The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is a bestselling 2015 9.7-inch tablet that received positive reviews for its ultraslim design, colorful AMOLED display, high-end performance, exclusive multitasking features and preinstalled Microsoft Office apps. However, its battery life is below average, its plastic back doesn’t feel premium and the cameras are of mediocre quality. All in all, if you need best looking tablet with class leading hardware, one of the sharpest displays and the most intuitive software features, the S2 9.7 is definitely a winner. However, if you have no use for such specs, there are many value for money options with a much longer battery life.
Pros
- Solid performance
- Nice design
- Thin and lightweight profile
Cons
- Pricey
- Average battery life
Bottom Line
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 provides a semi-premium tablet experience and excellent performance and a thin design, although expensive relative to some competitors and it's battery life leaves a lot to be desired.
- Weight: 0.86 lbs
- Display Size: 9.70 inches
- RAM: 3GB SDRAM
- Operating System: Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Battery Life: 8 hours
Critic Reviews
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PCMag September 4, 2015
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is a great Android tablet for multitasking, but you're paying a sizable premium over the smaller Tab S2 8.0.
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LaptopMag September 1, 2015
The Tab S2 combines awesome power and eye candy in a jaw-droppingly thin and light design, but its battery life falls short.
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Full Specifications
| RAM | 3GB SDRAM |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Google Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Weight | 0.86 lbs |
| Battery Life | 8 hours |
| Connectivity | 802.11bgn, microUSB, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Internal Storage | 32GB |
| Removable Memory | microSD card reader |
| Display Size | 9.70 inches |
| Display Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Front Camera | 2.1 MP |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP |
| Graphics | Mali-T760 MP6 GPU |
| Additional Features | microSDXC card reader |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 9.34 x 6.65 x 0.22 |
| Warranty | 1 year |