Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro tablet review - pros and cons

The Korean company Samsung has been in the lead for decades in the global market and has been in the lead in the ratings of quality devices.

Most recently, the brand presented its new product - the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro tablet. The gadget promises to be distinguished by increased durability and is designed mainly for the segment of business users.

Samsung brand

The history of the brand dates back to 1938. Over the decades, the company has experienced many events and changes. Due to its wide production, the company has several subsidiaries. Samsung Electronics specializes in electrical engineering.

The first mobile phones were launched in 1991-1992. The first Galaxy Tab tablet was released in September 2010, it was six months after the release of the tablet from competitors and there were some roughnesses in that model, but everything was improved for the better.

The main features that distinguish this brand among the best manufacturers:

• Popularity;
• Gadget performance;
• Functional;
• Design;
• Variety of accessories.

The products are sold through Samsung branded stores, the official online store and through trade and retail networks.

When the question arises, which company is better to buy a tablet, many people have an answer instantly and this, of course, is Samsung. The most popular models among tablets are from this company, because, based on the reviews, we can say that they are reliable, productive and convenient. Tablet PCs of the South Korean corporation are in demand among young people for active games and for watching films, among the adult generation for solving business problems and, finally, among the smallest ones - for cartoons.

The only drawback is that the devices of this brand cannot be called budget, but when the quality matches the amount spent, it's not so bad.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro review

The Galaxy Tab line is more suited to the average user. It means that at every stage of using the device, everything is simple and clear. One of the features of the Tab Pro is an interface that attracts the attention of buyers and increases the popularity of the models in the line.

In terms of price, there is a difference, firstly, between Tab and Note, and secondly, between Tab and Tab Pro, but it is 2 times less than that of Note and Note Pro.

The Galaxy Tab Active Pro is scheduled for release on October 1, 2019. The presentation took place in September.

The gadget is equipped with protection against water and dust ingress, the ability to connect external devices such as a keyboard and mouse.

So far, the only drawback is the price, but more on that later.

Equipment

In terms of equipment, everything is standard:

• The tablet;
• Charger (normal cord length);
• S-Pen stylus;
• Protective case;
• Usage documentation.

Design

The device is made of high quality plastic in black colors. The case is grooved to make it comfortable to hold the tablet. Unlocking and other actions are carried out using a fingerprint scanner and mechanical buttons.

The tablet has the following dimensions:

• Length - 243.5 mm;
• Width - 170.2 mm;
• Thickness - 9.9 mm;
• Weight - 653 gr.

Based on the dimensions, the gadget is really suitable for work, and for surfing the Internet, and for games.

Screen

The tablet has a multi-touch touchscreen display with a diagonal of 10.1 inches. The screen resolution is 1920x1200 with a density of 224ppi.The aspect ratio is 16:10, which makes it possible to quite comfortably spend time at the gadget.

The display takes up 71.4% of the front of the tablet.

The screen sensor allows you to work with the gadget even if your hands are in gloves, which is an integral plus.

Filling

Tablet platform - Android 9.0 (Pie). Chipset - Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) with 8 cores: 2 Kryo 360 Gold cores @ 2.0 GHz + 6 cores Kryo 360 Silver @ 1.7 GHz.

The video accelerator model in this gadget is Adreno 616.

The RAM of the device is 4 GB, the built-in memory is 64 GB. There is also a slot for a memory card with a storage capacity of 512 GB.

Autonomy

The rechargeable battery has a capacity of 7600 mAh, type - Li-Po, non-removable. Based on the capacity, we can assume that the battery is powerful and keeps charging for a long time.

There is no fast charging option.

Camera

On the back of the tablet you can see a rear camera with a resolution of 13 MP. The video is produced at a resolution of 1920 × 1080 in quality of 2160p (30 frames / sec.) And 1080p (30 frames / sec.).

On the front is a front facing camera with a resolution of 8 MP.

Judging by the data from the cameras to the question "How does it take pictures?", One might say - not bad for a tablet. Perhaps the pictures will not conquer the sharpness or quality of the picture in the sun, but still, you should not confuse this gadget with a flagship phone and, moreover, a camera.

Communications

Everything in the classics of the genre is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, also USB and mini-Jack ports.

The device supports NFC contactless payment technology.

Price policy

The average price is about 600 euros, but this is for the version with Wi-Fi (SM-T545), while the version with 4G / LTE (SM-T547) will cost about 670 euros.

Samsung tablets do not belong to the category of inexpensive gadgets, but everyone decides for himself whether he is ready or not to pay such a sum for a smart and powerful device.

Specifications

To draw up a more complete picture of the model in question, we highlight the main technical indicators.

Positive and negative sides

Putting together the technical puzzle of the tablet, we can highlight its pros and cons:

• Powerful battery;
• High quality protection from water and dust;
• Impact resistance;
• Good communication capabilities.

• High price.

As for the cost, this is a rather subjective question, since the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro is designed for business users, respectively, these are consumers more often with high incomes, less often with average ones and the question "how much does it cost?" is unlikely to arise by looking at the characteristics of the device.

Outcome

How to choose and which model is better to buy? It all depends on the selection criteria. Where is it profitable to buy? It would be more accurate to ask - when? On the days of promotions, which sometimes take place on the Samsung website and in stores.

If you are constantly on the road for work, then the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro is the most suitable gadget for you, because it can withstand a drop from a height of 1.2 meters, it is waterproof and dustproof, a powerful battery, and the ability to use the tablet like personal computer by connecting a keyboard and mouse to it.

Buy or not, you decide.