Does Samsung's latest slate pack enough of a productivity punch to take on the Apple iPad Air?...

There’s a lot to like about the Tab S7 FE, which impresses with its high-end design and excellent battery life. But the performance and display downgrades compared to the regular S7 and S7+ make it hard to justify - unless you find it with a big discount.

Premium build; Great battery life; S Pen included in box;

Patchy gaming performance; 60Hz LCD display; Software not optimised for tablets;

My view of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is coloured by the features I deem most important in a slate that wants to be the best tablet . 5G is great, but I don’t believe cellular connectivity is a priority when you consider how most people use tablets, particularly when services such as BBC iPlayer...

Great included S-Pen stylus, Has 5G, Bright 500-nit screen, You want a huge 5G tablet : All versions of the Tab S7 FE come with 5G, which is unusual for a tablet.

Expensive, Weak CPU considering cost, LCD, not OLED, screen, You want a super-powered tablet : The Snapdragon 750G processor is a great match for a budget 5G phone, but it isn’t fast enough for a tablet at this price.

The biggest takeaway for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is the undoubted advantage of further reducing the entry price point into the S-series tablet line-up. Yet it doesn’t change the tried-and-tested ingredients of a large display and a keyboard accessory that help this double up as a work machine...

: A more than worthy FE alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Plus

: 12.4-inch 2K display, S Pen and more affordable pricing

: WiFi only, No bundled keyboard cover, passive S Pen

Exceptional battery life, large and vibrant screen, S Pen included in the box

Middle-of-the-road performance, not all apps are optimized, keyboard folio isn’t included in the price