Save $100 on the Galaxy Tab S9 FE on Amazon right now, or get up to $250<!–> in instant credit from Samsung when you trade in an eligible device. Additionally, you can save up to $114 on the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+–> model on Amazon or get up to $350<!–> off with a trade-in on Samsung’s site.
ZDNET’s key takeaways
Samsung’s 2023 Galaxy tablets come in two sizes: the 10.9-inch Tab S9 FE–> for a retail price of $450 and the 12.4-inch Tab S9 FE+<!–> for $600.
If you want a big tablet for watching movies and multitasking on the go but want to keep your spending in check, the Tab S9 FE+ is a solid choice.
You may experience the usual Android tablet quirks, such as outstretched apps and the occasional slowdown.
The world of budget-friendly Android tablets continues to grow as more companies try to appeal to those who don’t feel like spending $1,000+ on a nice Netflix machine. Samsung is again trying to make something happen in the upper mid-range sector with the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series, which consists of the regular S9 FE–> and the S9 FE+<!–>. I’ve been reviewing the latter, which normally retails for $599 and… it’s pretty good!
I won’t tell you it’s the greatest tablet since sliced bread. While it marks the return of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab FE line after a hiatus in 2022, the company’s mid-range tablets haven’t changed much, save for a few tweaks here and there to bring them up to 2024 standards. The S9 FE+ is a prime example, but despite being a boring update, it’s still a great option if you’re after a big screen with long battery life.
The screen is really what makes the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+. Samsung includes a 12.4-inch 16:10 IPS LCD that, to my eye, looks about as close as you can get to OLED without actually being OLED. Content looks pin-sharp thanks to the 2560 x 1600 resolution, while colors are vibrant and contrast is surprisingly adequate. I’ve enjoyed doing just about everything on this tablet, from watching movies to reading articles. It all looks superb, which is expected from a Samsung tablet.