Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6" WiFi 16GB Review

Key features

The Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6" WiFi 16GB is, like some other Samsung Galaxy devices, a budget tablet which you will definitely enjoy if you want to pay a fair price for fair specs. The quad-core CPU and the RAM memory are ideal for multitasking, while the screen provides crisp graphics, which should be enough to watch some movies.

Introduction

The Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6" WiFi 16GB brings you a series of powerful specifications packed within a thin device, which easily fits into your bag, being no larger and no heavier than a regular notebook. You can however do infinitely more with this tablet, as you will discover below. There are two variants of the tablet, the T560 with WiFi support, and the T561 with tablet 3g support aside from the Wi-Fi.

What is the screen resolution ?

Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, the screen is now larger and of a better quality, allowing you to enjoy crisp graphics in both office and multimedia applications. The TFT screen has a diagonal size of 9.6 inches. The resolution provided by this screen is 800 x 1200 pixels, and this amounts to about 157 pixels per inch, regarding density. It could have been better, but the value is great for a budget tablet.

What is the battery life ?

The battery of the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6" WiFi 16GB is more powerful than that of the tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. This time, you get to use a non-removable battery with a capacity of 5000mAh. This should last about eight hours of continuous video playback, but you can get even more battery lifetime if you lower the brightness of the screen and turn off the internet connection when you do not need it.

What is the overall performance ?

The Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6" WiFi 16GB relies on a quad-core processor that runs at 1.3GHz, and which should be enough for all the apps you are interested in. If you care about multitasking, you will definitely enjoy the 1.5GB of RAM memory available inside the tablet. The b/g/n protocols are supported when it comes to WiFi connections, and the HSDPA 900 / 1200 bands are available when it comes to 3G connections.

What is the sound and video quality ?

The audio and video quality of the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6" WiFi 16GB are average, given the budget aspect of the device. The speaker is a standard one, and despite not being overly powerful, you can easily watch a movie and understand the dialogue with no issues at all. You can also take HD videos using the main 5MP camera. The front camera has a 2MP sensor and it is good enough for selfies.

Conclusion: Should I buy it ?

The Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6" WiFi 16GB is a worthwhile purchase if you want a tablet Samsung device, especially because it has a low price tag. You should not expect an overpowered device, but you should expect a tablet that will not let you down when you need it the most.