Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2

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Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2

60% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Although well-equipped for the great outdoors, the imbalance of performance and price means the Tab Active 2 only holds niche appeal. Older hardware and a high price tag make this a tricky buy for those who aren’t set on using it in the great outdoors.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2: Rubber Seoul
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
There'll certainly be customers for this, but the specs are lower than most current tablets, while the price isn't.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%

70% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Galaxy Tab Active2 is clearly not a tablet for everyone. It's aimed at those needing a rugged device that can withstand the elements and a bit of abuse.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%

93% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 review: Rugged Android tablet built for business in the field
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
While I put down the older version of Android as a con, for the work most of us do in the field the version installed on the Tab Active2 is more than adequate. I would like to see the monthly Android security patch be more current and know that Samsung has an excellent track record for timeliness on its smartphones.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 93%

70% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Consumers and educators in this price range should pick the iPad instead. It's faster, with double the storage, a sharper screen, and better creative software. The Tab Active2's small, relatively low-density screen and lack of space for apps will frustrate consumers who could have gotten a more functional iPad instead. But for your restaurant kitchen or parking patrol, this rugged tablet is just the ticket.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

83% Strapazierfähiges Outdoor-Tablet
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 68% features: 85% display: 83% mobility: 100%

85% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 LTE Solides Android-Tablet mit 8 Kernen
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 85% features: 91% display: 70% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 86%

76% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 Mittelklasse-Tablet für die Baustelle
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 70% features: 80% display: 70%

76% Dieses Tablet ist hart im Nehmen
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 74% display: 74% mobility: 80%

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2, tablet Android rinforzato con S Pen
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Smart stylus pen; decent display; good hardware; fast fingerprint sensor; face ID.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/21/2017

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 review
Source: Portablegear NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very tough; support waterproof and dust avoiding; fast fingerprint sensor; smart stylus pen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/20/2017

77% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 - test tabletu dla aktywnych
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 77%

80% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 [TEST]: Tablet til den hårdtarbejdende
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

83% Test Av Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2
Source: Ljud och Bild SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 83%

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It took Samsung almost three years to upgrade the Galaxy Tab Active. As before, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 is extremely durable thanks to its MIL-STD-810 certification and should survive severe pressure, temperatures, environments, vibration, and drops. It is also IP68 rated for protection against water as well as dust. Samsung says the tablet is suitable for use in many different industries for various reasons. It could be a great option for those working in construction due to its durable design, while the law enforcement sector might benefit from the many vehicle mounting options that are available. The entire tablet is surrounded by a black metal frame, the battery cover is made of plastic, and the display is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. On the subject of gloves, of course, the Galaxy Tab Active 2 can be used with gloves. The cover also features a slot for the included S Pen. It is pretty tight and requires some force to let go of the stylus. The included cover fits the Galaxy Tab Active 2 very well, and the tablet seems to be very robust and tough.

Like most tablets, the Active 2 is equipped with two cameras, a front-facing, and a rear-facing camera. The latter features an 8MP sensor (3264x2448), the overall image quality was fairly decent, even in low-light conditions, with some minor blurriness around the edges and lackluster colors. The 5-MP front-facing camera was even worse. It performed better in low-light conditions than the rear shooter, although its photos turned out even paler, but at least it is more than adequate for video chats. The 8-inch display with a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels is mediocre at best, but is not uncommon in the mid-range bracket. That said, the predecessor already featured the exact same resolution three years ago. However, the display is pretty nice overall. Brightness is above average, contrast ratio and color representation are acceptable. Viewing angles are excellent for a TFT LCD panel and there are no distorted colors or inexplicable drops in brightness, regardless of the viewing angle.  Outdoor usability was quite good thanks to the display’s high brightness, and the display remained readable even in bright sunlight. Still, given the highly glossy nature of the display’s glass cover, a shady spot would be preferable and much less strenuous for the eyes. The Galaxy Tab Active 2 is equipped with Samsung’s own Exynos 7 Octa 7870 SoC featuring eight cores, an integrated LTE modem, a dual-channel memory controller, and an ARM Mali T830 MP2 GPU. Despite the fact that this SoC is almost two years old, it is still more than fast enough for most Android apps. 2016 games should also run fairly well on medium details.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

ARM Mali-T830 MP1: Integrated graphics card for smartphones and tablets with one clusters (MP1) supporting OpenGL ES 3.2.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

7870 Octa: Exynos 7 Soc with eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at up to 1.6 GHz and manufactured in a 14-nm process. Includes the GPU ARM Mali T830-MP1 as well as a dual-channel memory controller (LPDDR3-1866).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

8.00":

This display format is in the mid-range for smartphones. It offers a compromise between good visibility, details and resolution on the screen, and you can still fit it into trouser pockets.

Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.

76.48%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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