![]() ![]() I appreciate that the included S Pen attaches magnetically to the back of the tablet, a design that feels less prone to detaching than the Apple Pencil does on the edge of an iPad. I’m a bit bummed that the silver and pink gold options are limited to the Tab S8 and Tab S8+ - why should small tablets have all the fun? - but as a device positioned for both work and play, the Ultra should blend in well at home offices and coffee shops alike. The Tab S8 Ultra’s dark graphite coating looks slick and unassuming, though its matte rear panel is pretty susceptible to fingerprints. If you want a huge portable screen that won’t feel huge in your bag, this slate fits the bill. Despite packing a comically large 14.6-inch display that dwarfs even the biggest iPad Pro, the Tab S8 Ultra’s airy 1.6-pound frame and thin 0.22-inch edges made it surprisingly comfortable to hold when I was thumbing through websites or taking sloppy handwritten notes. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is just about the biggest tablet you can buy right now, which makes it all the more impressive by just how sleek and lightweight it is. The Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra all have the same fast processor (Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1), key features and included S Pen - you’re really paying up for the bigger screen and a better webcam on the highest-end model. You’ll get faster overall performance out of the iPad Pro (which is also more ideal for those in the Apple ecosystem) or a more robust PC experience on a Surface. ![]() And unlike some of the best tablets out there, including the iPad Pro and Surface Pro 8, Samsung’s slate includes a stylus in the box. ![]() How it compares: If screen size is your priority, know that the Tab S8 Ultra dwarfs all of its major competitors. Just don’t expect apps to work as smoothly as they do on a traditional laptop. You can transform this giant slate into an Android laptop with the $349 Samsung Book Cover Keyboard, which works particularly well with its Windows-like DeX mode. What you need to know: The Tab S8 Ultra is the biggest member of the Galaxy Tab family, packing a beautiful 14.6-inch Super AMOLED screen backed up by some very strong performance, long battery life and a great webcam. Its fast performance, desktop-like DeX mode and optional keyboard impress, but we wouldn’t recommend buying one to use as your sole work machine. ![]() Who it’s for: The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is best suited for someone willing to invest in a huge tablet for watching movies and doing video calls, or artists who want a dependable and large slate that comes with a stylus. ![]()
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