Front samsung galaxy The Tab Pro 8.4 looks like a slightly redesigned Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, with slightly less rounded edges. The light and distance sensors have been moved to the right of the speaker above the Samsung inscription, and front-camera here it is a little closer to the edge, the button of recently used applications has been redrawn and looks in a new way. Along the ends there is a typical decorative edging. Behind Samsung Galaxy Tab The Pro 8.4 is similar to its big brother, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, with a leather-textured plastic back. In our opinion, it looks quite original, but unnatural, especially around the edges, which seem to be sewn on a typewriter.
The main and GPS antennas are located in the top center and on the left side of it, we do not recommend covering this area during calls, as this is fraught with poor communication. External speakers are located on the bottom side, which means that the sound will go down from you, so, for example, when watching movies, you should not hold the tablet on your stomach. There are also speakers on the top front designed for telephone conversations, but, it turned out that they are mute when listening to music and watching videos. By the way, the presence of these speakers and a distance sensor are the only external differences between LTE and Wi-Fi Samsung versions Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4.
The durable body of the tablet is made of plastic, which is typical for Samsung, but this time it did without slippery gloss. The build quality did not cause us any complaints. Judging by the location of the buttons and the Samsung inscription, the main mode of use is portrait. In addition, if you hold the tablet in landscape mode, you can cover the speakers with your hands or accidentally press the device keys - it will be unpleasant if you accidentally close the application in the most interesting place.
As is usually the case, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 can be purchased in black or white.
Dimensions and weight - 4.8
Due to the high resolution of the display, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 can be compared to the Apple iPad mini with Retina. In that Samsung plan The Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is marginally lighter at just 336g and slightly thicker at 7.7mm. However, in our opinion, due to the slightly increased diagonal, it is difficult to control the device with one hand, and it does not lie very confidently in it, but the diagonal is “not like everyone else”.
Ports and interfaces - 4.7
An infrared port is located on the right side of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 SM-T325, slots for micro-SD and micro-SIM cards are on the left side, and a headset jack is on top. At the bottom there is a micro-USB 2.0 connector with MHL support, that is, it combines the functionality of HDMI and micro-USB, allowing you to simultaneously transfer video and charge the device. In addition to the USB connector, there are a pair of stereo speakers and a microphone; when talking, it is better to speak into it, and not to the side. By the presence of connectors, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is richer than Apple iPad mini with Retina, and in terms of wireless interfaces, they are about the same, both lack only NFC. Everything else in the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is in place: Wi-Fi (b/g/n/a/ac), A-GPS receiver with GLONASS support, LTE modem, Bluetooth 4.0 LE ( low energy, low power consumption) with A2DP support for audio transmission.
Performance - 3.8
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 SM-T325 is equipped with a 4-core Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 2.3GHz 2GB random access memory and a Qualcomm Adreno 330 graphics accelerator. The tablet passed the processor performance benchmarks well, but the graphics are not so smooth: during our tests, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 sometimes slowed down in graphically heavy games and at the highest settings, apparently, it affects ultra high resolution display. By the way, the Apple iPad mini with Retina did not have this, but do not forget that, as a rule, you cannot change the graphics settings in games on it.
Indicators Samsung performance Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (left to right):
- Antutu - Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 shows an impressive result.
- GeekBench - Excellent result, on par with the iPad Air.
Left right:
- 3dmark - Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 skips its older 12-inch brother ahead
- GFXBench is a good result, but noticeably lower than the iPad Air or Xperia Z2 Tablet.
In synthetic tests, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 showed results worthy of a premium tablet. In our tests, each of which was carried out five times, the average values are indicated over five iterations. In the Geekbench 3 benchmark, the tablet showed nice results- 2892 points in Multi-Core tests, which is better than the Apple iPad mini with Retina with its 2514 points. In the SunSpider benchmark - 762 milliseconds, Apple iPad mini with Retina we got an average of 417 milliseconds, which is significantly faster. The graphics chip has a slightly above average result - 17 fps in the T-Rex HD Onscreen C24Z16 test from the GFXBenchmark benchmark, the Apple iPad mini with Retina with its 21 fps again overtook the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4. The results of synthetic tests are at a decent level, with daily use the tablet does not slow down only if you open several windows at once in multitasking mode, or this can happen in games at the highest graphics settings.
Display - 4.8
What else does a tablet need to call it a premium device? Of course, ultra-high resolution. Samsung tablets have finally caught up and even surpassed Apple tablets in display resolutions, what about the rest of the options? The 8.4-inch Super Clear LCD display has a resolution of 2560×1600 - an impressive ppi of 359 pixels per inch, but how much you need is a separate question. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, the resolution has exactly doubled both horizontally and vertically. Even the Apple iPad mini with Retina has a smaller resolution and ppi (2048×1536 and 324).
The screen in our tests performed better than average for 7-8-inch tablets. The display supports multi-touch - up to 10 touches at the same time. Touch input is accurate, texts are typed without problems and errors. The result for the maximum measured brightness is above average - 443 cd / m2. The brightness distribution is 83%, the contrast ratio is 876:1, which is better than average. Color reproduction is at a high level, and the color gamut deviates slightly from the standard only in the green area. The viewing angles are quite wide, except that they could be more vertically, and the colors are noticeably inverted.
Battery - 4.1
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4's 4,800 mAh battery performed slightly above average in our tests. The tablet lasted an average of 3 hours and 57 minutes. on three tests in load mode, 16 h 41 min. - in the minimum load mode and 9 h 54 min. — the average of three tests in video playback mode. In 15 minutes, the tablet was charged from zero to 10%, and in two and a half hours it was fully charged, by itself Charger compact and does not take up much space. The results are good, and interestingly, the Apple iPad mini with Retina scores were only marginally better.
Software
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 runs on Android Kitkat 4.4.2 operating system. When you buy a Samsung tablet, you can expect it to be equipped with some specific, unusual features, most of which you probably won't need. For example, Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 can work in multi-window mode, up to three windows with adapted applications at the same time, but they get cramped on an 8.4-inch display, and sometimes it can affect performance. In the settings menu, you can find the smart screen settings. For example, you can make the screen turn off when you're not looking at it. By the way, the smart screen functions work fine if you strictly position your face in front of the front camera of the tablet in good light, which does not fall directly on the display, and there will be no shaking - in general whole line conditions, in many real situations, in our opinion, is simply impossible.
Of the interesting things, Remote PC is installed on the tablet for remote access to the computer. In addition, there is voice control with a number of parameters and functions associated with the motion sensor - scaling pictures, detailed viewing, notification of calls or messages using vibration. Don't forget about palm control - you can set up screenshots and mute/unmute the sound.
Cameras - 5.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is equipped with two cameras. Front - designed for video calls, has a resolution of 2.2 megapixels and allows you to shoot Full HD video, and 8.1-megapixel (3264 × 2448) rear camera with autofocus and LED flash recognizes faces and smiles. You are unlikely to take something seriously on a tablet, but for shooting “on the go” or for video chat, these cameras are quite suitable. According to its specifications, samsung cameras Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 significantly better cameras Apple iPad mini with Retina.
Actually, the situation is obvious - due to the presence of two test samples, we had to run all benchmarks twice. All differences are reflected in the final tables.
The amount of RAM in the tablets is the same ( 2 GB), but it was interesting for us to look at the confrontation between two processors (the eight-core Exynos 5420 and the quad-core Snapdragon 800). And it turns out that Samsung processors are still not capable of serious competition. The WiFi version of the tablet, equipped with a quad-core Exynos, could not even adequately play video in QFHD resolution (3840x2160 pixels). At the same time, these same Exynos cannot boast of special efficiency either ...
In general, no tablet sets new performance records. They work fast enough and are able to handle all modern games (as well as high-definition video). But the fact remains devices of the iPad series win in many tests. And this fact has been making it clear for more than a year that the number of cores is not the main thing, the main thing is their quality.
Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 in both configurations uses operating system Android 4.4.2, in addition to a small number of useful software additions, there is a very serious amount of stupid "appendages". Most of them cannot be deleted without obtaining superuser (Root) rights.
2 years ago 0
I haven't seen anything better yet. I think that many characteristics of the device are clear to everyone. Excellent battery (see comments), light weight and stylish design (the back cover is made with imitation leather trim, just like on flagship samsung Galaxy Note 3), android latest version 4.4.2 Kit Kat. The screen is great, the processor's huge performance is evident, the Wi-Fi works great, the camera is excellent quality, especially for a tablet, the sound in the headphones is the same as on my laptop - excellent quality, memory card slot, interface, including dual window mode, works like clockwork. In general, everything works, nothing slows down. When playing video, the tablet does not heat up, I would not be able to distinguish it from being turned off. And what else, in fact, to expect from Samsung in a premium class device.
2 years ago 0
1.Excellent screen. 2.Sufficiently powerful processor. 3. Good battery. 4. Possibility of memory expansion up to 64 GB. 5. Relatively low price. 6.Beautiful design.
2 years ago 0
Other users have already described here all its advantages.
2 years ago 0
Of course, the screen: with such a resolution, watching movies and playing is a pleasure, the processor, the battery (with energy saving 2 days at an average load), the build quality is on top, the camera.
2 years ago 0
Gorgeous bright and very clear screen- Decent performance - Nice design - Very convenient dimensions - The physical home button pleases - Surprisingly decent front camera with flash - good time battery life when watching movies
2 years ago 0
good tablet. Excellent screen (good screen resolution)
2 years ago 0
Everything is very worthy, the memory is as stated, freely 1870m. The overall rating in parrots is 34500, wifi is not super, but quite decent, the navigator pleased, I was afraid that it would slow down without a SIM card, but everything works very well, Google maps surprised me, they also work without a SIM card on satellites. The toys are comfortable, I enjoyed it. Inet and video are on the level, there were no problems with this and in earlier gadgets.
2 years ago 0
High processor performance Adreno 330 - tanks fly at high A high resolution screen with a small diagonal Decent speakers Camera with flash, it is at the level of s3, Open support Support otg Excellent sound from headphones
2 years ago 0
Excellent wide screen, very clear, with good colors and high maximum brightness. Remains readable in the sun. The aspect ratio of the screen is ideal for watching videos and surfing the web. At big screen relatively small size and weight. In general, the tablet is very convenient, it is light, fits well in the hands, it is convenient to carry it in the pocket of the bag. The filling is powerful, all the games that I set went perfectly, without crashes and brakes. Video plays any, I use MX Player for this. There is support for the AptX codec, that is, high-quality sound via Bluetooth. Can be connected external devices via USB-OTG adapter (not included). I connected the mouse and gamepad, everything worked.
2 years ago 0
screen, design, stuffing
2 years ago 0
The device has two non-obvious things: the Magazine UI shell and the use of the tablet as a control panel (see comments).
2 years ago 0
I did not notice any particular shortcomings. I want to highlight only one - the awkward placement of the speakers, which are closed with the palm of your hand when in a horizontal position.
Another controversial drawback is the camera. It is clear that in tablets it does not play a big role, but still.
2 years ago 0
The main disadvantage is that without LTE and WiFi it is a useless toy. It is also difficult to hold landscape orientation, without accidental right-hand button presses. You can hold it with one hand, but it is almost impossible to control it with one hand ( iPad Air can). Very illiterate location of the speakers at the bottom. Everyone watches videos only in landscape orientation, not in portrait. And this means that the sound will only go to the right, which is very unpleasant. Well, the rest of the shortcomings: the average battery, the inability to install programs on memory cards, is quite heavy.
2 years ago 0
Touch With is the only and biggest drawback (when flipping through the initial screens and minimizing applications, slowdowns are noticeable).
2 years ago 0
Inconvenient speaker placement (95 percent of the time I use the tablet in horizontal orientation, the speakers are on the side)
2 years ago 0
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2 years ago 0
The biggest jamb, after a year of work, the battery does not hold, it resets by 85% and requires recharging, and I found out that this is not only with me, the repair gives 50% luck in curing the problem, but the repair is expensive.
2 years ago 0
High screen resolution with a small amount of RAM, it is impossible to free up more than 1 GB of RAM, a weak battery, a very energy-consuming processor, a soiled screen, it is difficult to disassemble
2 years ago 0
No significant shortcomings were found.
Of the little things - the tablet has infrared port, but I did not find an application that would work with it. I also didn’t really like the new additional desktops, this is a clear imitation of Windows 8, and in my opinion not very successful. True, it is easy to get rid of them, it is enough to install an alternative shell. There are minor flaws in the software, for example, the settings application crashed a couple of times. Most likely this will be fixed in updates.
2 years ago 0
battery, android from samsung
When I was asked to look at new tablet Samsung, at first I wanted to abandon this idea: firstly, I am completely satisfied iPad Pro; secondly, I remember old tablets on Android based, and in memory somehow there was no positive about this; third, the tablet in 2018? Seriously? As I understand it, a tablet is akin to a digital camera: it appeared suddenly, like a comet, covered the sky, everyone did them with all their might, and then people realized that a smartphone is quite enough for most everyday activities. About eight years ago, the tablet as a product seemed something off-planet and cool. Now the tablet for many lives in the toilet.
On the other hand, this is what makes manufacturers have a different attitude towards the creation of such devices. From Apple, you can choose from just a cheap iPad for a grandmother or a child, or an infernal iPad Pro 12.9 with a keyboard, a real alternative to a mid-range laptop. Realizing all this, I suddenly thought, why don't I take the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 for a week or two, and see how it all happens there? Took, looked, below the notes in the margins.
Design
It is customary to first write about the case materials, but let's break the pattern. Is it good to charge S4 with power bank for Macbook Pro? Very good and comfortable, believe me. I started from this moment not by chance: at Apple everyone was accustomed to USB-C, but in mobile devices Lightning is used, which brings a little confusion to the cable bundle that I am preparing when going to IFA (this is such an exhibition). The popularization of USB-C, which began with the announcement of the MacBook, brings unexpected results: the power supply for this very MacBook helps me charge my Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i headphones, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 tablet, the excellent ZME battery, and this, of course, is very pleasant.
Well, apart from USB-C, there is not much to say, S4 looks like a modern tablet. The bumper around the camera could be removed, but otherwise the path to minimalism brought the company's designers to the right place: both Note 9 and S4 are pleasant and appropriate products. current trends. The colors are also OK: black and gray are classics. Tempered glass, metal, a brand new oleophobic coating pleases with the very fact of their presence, it's cool to use without a case. The button at the bottom was removed from the case (and rightly so).
Android
The local shell is such that you can live with Android: the jungle of settings that this OS has, that iOS is becoming more and more bushy and in order to get close to some points, you need endurance, iron nerves and Google help. For example, I brought all the icons to the desktop and for a long time could not understand, but how can I even go to the settings, where is the icon? It turned out that I somehow put it in the Google folder, but, in addition, you can go to the settings from the notification menu, turn on the search - in general, it seems to be different OS, but there are a lot of similar points.
The basic keyboard is not bad, the Gmail client is familiar, there is a secure folder and a security system Samsung Knox, children's mode. Everything looks like Galaxy smartphones, in addition, you can make another user profile and switch between them: one for work, the second - your own, personal. You can make one account for yourself, the second - for the child, and that's good. And you can even do two "Vatsap"!
Speakers
Many wonder where the Tuned by AKG stamp came from on the case, but there is nothing to be surprised at: the Harman concern, acquired by Samsung, includes both JBL and AKG, and, in fact, the Harman / Kardon brand. What is configured here? Four drivers are installed here, support for Dolby Atmos is declared, in the demo videos, the enveloping sound can really be seen. When watching or listening to most content, a quarter of the volume is enough, watching movies is pleasant, listening to music can be very effective without a Bluetooth speaker.
Maybe you don’t need to talk about it, but in the settings there is a whole section about adjusting the sound, you can turn the wheels there or select some mode - I understand that rarely anyone gets to the audio settings, but the S4 generally has a lot of them. Apparently, the simplicity of iOS does not captivate some people (although now you can also dig into the jungle so much that you can hardly get back), so here each section is just some kind of fairy tale. Display settings - 12 points with all the necessary points: fonts, scale, blue filter, just God bless us all.
More about musical possibilities- left the 3.5 mm jack, I guess it will please the retrogrades. Curiously, when you turn the tablet, the sound is redistributed between the speakers for even transmission.
Filling
Between the glass panels (they say Gorilla Glass 5) and the aluminum frame are hidden Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 64 GB of internal memory, 4 GB of RAM, a 7300 mAh battery, fast charging supported. Gold standard. And PUBG, if desired, you can run, and the document is hard to look at, and flip through the comics without a long wait for loading.
Add more memory - no question, there is a slot for microSD cards. I already said about the sim.
Screen
The 10.5-inch format is very good: the gadget is easy to carry, easy to put on any table - you sit eating a burger on the corner of the counter in Burger Heroes, and the tablet is next to you, shows you the show, the sound in wireless headphones, everything is as it should be. A little less, and watching a movie would not be so cool. A little more - you can't put it on the corner. I myself enjoy using the iPad Pro 10.5, so it's clear who the creators of the S4 were aiming at. On the other hand, tablets are now not held in high esteem, and it's not even about competition, but about the survival of the category. That is why I cannot but appreciate the efforts of the company - the format is the most popular.
Uninteresting Technical information: sAMOLED screen type, resolution 2560 × 1600 dots, the display is nice, as are the speakers. The icing on the cake is S-Pen support, everything is like Note: quick notes, screenshots, colored arrows on maps, and more. The pen is included, it is convenient to write: put the tablet like a notepad, put the edge of the palm on the screen, write notes and everything else. It is curious that the tablet perfectly understands the pen from Note 8, but the pen from Tab S4 does not work with smartphones. It also doesn't require constant charging, unlike the Bluetooth stick that came with the Note 9.
There are also notes on the screen turned off - it’s convenient at presentations, the screen does not burn out the eyes of others, you write in the semi-darkness as if on paper, and there is a lot of text, especially if you write in small handwriting.
Keyboard
The complete keyboard can be received as a gift when pre-ordering the Tab S4 or purchased separately; To be honest, I didn't like the idea. The keyboard is built into the case, it is massive, Apple makes such keyboards better. But there is also a plus - a "sleeve" to insert the S-Pen. Let me remind you: the keyboard is connected using the POGO connector - these are four contact pads on the end of the tablet. The cover is unsightly, I repeat, but it copes with its tasks with a bang, on the plane the tablet stands firmly and firmly on the table - it is convenient to watch the video, the keys have a thoughtful move, you get used to the language switch button to the right of the spacebar quickly.
It is clear that all this is a compromise, but if you correspond at work in all sorts of corporate chat rooms and want to do it with convenience, the keyboard will help you communicate with convenience. We don't ask for more.
By the way, the keyboard for S4 will cost 8990 rubles.
DeX
Like Note 9, S4 can be connected to a monitor using a special small adapter, add a mouse, keyboard to this kit - and here's a kit for you to work. I will emphasize separately: this is a small special HDMI adapter, and not some huge station. Each application can be run in full screen mode(EVERYTHING!), the tablet can work as a touchpad or in second screen mode, which is cool for coaches. There is a presentation on the monitor, communication via a tablet, if you want - video, if you want - explain with your voice what and how.
I did not have such an adapter, so I will show you the official photos of what is happening.
Working hours
The battery capacity is 7300 mAh, which is a lot, in life the S4 behaves quite predictably: it can survive a long flight while you watch movies or play games, it can survive an eventful day.
Telephone
What pleased me was that I inserted the SIM card into the slot and there were no restrictions. Do you want to call regular phone, if you want, write to "Vatsap" or to "Cart". In general, the iPad has exactly the same story: let me remind you that FaceTime audio has not been canceled. But S4 is easier in terms of telephone work. Let's say you have working sim card or some kind of "business" - go ahead, dial familiar numbers in a familiar way and do not break off.
Versions
In Russia, only one version will be sold: with LTE and 64 GB of memory. Price: 52 990 rubles, as a gift for pre-order - keyboard, pen included.
Impression
I did not receive any revelations or UNIQUE EXPERIENCES, as well as a new experience - however, I liked the realization of pen and paper, writing is a pleasure. Who will choose the Tab S4? Given that it costs more than many modifications of the iPad Pro 10.5? I suppose that people will like the absence of some iOS restrictions, a full-fledged dialer, the ability to install two WhatsApp and use S4 for work and other purposes. Naturally, in our time there is no question of running out and buying a new product - but if you are thinking about what to change your old tablet to, or are looking for a more universal solution, here is one of the possible answers.
Would I buy myself an S4? No, I liked the product, but I would not buy it: after all, the iPad is closer to me. Would recommend to friends? Yes, of course - such a thing is suitable for a girl engaged in the production of cakes for sale, and a friend who selects cars for a fee, and acquaintances who have created a dance studio. There, the whole business takes place in WhatsApp, on your knees in a taxi, you know, it’s convenient when you can put one messenger for work, and leave the second for personal matters. Well, customers can also call directly to the tablet, the issue with the second smartphone / phone for business is removed.
I also realized that tablets are now improved as much as possible. You can write on the screen as if on paper, don’t think too much about working hours, talk about where better screen, meaningless: the displays in expensive tablets are now good. The camera is not just a stub, it is quite possible to shoot something sensible. What will be next? And how did it happen that tablets from the category of curiosities turned into household appliances? Clearly, DeX is a kind of magic, especially when you need a special adapter to turn into a computer, and not a huge docking station. But in general, the tablet is a utilitarian thing and irreplaceable for a number of scenarios. Therefore, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has its place in the outside world, and it's good when there is a choice. I am a fan of the iPad, if you are not like that, feel it in the S4 store, especially since there is a pre-order, and you can still get a keyboard as a gift.
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