As I am a techy type, every year I purchase a new phone and a new tablet. In my opinion, the Tab A 2019 has several Pros, which I show below. Well I have written this detailed review because I am hoping it will help you in your decision of whether or not to purchase this tablet.
PROS:
1. Large Internal Storage at 64GB...After installing my apps, and taking in account the OS etc, I still have close to 50GB left, so lots of Storage left!
2. WiFi...The WiFi is very strong and connected wonderfully to my ATT Router. I can get onto my WiFi even in my backyard!
3. Camera and Video are both very good. I took some indoor pictures, outdoor pictures and recorded videos and pictures were vivid and clear. Videos were sharp.
4. Screen Quality...The screen is very clear with vivid colors. My ebooks are super clear on this tablet.
5. A 3.5 Plug for a wired headset (however, there is no headset included with tablet, so I used my JVC Gummy Headset and great sound. My Bluetooth Headset sounds great with this tablet.
*** Note that the new Samsung S5e does NOT come with a 3.5 port and also, it is so expensive...just a couple of reasons why I decided to buy the Tab A 2019
6. Charger/Accessories...In the box is a Samsung US Charger base and cord. It is not fast charger but it charged plenty fast enough in my opinion.
Also included is a small Get Started Booklet with directions.
7. Sound Quality...This tablet's speaker has good sound, however if you use the wired headset or Bluetooth, you can select Dolby sound and it sounds superb. This tablet has a 3.5 port for a wired headset, the sound is super.b.
8. Battery Life...Excellent, I receive a full day with heavy use.
9. Accepts a external SD card up to 512GB. I placed my 128GB SD card inside loaded with pictures and music files and still have 65GB left.
10...Not a glass back...In my opinion, this is a PRO because a glass can break if the tablet is dropped.
***I do suggest a case/cover to protect the tablet. Amazon sells the case/cover that fits this tablet.
11...USB port accepts a OTG Flash Drive to copy files. It is a TYPE C port.
12. Value...For a Mid Tablet, it is low priced and has many features. Great deal.
Cons: Zero!
For me personally, I did not find any cons...I love this Tablet.
Would I purchase the tablet again? Yes, in a heartbeat!
* Should you consider purchasing this tablet? Yes, if you want a very nice tablet for a good price that has so many great features, then you may want to consider purchasing this tablet.
Upgrading from a 2015 Tab a to this 2019 Tab a and what a difference it is.
It comes stock with Pie 9.0 so you get the latest and greatest. As a Tab A, don't expect much. This is a baseline model for anyone who doesn't plan to do much other than watch videos, play mobile games, shop online or surf the web.
Only having it for a day at the time of this review (April 29, 2019) I have noticed a few things:
Audio Jack-in-the-box
One reason you'd choose this over the other higher line Galaxy Tabs is the audio jack. The newer models have removed them so you would need a dongle. The placement is also at the top so if you are used to plugging at the bottom then you'll need to remember that when using it at night.
Side buttons-
(More like a pet peeve) The volume and power buttons are located at the top right of the tablet. They are close together enough that you may mistake volume up for power when going by sight
Cameras-
Haven't tested the cameras
SD card-
As with SIM cards, the SD card will require the special pin to push the cover off to access it. If you plan to save a lot of data, pics or install apps then you will need to choose the 64gb or, as I will do, get a large capacity SD card for the 32gb model.
Screen size-
Compared to my older Tab A, this has a more theater style resolution. The bezel is noticeably smaller at almost hard to notice as you use. Especially in landscape mode.
Bottom buttons-
The lower home, back, and recent buttons are all on screen now. With pie 9.0 you have the option to pick two modes.
Mode 1 is always displayed with the ablitly to change the order of the buttons.
Mode 2 is hidden. You will see three grey blurs at the bottom of the screen. Swiping up once over that area of the grey shade displays or activates that option (swipe up over middle for home, over right for back, etc). If you swipe and hold it gives the same effect as long pressing the key.
There is no flash for the camera, fingerprint reading, facial recognition is an option and so forth.
One thing I did notice is that the small bezel makes it hard to hold the tablet in landscape mode without touching the screen without a cover. I plan to buy one that comes with a small hand strap when they produce one for this specific model.
Overall, if you want the latest Tab, plan to just be a basic user with low demanding tasks and don't want to break the bank then I'd suggest the 32gb version and add the SD card to fit you needs. If you know you will be downloading or saving a lot then I suggest the 64 or higher version.
I shall update the review as time goes on.
[UPDATE]
It appears the auto sleep and auto on feature for certain magnetic covers is gone. So you won't be able to open up and have the screen turn on or close and shut off. Not happy now.
I was shopping around for an affordable tablet (under $300) to read comic books and watch videos on. I narrowed my choices down to the budget/entry-level iPad, Kindle Fire 10, and this tablet. The iPad's screen (9.7 inches) isn't ideal for full-page comic reading, and I was never a fan of the Fire HD operating system, so I paid a bit more for this Galaxy tablet which runs the latest version of Android.
I'm very glad I purchased this tablet! The 10.1-inch size is perfect for full-page reading; the text within each comic panel is crystal clear, and color accuracy is incredible. The bezels around the screen are minimal, providing an immersive reading experience. I'm not gaming, so I can't comment on performance, but running Spotify, Chrome, and my comic app simultaneously works great.
My only gripe with the device thus far is that it's a bit heavy (the Galaxy Tab S5e is lighter), however, this device costs 50% less and doesn't have the reported wi-fi antenna defect that the S5e does. With the money I saved, I purchased a folio-style case and 12-month subscriptions to my preferred reading services.
Over all a snappy tablet would recommend going with more than 32 g of storage as not all app will transfer to the SD card. Downloads in chrome that are set to the SD card can be cumbersome to find the folder. The speakers are just bad for video media consumption with there location just on one side , listening to music ok. The last tablet that got this right was the nvidia K1 front facing stereo speakers. Has a headphone Jack. The GPS works great . Too early to judge battery
I wanted to write a review for this tablet even though I just received it a few days ago. If it dies on me or doesn't measure up i'll come back and revise my review. There are very few reviews on this because it's a fairly new release so not many people have bought it yet.
I did a lot of research for this tablet. Thanks to the confusion in searching for tablets on Amazon and this having so few reviews, I didn't even think it was legit until I searched the Samsung website and this model came up (same price here and there btw). I buy tech (like phones and laptops) and use them until they die or aren't supported with updates anymore (more on that later). I read a lot of tech reviews on this since there are hardly any reviews here. I considered Kindles but really wanted something that runs android/google out of the box, which Kindles don't (without some hacking that I didn't want to attempt).
I wanted the newest tablet for the best value, to perform basic tablet functions (no crazy gaming, etc), on Android and this seems to be the jackpot.
A couple things I found out in my search and comparison with other tablets that others might want to know:
1- First (and most important to me), this tablet has the newest Android OS- 9.0 Pie. This is one of the only tablets that runs Pie out of the box, at this price anyway. Some newer tablets run 8.0 Oreo. Most newer and more affordable ones run Lollipop, Marshmallow or Nougat. Having the newest OS is important to me because it means I'll get to keep this as long as possible and lower my likelihood of having issues down the line with updates ending and things not being supported. Some would say this isn't that important, it is to me.
2- This tablet has 2GB of RAM not 3, which I guess is an issue for some people who may use a tablet for more processor intensive things. I don't plan on that. I plan on reading, watching netflix, youtube, etc and doing stuff on apps and the internet. So far it's plenty fast (almost instant) for all of that. (FYI The 64 GB version of this tablet has the 3GB RAM).
3- This doesn't support the S-pen. I don't care about that at all, but maybe some people would like to know.
4- It has a headphone jack, yay!!!
5- It has a microSD card slot for expandable storage. Cool if I happen to need that later, probably not.
To sum it all up, this tablet is probably the best on the market for the price.
The only downside I found was it's a bit difficult finding screen protectors and cases with enough reviews to know if they're good or not, because the tablet hasn't been out very long. I did some additional research by searching the best screen protector brands and cases for the recent Galaxy Tab A's and then searched to see if they made anything for this Tab A 10.1 2019. I'm including the links for the screen protectors and case I bought from Sparin (known for good screen protectors) and ProCase (good reviews for prev Tab cases).
The screen protector is tempered glass, went on beautifully, fit perfectly and comes with 3 for only $13! That'll probably last the life of the tablet!
The case is really nice and sturdy which is why I buy cases. I don't like slim "skin-like" cases, I want my tablet protected, it also props it up nicely.
Screen protectors: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QMK2FMM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QMLT1XT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope that helps someone, this is a really awesome tablet for the price.
Feature Product
- Minimal bezel. Maximum view. Watch, stream and browse on a 10.1" Full HD corner-to-corner Display. The lightweight premium metal design goes anywhere you go.
- Big sound for big entertainment. The perfect complement to a wide, immersive picture, Dolby Atoms Surround sound fills the room with cinematic clarity.
- Binge-worthy Battery. Browse, watch Or shop for up to ten hours on a full charge.
- Room for everything. Never delete songs, photos or videos, thanks to ample built-in memory. Plus expand your storage up to 512GB anytime With a Micro SD card.
Description
Bring the cinematic experience home with a widescreen Galaxy Tab A 10. 1" That delivers entertainment The whole family can enjoy. Feel the action come to life all around you with immersive Dolby Atoms surround sound. Browse, shop or binge-watch for hours with a long-lasting battery—plus, make room for all of your favorites with expandable storage.
I love it. The only thing I don’t like is there no flash on the camera but other than that it’s a great tablet .
I love this soo much! My game cooking diary doesn't crash, go slow nor show the ishy customers. I love the sound on it! The pictures, videos, games are so clear! I've never spent this money on a tablet before. But like everyone says you get what you paid for!
its is one of the best tablets ive ever had
I don't usually do reviews because I think that many are written by marketing people, but this one is for real.
I previously had a Tab 10 and dropped it so it was useless. First thing that I noticed with was that this is a 10.1 and is physically smaller than my previous table so my old case was too big. However, the screen size looked to be the same. I think the 10.5 is the bigger tablet but that is $100 more.
I chose 32Gb. My old tablet had 16Gb and keep saying I was "dangerously low on space" . I had all the major apps I wanted on the 16Gb so now should have plenty of room for my needs.
I order new covers for my wife and I. The 10.1 is slim, responsive, good screen resolution and with Samsungs smart switch app was able to get all applications to move across from my phone to the tablet. I like it a lot
One other surprise was the power connector. It is bigger than the micro USB on my Android phone and older tablet so none of my previous charging cables will fit. I had some problems with the old connector, lose fitting, falling out a the slightest touch etc. So I welcome the more robust connector and socket.
The only reason I didn't give this a 5 star is because of the confusion of the physical size of the unit and the power connector. There needs to be better descriptions about the differences between Samsung models.
The unit itself is great.
No issues, almost no bloatware. Just for videos and browsing :)
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