The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: A Powerful and Feature-Rich Tablet Experience

I want to say that this tablet is one of my favorites, it's not just for artists and notet takers but anyone who wants more precise and a more intuitive way to interact with a touchscreen tablet interface like this. The S Pen is a valuable tool for both work and play, regardless of your creative pedigree. I've found myself using it for navigation a lot as you can actually write into text boxes and your handwriting will be converted into onscreen text. Plus, it's nice to casually sketch things out and note things down when I need to.

One thing that sets this tablet apart is the haptics of the S Pen. Samsung has refined the experience making it a valuable tool for both work and play. However, I was super excited about haptics on a tablet as I've not extensively tried this previously but I don't know what Samsung has done to make it feel so cheap and so hollow that it actually mimics a cheap $100 smartphone. It's just not a nice experience, so I definitely suggest turning those off if you do not like them.

The Tab S9 Ultra is also a surprisingly capable productivity machine when using Dex mode, Samsung's desktop interface. It transforms the tablet into what is a remarkably capable machine allowing you to connect to keyboard and mouse and launch traditional desktop applications while it won't ever replace or fully replace a computer for everything just yet, it's a compelling option for lighter tasks like document editing web browsing, and maybe as a way to dual use this device if you do want to plug it into an external screen or use a keyboard. However, when using Dex mode, multitasking can feel significantly clunkier than the native Android experience thanks to those one UI tweaks.

One of my main concerns with tablets is battery life, and I'm happy to say that the Tab S9 Ultra exceeds most of my other tech in this regard. The battery is really good it exceeds multiple days from 100% to hitting that 20% figure below before I'm actually reaching for a charger and while it does take a while to charge even with that 45 watt charging capability, to get up to full capacity it's still an excellent device for long days and even multiple days of use.

I think what really sets the Tab S9 Ultra apart is its size. It's much larger than a phone screen by quite a margin that makes it feel more like a device that doesn't attempt to straddle form factors, which has always been a problem for me with tablets. Samsung has made a massive tablet and it's perfect for its target market just whether you're in that group is tougher to decipher but the $900 plus asking price might help you make that decision a little bit easier.

For most people, I think the Galaxy Tab S9 Fe is probably going to be the best tablet for the price with just enough to do exactly what you need from a companion tablet. However, for those who want under the hood power that they can't get anywhere else, the Tab S9 Ultra is definitely worth considering. The potential of this device is undeniable and if you like the option of a dual-purpose device, it's something that I don't even think stage manager can handle or compete with on the iPad.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: A Comprehensive Review

Handling multitasking is super easy with split screen and triple screen layouts and picture and picture windows. The tablet handles even the most resource hungry tasks with a plum, but I didn't notice any major increases in heat when doing this or when doing lots of things simultaneously, but I put that down to the metal frame which does dissipate heat fairly quickly. That extra size of the chassis itself sadly though there are not too many demanding applications that I can personally utilize on a day-to-day basis that would push this tablet to its limits even Luma Fusion which is a video editing software runs absolutely flawlessly but nothing else that I would ordinary use on the Play Store can take a modern smartphone or even make a modern tablet breaker sweat so I didn't expect that to change here either.

I really do like the Samsung bundles in the S Pen at no extra cost and I can't say that I personally use it to its fullest potential but it is great for sketching and quickly noting things down on this panel which is all it needs to do for me anyway. I think it's perfect not just for artists and notet takers but anyone who actually wants more precise and a more intuitive way to interact with a touchscreen tablet interface like this. Plus, it's nice to casually sketch things out and note things down when I need to.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is available now and it's definitely worth considering if you're in the market for a new tablet. The battery life is excellent, the device feels more like a machine than a phone or tablet, and the Dex mode interface allows you to transform your device into a powerful productivity tool. While the price may be a bit steep for some, I think it's well worth considering if you're looking for a high-end tablet experience.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthe Android tablet Market is a really strange place there's tons of cheap options out there but few truly high-end models for you to choose from the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is currently the biggest and arguably the best but is it still worth its high asking price well I've spent an extended period with this tablet to find out the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra isn't like many tablets you've probably ever tried before and the key selling point and arguably a reason you might actually avoid this alt together is that frankly ganton 14.6 in AMOLED display it dwarfs most laptops that I've ever tried and at times that is a hindrance as well as a blessing the initial all factor is undeniable having watched movies it feels like having a private Cinema immersing you in Worlds crafted for the big screen multitasking also takes on a new meaning juggling apps games and social media chats simultaneously becomes a seamless almost desktop like experience almost that is it's not for everyone and I think that's okay it's for those of us who do know not want an iPad we want a true blue Android tablet and that is what Samsung has made here for better or worse I also have to say I don't think this is an iPad killer it's a very different product in a lot of ways you need to ask yourself as well if the portability hit is going to be worth it for you forget casual one-handed browsing this isn't a device for traveling in my opinion unless you enjoy unintentionally giving fellow passengers shoulder masses ergonomically it's not the easiest slab to manage as a result of that long reading or video viewing sessions when you're holding this can leave your arms begging for mercy it is deceptively heavy even though it has a really thin frame thankfully Samsung's book cover keyboard transforms the ultra into a more manageable beast but that adds another layer of bulk and cost and it begs the question is it worth just biting the bullet and buying a laptop at this $11,000 price I think I guess if you did you'd miss out on optimized touchscreen and Play Store access alongside an ip68 rating something that isn't found on many tablets out there so the tab S9 Ultra can be used in way more places like if you want to watch some movies in the bath or sit in the rain and use it without worrying about water damage on the screen and the rest of the device once you overcome the initial or of its proportions the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra display truly does shine it's an exceptional AMOLED screen but I do think it's best suited to the Natural calibration profile I actually find the out of the box tuning a little bit to I sering more so than a smartphone it still looks tack sharp though and flows perfectly with that 120 Peak refresh rate I think if your sole use case is content consumption then this is the best tablet for that ptime period if you can deal with the size HDR content explodes with life and watching Netflix YouTube Amazon Prime video and way more other services like that on this big screen is a pure Indulgence it's absolute chocolate for your eyes with Incredible viewing angles and really solid in display fingerprint scanner too is something that is also missing from a lot of tablets out there one UI has some really neat touches and flourishes to make that screen a lot more manageable as well like the notification shade appearing where you actually swipe down on that top bar or the side panel feature which has been drafted over from note devices helping get you into split screen mode more easily I wish though there were more layout options for the home screen as it still looks and acts like a big phone you can alleviate this with custom launchers but some extra outof thebox options probably wouldn't hurt I do love how bright this screen gets but to nitpick a little here sunlight visibility could be a tiny bit better especially at such a large scale the glossy screen is so actually large that it has a larger surface area to reflect light and glare but that's a small price to pay for such visual Grandeur I must admit it's still worth noting it if you are looking at this tablet it's not all sunshine and rainbows here though as the notch housing that dual front-facing camera system while unobtrusive for most content can be a minor distraction during movies or games which is a tradeoff for those Sleek bezels he's in a good position though for video calls as he can still use the landscape layout of apps and any kickstand cases I haven't used any of the rear cameras at any point but they seem okay for calls and maybe scanning documents but for anything else I'd say forget about it and just use your phone anyway if you're wondering about the speakers these are excellent and I was fairly surprised as I guess like the iPad the spelt frame belies the sound that is actually pushed out of these and it's all part of that premium package with no of those stones and turned as I mentioned another one of the biggest selling points for the tab S9 Ultra is its unbridled power that it will offer you Samsung didn't actually skimp on the brains department or the processor Department the tab S9 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon H gen2 last year's Crown Jewel of mobile processors it's also paired with generous Ram options and more importantly for some of you out there who are data holders micro SD card expansion if you do want lots of storage for your files the result overall this thing flies literally every application runs flawlessly but might not scale as well as you would want but that's an Android problem rather than a tab S9 Ultra problem multitasking is super easy with split screen and triple screen layouts and picture and picture windows handling even the most resource hungry tasks with a plum I didn't notice any major increases in heat when doing this or when doing lots of things simultaneously but I put that down to the metal frame which does dissipate heat fairly quickly and that extra size of the chassis itself sadly though there are not too many demanding applications that I can personally utilize on a day-to-day basis that would push this tablet to its limits even Luma Fusion which is a video editing software runs absolutely flawlessly but nothing else that I would ordinary use on the Play Store can take a modern smartphone or even make a modern tablet breaker sweat so I didn't expect that to change here either I really do like the Samsung bundles in the S Pen at no extra cost and I can't say that I personally use it to its fullest potential but it is great for sketching and quickly noting things down on this panel which is all it needs to do for me anyway I think it's perfect not just for artists and notet takers but anyone who actually wants more precise and a more intuitive way to interact with a touchscreen tablet interface like this and I found myself using it for navigation a lot as you can actually write into textt boxes and your handwriting will be converted into onscreen Text Plus on top of that it's nice to casually sketch things out and note things down when I need to Samsung is clearly refined the Spen experience making it a valuable tool for both work and play regardless of your creative pedigree that's for sure I feel like you should instantly disable though the haptics of the tab S9 series I was super excited about haptics on a tablet as I've not extensively tried this previously but I don't know what Samsung has done to make it feel so cheap and so Hollow that it actually mimics a cheap $100 smartphone it's just not a nice experience so I definitely suggest turning those off if you do not like them as well Dex mode Samsung's desktop interface is a fascinating attempt to me to blur the lines between tablet and laptop it transforms the tab S9 Ultra into what is a surprisingly capable productivity machine allowing you to connect to keyboard and mouse and launch a traditional or launch into traditional style deck desktop applications while it won't ever replace or fully replace a computer for everything just yet it's a compelling option for lighter tasks like document editing web browsing and maybe as a way to dual use this device if you do want to plug it into an external screen or use a keyboard and accessory app compatibility when using Dex can be a little bit inconsistent and some programs refuse to cooperate with what is a touch optimized interface I also can't believe I'm going to say this but multitasking within Dex mode can feel significantly clunkier than the native Android experience thanks to those one UI tweaks but here's the thing the potential is undeniable with X if you like the option of a dual purpose device and Dual Purpose usage this is something that I don't even think stage manager can handle or compete with on the iPad and having such a beautiful screen that you can stuff in a bag is a lot more fun here too my only trepidation in recommending to regular folk is the asking price tech NS I think you'll love this thing as I have the battery is really really good it exceeds most of my other Tech and last multiple days from 100% to hitting that 20% figure below before I'm actually reaching for a charger and while it does take a while to charge even with that 45 wat wir charging capability to get up to full capacity it's still an excellent device for long days and even multiple days of use I think for me it's a centerpiece portable Android display and because it's much larger than a phone screen by quite a margin that makes it feel more like a device that doesn't attempt to straddle form factors and I personally think that has always been a problem to me with tablets at least as I say in my own mind Samsung has really made a massive tablet and it's perfect for its target market just whether you're in that group is tougher to decipher but the $900 plus asking price might help you make that decision a little bit easier I think for most people the Galaxy Tab S9 Fe is probably going to be the best tablet for the price with just enough to do exactly what you need from a companion tablet but the Tab S sign Ultra is for the true blue Android fan who wants under the hood power that you can't get anywhere else let me know what you think of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra and in fact the tab S9 range down in the comment sections below I've really enjoyed my time with it but until next time I will speak to the next onethe Android tablet Market is a really strange place there's tons of cheap options out there but few truly high-end models for you to choose from the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is currently the biggest and arguably the best but is it still worth its high asking price well I've spent an extended period with this tablet to find out the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra isn't like many tablets you've probably ever tried before and the key selling point and arguably a reason you might actually avoid this alt together is that frankly ganton 14.6 in AMOLED display it dwarfs most laptops that I've ever tried and at times that is a hindrance as well as a blessing the initial all factor is undeniable having watched movies it feels like having a private Cinema immersing you in Worlds crafted for the big screen multitasking also takes on a new meaning juggling apps games and social media chats simultaneously becomes a seamless almost desktop like experience almost that is it's not for everyone and I think that's okay it's for those of us who do know not want an iPad we want a true blue Android tablet and that is what Samsung has made here for better or worse I also have to say I don't think this is an iPad killer it's a very different product in a lot of ways you need to ask yourself as well if the portability hit is going to be worth it for you forget casual one-handed browsing this isn't a device for traveling in my opinion unless you enjoy unintentionally giving fellow passengers shoulder masses ergonomically it's not the easiest slab to manage as a result of that long reading or video viewing sessions when you're holding this can leave your arms begging for mercy it is deceptively heavy even though it has a really thin frame thankfully Samsung's book cover keyboard transforms the ultra into a more manageable beast but that adds another layer of bulk and cost and it begs the question is it worth just biting the bullet and buying a laptop at this $11,000 price I think I guess if you did you'd miss out on optimized touchscreen and Play Store access alongside an ip68 rating something that isn't found on many tablets out there so the tab S9 Ultra can be used in way more places like if you want to watch some movies in the bath or sit in the rain and use it without worrying about water damage on the screen and the rest of the device once you overcome the initial or of its proportions the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra display truly does shine it's an exceptional AMOLED screen but I do think it's best suited to the Natural calibration profile I actually find the out of the box tuning a little bit to I sering more so than a smartphone it still looks tack sharp though and flows perfectly with that 120 Peak refresh rate I think if your sole use case is content consumption then this is the best tablet for that ptime period if you can deal with the size HDR content explodes with life and watching Netflix YouTube Amazon Prime video and way more other services like that on this big screen is a pure Indulgence it's absolute chocolate for your eyes with Incredible viewing angles and really solid in display fingerprint scanner too is something that is also missing from a lot of tablets out there one UI has some really neat touches and flourishes to make that screen a lot more manageable as well like the notification shade appearing where you actually swipe down on that top bar or the side panel feature which has been drafted over from note devices helping get you into split screen mode more easily I wish though there were more layout options for the home screen as it still looks and acts like a big phone you can alleviate this with custom launchers but some extra outof thebox options probably wouldn't hurt I do love how bright this screen gets but to nitpick a little here sunlight visibility could be a tiny bit better especially at such a large scale the glossy screen is so actually large that it has a larger surface area to reflect light and glare but that's a small price to pay for such visual Grandeur I must admit it's still worth noting it if you are looking at this tablet it's not all sunshine and rainbows here though as the notch housing that dual front-facing camera system while unobtrusive for most content can be a minor distraction during movies or games which is a tradeoff for those Sleek bezels he's in a good position though for video calls as he can still use the landscape layout of apps and any kickstand cases I haven't used any of the rear cameras at any point but they seem okay for calls and maybe scanning documents but for anything else I'd say forget about it and just use your phone anyway if you're wondering about the speakers these are excellent and I was fairly surprised as I guess like the iPad the spelt frame belies the sound that is actually pushed out of these and it's all part of that premium package with no of those stones and turned as I mentioned another one of the biggest selling points for the tab S9 Ultra is its unbridled power that it will offer you Samsung didn't actually skimp on the brains department or the processor Department the tab S9 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon H gen2 last year's Crown Jewel of mobile processors it's also paired with generous Ram options and more importantly for some of you out there who are data holders micro SD card expansion if you do want lots of storage for your files the result overall this thing flies literally every application runs flawlessly but might not scale as well as you would want but that's an Android problem rather than a tab S9 Ultra problem multitasking is super easy with split screen and triple screen layouts and picture and picture windows handling even the most resource hungry tasks with a plum I didn't notice any major increases in heat when doing this or when doing lots of things simultaneously but I put that down to the metal frame which does dissipate heat fairly quickly and that extra size of the chassis itself sadly though there are not too many demanding applications that I can personally utilize on a day-to-day basis that would push this tablet to its limits even Luma Fusion which is a video editing software runs absolutely flawlessly but nothing else that I would ordinary use on the Play Store can take a modern smartphone or even make a modern tablet breaker sweat so I didn't expect that to change here either I really do like the Samsung bundles in the S Pen at no extra cost and I can't say that I personally use it to its fullest potential but it is great for sketching and quickly noting things down on this panel which is all it needs to do for me anyway I think it's perfect not just for artists and notet takers but anyone who actually wants more precise and a more intuitive way to interact with a touchscreen tablet interface like this and I found myself using it for navigation a lot as you can actually write into textt boxes and your handwriting will be converted into onscreen Text Plus on top of that it's nice to casually sketch things out and note things down when I need to Samsung is clearly refined the Spen experience making it a valuable tool for both work and play regardless of your creative pedigree that's for sure I feel like you should instantly disable though the haptics of the tab S9 series I was super excited about haptics on a tablet as I've not extensively tried this previously but I don't know what Samsung has done to make it feel so cheap and so Hollow that it actually mimics a cheap $100 smartphone it's just not a nice experience so I definitely suggest turning those off if you do not like them as well Dex mode Samsung's desktop interface is a fascinating attempt to me to blur the lines between tablet and laptop it transforms the tab S9 Ultra into what is a surprisingly capable productivity machine allowing you to connect to keyboard and mouse and launch a traditional or launch into traditional style deck desktop applications while it won't ever replace or fully replace a computer for everything just yet it's a compelling option for lighter tasks like document editing web browsing and maybe as a way to dual use this device if you do want to plug it into an external screen or use a keyboard and accessory app compatibility when using Dex can be a little bit inconsistent and some programs refuse to cooperate with what is a touch optimized interface I also can't believe I'm going to say this but multitasking within Dex mode can feel significantly clunkier than the native Android experience thanks to those one UI tweaks but here's the thing the potential is undeniable with X if you like the option of a dual purpose device and Dual Purpose usage this is something that I don't even think stage manager can handle or compete with on the iPad and having such a beautiful screen that you can stuff in a bag is a lot more fun here too my only trepidation in recommending to regular folk is the asking price tech NS I think you'll love this thing as I have the battery is really really good it exceeds most of my other Tech and last multiple days from 100% to hitting that 20% figure below before I'm actually reaching for a charger and while it does take a while to charge even with that 45 wat wir charging capability to get up to full capacity it's still an excellent device for long days and even multiple days of use I think for me it's a centerpiece portable Android display and because it's much larger than a phone screen by quite a margin that makes it feel more like a device that doesn't attempt to straddle form factors and I personally think that has always been a problem to me with tablets at least as I say in my own mind Samsung has really made a massive tablet and it's perfect for its target market just whether you're in that group is tougher to decipher but the $900 plus asking price might help you make that decision a little bit easier I think for most people the Galaxy Tab S9 Fe is probably going to be the best tablet for the price with just enough to do exactly what you need from a companion tablet but the Tab S sign Ultra is for the true blue Android fan who wants under the hood power that you can't get anywhere else let me know what you think of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra and in fact the tab S9 range down in the comment sections below I've really enjoyed my time with it but until next time I will speak to the next one\n"