 dollars and your old S7 FE for a new Tab S8 that has a smaller screen (like you prefer).
It's just a suggestion though.
Drastically better processing & longer software support cycle seems like a good deal.
@@akshaysharma7743 I bought the S7 FE from the Samsung store and it cost me around 850 CAD with keyboard cover. Trade-in is not my first choice cause itˋs only half the price. I only had it for a month and iˋve been using it with great care, not even a single scrath on my s-pen or the tablet. Lossing 400 CAD for just one month is not worth it for me. Iˋm now in a dilemma, if I donˋt do anything I feel like wasting money because I didnˋt bring out the tabletˋs full potential. If I want to replace it with S6 lite, Iˋm going to lose at least 200 CAD if I sold it on Ebay or more if trade-in, and from the result I wasted 200 CAD for a product with worse specs. Definitely a lesson learnt. Thanks for the advice though, S6 is not the solution here so I will look into S8 more.
If anyone is reading this comment pls think twice before purchasing so you wonˋt be like me :(
@@akshaysharma7743 Also, at least in Canada, S7 FE isnˋt eligible for trade-in as I canˋt find it in the device list.
Thanks for the video Brad! really cool to see them updating this tablet! Pro tip if you want to use a matte and textured screen protector you can get the Staedler Noris Digital Pen the basic one is like 30 bucks and the chonky one (with eraser functionality) it is like 45 which isn't bad at all! Both are active stylus recognized as S-pen by the tablet and are really good (also super comfy since these are shaped like real pencils)
I got my S6 Lite last year thanks to your review and I can't thank you enough for your videos!!!!
Hi ! Do you have any suggestion for the matte & textured screen protector ? I'm seeing a lot of them out there having mitigated reviews.. mostly about application and air bubbles. Tks! :)
Bought the 2022 version today, 27NOV22. Price was down to $269.
Bought it to replace my two year old Tab A, which I gave my father. I was happy with that, so I will be happy with this. But you have no reason to care about my happiness. I just chimed in top let you know what happened with the price late in the year.
You can use superdisplay to turn any android phone/tablet into a second screen for your pc. You can use it as a drawing display too, the pen works
When I have used that feature with my Tab S7+ , the image quality drops significantly. It doesn´t look the same as the laptop screen at all.
@@josefco.caceres991 You talking about super display or second screen? Luqmanr was talking about the paid app which works better and I think Im right in saying can be used with a physical connection unlike second screen.
@@SupaFreq oh right, I was talking about "second screen" feature.
@@josefco.caceres991 SuperDisplay operates on a wired USB C connection. There is very little noticeable lag even with pen input (Brad has a review of it in another video).
Ive been using s6 lite for my studying and it is very good tho, 👍 no problem even if it is 2 years old. I have no problem.
It's worth noting that for some weird reason they downgraded the usb-C port from a 3.1 to 2.0
I recently bought the S6 Lite 2022 Edition WiFi+LTE for 275USD.
I really like it. I'm gonna use it for my drawing hobby or make comics/manga.
Oh my. I've seen stuff like the 'Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)', and then alongside the Galaxy Tab S8 series, they release 'Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022 Edition)'. I imagined they didn't want to develop a whole Galaxy Tab S8 Lite.
You can just get hard plastic tips for the S-Pen to use it with a matte screen-protector.
Also there are inexpensive extra pens available such as the Staedtler Noris digital (classic and jumbo).
Thanks for this video! Just picked one up for $229 on a black Friday special and I made sure it was the refreshed one with the upgraded processor!
Watching this on the original s6 lite, love it! I use I with a wacom pen too
which wacom pen?
@@aquarius6264 wacom one pen! I have also made a video about it
@@VijitChandna cool! do u have a link where i can buy the pen only without the wacom tablet?
A compelling option. I want a tablet, but not an iPad, but the s7/8 are too expensive relative to the limited software ecosystem.
Just ordered an S6 Lite for Christmas! I'm planning on starting a Fakémon region soon, so I'm really happy I was able to get a good quality tablet for such a cheap price.
I recently bought one of these. I have heard there is an issue with screen bled, but mine was fine. It is very fast and does the job perfectly. Couldn't be happier.
Love ur videos. Best graphic artist reviewer.
Thank you so much 😀
I've been using my wacom intous pro for about 3 years now, I mean it's all right and I still love it but lately I'm forced to work on the go and something like that will be awesome. Keep up the good work my man.
My old s6 lite still works amazingly well.
Just got mine, thanks for the review!!
As for me, S7 FE is more preferable. Even it's a bit more expensive. It's 12" display and will be more comfortable to work with. And with the wacom one stylus - it would be just right )
If you have the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020 Edition) [I have this version] its not worth upgrading to the 2022 edition ... They are practically the same .. Don't waste the money .. I have also installed Lineage OS on the 2020 edition and so no bloatware ..so with that it's probably better and faster than the 2022 edition!
Personally, I'd recommend the Galaxy tab S4 10.5 if you can get your hands on a new one. Might not be the best and doesn't get updates anymore but for around 250 new, the processor just isn't a problem. Got one used for 200 a year ago and it doesn't lag at all. Great for a daily driver.
That's about the same price as this...why go for the S4?
@@dmedford5 Oled screen, better battery, better processor.... Otherwise they're pretty similar.
If i was not in the Apple ecosystem I would definitely buy this Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022 Edition). I am an entry level iPad guy. I am a hobby artist drawing and photography.
Just okay but yet such a delicious form factor. I loved my older S6 Lite.. I still miss it even though I love what I replaced it with.
Hi Brad I have a question to ask, I thinking of purchasing this for my mobile work ( mainly notetaking & ideation). I am mainly going to use it for Krita & Onenote & a Kamvas pro 13 for my Desktop for my actual productivity (For Blender, 3Dcoat, Photoshop & Illustrator). Do you think I should go for it or is it better to invest on a better quality display tablet for my professional work & saving the mobile tablet for the future.
Now I do take notes a lot. So for other Onenote might not be useful, but it is my premiere organizing hub, for both my planning, theories, Tutorial notes & commission works.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the clarification on the 2022 version. Amazon has the tablet on sale for $228 today but found out it's the 2022 version. But B&H matches the price and they have the 2022 version. Also the 2022 version has Android 12 versus the 2020 version having Android 10.
I already own the old s6 lite from two years ago, would it be considered an upgrade if I get this one? I was considering S7 FE, but this one is a lot cheaper...
Just bought this tablet yesterday on sale for 230 at BestBuy. Seems like the best tablet you can buy for the money.
The main reason why I decided to get s6 lite old version is because of the spen + price. Like you said IT'S OK to have limited features
Thanks for the insightful review. This helped me make up my mind to buy one 😀
In future whenever you review a Samsung Tab with SPen, please mention that Samsung doesn't sells replacement tips. They want us to buy a new SPen everytime the tip worns out.
IMHO Samsung could've added more features to this 2022 version rather than just the chipset upgrade. Features like : 5G connectivity, 90Hz Refresh rate, Improved Stylus latency, Larger battery & 25W Fast Charging. To add more, I feel like 720g is still a two year old mid-range chip. They should've gone either Snapdragon 778G/higher or an Old Flagship level chipset like the 845 or 855. Heck, even an AMOLED Panel would've made it stand out. I wish they had renamed it as the FE version rather than the 2022 version.
Aside from the upgrade on the processor, SNote and their own drawing app PenUp also improved.
I was hoping for a Galaxy Tab S8FE/S8 Lite with SPen, but I supposed that may be reserved for next year? I'm currently using my Galaxy Tab S5E, which is literally the last decent tablet Samsung have released thus far at its price point. I would have hoped for at least AMOLED screens to be used for the entirety of the Tab S series.
Tablet so good they released it twice.
Seems like phone tech is slowing down on their releases, sales is not so good as it was before.
I have a pc for gaming and an xpen monitor for 3d model textures on said pc.
I just need a small tablet for art on the go and it seems perfect. Especially with my lower end high school kid fast food employee budget.
You sold me on this for sure. For note taking and occasional drawing this seems to fit my needs perfectly. Just wish the aspect ratio was 3:2
I think its a good value tablet, just stay away from non original magnet cases as in time they can damage the electromagnetic field of the screen and pen and that cant be undone.
The pen has a magnet inside and is attached to the tablet via magnets, i doubt that would damage the pen
@@dirtydirtsgt4751 I'm not sure about the pen but I've seen a lot of posts about bad magnet placement in these cheap cases that affect the screen
@MirlriM They affect your screen until you take it off
F#ck!!... Too late.
I have an iPad Pro m1 12.9” and I really wanted a tablet to carry on the go with me to do life drawing and scenery painting without it being too “in your face”. Also wanted something I wouldn’t mind seeing lots of wear and tear. I think this tablet is the perfect one for the job.
I waited for apple to upgrade the base IPad but they chose to screw their customers. An IPad without laminated display, still doesn’t support Apple Pencil 2, needs an adapter and a cable to charge the Apple Pencil gen.1, and a hefty price tag. Worst of all, they increased the prices for all the iPads by 100€. So, the 2021 iPads cost more in 2022🤯. That’s not all. A 256Gb iPad 2022 with the Apple Pencil gen. 1 and the Smart Keyboard Folio breaks 1000€. This is what made me purchase the Samsung galaxy tab s6 lite.
S6 lite with s-pen: 300€
Fintie Bluetooth keyboard case: 35€
SanDisk extreme 128Gb SD Card: 21€
Total: 356€
I was waiting for this!!
good video!
kept me entertained by drawing
and your input was solid
am looking for a writing tablet for class
and maybe ill get this
it looks a bit small tho (am not an imperial person so I can only gauge what the hell 10,4 inches are by hand sizes lol)
Ordered the 2022 version from Best Buy. Thanks for the tip about the processor.
Just wanted to comment that it's been available in the US for about 2 weeks to anybody reading this now. Samsung has the EDU pricing for it for 245 in app which is a great deal
Dude you're a great artist! Very impressive!
“It’s good enough” should be the slogan.
My s6 lite is okay still. I enjoy using it for on the go stuff but the s pen tip is so fragile for me! I feel I wear those tips out super fast.
We just got one for my wife. Where can I find replacements for the tip or pen?
Same. Debating on replacing the nib. Sadly, my tablet has some serious scree burn in and lags.
@@familypacheco8496 Amazon is my guess, sadly.
Hi Brad, thank you for the video. Loved it!!
I want to start animating, Is this tablet good for animators?
I found that the LCD screen has a very narrow optimal viewing angle of perhaps +/- 10 degrees. Once outside that narrow range, brightness and contrast decline dramatically.
Hey Brad I wanna ask a question
So I'm a starter digital artists and I'm looking for budget drawing tablets apple is out of my budget but there is new samsung galaxy tab s6 lite and the s7 fe but I'm curious which do I go for? Art is my top priority! And I found the s7 fe for 425$ which good steal!
For me s7 fe is better, it has more space to draw
Yeah, the S7 at that price is a great deal and better than the S6 lite.
or maybe you can get some xp pen (pentablet) and plug it in to your PC
for me it's much nicer to drawing for a long period of time
but you need the PC first
If pen tablets, there are lots of brands like wacom and huion with good starter models and cheaper prices but you need laptop or desktop for that. If display tablets, go with the s7 fe. I think this is the cheapest tablet with good quality and wide screen with spen
@@so_whatsnext I don't have a pc :( and the wacom standalone tablets are very expensive
*I really wanted Samsung to launch the Galaxy Tab A S Pen 2022 Edition, and here in Brazil still :(*
Hi Brad. Great video! I bought the 2020 version in December 2021. Do you think it would be a good idea to upgrade to the newer version
No
Unable to decide between the s6 Lite and the s7 FE. I'm just going to use the tab for sketching. Perhaps the portability of the s6 makes it more practical despite the larger drawing surface of the s7. However, palm rejection is essential.
I have the original one!! Is it worth it to "upgrade" mine for the 2022 version?, I just use it for writing and drawing. No media consuption/streaming, I mainly use my phone for that and gaming on it (have the s21) and was thinking of getting a better high end one but I think I would be wasting it's potential for using it just for writing and drawing, let me know what all of you think!!
Great video
Which is the app you are using to draw?
$249 at BEST BUY but should I upgrade from my 2020 Tab S6 Lite? -anxiously awaiting your reply in San Francisco, Brad!!! Great review!
Hi Brad, i really appreciate what you do. Do you think this s6 lite 22 is a better option than a kamvas 13 or a huion dial 2? Those are the 2 i am looking at right now but want a pros opinion.
Depends on what computer you have and where you are planning to draw. If you have a good computer and you are planning to draw on your desk, go with the kamvas 13. If your computer isn’t good and you want to draw everywhere, go with the galaxy tab s6 lite.
It’s around 250-298 dollars now. I bought one and it’s coming this week! ^^
is it good mate?
@@Lorenzo-qt3jq yes it is for me, it’s really easy to use and i got the hang of it really fast. it’s good for drawing and even gaming. if you want to know more just ask, lol
@@marchellau yeah just want a tab for PDF annotations and occasional films.
I hopeSamsung upgrade their mini tablet like Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2019 with Spen. It would be fantastic if they update 6gb with Snapdragon 778g for their midrange tablets
Not a bad entry level pen tab, I have the 720G in my phone with 6GB of RAM. I might get one for a secondary tablet to the S8 Ultra I'm planning on getting.
FishBee Productions reported his 2 of the 2022 models with light bleed along the edge on the USB side so that might be a deal killer if Samsung isn't going to fix their QC.
I had 3, with the same problem.
Will you continue making brad’s art school videos? I’m getting started & I saw the last upload was 10 months ago!
I edit all my photos with this tablet and the pen, thanks to your og review of the original.
Love your reviews!
What about compared to something like the Kamvas 13? I realize a tablet is a lot more flexible, but how’s the drawing performance compare?
I have this tablet. It's great. I use Infinite Painter on it. I'll be jumping up in screen size soon tho. What drawing app are you using?
I have had a wacom bamboo for years and could never get into using it since it didn't have a screen. Was looking into budget pen displays to upgrade and am now thinking of picking one of these up. I'm wondering if it would be a mistake to not try and get the 7 fe instead?
When I saw them in store I thought the 6 lite was actually a pretty good size. 7 fe probably ultimately better for drawing, but seems a but less convenient portability wise. Unfortunately the store models didn't really have a way for me to test drawing, or anything but youtube or internet browsing.
Same here. Got a Wacom Intuos I regret buying because of the disconnect between the drawing surface and the screen. Giving Tab S8+ a shot.
I have a 2022, I got it for Writing Books and not for internet use, So after I bought it I keep locked permanently on airplane mode. I will never ever take it off airplane mode. I am trying to use Samsung Notes as a Free Built in Word Processor that i could use it for a lifetime. I know that if I were to ever take it off airplane mode that I could lose all of my important writings with stupid updates, advertising and expiration dates. Plus I don't want the internet to see my personal writings. I don't want to use Microsoft Office or other word processor's because you ether have to pay for them or they blast you with updates that mess things up. Plus I don't want the internet monitoring everything I am writing or doing on my personal Samsung 2022. So my biggest question is;
1- Can I just Bluetooth my Samsung Notes directly to a Printer? Without Wi-Fi or Internet? And how do I do that?
2 - Is their an adapter cord to hook up to my Samsung directly to a Printer?? Without the use of Internet or WiFi?
3 - Can i copy Samsung Notes to a thumb drive for safe keeping?
There is a crazy deal in France with the S6 Lite 2022 which cost only 159euros. I just bought it and can't wait to use it ! I guess for this sale price it is a no brainer ! Anyway great honest review considering the features you get for the value !
Hi, could you give me the link?
can you give it to me too?
Me too please
they feared the compatiton from lenovo with the tab p11 plus which has a better soc than the 2020 version and is a tiny bit better than the 2022 version. the p11 plus is 11" and has a keyboard connector. it has no headphone jack but 4 speakers.
the p11 is a great deal,but it doesn't include the pen
Yeah, if only it had a pen 😢
@@thebradcolbow it does support the precision pen 2 from lenovo. unfortunately you have to pay 40-50€ for that. lenovo doesnt really advertise it though so maybe thats why you dont know.
Hey Brad.. Could you please list the software you spoke about as well.. So I could have a look at those.. I m an entry level Graphic designer and I m looking to get something at a budget to start my portfolio on. So I thought this tab could help me. Please let me know the software you can use on this as well that is a bit more cost effective when compared to Adobe Creative Suite... Also Thanks for this review.. I didn't know they upgraded the tablet.. I will make sure to get this one but could you please tell me what the difference between LTE and wi-fi only is.. I ve noticed that but not sure what it means.
Thanks again! Rach.
It would be nice if you made an updated video of the best apps to draw on Android
clip studio is amazing all it needs is like an icon at top right or somethign you click and it only displays your canvas
Thank you for the review!
I've owned my Tab6 for nearly 2 years now and it's been a great tablet! With the S8+ /Ultra out now, I'm starting to look for a screaming deal on the S7+ (not FE). C'mon Samsung, dump your old stock and toss up the S7+ below $400! 🥺 It'd be worth it to watch Brad lose his marbles in a review.
Just ruined my Tab S6 as it was left out in the rain (long story). Thought I'd be about to find some good deals on an S7 but they are nowhere to be found and if you can find it they are still at the original high price point. Heck, even the S7FE is crazy expensive and more than the S8 with the Black Friday sales currently on. Decided on the 2022 S6 Lite with the updated processor which was also on sale.
Would you say this tablet (S6 lite 2022) is better for drawing than the a8 Samsung tablet with pen? (I know this one has a tiny pen, but I could buy an alternative?)
Unfortunately the Ram still 4gb
good enough =D
you can use the storage as a RAM up to 8GB, this is after May 2022 update on my S20+
@@kvendy for drawing app that use real Ram, that's not really work, if you use more than the layer the Ram can handle, it still will be force close
@@Vall_Ey It does help to prevent that, by moving unused apps into swap (storage temporary RAM), letting drawing apps to get more real RAM space. So it is not "it doesn't work", but more like "it works to a certain extent, but not ideal" . It helped my Samsung phone to not close older opened apps, while keeping everything so quick and smooth. Almost unnoticeably slower when open the older apps. For mobile drawing 4GB is probably all right, unless you're drawing with huge resolutions and tens of layers, for professional work, which in that case a "professional" line of product will be fitting for the "professional" use.
There's a 6gb variant
I love my s6 lite with Clip Studio!
Its a good thing they finally updated the CPU cause the original CPU was pretty garbo, but its still so mediocre. Even among midrange chips this is a really really old chip~
Question: how do you feel about keyboard cases for tablets? Is there any benefit/draw backs when it comes to digital art applications on an android tablet like this?
I'm wondering if it might be beneficial to get a case with a magnetic keyboard, one that can be set to the side when drawing and used for for some hot keys. Or do think it would likely more just get in the way to always have to fiddle around with it?
What are some types of cases you would recommend? Without or without keyboard.
good thinking Samsung! Next: replace LCD with reflective LCD and that will make the ultimate drawing/note taking device with long battery life and healthy for the eyes, too!
Just bought this one, specifically the 64GB one, for $199. the amazon listing had the 2022 model number
Do you know if this tablet is decent for gaming and whether it allows you to save programs directly to the microSD card?
Bought a used Cintiq Pro 13 for 130€ a year ago. Best choice I could've made. But this is nice too.