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Size: 326.4 x 208.6 x 5.5 mm (12.85 x 8.21 x 0.22 in)
Due to its aspect ratio and size it is very awkward to hold in a hand unlike an iPad.
This is a tablet that works best sitting on a desk
Size: 12.38 X 7.74" (313.67 X 196.05mm)
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Diagonal size: 14.6" (369.9mm)
Resolution: 1848 x 2960 pixels,
Looks great. Really nothing bad to say about it at all.
It's crisp and bright.
While I didn't stress it, I found it the performance to be good. I had no complaints.
Scrolling seemed snappy at all times and without any stuttering.
Very good compared to a laptop. not as good compared to an iPad.
Also I noticed that when I was not using the device it seemed to quickly run down the battery after a few days. Unlike an iPad which seems to preserve its battery well when it is not in use.
The tablet comes with a Samsung S Pen. My notes on the Samsung S Pen
The cover keyboard is two pieces
One piece attaches to the back of the S8 Ultra
One piece is the keyboard
The two pieces magnetically attach
Typing experience is OK
The cover is strongly attached to the back of the Tab S8 Ultra. it's not easy to dislodge.
The strength of the attachment between the two pieces is very weak
it is very easy to dislodge the connection accidentally
Absolutely Do NOT lift the device by the keyboard part only. Even if it stays connected initially it will detach from the part of the cover that is attached to the tablet.
I don't own these devices, but I think they are good choices to investigate if you're looking for a windows laptop that can work like a drawing tablet.
The Galaxy book 360 brings these key attributes to the discussion:
You can fold it around so that you see just the screen. This makes it convenient for drawing.
It comes with the Samsung S Pen which uses It uses Wacom EMR technology. This gives you a drawing experience that is just like a drawing tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 (product page)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 (product page)
Release year: 2024
Brad Colbow - Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 Review 2024/03/25
Release year: 2024
Brad Colbow - Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 Review 2023/02/15
The Samsung Galaxy Tabs S series of tablets with the and the Samsung S Pen can play the role of drawing tablets very well and are a compelling alternative to Apple iPads.
Specific models I own:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE <- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Great value at reasonable cost.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 LITE (2022 edition or 2024 edition) <- RECOMMENDED as great budget choice for esp. for beginners.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab series has many models that span a wide range of sizes.
Size has a huge impact on how the tablet feels to use especially with the 16X9 aspect ratio of these tablets. So put careful thought into picking the appropriate size for you.
The size of the S9 FE is compact which makes it portable but big enough for me to draw on the couch and in bed and when I am travelling.
The S8 Ultra is very big. This works great when using it like a laptop, but it's size with its 16x9 aspect ratio can a bit just too much to deal with when holding close to drawing.
These tablets. they are also compatible with a few other pens.
The Wacom CP-913 pen provides an better experience with this device. When I draw with a Samsung S series tablet Some people (including myself) use the CP-913 that came with my Wacom One (DTC-133) with Samsung Tablets.
RATING: Very good
All three exhibit very low pointer lag. A bit more than the apply pencil, but less than even high end pen displays such as a Wacom Cintiq Pro.
The S8 and S9 are incredibly responsive and I don't notice much lag. They seemed almost as responsive as an iPad.
The S6 LITE is a little laggy when scrolling and using apps, but for basic line art with the Infinite Painter app I felt it was responsive.
As for software here are the apps I use with it. Stars indicate the my favorite apps.
Clip Studio Paint ⭐
Infinite Painter (works similar to Procreate on iPads) ⭐
Krita
IbisPaint X
A common question from people considering the Samsung Galaxy tab series is whether the procreate app works on these tablets. The answer is no. Procreate only works on iPads.
This means sending a display signal from a computer to this tablet. These tablets have no built in way to act as a monitor for your PC via USB-C.
This means sending a display signal from the tablet to an external monitor. Whether this works depends on the model involved. My understanding is that only the Galaxy Tab S Ultra series can do this.
In my testing
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra- can use an external monitor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE - can not use an external monitor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 LITE - can not use an external monitor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 (released: 2020)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ (released: 2020)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (released: 2021)
Samsung announced this early in 2024 but it isn't widely available for purchase.
My notes on this tablet
If you are a beginner budget is constrained you might find that this slightly older tablet might meet your needs and is still not too expensive ($230)
Get a more recent version edition (2022 or above) instead
I DO NOT RECOMMEND purchasing the Galaxy Tab A series tablet if you want to do digital art. The key issue is that The A9 series DOES NOT SUPPORT an EMR pen. This series only supports capacitive pens which are very bad for digital art.
Look at the Galaxy Tab S series which works with the Samsung S pen - which is a decent EMR pen. If you are looking to save money check out the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 lite.
Notes
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra <- RECOMMENDED. High performance. Great display. ()
They come with the Samsung S Pen:
The Galaxy Tab models come with an Samsung S Pen. Here are my notes: .
This pen is trash. Avoid it. My notes:
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You might be interested in the Tab S series as an alternative the Apple iPad. If so, go here: 7P notes:
Some people report that they can use software called to make this happen, but I have not tried it.
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There are several different Samsung S Pens. I am referring to the S Pens that come with the Samsung Galaxy Tab series.
RATING: GOOD. The S Pen uses standard Wacom EMR and delivers a consistent drawing experience to what you would find in drawing tablets. I prefer it to the Apple pencil though it is not as good as the Wacom Pro Pen 2 in terms of pressure range.
The overall pressure of the S pen is good.
maximum pressure
In my testing it has a good maximum pressure of about 250gf.
Initial activation force
It's supposed to be around 3gf.
I have not independently verified this.
The S Pen has one physical button, unlike the Apple iPad. This also differs from the pens of most drawing tablets like the Wacom Intuos or Wacom Intuos Pro. Those pens have two buttons, and some have three.
I have 3 Samsung S pens. They are all the same model but different colors. They came with my purchases of the S6 Lite (2022 edition), S8 Ultra, S9 FE.
They use the same Wacom EMR tech. In fact they are cross compatible, you can take the Wacom One GEN1 Pen (CP-913) and use them instead of the S Pen with the Galaxy Tab S series tablets. And the reverse is true, I can use Samsung S Pen with the Wacom One tablets.
And just like those Wacom pens they don't need to charge - they get their energy from being near the tablet.
There are several versions of the S Pen listed here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S_Pen
I can't speak to all of them, just the ones that came with Galaxy Tab S series.
There are several Samsung S Pen models. I am discussing the ones that come with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S series of devices. My notes on the Galaxy Tab S series.
S Pen creator edition
Brad Colbow - S Pen Creator Edition Review 2023/10/30
parkablogs review of Samsung S Pen Creator Edition - 2023/11/01
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