Hi,

i'm trying to get myself a tab, unable to decide which to go for, and, can't find topic related to Galaxy Tab; thus, open this topic
appreciate Tab S4/S5e/S6 user can share your view,


after reading some comparison from internet, i would like to know anyone upgrade their tablet from S4/S5e to S6?
- what's experience?
- pros/cons?
- if given second chance, would you choose to upgrade?

else, existing user, why you don't opt for upgrade, how they serve you well?

thanks

I have the same Qs when considering tablets:
1. Q is the stylus important to you? - if not the S5e will suffice
2. Is there a reason for choosing an Android tablet? - I would go for an Apple tablet (entry-level) that will work better, last longer in terms of OS updates & quality of Apps for work & art

just got my tab s6 last month. no regrets so far

played with friend's s5e before getting this. on the outside & feel there is not much difference, both a smooth using. just that I wanted the pen where i can use for meetings and the best attraction is the new keyboard

the keyboard comes with a touch pad, so its easy for me to go mobile while being able to remote connect to my home pc without carrying an extra mouse, but the keyboard is very expensive

any why android over ipad? well I am a tech guy, so never liked apple where everything is closed up. I have an old note pro 12 where I have loaded it with android 8 and it's running even better than stock rom even after so long. you can't do that with an ipad

TBH, Samsung tablets has improved tremendously over the years. Both Tab S5e and Tab S6 has similarity features and spec (eg. 10.5" display, 7,040mAh battery, AKG quad display). What really impressed me is that it is super slim and yet feels very solid.

If you use the tablet mainly for media consumption (eg. Youtube, watch videos, etc.) then Tab S5e is enough but if you blend media consumption and daily productivity (eg. emails, meetings, note taking) then Tab S6 will be a better choice.

do you feel that battery/pad get hot easily? do you remember what's effective storage available (with pre-installed default apps)?

need tab for multitask/productivity, stylus not a must
never use ios previously

sticked on the keyboard set immediately after purchased together, so I don't really have to hold it. but so far never feel heated before

storage size... forgot d

on samsung tab, you can open multi apps at once,
or use DEX like desktop

according to samsung site
Tab S6 usable storage is 106.5GB out of 128GB, sd card max 1TB
Tab S5e 49.1GB out of 64GB, sd card max 512GB

This post has been edited by PJng: Dec 6 2019, 03:40 PM

lightworks

Been using Tab S6 for 2 months now. What I found best for this tablet are:
• Quad speakers are loud! Really love this one. Maybe louder than my ipad pro 12.9 2nd gen
• slim body; love to hold it, even with flip case, still slim enough
• Tablet with SD855? Im sold!

The Spen is just a bonus for me. Seldom using it.

Currently using this and ipad pro 12.9" 2nd gen for tablet.
Previous tablet was Mi Pad 4 and previous samsung tablet was Tab S2.

Without a second thought, I went for it as pros mentioned above. Definitely a good buy.
Was planning to get the S5e last time but testing on the demo can see lag and stuttered here and there coz of the SoC, not interested anymore.

Cons? 10.5" actually not enough for me.

Since you're using both Tab S6 & ipad, which one is better to you?

Between Tab S6 and iPad Pro 12.9", I will choose iPad Pro 12.9".
If it's between Tab S6 and iPad other than Pro 12.9", I will choose Tab S6.

I like big screen more.

I see, since the iPad pro 12.9 cost twice as much means the tab S6 is really capable then.
Thank you!

It is! That desktop-like Dex Mode really is something. I do wish iPad Pro can open more than 2 apps side by side.
Samsung play it safe by only make one size for its flagship tablet. Imagine Samsung offer 2 sizes, another one is 12-14". The price will be whopping more than 3.5K and people will make a fun out of it


But still im buying it, tablet more than 12" screen. Been waiting for archos play tab 21.5 that announced early this year but seems being scrapped the idea. Too bad, it really nice to own one.

yes, that speaker, especially watching video is cool, but, cons is 10.5 screen

i see, ipad pro can't open >2 apps side by side,
luckily s6 did well on that, but, side by side for 10.5 screen is kinda struggling

yes cons is 10.5".
Ipad pro can open 2 apps side by side but not all supported.

Please note that Tab S5e may have wifi signal issue (i.e. hands blocking the wifi antennae, depends on how you hold it). There's a few youtube videos about it as well as samsung's forum.

If you have a bit more budget, better go for Tab S6 as such wifi issue is not present and better SoC and SPen.

If planning to use for study. S6 is a better choice?

S6 user here. Just buy S6. No regret.

worth the price? deciding between s6 and the cheaper ipad for normal editing and pdf reading. microsoft office works. for studies only.
did u get the keyboard?

Nope. Later will buy. Spen sensitivity very good too. Useful for online class.

buy all , haha

i also want to buy android tablet right now. Should i wait for Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ or just buy S6?
https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-gala...r-no-surprises/

if S7+ out later this year, how much less i can get for the current S6?

price dropped is minimal, or none, this is observed when i planned to buy s6, where price of s4 or s5e don't drop significantly

ex owner of tab s4, s6 looks good.
s4 so so only interms of the spec...

So 1 Mil Question...
What TS getting?

My family using all 3 above...
My mom using Tab S4 for Youtube & Candy Crush Gaming (mix usage with ipad2 since iOS9.1 cannot open youtube & install new apps)
My dad using Tab S5E for Youtube & News (mix usage with ipad Air)
Me using Tab S6 for Youtube, Netflix, Movie(256GB micro SD), News, Casual Drawing (PenUp), Lightroom, Kindle &
Gaming *i have only 2 games:Dota Underlord & Element TD* (mix usage with ipad mini 2019)

i do have Galaxy Note 10.1, Tab 7.7 & Tab S2 previously...
Tab 7.7 is my all time FAV palm size Tablet and that's what tablet size should do,
Ipad mini design is sucks, that huge bezel & bottom fire speaker really

but back on topic,
Tab S4 i'm not using it so... skip it too~
But S4 is heavier and lag if you must ask...
compared Tab S5E vs Tab S6
Screen on Tab S6 is better,
the colour is sharp and brighter than tab s5e even on s6 natural mode compared with Amoled Photo s5e.
after some research, tab s6 using normal RGB pixel not Diamond pixel~
Vivid mode might good for showing what AMOLED can do but not suitable for long time usage.
Although Tab is heavier than ipad mini but i still always feel tab s6 is lighter than ipad mini even with book case on,
samsung tab weight distribution design very well spot on
tab s6 is smoother than s5e and battery is not much different if you asked...
unless you're trying to gaming or heavy apps tab s6 is stay longer.
Dex? i prefer using laptop

But if you're not using Spen and better Screen just go for tab s5e.
there's are few used s5e selling around 1~1.3k
used s6 selling around 2k
i get mine during Samsung Flash Sale of 2399
honestly for media consuming s5e around 1k is more than enough...
unless you need HDR+ but 55" 4K HDR TV around that price too.
2k+ for an android tablet still overkill,
iOS/iPAD OS is better if you're doing some professional task,
ipad mini LCD is perfect on Day time usage,
tab s5e s6 Amoled is perfect for Night time usage.

Tab s6 green tint issue,
only fix is try not to show grey on low brightness...
only grey colour will shown this issue.

Tab S7 Wifi only...
*4,599*
no point to upgrade
S4 S5E S6 can call & sms

Tab S7 RM3.2k included keyboard and Pen, actually it's better deal if compare to S6 (Tab S6 cheapest at 11/11, 12/12 also need around RM2.2-2.3K without keyboard) , while Tab S7 have high refresh rate , SD865+ Performance and etc.

Anyone know whether S5e LTE version support Volte ?