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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (Galaxy Tab S9 Series)
Processor
Samsung Exynos 5420 Octa 8 x 1.8 GHz, Cortex-A7/-A15
Graphics adapter
ARM Mali-T628 MP6, Core: 600 MHz
Memory
3 GB 
, 32 Bit, LPDDR3
Display
8.40 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel, capacitive 10 multi-touch points, Diamond Pixel, Super AMOLED, glossy: yes
Storage
16 GB eMMC Flash, 16 GB 
, 10.94 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: combo headphone and microphone jack, Card Reader: Micro-SD max. 128 GB (SDXC), 1 Fingerprint Reader, Sensors: accelerometer, position, rotation, ambient light, and G-sensor, digital compass, WiFi Direct, OTG, IR transmitter, DLNA, GPS, Glonass, Baidou, MHL 2.1, Ant+
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0, GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz), HSPA+ (850, 900, 1900 and 2100 MHz), LTE Cat. 4 (800, 850, 900, 1800, 2100 and 2600 MHz), body SAR: 0.989 W/kg, head SAR: 0.264 W/kg
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 6.6 x 212.8 x 125.6 ( = 0.26 x 8.38 x 4.94 in)
Battery
19 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 3.8 Volt, 4900 mAh, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 10 h
Operating System
Android 4.4 KitKat
Camera
Webcam: 2.1 MP, primary camera: 8 MP, auto-focus, LED flash
Additional features
Speakers: two stereo speakers, Keyboard: virtual, power supply, data cable, quick start guide, SideSync 3.0, Paper Garden, Multi User mode, Kid's mode, WebEx, Remote PC, Hancom Office, Evernote, Samsung apps, Samsung TouchWiz UI, S Voice, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
301 g ( = 10.62 oz / 0.66 pounds), Power Supply: 55 g ( = 1.94 oz / 0.12 pounds)
Price
499 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 88.62% - very good
Average of 39 scores (from 60 reviews)
price: 81%, performance: 80%, features: 86%, display: 92% mobility: 85%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 90%, emissions: 96%

Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4

89% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Tablet Review | Notebookcheck
Stunning screen. Samsung also relies on a high-resolution, Super AMOLED screen in its Galaxy Tab S 8.4. It is the tablet's absolute highlight. The in-house processor is good, but cannot compete with current high-end SoCs. Otherwise, the equipment is state-of-the-art and even includes LTE. Only better speakers and NFC would be appreciated.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S vs Galaxy Tab S2 comparison: Samsung's latest tablet is even better than its predecessor
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
We can’t give our final verdict until we get the Galaxy Tab 2 back to PC Advisor towers, and put it through its paces. However, based on our first impressions with the Tab S2 and previous knowledge of the original Tab S, we’re impressed. With regards to design, the Tab S2 wins – it’s incredibly thin and light, and the screen is gorgeous. However, at a discounted price, the original Tab S is also a bargain and could be a winner – we’ll have to wait on the pricing of the Tab S2 to be announced first!
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 08/14/2015
100% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
Although some of the Galaxy Tab S 8.4’s software additions are of questionable value and it has a few design flaws, it’s a great tablet nevertheless. Battery life and screen quality are top-notch, making it one of the best Android tablets available. Despite a few design niggles, Samsung’s latest tablet is simply superb.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/28/2015
Rating: Total score: 100%
Nexus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 comparison review: Cheaper and feature-packed Tab S nips Nexus 9
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
This is a close call as the Nexus 9 and Galaxy Tab S 8.4 both have pros and cons. If you don't mind spending more, then Google's tablet has better performance and battery life but is chunkier. Samsung's isn't as slick but is impressively svelte and has features not found on the Nexus 9. Now the Tab S is cheaper you can save money by going this way and installing the Google Now launcher if you don't like TouchWiz so it just nips the win here but both are great choices for an Android tablet.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/21/2014
88% Samsung Galaxy Tab S Review
Source: T Break English Archive.org version
The Tab S 16GB/Wi-Fi model reviewed here is available at a price tag of AED 1,699, but if you opt for the 3G version you will have churn out AED 2,099. The Tab S is also available in 10.1-inch version for AED 2099 (Wi-Fi only) and AED 2599 (3G). I personally own the 10.1-inch model of Galaxy Tab 3 and am quite impressed with its performance and features minus the form-factor. After reviewing the Tab S, I genuinely fell in love with this device and believe it’s time to switch. Its slim design and amazing features combined with excellent price point, makes it one of the best tab available.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 85% performance: 90% features: 85% workmanship: 95%
90% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Galaxy Tab S 10.5Best Price at Amazon are extremely similar tablets, just with different-sized screens and a $100 variance in price, so much of this review will be the same as our review of the 10.5. We did test both tablets separately, however.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/06/2014
Rating: Total score: 90%
83% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
There’s no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is an excellent Android tablet, but it’s expensive, and there are too many little niggles to nudge it into to the upper echelons. For our money, the iPad mini and Nexus 7 remain the compact tablets to beat.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 83% features: 100% workmanship: 100%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 video review: the best new compact tablet of 2014
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is one of the best Android tablets we've ever reviewed. In terms of hardware it's the best you can buy right now and has a superbly thin and light design. There's very little to dislike here aside from some elements of the TouchWiz software and the higher price compared to some decent Android tablet rivals.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/28/2014
80% Samsung Galaxy Tab S
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
The Galaxy Tab S devices give Android users two slim and solid alternatives to the iPad Air and iPad Mini. Stock Android would have been great, and metal backings wouldn’t have made these ultralight tablets too heavy at all. But neither of those things are as important as these flagship Samsung slates’ strengths: Superb screens, smooth performance, solid battery life, and unbelievably svelte physiques.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/22/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review: The best iPad mini and Nexus 7 rival tablet around
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is one of the best Android tablets we've ever reviewed. In terms of hardware it's the best you can buy right now and has a superbly thin and light design. There's very little to dislike here aside from some elements of the TouchWiz software and the higher price compared to Android rivals (the iPad mini 2 is the obvious alternative if you're not set on Android). If you would rather save money and aren't so bothered about top-notch spec and additional features like the fingerprint scanner and IR blaster, check out the Nexus 7 and LG G Pad 8.3.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2014
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% features: 90% workmanship: 80%
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs iPad Mini head-to-head review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
Having won four rounds to the Galaxy Tab S 8.4's three, the iPad Mini 2 with Retina display is the winner of this versus review. Featuring robust security, significantly better battery life and a cleaner, more intuitive user interface the iPad Mini 2 remains one of the best small form factor tablets currently available.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2014
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4: 4G Android tablet is easy to swallow
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
Buy it direct from Samsung and the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE will set you back £399 – or to put it another way, £20 less than the cheapest (16GB, no memory card) Wi-Fi and cellular iPad mini Retina. Pick one up from a cellco like 3, which supplied my review unit, and for £50 upfront and £33 a month you get the slab and 15GB of data each month. In a nutshell then, the Tab S 8.4 is thin and light with decent battery life, a good camera, even better speakers, a cellphone and a very impressive display. The best tablet in the world? Pretty much.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/12/2014
80% Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
Featuring a great display, powerful processor, above average – for a tablet – camera and wealth of security services, the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is a stellar device that easily matches, if not beats the performance of other small form-factor tablets. Were it not for the Galaxy Tab S 8.4's slightly disappointing battery, the device may have been the first non-Nexus small form factor Android tablet to receive V3's five-star rating.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung takes a jab at the iPad Mini Retina
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is an amalgamation of the Tab Pro 8.4 along with the Galaxy S5. The hardware, especially the display is of top notch and the tablet is a powerhouse when it comes to performance and productivity. The design might not appeal to some, although Samsung has put in efforts to make it as slim as possible and has even splashed some nice metal accents. Overall, this is the best tablet from Samsung in the 7-8 inch range and for the money, we think the Tab S 8.4 is a great buy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
100% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is an incredible tablet with almost no flaws. Superb screen, unique features, a battery that doesn’t need charging every night… really, there's very little that's missing here. But for us the iPad Mini stays on top by a whisker for its unrivalled tablet design, absolutely flawless performance and wider selection of optimised tablet apps. Sure, the Tab S 8.4 is smaller than most Android tablets and both the Magazine UI and Papergarden help but the App Store is where you’ll find the best apps for (slightly) bigger screens.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 80% display: 100% workmanship: 80%
90% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
There's a lot of good to say about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4. So much that it irks us just how many other Tab devices are available through the range, because it muddies the water. In short the S sets the mark for Android tablets at this price point and size. All there is to do now is simplify the naming convention and deliver a slightly more premium build - then it'll be job done Samsung.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 90%
85% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review: A great alternative to the iPad mini
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
After several attempts at dethroning the iPad, looks like Samsung has finally got it right with the Galaxy Tab S. With an excellent display, powerful processing and great speaker quality, there’s little going against the Galaxy Tab S. It might not provide the 10 hour battery life that the iPad does, but it’s pretty close and adequate to get you through a day’s work.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 85%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
Samsung is targeting people who want to use their tablet to watch movies, play games, view pictures, and perform other tasks that can fully utilize a gorgeous high-resolution display with its new flagship Galaxy Tab S line of tablets. As far as flagship tablets are concerned, the Tab S 8.4 has all of the high-end features we’d expect, including a fast processor, plenty of RAM, expandable storage, and the latest version of Android.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2014
80% Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Review
Source: Ubergizmo English English Archive.org version
The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is a great Android tablet for users who want something that can be held comfortably like a small book. Thanks to its lightweight and thin design, this is one of the better design for that type of usage. In Landscape mode, it is an amazing device to watch movies on and to play games. The display quality and resolution makes multimedia activities “pop” with vivid details.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy Tab S Review: Hitting the iPad Where it Hurts
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The Tab S is a highly polished, premium tablet. It's got more than enough power to do whatever you'd like to do, and it's slim, light and attractive as well. There are no real major faults with it - if you don't like the price, there are plenty of cheaper models in Samsung's arsenal. This is a device for those who like to splurge, and there is no shortage of such people in the world.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
80% If you're after a tablet with an impossibly great screen... this is it
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Having spent plenty of time with both variations of the Tab S, it has to be said that these are great devices — from the eye-catching screen to the raw power under the hood, Samsung couldn't have done much better with what could be a final attempt to compete with Apple at the top-end of the market. If this doesn't make a dent in the iPad sales figures perhaps nothing will. There are still question marks over Android which aren't all Samsung's fault. With the release of Android L in the autumn some of these problems might be ironed out, but when the Tab S will get Samsung's version of the new operating system is anyone's guess.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/22/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 100% features: 80% workmanship: 100%
100% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
If you're looking for an Android tablet, then the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is certainly a fantastic, if rather expensive choice. The 8.4in display strikes a great middle ground between small 7in tablets and hulking 10in examples, both of which look to be falling slowly out of favour. If you don’t want to spend as much, the Google Nexus 7 is now available for around £150 which makes it excellent value.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/11/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
There are two answers here. If you’re choosing between this and an iPad mini 2 then we’d still recommend the iPad. While the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4’s screen gives it an edge, the iPad’s screen is still very good and it comfortably wins for its better design, slicker software and superior tablet apps. The only alternative we’d consider is the LG G Pad 8.3. It’s not as fast as the Samsung and doesn’t have an AMOLED screen, but it’s only £200 and a very good cheaper alternative. Those after the pure Google experience should consider waiting for the much-rumoured Nexus 8 tablet, too, but we’d be very surprised if it matches the quality of this Samsung AMOLED screen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Source: Gizmag English Archive.org version
On a hardware level, the Galaxy Tab S is in a league of its own. No other series of tablets – iPad included – gives you such an outstanding combination of screen quality, lightness and thinness. On a software level, it has a few cool tricks up its sleeve as well. But there is that pesky lack of edge touch rejection, along with a tablet app library that still lags behind the App Store's. The Tab S 8.4 is an excellent tablet – one of the best around – and is most definitely worth a look. But for those reasons it isn't quite the no-brainer buy over the Retina iPad mini that it could have been.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/08/2014
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4: First Impressions
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The 3G variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is priced at Rs. 37,800 and the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is priced at 44,800. Both will hit the Indian market in the second week of July. Although the pricing is a bit on the higher side, the impressive specifications and interesting features might give the Galaxy Tab S series an advantage in the price-conscious Indian market. Our initial impressions are very good, so stay tuned for our more detailed observations and test results in our full review.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/02/2014
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 hands-on review: High-res tablet takes aim at iPad mini 2 and Nexus 7
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is a very impressive small tablet with a thin and light design combine with a large screen. That display is gorgeous but Samsung's SuperAMOLED isn't for everyone. There's a lot of tech packed into this device, such as the fingerprint scanner and IR blaster, but while it price-matches the iPad mini you will have to pay more for it than rival Android tablets such as the Nexus 7.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/25/2014
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review: S-class coupe
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is the biggest step yet by the manufacturer on its way to the top of the tablet market. It is also the first compact Android tablet which can legitimately give the iPad mini 2 a bloody nose not only on paper, but also in real life, without downplaying Google's and Amazon's efforts. But while the likes of Kindle and Nexus are good at cutting Apples' prices, Samsung is throwing everything and the AMOLED screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/25/2014
90% Galaxy Tab S review: Samsung takes another swipe at the iPad
Source: Greenbot English Archive.org version
Samsung has continued to churn out tablet after smartphone after tablet, but something about the Tab S duo seems more impressive than any of the competition, especially in the Android space. Maybe it’s the fact the company’s latest flagship tablets really are that good. Or maybe it’s just nice to see a tablet genuinely challenge the iPad.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Let's establish first that the Galaxy Tab S models are for people who prioritize media consumption. For productivity, nothing beats a Windows 8.1 tablet, although the iPad can come close; Android is just short on world-class tablet-centric productivity apps. The best tablet games also still come out on iOS first.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Galaxy Tab S review: The screen's the thing with this iPad rival
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Tab S offers a double threat, first with its high-res Super AMOLED display and then with an incredibly thin profile. Add to fact that both the 8.4- and 10.5-inch versions are lighter than the iPad Mini and iPad Air, and Samsung’s latest flagship tablets are bound to turn heads.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 90%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S review: 10.5 and 8.4 Android glamour
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
On that basis, there’s plenty to like about the Galaxy Tab S. The 10.5-inch model is a beautiful movie machine, with great speaker performance and sufficiently lightweight construction that even if you’re holding it for the duration, your arms shouldn’t get tired. As for the 8.4-inch version, its slender build and minimal bezels fit a much bigger display into a form-factor closer to slates in the 7-inch category, balancing media consumption with the ability to fit into an overcoat pocket.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2014
80% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 provides a truly high-end experience with the sharpest, most colorful screen on any slate today. However, with so many Android apps not optimized for high-resolution displays, you often won't see the benefit like you would on the iPad mini with Retina Display, which has a huge library of optimized apps.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and 8.4 hands on: First look
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
We covered the specs, we showed you the images and now it’s time for the videos. The first tablet we took for a spin in front of our video camera is the Galaxy Tab 10.5. Here’s what its UI looks like, including a look a SlideSync 3.0.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 06/12/2014

Foreign Reviews

90% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi (16 GB)
Source: e-media - Heft 11/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%
100% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Source: e-media - Heft 25/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%
91% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE (16 GB)
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 1/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 91% display: 94% mobility: 86%
96% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Source: SFT - Heft 10/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 96%
84% Die Displayrevolution?
Source: Tabtech German DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
90% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE (16 GB)
Source: Computerbild - Heft 17/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 90%
100% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 5/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%
79% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE (16 GB)
Source: Connect - Heft 09/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 79% features: 80%
89% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Source: Areamobile German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 89%
97% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE im Test: Unter den kleinen Tablets das größte
Source: Mobicroco German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 97% features: 98% workmanship: 96% ergonomy: 96%
96% Hightech-Attacke gegen das iPad
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/18/2014
Rating: Total score: 96% price: 86% features: 99% display: 93% mobility: 99%
86% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi (16 GB)
Source: Tecchannel - Heft 15/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 86%
Display-König im Plastik-Gewand
Source: Futurezone.at German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2014
100% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE (16 GB)
Source: Connect - Heft 08/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs iPad mini with Retina display: Apple and Samsung's mini tablets go head to head
Source: PC Action German DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 06/25/2014
Super AMOLED-Love
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: very good first impression; Android; adequate price
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2014
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: high contrast display, strong colors; high image sharpness; good workmanship; high quality material; torsion-resistant chassis
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2014
80% Samsung Galaxy Tab S, análisis
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy Tab S, análisis
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
100% Test : Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, petit format et grandes performances
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
93% Recenzja Samsunga Galaxy Tab S 8.4 – tablet bliski ideału?
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2014
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 – функциональность превыше всего
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Super AMOLED display with excellent brightness and contrast; powerful 8-core SoC; 6-core graphics; variety of wireless modules; good autonomy. Negative: Relatively small amount of internal memory.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2014
Обзор Samsung Galaxy Tab S: новый флагманский планшет
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; powerful performance;good colors, brightness and resolution of the screen.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2014
Подробный обзор и тестирование планшета Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; excellent design; decent performance. Negative: Relatively short gaming battery life; small storage space.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/08/2014
Первый Взгляд На Samsung Galaxy Tab S: 8-Ядерные Планшеты С Super Amoled
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very good display; long battery life; slim and lightweight;; good performance. Negative: Plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2014
Российская презентация планшетов Samsung Galaxy Tab S
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery runtime; slim case and lightweight; super AMOLED screen. Negative: High price
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/02/2014
Ревю на Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (SM-T700) – малкият, но също толкова мощен събрат на флагманския Tab S 10.5
Source: Tablet.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very light weight and very slim body; beautiful design; long battery life; high brightness, 98% coverage of sRGB, great contrast; decent camera.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/22/2014

Comment

Model:

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is Samsung’s latest version of the ever popular tablet-form devices. Design-wise, the tablet follows the latest Samsung trend with its dazzling white color and faux-leather backing; the same pattern found on the Galaxy S5. Display on the table is an 8.4 inch WQXGA Super AMOLED panel 1600 x 2560 Pixel, 360 ppi.

The WiFi enabled tablet runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and packs an Exynos 5 Octa (1.9 GHz quad core + 1.3 Ghz quad core) processor. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 also comes with 3 GB RAM and 16 GB memory. There is an option to increase storage with the use of a MicroSD card up to 128 GB.

This is plenty storage for intense users looking to fill their device with bucket loads of application and media. The tablet is equipped with an 8 MP rear facing camera and a 2.1 MP front camera. The overall dimensions are 21.26 x 12.55 x 0.66 cm (8.37" x 4.94" x 0.26") and weights at 294 g (10.37 oz). Battery life is very good with 10 hours internet use time, 80 hours music play time and 12 hours of video play time. This is possible with the Lithium Ion, 4900 mAh.

ARM Mali-T628 MP6: OpenGL ES 3.0 capable graphics card for smartphones and tablets (e.g. included in the Exynos 5420 and 5422 with 6 cores).

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

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


5420 Octa:

Exynos 5 SoC with four Cortex-A15 cores, four Cortex-A7 cores and an ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU. Successor to the Exynos 5410.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


8.40":

Large smartphones and a few small tablets are available for this display size. Unlike most smartphones, you can see more on the screen, more details and use larger resolutions. Such formats are better for people with defective vision. However, such devices are no longer easy to fit in a pocket, and they are probably not quite light either.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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.


88.62%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Devices with the same GPU

HP Slate 7 VoiceTab Ultra
Mali-T628 MP6, Kirin 925, 7.00", 0.24 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
Mali-T628 MP6, Exynos 5420 Octa, 10.50", 0.47 kg
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
Mali-T628 MP6, Exynos 5420 Octa, 12.20", 0.75 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
Adreno 619, Snapdragon SD 695 5G, 11.00", 0.48 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Mali-G57 MP2, Mediatek Helio G99, 8.70", 0.332 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos Exynos 1380, 12.40", 0.627 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos Exynos 1380, 10.90", 0.524 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+
Adreno 740, Snapdragon SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 12.40", 0.586 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Adreno 740, Snapdragon SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 11.00", 0.5 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, Snapdragon SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 14.60", 0.732 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2022)
Mali-G52 MP2, T618, 10.40", 0.477 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro
Adreno 642L, Snapdragon SD 778G 5G, 10.10", 0.674 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022
Adreno 618, Snapdragon SD 720G, 10.40", 0.465 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G
Adreno 730, Snapdragon SD 8 Gen 1, 12.40", 0.572 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G
Adreno 730, Snapdragon SD 8 Gen 1, 11.00", 0.507 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Adreno 730, Snapdragon SD 8 Gen 1, 14.60", 0.726 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, T618, 10.50", 0.508 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Adreno 619, Snapdragon SD 750G 5G, 12.40", 0.608 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Mediatek Helio P22T MT8768T, 8.70", 0.366 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3
Mali-G72 MP18, Exynos Exynos 9810, 8.00", 0 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020)
Adreno 610, Snapdragon SD 662, 10.40", 0.477 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus
Adreno 650, Snapdragon SD 865+ (Plus), 12.40", 0.575 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
Adreno 650, Snapdragon SD 865+ (Plus), 11.00", 0.5 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Mali-G72 MP3, Exynos Exynos 9611, 10.40", 0.467 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro T545
Adreno 616, Snapdragon SD 670, 10.10", 0.653 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
Mali-G71 MP2, Exynos Exynos 7904, 8.40", 0.309 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 SM-T860
Adreno 640, Snapdragon SD 855, 10.50", 0.42 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 Wifi SM-T290
Adreno 504, Snapdragon SD 429, 8.00", 0.345 kg
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2019 SM-T295
Adreno 504, Snapdragon SD 429, 8.00", 0.345 kg
Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2014-06-19 (Update: 2014-06-19)