Verdict - Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
In many ways, the Galaxy Tab S11 lives up to its reputation as a premium tablet. The build quality is first-class, the OLED screen is very bright, and the speakers are also excellent for a compact device. Anyone valuing transparency and sustainability regarding their tablet purchase will be well served by the Galaxy Tab S11, unlike its Chinese competitors.
There's actually little we can find to criticize the chipset, even though the Dimensity 9400+ doesn't set any performance benchmarks. The Samsung tablet rightly receives more criticism for its relatively high throttling behavior under load.
The Galaxy Tab S11's battery life and the OLED panel's color calibration, combined with a lack of customization options for the One UI 8 interface, are somewhat disappointing. The fingerprint sensor also doesn't work well in everyday situations.
Pros
Cons
Price and availability - Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
The Galaxy Tab S11 is available in six models with up to 512 GB of UFS storage and 12 GB of RAM. The Wi-Fi version starts at $799 and can either be purchased directly from the manufacturer or Amazon.com.
Table of Contents
- Verdict - Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
- Specifications - Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
- Case - An Android tablet with an aluminum unibody
- Features - The Galaxy Tab S11 has expandable storage
- Software - The Samsung tablet offers long updates
- Communication and GNSS - A 5G Android tablet
- Cameras - The Galaxy Tab S11 comes with autofocus
- Accessories and warranty - A Samsung tablet with Care+
- Input devices and operation - The Android tablet houses a fingerprint sensor
- Display - Samsung's tablet boasts an OLED panel
- Performance - The Galaxy Tab S11 packs a top-end SoC
- Emissions - The Samsung tablet has a hotspot
- Battery runtimes - The Android tablet isn't a particularly fast charger
- Notebookcheck overall rating
- Possible alternatives compared
Following last year's Plus model, the significantly more compact Galaxy Tab S11 is now enjoying an update. The Tab S9's successor is still an 11-inch tablet. Unlike the cheaper models, such as the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite or Tab S10 FE, Samsung doesn't use an Exynos chip, instead opting for the Dimensity 9400+.
Specifications - Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Case - An Android tablet with an aluminum unibody
The Galaxy Tab S11 features an aluminum case complete with IP68 certification, which makes the Samsung tablet dust and water-resistant. The build quality is appealing, and the unibody design conveys a high level of quality.
Compared to the predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S11 has become thinner and lighter. One new feature is the location of the S Pen, which attaches magnetically to the frame rather than the back. However, the screen-to-body ratio of 83.6 percent is significantly lower than on the Ultra model, meaning the display bezels are somewhat thick.
Features - The Galaxy Tab S11 has expandable storage
Samsung has fitted its Galaxy Tab S11 with a fast USB 3.2 (Gen 1) port. We measured data transfer speeds of up to 351 MB/s using a Samsung 980 Pro (M2 SSD). Connected storage devices can be formatted using the NTFS (read-only) or exFAT formats. With the help of an adapter, the port can also be used as an output for image signals on external displays, and thanks to USB OTG, peripherals can also be easily connected.
Samsung's DeX interface and the Knox Vault platform (which uses a dedicated processor unit for sensitive data) are also offered. One new feature is an "Extended Mode" for a dual-screen setup with an external monitor, where DeX runs simultaneously on both displays, complete with drag-and-drop functionality.
microSD Card Reader
Unlike many competitors, the Galaxy Tab S11's storage can be expanded via memory cards with a capacity of up to 2 TB. In combination with our reference card AV PRO V60, we achieved solid transfer speeds, but the Galaxy Tab S10 FE has significantly higher data throughput.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (Angelbird V60) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Average of class Tablet (10.2 - 58.4, n=60, last 2 years) | |
Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)
Software - The Samsung tablet offers long updates
The Galaxy Tab S11 already runs Android 16, which includes the One UI 8 user interface. Samsung emphasizes its multimodal AI "Gemini Live" in its software, allowing users to interact with the AI assistant in real time. The familiar Galaxy AI features, such as a drawing and writing assistant, are also on board.
Samsung has promised seven major updates and seven years of security updates for its tablet. However, the Tab S11 will likely receive patches quarterly rather than monthly – similar to its predecessor. Our review device came with the August 2025 security patches installed.
Sustainability
Detailed information regarding the tablet's sustainability can be found in the environmental report and the manufacturer's data sheet. The packaging is made of recycled paper, and there is an absence of film around the frame.
Communication and GNSS - A 5G Android tablet
Although the compact tablet in the Tab S11 series only offers Wi-Fi 6E and not the modern Wi-Fi 7 standard, it does use the 6 GHz frequency band for Wi-Fi transmissions. In our tests with the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000, it achieved very high and relatively consistent transfer rates, reaching a peak of over 1,800 Mbps.
| Networking | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Average Wi-Fi 6E | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Average of class Tablet | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
Samsung has installed a GNSS module not only in the 5G version, but also in our Wi-Fi model – all common satellite systems are supported, albeit only with a single-band connection.
To test its accuracy, we took the Galaxy tablet on a bike ride with a Garmin Venu 2. The Tab S11 mapped our route reliably, although some deviations were noticeable.
Cameras - The Galaxy Tab S11 comes with autofocus
Once again, the Galaxy Tab S9's successor possesses a 13-megapixel rear camera, which includes autofocus and a 4K video recording option. The photo results are decent for a tablet, with good quality snapshots in good lighting conditions that are also suitable for digitizing notes. Other than that, a smartphone should be used for photos, as neither the Galaxy Tab S11's sharpness nor its dynamic range really impressed us.
Accessories and warranty - A Samsung tablet with Care+
The Galaxy Tab S11 doesn't come with a power adapter. Aside from a USB cable, the box contains only information and the new S Pen. A matching Book Cover Keyboard Slim can be purchased separately (RRP: $145).
In Germany. Samsung's premium tablet comes with a 24-month warranty, which can optionally be supplemented with the Care+.
Input devices and operation - The Android tablet houses a fingerprint sensor
The Galaxy Tab S11's responsive touchscreen accurately translates our fingertip inputs. Thanks to the 120 Hz refresh rate, operation is incredibly smooth.
The S Pen can be magnetically attached to the top of the frame and works without requiring a Bluetooth connection. New features include not only its location on the tablet, but also its rough material surface and angular design, which is reminiscent of a classic pencil. Using the stylus, the Samsung tablet offers a pleasant writing and drawing experience.
You can easily access the optical fingerprint sensor with your right thumb. However, we weren't particularly impressed with its recognition rate and speed. 2D facial recognition is also available for biometric security.
Display - Samsung's tablet boasts an OLED panel
Samsung's 11-inch OLED display offers a peak brightness of 1,600 cd/m² and a solid 274 PPI pixel density. It's encouraging that we also managed to measure this brightness (APL18: 1,575 cd/m², HDR: 1,648 cd/m²).
Samsung uses pulse-width modulation to control the display brightness. The flickering typical of OLEDs occurs at a frequency of 480 Hz across the entire brightness range.
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Brightness Distribution: 96 %
Center on Battery: 946 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 3.5 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.81}
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 2.4 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø5.1}
99.5% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.02
CCT: 6322 K
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 OLED - Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560x1600, 11" | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE IPS, 2304x1440, 10.9" | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro IPS, 3200x2136, 11.2" | Apple iPad Air 11 2025 IPS, 2360x1640, 10.9" | OnePlus Pad 3 IPS, 3392x2400, 13.2" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 8% | 4% | 9% | 7% | |
| Brightness middle (cd/m²) | 946 | 663 -30% | 776 -18% | 508 -46% | 687 -27% |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 938 | 617 -34% | 750 -20% | 497 -47% | 641 -32% |
| Brightness Distribution (%) | 96 | 84 -12% | 91 -5% | 93 -3% | 88 -8% |
| Black Level * (cd/m²) | 0.39 | 0.58 | 0.5 | 0.58 | |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 3.5 | 1.47 58% | 1.6 54% | 1.13 68% | 2.03 42% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 5.5 | 4.14 25% | 4.5 18% | 2.49 55% | 3.38 39% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.4 | 1.4 42% | 2.5 -4% | 1.7 29% | 1.8 25% |
| Gamma | 2.02 109% | 2.199 100% | 2.23 99% | 2.173 101% | 2.159 102% |
| CCT | 6322 103% | 6730 97% | 6892 94% | 6747 96% | 6727 97% |
| Contrast (:1) | 1700 | 1338 | 1016 | 1184 |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 480 Hz Amplitude: 15.55 % |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 480 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 480 Hz is relatively high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering. However, there are reports that some users are still sensitive to PWM at 500 Hz and above, so be aware. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8218 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
A series of measurements with a fixed zoom level and different brightness settings (The amplitude curve at minimum brightness appears flat, but this is due to the scaling. The enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness can be seen in the info box.)
Our color reproduction analysis using a photo spectrometer and CalMAN software revealed the Tab S11 to have increased DeltaE deviations from the sRGB color space, given its price range. Unfortunately, the new One UI 8 interface hasn't brought any improvements to color customization. Unnecessary compromises (few profiles, limited white representation, etc.) still have to be made.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.49 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.758 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.735 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 7 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.4 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 1.29 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.658 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.634 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 5 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (31.8 ms). | ||
The Galaxy Tab S11 is easy to use outdoors, and the display's contents are clearly visible even in direct sunlight. There are also no faults to be found regarding the viewing angle stability, and although a slight reddish tint is noticeable when viewed from a wide angle, this shouldn't be a major issue in everyday use.
Performance - The Galaxy Tab S11 packs a top-end SoC
The Galaxy Tab S11 draws its power from a fast Dimensity 9400+ processor. In our benchmarks, the Samsung tablet performed very well for a compact 11-inch device, although there are also less compact devices in this price range, such as the OnePlus Pad 3, which features a Snapdragon 8 Elite.
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (72895 - 76843, n=3) | |
| Average of class Tablet (2597 - 76843, n=67, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| AI Benchmark - Score V6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (1945 - 12713, n=3) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Average of class Tablet (70.4 - 12784, n=23, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
An Immortalis G925 MP12 is responsible for graphics-based tasks. In GFXbench, the Tab S11 achieved good results, which were also below those of the OnePlus Pad 3.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Score | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Unlimited Score | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| Jetstream 2 - 2.2 Total Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140) | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 (Safari 18) | |
| Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (134.6 - 365, n=3) | |
| Average of class Tablet (61.3 - 456, n=26, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (Chrome 135) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140) | |
| Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (112 - 235, n=3) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro (Chrome 132) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (Chrome 135) | |
| Average of class Tablet (26 - 315, n=75, last 2 years) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 (Safari 18) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140) | |
| Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (36745 - 94555, n=3) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro (Chrome 132) | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 (Chrome 139) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (Chrome 135) | |
| Average of class Tablet (763 - 111219, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average of class Tablet (319 - 27101, n=84, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (Chrome 135) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro (Chrome 132) | |
| Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (391 - 612, n=3) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140) | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 (Safari 18) | |
* ... smaller is better
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | OnePlus Pad 3 | Average 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | Average of class Tablet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | -10% | 88% | 92% | -18% | -11% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB (MB/s) | 1694.53 | 1602.8 -5% | 3849.52 127% | 3796 124% | 1591 ? -6% | 1530 ? -10% |
| Sequential Write 256KB (MB/s) | 1083.12 | 1271.5 17% | 3283.91 203% | 3329 207% | 762 ? -30% | 1124 ? 4% |
| Random Read 4KB (MB/s) | 298.38 | 225.1 -25% | 302.34 1% | 316 6% | 243 ? -19% | 225 ? -25% |
| Random Write 4KB (MB/s) | 283.45 | 204.2 -28% | 346.85 22% | 368 30% | 240 ? -15% | 248 ? -13% |
Emissions - The Samsung tablet has a hotspot
Temperature
The Samsung tablet's case heats up heterogeneously under sustained load, and this is accompanied by moderate throttling. 3DMark tests show that dips in performance during long periods of load amount to approximately 15 to 40 percent.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 47.1 °C / 117 F, compared to the average of 33.7 °C / 93 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 46.8 °C / 116 F, compared to the average of 33.2 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 24 °C / 75 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.
3DMark Stress Tests
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Solar Bay Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
Speakers
The Galaxy Tab S11's four speakers provide excellent sound quality. Mids and highs are reproduced linearly, and bass is also noticeable. The sound is very appealing for an 11-inch tablet.
Audio content can be played via the USB-C port, and Bluetooth 5.4 is available wirelessly - albeit with a rather limited number of audio codecs.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 10% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (7.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.8% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (3.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 1.8% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (9.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 4% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 3% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 96% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 9.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.3% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.5% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (11.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 14% of all tested devices in this class were better, 5% similar, 81% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 8% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 90% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery runtimes - The Android tablet isn't a particularly fast charger
Power consumption
The 8,400 mAh battery can be charged up to a maximum of 45 watts. Paired with the Xiaomi 25000 power bank, this resulted in a charging time of around 1.5 hours. The 11-inch tablet's power consumption could be lower, especially when idle, and at over 4 watts, it is noticeably higher than that of the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro.
| Off / Standby |   0.15 / 0.39 Watt |
| Idle |  2.57 / 4.32 / 4.36 Watt |
| Load |
12.54 / 15.49 Watt |
    
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| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 8400 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 8000 mAh | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 8850 mAh | Apple iPad Air 11 2025 mAh | Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | Average of class Tablet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 39% | 46% | 13% | -8% | 17% | |
| Idle Minimum * (Watt) | 2.57 | 2.1 18% | 0.75 71% | 1.6 38% | 3.05 ? -19% | 2 ? 22% |
| Idle Average * (Watt) | 4.32 | 2.5 42% | 1.5 65% | 2.8 35% | 4.98 ? -15% | 3.77 ? 13% |
| Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 4.36 | 2.9 33% | 1.56 64% | 4.7 -8% | 5.2 ? -19% | 4.11 ? 6% |
| Load Average * (Watt) | 12.54 | 5.8 54% | 7.92 37% | 11.4 9% | 11.4 ? 9% | 9.13 ? 27% |
| Load Maximum * (Watt) | 15.49 | 7.9 49% | 16.5 -7% | 16.8 -8% | 14.5 ? 6% | 12.9 ? 17% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)
Battery life
In our practical battery test with a brightness of 150 cd/m², the Galaxy Tab S11 is significantly better than its predecessor. Nevertheless, the battery life is slightly disappointing.
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 8400 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 8000 mAh | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 8850 mAh | Apple iPad Air 11 2025 mAh | OnePlus Pad 3 12140 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G 8400 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery runtime | ||||||
| WiFi v1.3 (h) | 11.2 | 14.8 32% | 17.6 57% | 11.7 4% | 23.9 113% | 9 -20% |
Notebookcheck overall rating
The Galaxy Tab S11 is a good alternative to the iPad Air 11, but the Samsung tablet also has some unnecessary weaknesses.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
- 10/02/2025 v8
Marcus Herbrich
Total Sustainability Score: Possible alternatives compared
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 88.2%  | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ ⎘ ARM Immortalis-G925 MC12 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 128 GB | Amazon: 1. $799.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 256 G... 2. $1,199.94 Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra... 3. $144.99 SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S11 Book ... List Price: 899€ | 469 g | 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 11.00" 2560x1600 274 PPI OLED - Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
2. 81.6%  | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Samsung Exynos 1580 ⎘ Samsung Xclipse 540 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: $599.99 List Price: 779€ | 497 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 10.90" 2304x1440 249 PPI IPS |
3. 86.5%  | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 735 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $594.00 Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro Ai WiFi Ver... 2. $389.00 Xiaomi Pad 7 Ai WiFi Version... 3. $392.52 XIAOMI Pad 7 Ai WiFi Version... List Price: 450€ | 500 g | 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 11.20" 3200x2136 344 PPI IPS |
4. 87.4%  | Apple iPad Air 11 2025 Apple M3 ⎘ Apple M3 9-Core GPU ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 128 GB NVMe | Amazon: $537.00 List Price: 699€ | 460 g | 128 GB NVMe | 10.86" 2360x1640 265 PPI IPS |
5. 88.4%  | OnePlus Pad 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 830 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: $600.99 List Price: 699€ | 675 g | 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 13.20" 3392x2400 315 PPI IPS |
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