Review of Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite - tablet with stylus and cool sound

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 01:29

The gadget turned out to be good, but not for everyone.

Samsung is the undisputed leader among Android tablet manufacturers, thanks in large part to the Galaxy Tab S6 released a year ago. Now the company has introduced the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, which inherited a neat design and stylus from the older version. But will the novelty be able to repeat the success of the flagship model?

Table of contents

• Specifications
• Design and ergonomics
• Screen
• Software and features
• Sound
• Camera
• Autonomy
• Outcomes

Specifications

CPU	Samsung Exynos 9611
Operating system	Android 10, One UI 2.1
Display	10.4-inch (2000 x 1200 pixels) IPS
Memory	4 GB RAM, 64/128 GB internal storage, microSD card slot up to 1 TB
Battery	7,040 mAh; working time when surfing the web - up to 12 hours
Audio system	Stereo speakers from AKG, support for Dolby Atmos and Samsung Scalable Codec
Camera	Main - 8 MP with autofocus, front - 5 MP
Dimensions (edit)	244.5 × 154.3 × 7mm
The weight	465 g
Communication means	Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2, 4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.0; LTE (in a separate version)
Ports and connectors	USB Type ‑ C 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack

Design and ergonomics

Before us is a thin aluminum tablet with small frames around the screen. The corners of the body are rounded, the side edges are flat. The novelty lies comfortably in the hands, and the weight of 465 g does not get tired during long-term use.

The build quality and materials are excellent, glass and metal are perfectly matched to each other. There are no logos or buttons on the front. Spaces around the screen are uniform and sufficient for a comfortable grip. The top and bottom ends are equipped with stereo speakers, 3.5 mm audio jack and USB Type-C port.

Along the perimeter of the case, there are inconspicuous plastic inserts for antennas. On the right side there is a power button, a volume rocker and a microSD card tray with a dummy. We are testing the Wi-Fi version of the tablet; in the model with LTE support, a SIM card is installed in place of the plug.

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite does not have a fingerprint scanner, but face recognition can be used instead. The latter works with the help of a front camera and "fades" when there is a lack of lighting.

The device comes with a magnetic case-book and a stylus S Pen, which is attached to the case.

Screen

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is equipped with a 10.4-inch display with a resolution of 2000 × 1200 pixels. In recalculation, this gives a pixel density of 224 PPI - a good value for an IPS matrix with a classic RGB organization.

The screen cannot boast of high contrast, which is why the picture looks faded. The black color is not deep enough: after all, this is not AMOLED. However, even by the standards of IPS-matrices, the color gamut is rather modest.

Otherwise, everything is decent: the white color does not give off blue or yellowness, the brightness margin is normal, the viewing angles are also good. The image darkens at large angles, as if there is an air gap between the matrix and the glass. However, this does not interfere with everyday use.

Software and features

The tablet runs Android 10 with the proprietary One UI 2.1 shell. The interface is almost the same as in Samsung smartphones, it differs only in support for landscape orientation.

The hardware platform of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is the Exynos 9611 chipset. It includes four high-performance Cortex ‑ A73 cores with a frequency of up to 2.3 GHz, four energy efficient Cortex ‑ A53 (up to 1.7 GHz) and a Mali ‑ G72 MP3 video accelerator.

RAM - 4 GB, internal storage is 64 GB and expandable with microSD cards.

The operation of the system and applications does not raise any questions, but with games it is more and more difficult. In World of Tanks: Blitz, even at medium settings, frequency drops of up to 30 FPS are noticeable. In general, the device is not suitable for heavy titles.

Sound

The tablet is equipped with stereo speakers, for the sound of which the engineers of the Austrian company AKG were responsible. The bass is well developed, the tonal balance is neutral, there is no distortion even at maximum volume. Dolby Atmos surround sound technology is also supported.

The sound through the headphones is not that impressive. The volume is sufficient, but the elaboration of low and high frequencies leaves much to be desired. This is noticeable in high-quality wired "ears" and is irrelevant for a wireless connection. The novelty also supports the Samsung Scalable Codec audio codec for high-quality audio transmission over Bluetooth.

Camera

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is equipped with an 8-megapixel main module with autofocus. The pictures cannot boast of detail or wide dynamic range - however, you should not expect high-quality cameras from a tablet. The 5 megapixel front camera is great for video calls, and satisfactory self-portraits are also obtained with it.

Standard camera

Standard camera

Standard camera

Standard camera

Selfie

Autonomy

A 7,040 mAh battery is installed inside the tablet. The device lasts almost two days without recharging, if you do not load it with games. With continuous video playback at brightness, 50% of the battery lasted 12 hours. Recharging the battery from the supplied 15W adapter takes 3 hours.

Outcomes

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 stands out from other tablets with a stylus and high-quality sound. Battery life is also a strong point of the device. However, there were some drawbacks: at a cost of 29 thousand rubles, I would like to see a better screen, a fingerprint scanner and performance sufficient for heavy games. So the novelty is not for everyone.