Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 ($499.99, 32GB) is one of the nicest Android tablets we've seen, with a gorgeous Super AMOLED display, a more refined body than its predecessor, and a powerful processor for excellent performance. Thanks to its large 9.7-inch screen, it's better suited for multitasking than its 8-inch counterpart, the Tab S2 8.0 ($299.99 at Amazon) . But it slightly trails the smaller tablet in overall performance, and commands a hefty $100 premium for less than two additional inches of screen.
Design and Features The Tab S2 9.7 ($469.94 at Amazon) is just about identical in design to its 8-inch sibling, only larger. It measures 9.34 by 6.65 by 0.22 inches (HWD) and weighs 13.7 ounces, a marked increase over the 7.8-by-5.3-by-0.22-inch, 9.3-ounce Tab S2 8.0. But for a larger tablet, it's even more svelte than the Apple iPad Air 2 ($445.00 at eBay) (9.4 by 6.6 by 0.24 inches and 15 ounces), which is pretty impressive.
Like its smaller counterpart, the Tab S2 9.7 fe...
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.
Great multitasking features; Premium build; Good camera
Pricey; Lots of bloatware; Average battery life in testing