Samsung has a stronghold over the smartphone space, but its grip on the tablet market isn't as tight. That market belongs to Apple, and making a tablet as good as the iPad is not enough for customers to be lured across to Samsung - the Tab S2 has to be better.

9.7-inch Super-AMOLED display; Thin and light form factor; Octa-core CPU; Refined finger scanner; Proficient 8-megapixel rear camera; Aluminium chassis

Lacking distinctive character; Build not as premium as Apple's iPad; Fewer hardware features; but still priced to compete against Apple's iPad

T here are certain things that you're guaranteed to get with the 9.7in Samsung Galaxy Tab S2. The first is quality. It's clear from the moment you pick it up that this is a premium tablet, with no hint of flex and a stylish, understated design. The second is speed.

Leave it to Samsung to ruin one of its best products. The original Tab S had plenty going for it -- except few people bought it. That's one reason Samsung might have chosen to make its new model more iPad-like.

Great tablet. Slimmer and faster, with a brilliant screen and serious stamina. Recommend this tablet over overrated iPad

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Review: We review the 9.7-inch model of Samsung's 2015 business and entertainment tablet, another powerful-yet-portable device packing some smart, unintrusive features. But is it a case of deja vu?

Incredibly thin; Powerful hardware; Screen well suited to productivity; Long battery life

I've had this device since July 2016, and it's incredible. I also own a really powerful laptop, but there are some things this tablet does that it just can't. It has the advanced mobility, offline capability and long battery life that the laptop doesn't have.

Bright display; Lightweight; Durable

The 9.7 inch version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is almost unbelievably slim and lightweight, and feels good in the hand, with metal edges and a smooth easy-grip back. With an 8-core processor and 3GB of RAM, it's fast, and runs Android Lollipop without a hitch.

I love this tablet. I have been an Ipad fan for years. It was time for a new tablet and I almost bought another Ipad. I'm glad I didn't. The Samsung is super fast and has an incredible screen. There is one downside.

Amazon and Beach Camera performed better than expected. I received the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 a full two days before the promised date. The set up was very simple, pretty much turn it on and follow the screen prompts. So far I am happy with the purchase.

Thought of buying other brands but since I had Galaxy s5 smart phone thought I would stick with samsung since they are so similar. They work beautifully together and so easy to set up. Love it so far, only had it a few days.