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I definitely appreciate the return to form on the case.

Dock: https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-Foldable-Gigabit-Ethernet/dp/B0DLK8VYXY?th=1&psc=1

Power Delivery: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FB8QB54F?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

Thunderbolt Cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DDQDG6GF?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

Keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0F4DM1LXS?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

Mouse: https://a.co/d/019BmYT7

Having to set up the wear app on all devices which isn’t strange, but then I have to re-calibrate neck stretch reminders on all 3 devices. Voice assistant, etc.

Not sure why this wouldn’t carry over. Same Samsung account and everything on the other devices.

Their oil cooler hose has a pin hole and is leaking profusely.

This may be a bit wordy for some, personal review below, but for those with that want to get right to it, I asked Gemini to create some cliff notes for the review:

The Verdict

• Highly Recommended: The reviewer calls it an absolute steal for $330 (with tax) and recommends buying it if you want a larger screen.
• The Sweet Spot: It includes a case, a stylus, and a large display for a fraction of the cost of premium tablets.

The Good (Pros)

• Display: Large, sharp, clear, and bright (500 nits) with excellent colors and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
• Battery Life: Massive 10,000 mAh battery easily lasts all day, even with the 120Hz mode turned on.
• Included Extras: Comes with a high-quality case and a functional stylus (though the stylus magnet is weak).
• Performance & Storage: 8GB of RAM handles multitasking (5–8 apps open at once) smoothly. It has 256GB of internal storage and supports an SD card.
• Audio: The 4-speaker setup sounds surprisingly good for the price.
• Bonus Feature: Supports Video Input, allowing it to act as an external monitor for a laptop (though it won't connect natively to a Nintendo Switch).

The Bad (Cons)

• Missing Hardware: No GPS (annoys weather widgets when traveling) and no fingerprint scanner (uses face unlock instead).
• Software Quirks: Cannot force unoptimized apps into landscape mode, cannot adjust/zoom wallpapers, and the app dock is restricted to a maximum of 6 shortcuts.
• Accessories: Third-party accessory options are extremely limited.
• Size: It is large and not highly portable; users wanting portability should look at the 11” version.

Performance & Use-Case

• Gaming: Excellent for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Controllers connect seamlessly with no noticeable latency.
• Connectivity: Bluetooth is highly stable with great range for headphones and earbuds.

Preface:

I heard about this tablet about a week ago and thought it was pretty intriguing. I used to have an iPad Pro 12.9 second generation and at the time I loved it. But eventually downsized to the iPad Pro 10.9 1st generation when it came out. Then so on to the 11” Pro variants. I had gotten tired of the cumbersome larger displays and got away from them for several years. Like 5+ years at this point. I have always been fine without the larger devices. I eventually moved away from iOS tablets and started exploring the budget android segment and started out with a Lenovo M8, which got returned for a Samsung A9+, which was also returned for a S9 FE. I kept the S9 FE for about 6 months and then upgraded to the S10 FE and I have had that for almost a year. I love it, and ended up picking up a used S7 due to it having DEX mode. I use that as a full time desk set-up. Long story short I was looking towards getting a larger android device as they had started to appeal to me again. Being able to multi-task or at least have decent screen real-estate while watching content with Picture in Picture became something that really interested me. 

Anyways, I looked for this tablet once I heard about it. Did not find much info on it from my trusted reviewers on YouTube. Honestly they probably won’t even touch this thing because of the niche. So I ended up picking it up. I figured hell if I don’t like it. Return it. If I do like it, it’s $330 with tax. And I get a larger screen, the pen, and it comes with a case as well. 

Feedback time…. 

To start off, if you are even remotely considering this tablet. Just go out and grab one if you can find one. The tablet is definitely worth the $330ish with tax out the door price. 

The good: 

1. Large display with good colors, great resolution, and it gets bright enough. 500 nits. 
2. Large battery, 10,000MAH. Definitely lasts me all day and then some with my usage. 
3. High refresh rate display. Scrolling the web or navigate the device with no lag or stutters. (I have only used it in 120hz mode as of now. Battery life is good enough to take the additional hit for the higher refresh rate)
4. Case already included, what a freaking steal. Case is actually pretty damn good too. I like it. 
5. Stylus is included. I am not much of a stylus person. But it works pretty well from what I have seen. But the magnet on it is pretty weak so be careful with that. 
6. Speakers sound surprisingly good. I am watching a movie on it right now while I type this and it doesn’t leave that much to be desired for the price. (4 speaker set up)
7. Storage: 256gb plus you can add a SD card for additional space if needed. I currently have a 128gb in mine just for photos. You can also force apps to external memory. 
8. Face Recognition - It’s probably not the most secure but it works and it works pretty fast. And consistently. You cannot add additional face scans for if you wear glasses or whatever.  
9. Video Input: the tablet accepts Video In for if you have a laptop or whatever and would like to have an additional screen. I was able to extend the screen of my Lenovo Y700 to it, but not my Nintendo switch. I think you would need like an HDMI capture card to do that. I have seen people do it before with that on different tablets. But since it supported video in I figured it was worth trying to see if it could do it natively. 
10. Ram: 8gb of ram makes switching back and forth between multiple apps a breeze. So far it has no issues leaving 5-8 apps open plus the one that you are using.

 

The bad: (If you want to call it that.)

1. This tablet does not have GPS capability, only really annoying for my weather widget because if I take it somewhere it is still pulling the weather from my home and not its current location. 
2. Unable to force landscape mode for apps that are not optimized for it. (I can on my galaxy tablet so I was hoping to do the same on this one. 
3. No fingerprint scanner for biometrics. (Not a deal breaker for me, but I have seen others complain about it. 
4. Accessory options are extremely, and I do mean extremely limited. 
5. Cannot size/zoom adjust wallpapers when you set them, it does what it wants. Not the biggest deal but seems like a basic thing. 
6. Can only set 6 app shortcuts into the dock. (I know I can do more if I add them to the screen, but I like to keep my screen uncluttered.

 

My main use-case for this tablet is gaming, I do a lot of gaming through Xbox Cloud gaming. This thing handles that like a charm. Controller connects and does not have any noticeable latency difference compared to my Galaxy tablet or Lenovo Y700. I also 100% of the time am listening to media/games/whatever through headphones or earbuds and the bluetooth has a very stable connection. I have not had a drop out or loss of connection. Bluetooth range is pretty good too, I have left the room several times and never once had it drop connection or start to cut out. 

The picture quality is very good, the display is very sharp, clear, and has good colors. Text appears clear, reading websites, forums, etc. Is very easy on the eyes. 

It’s not the most portable tablet, so if you are not used to a larger device and want something more portable the smaller version would probably be more ideal. (Attached picture vs 11’ Samsung tablet for comparison.)

My GameSir G8+ makes this so much easier than bringing my tablet stand and Xbox controller.

I was super excited about this one after getting my G8 Plus. Now I’m having regrets and second thoughts. 💭