If you just loading files like images or things that just need to load once, you are right. If you store a bunch of games or editing a lot of video the SD card will be significantly slower. Personally I would just get an SD too for my usage. The higher capacity tablets usually come with more RAM to handle the files faster, so there is that too.
Great information. I'll definitely pass on this information to my art students and their parents that ask me about going digital. Always look forward to you videos Brad, keep up the great work!
The main reason I went for the galaxy tab s8 plus instead of the tab 7 plus was because the input lag on the s pen is way faster. Galaxy tab s8 are getting cheaper and have a way more powerful processor than the tab 9 fe. Also has 120 hz vs 90
Love the Samsung tablets, and the FE line are great products! Yes, the iPad Pro (also own that) has more software availability, but I generally find myself using Clip Studio for illustration work anyway. So, if CS is your primary art app (or Autodesk Sketchbook), I would definitely go with a Samsung over iPad for cost and features-for-price. I can also easily transfer files between the FE tablet and my Fold 5 phone (which also uses S pen and CS). As an added bonus, just about all the the Samsung tablets work great with Windows laptops as a stripped-down Wacom tablet or additional display, just like Sidecar for Mac/iPad.
I was really on the fence between ipad and samsung but seeing your comment and this video really made me decide. I use alot of PS, CSP and adobe apps and being able to use a tablet for art aswell as a display for my pc made it an easy choice. Only one question, is the S8 better or the s9 FE? S8 is considerably more expensive
@relentless4843 I can't say for sure, but the FE versions are simpler versions of the "regular" more featured tablets. I'd say you'll be happy with the S8 or 9FE, whatever your budget allows. When the pandemic started, I broke my 12" 2018 iPad and bought a Samsung Tab S6 lite. It was the first Samsung tablet I used Clip Studio on. So, I think you'll be good whatever your choice.
I am fashion degining student and want to start digital art and digital illustration but i have only budget for around 50k Which should I choose between this two?
Thanks a million for your excellent content. I'm new to digital arts, as a 28 year old it feels like something has been missing my whole adult life - that is creative art!! After watching this I am convinced to get the S9 FE. Can't wait to get started and officially become an artist!! 🙏🏼✨️
I've had the fe for about a week now. The S pen just feels a little more responsive than the last generation, and the button doesn't trigger as easily. Personally, I think the slim keyboard and a mouse is the best set up to use with these tablets(for productivity).
Do you have the Slim Keyboard ? I'm hesitating between the two. I love the form factor of the slim but being stuck with only one viewing angle is why I'm leaning more towards the bigger one.
Actually I'm pretty sure every generation samsung reduces the latency of the S-pen more and more! Its at a point where it is 95% close to a real pencil I think.
Hey Brad, sorry for the second and late comment, but I wonder if you could do a comparison between S9FE and S9 to see how well the 2 tablets handle large artworks, like time to open/save files, how many layers before the program starts lagging, etc.
You covered everything (and more) i wanted to know, in this video. Great job! I really wanted to know if i would feel more comfortable drawing on a larger screen and you covered that. I will go with the smaller screen, seeing that you don't miss the ultra screen when you draw on the Fe screen. Thank youuuu! 💚💚💚
I'm still rocking the Tab s4 10" and it does great in my opinion. It's not as high resolution as the newer tablets, but it is plenty for most projects. That said, this may be the best contender for an upgrade Samsung has put out in a while, as I'm on a budget.
I agree. I got a good deal on my Tab S4 as it was pre-owned and has a dead camera ISP (both cameras don't work at all), but other than that, it's the highest-end configuration which is 256 GB of internal storage plus mobile network support. The non-functional camera ISP is not a problem for me as I don't really need a camera on a tablet except for document scanning and video conferencing which I can do on my phone. Another downside with the Tab S4 is that its official keyboard case doesn't have a trackpad (Samsung only added that with the Tab S6), but the case design does allow for ease of use while sitting in a public bus seat and I can get by with using the pen to tap stuff on screen when I'm sitting at a desk.
Ive been waiting for your review on S9 FE , because this is something that seems "worth it" not too expensive but gives a near flagship experience it is latest , I'll be getting in med school in a few months and im up for getting a new tab for notetakimg and drawing by next year ,its a double thumbs up!
I am on my second year of medical school and I am waiting for this tablet's delivery. Good luck in your medical school, hope you will enjoy it and won't burn out💖💖💖
Thank you so much for this review! I have a late 2022 ipad pro and pencil 2 and my daughter has been wanting to get into digital art like I do. I have been looking around for a more affordable option for a tablet for her birthday and have been curious about this tablet and how it performs for creative purposes. I love your reviews and I'm sure she's gonna love her new tablet and art lessons!
I dont know about this exact tablet, but I had an older samsung tab and as a beginner, drawing on it was frustrating due to not being able to press undo while the pencil is within 1-2cm of the tablet, as touchscreen gets automatically disabled. Since I make a lot of mistakes I basically want to have 1 hand on the undo button and the other hand using the pencil. This is the main reason why i switched to an ipad which supports touch+pencil at the same time. To undo on the galaxy id basically have to move the pencil a good distance from the screen, then press undo, and then go back to drawing. It felt very disruptive. As for the pencil precision, I think they were similar quality, maybe pressure and tilt are a bit better on the ipad in my opinion Worth checking if this is the case for this samsung, and if there is a setting to disable it maybe, for my galaxy tab s6 there was no way to change it at the time.
I’ve had my Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE for about a year and a half now, and it’s starting to show its age in general. Fortunately, Samsung is having an Early Black Friday deal, and I decided to take the plunge and trade in my current tablet for the base version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE. I can get a $300 USD discount for trading in my older tablet. And with an additional $50 USD discount, I bought the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE for only $100 USD plus tax. I’m a budget-conscious digital artist, and I don’t really need any fancy stuff like an OLED screen or even a fast processor to do my work.
I was torn between this and the s9 fe plus for a new tablet that is primarily going to be used for artwork and this video sold me on it! I already use clip studio paint on my home pc and knowing it not only runs great but also has a streamlined simple interface mode is just great! Thank you for this vid!
The S9 FE is a fantastic product from Samsung for that price range. However the S9 Ultra experience "can not" be comparable to S9 Fe. Many folks shout about how expensive that tab is,however to me,that's not really a depreciating asset. Rather,it's a tool i can use to get many of my jobs faster,easier and an overall seamless experience. I only use that tab 10% for entertainment reasons. The beat usecases for gigantic S9 ultra 1. High end video rendering for content creaters 2. Multimonitor experience,where i can watch lectures and take notes at the same time. I can write code and see simulations at the same time. The AI experience in UI is also awesome,it lets you drag icons,make diagrams for ppt seamlessly. 3. I can use the MS teams for conference and at the same time use MS whiteboards for efficient presentations 4. Watching Netflix in this device is a whole next level experience. TV and Laptop became obsolete for me,when it comes to Watching OTTs There are many more but i guess you all get the point. If you know the right use cases then that Tab is an investment,rather than waste of money. Otherwise if you just want to consume entertainment then yeah,it's a waste of money.
I was on the fence between this and the tab 8+ for $550. I ended up going with the tab s8+ because of the specs + screen + network connectivity. I do think the tab s9 FE is an amazing option too. If I had the money, I would have gotten both and compared before making a final decision but money is tight so I could only get one.
@@ennamyo5037 it was a carrier's deal I was able to take advantage of. They were doing 50% with a new tablet line and I already wanted a larger tablet with cellular so I jumped on it. I paused for about 4 or 5 days to check out the S9 FE and see if I should just get that one instead but ended up choosing the S8+. Still a bit salty they only had a USB C cable lol. Like we have to make them fix this only a cable is not ok.
would you mind covering the Lenovo Tab Extreme? Ive been interested in this tablet based on the specs and performance but i wanted your opinion on it. I think the display out option is really useful too. love your videos and art, thank you for covering an artist's perspective for tablets. hardly ever see it in reviews anymore, i really appreciate it
I just bought mine with the 8gb +256gb version to replace my broken MobileStudio Pro, works really great with clip studio paint as a portable draw-in-the-cafe device, my only complaint was the nib which felt inconsistent with the plastic + gel tip, but after simply replacing it with plastic ones bought online it works amazingly. Super happy with my purchase, and much more affordable than any ipad air or pro once you factor in the apple pencil.
Hey there friend! I've been eyeing the same version you got, but the only thing getting in my way is wanting more information about how it runs with Clip Studio! Do you ever have any lag or chokes with the application? can it handle a lot of layers with a decent resolution, or does it struggle if you go past a few layers?
Hey there friend! I've been eyeing the same version you got, but the only thing getting in my way is wanting more information about how it runs with Clip Studio! Do you ever have any lag or chokes with the application? can it handle a lot of layers with a decent resolution, or does it struggle if you go past a few layers?
@@vsimp2956 I imported one of my commission files that is about 100mb in size, has 3300x2600 canvas size that contains about 200 layers, it does stutter a bit when dragging and pinching around, but to be fair my desktop isnt perfect either. Its perfectly responsive but instead or buttery 90hz smooth its more like 30, with some stutters when zooming in or out a lot. The app does warm me about memory usage but no crashes have happened yet. For peace of mind i got the 8gb version of the tab rather than 6. 8gb was also what i had in my mobile studio pro, and both devices survived my decently large files which can be up to 200mb big. For a torture test i tried mesh warping a big folder of about 70 layers which is about 2000pixels across, it chokes hard BUT after 20-30 seconds of waiting it does update, even when android says clip isnt responding, its actually still running. However i did find a bug where it kept saying its not responding even after its recovered, though an app restart fixed that. For brushes i notice even 500px brushes still work smoothly for typical brushtrokes, but does start to lag if you scribble quickly. Of course if your brush is a more normal size like 100px or less then you can never make it lag. (yes, unlike the pinching and zooming, the brushtrokes are indeed buttery 90hz smooth) Overall i do not notice any compromise between drawing clip on the tab and on my desktop, however the same cannot be said for my previous mobile studio pro, where it does lag a lot 😂😅 hope this helps!
@@Havok2202 i bought it online from lazada, which is basically my local equivalent of amazon, the exact shop that's available to you would be very different depending on where you live
Really enjoy this video I've been trying to figure out if I'm going to get this for school it'll be my first time owning a tablet. And that's what I predominantly I'm going to be using it for.
I got a tab S8, a case, a 512gig SDXC uhs1 card, titanium metal nib replacements, and a paper like screen protector for less than 580usd I very much love it
Just got this before watching any review and started to question my decision. Good to know I made the right choice. The processor isn't an issue since my father will only be using it for light office tasks.
A lot of reviews i saw says xiaomi pad 6 is of much better value but unfortunately it doesn't come with the pen included in the box n that's kind of a deal breaker for me.
would the s9 fe+ be a good option for drawing and animating on clip studio paint ex? knowing the process of animating does the exynos chip handle all the layers with no lag?
thanks so much for the review! i heard they also released S Pen Creator Edition as well would love to see comparison video between that 3rd party apple pencil, spen and more!
@@elm4gician All Galaxy devices that support the S Pen use Wacom technology, so yes, a Wacom pen will work. Also, if you consider the Creator Edition Pen, be cautious as I hear the quality is kinda cheap and the tips are very fragile. There is also no replacement tips you can buy for it, at least not officially.
Absolutely agreed. Samsung is good at cutting features for the FE line up. I use the S20FE and it is the best value for money phone Samsung has ever made. I'm looking for a tablet and S9FE looks good. That LCD panel doesn't look bad at all.
I love the Samsung tablets. I was unsure on getting one for a long time since I was just a beginner, but I can definitely say they are very high quality and way more affordable compared to anything apple has to offer. Thank you for reviewing this!❤
I am eyeing this bad boy, but i'd REALLY need to hear something more in-depth about performance, specifically on clip studio paint. How does it handle the app? how many layers can it handle at a decently high resolution? haven't seen anyone talk about that so far and that's really what would matter the most to me
I took the plunge and treated myself to this gem...it arrived yesterday. I ordered directly from Samsung in the UK and got a big discount. I also bought the keyboard case. I have a 2018 iPad and a 2022 iPad Pro. I bought this Samsung to replace my older iPad. I think it's a great tablet. The S pen and keyboard takes this one to another level. The S pen is far more intuitive than my expensive Apple Pencil. It actually feels like I'm writing on paper. 10/10!!!
I'm using my S5e since 4 years, and I'm not sure to upgrade to the s9 fe. It has amoled Display, 4 speakers, fingerprint reader, but maybe for the Spen and for the new os, 90 hz display I could make the upgrade.
The Microsoft Slim Pen 2 does indeed work with the Surface Pro 3. But... (I'm posting this here, merely because it is your most recent video. But I thought you would like to know this because your first review was of the Surface Pro 3.) It's not perfect, but it works much better than the older, round Surface Pens. (And I've tried two models of the older pens.) With the older pens, the diagonal line wobble is quite pronounced , and the "wavelength" of the wobbles is about 3/8 of an inch. With the Slim Pen 2, there is almost no wobble, but there is a bit of jitter that is about 15% of the amplitude of the wobble on the older pens. And the wavelength of said jitter is only a couple of pixels. With the older pens, using stabilization was not as effective as one would like because the wavelength of the wobble was so long that you had to turn up the stabilization in your apps pretty high to get rid of the wobble. Some dynamic stabilization methods reduce the stabilization when you are drawing slowly, but this is exactly when the wobble on the older pens is the worst. Either way, this made it so that it was hard to draw details accurately. But with the Slim Pen 2, the jitter is slight enough that you can have stabilization turned way down, and just use standard stabilization (instead of the aforementioned dynamic methods). That way you can almost eliminate the jitter while still being able to draw details. And the pressure sensitivity is a little bit smoother with the Slim Pen 2. However, even though the Slim Pen 2 does have tilt capabilities, the Surface Pro 3 does not detect that, as determined by patrickhlauke.github.io/touch/pen-tracker/ (this is a web page that reads and displays the data that your laptop is sensing about the stylus). However, it is still better than nothing. Overall, I'm not quite sure if it was really worth the $178 (US) I just paid for both the Slim Pen 2 and the Charger. But, I guess I'm keeping it (rather than returning it) because it moves me just barely over that imaginary line from not really feeling like using my Surface Pro 3 for "real" drawing/sketching, to it being at least good enough for me to start practicing for the few years it will take for me to decide I need something much better.
The only issue i heard for this is the lack of capability to display itself on monitor via usb c(samsung dex), please let us know if theres any work around for this since thats the only thing stopping me from buying. Thank you!
I'm okay with that disadvantage, since I don't really need an external monitor to use Samsung DeX. I only need a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse combo, and that's it.
I like the feel of the s-pen too, but have you ever used the same s-pen for longer periods of time? Because the tips breaks very easily and Samsung does not sell replacements. Instead they advice you to buy a whole new s-pen. To give you an idea: I use it for note-taking in grad school (i.e. daily use, but nothing weird or unconventional) and have gone through 2 in 3 months. This is a complaint many users have, so no recommendations there.
@@11hunter22 there are, but not by samsung, they're notting like the original ones (hard plastic as opposed to the typical sofft tip) and they usually lack accuracy. I've tried the s-pen pro and the s-pen pro 2 (creator edition) as a replacement. I personally did not like the pro and am using the pro 2 now. They both come with replacement tips but the tips of the pro have the same problem: they break. It's also less accurate, not magnetic and I had a hard time finding the button. The pro 2 is more like an Pencil: it has a hard plastic tip, and does seem less breakable. It also comes with replacements, and it is magnetic, although less convenient than standard s-pen as it is bigger, and therefore does not fit inside any of the original cases and attaches less smoothly. Overall I do think this is the better option, but it is quite pricy
@@MedievalMeredith Thats a bummer - but if the pencil breaks only after a few weeks wouldnt that fall under warranty? Either way, I am thinking of getting a samsung tablet at some point. I already got a Ipad Air 4 but I must say I am not perfectly happy with it. When I bought it like 2 years ago I had to decide between that one and the tab s7 and i might have made the wrong decision - anyway, you have a samsung tablet right? Do you use it in conjunction with a laptop/ PC?
@@11hunter22 No. This problem is as old as the s-pen. Their solution is to buy another s-pen, and since their asking at least 50 for a new one, of which the tip will break again, the better solution is to not buy another s-pen. (Again, the s-pen pro 2 seems sound, but is pricey. There's cheaper replacements available, like the wacom ones).
@@MedievalMeredith questionalbe business model thats for sure. Still, if the design a product which has to last for months (thats what the customer expects) if not years and it doesnt then they are oblidged to replace it. Theyve got the money and the lawyers but still, where I live custumers rights are very strict and if it comes down to it theyd most likely lose that lawsuit.
Thank yiu fir mentioning the S6 Lite, got it for 200 bucks on sale a couple years ago. To this day its keeping me from wanting another tablet, especially dince fir heavy workload theres laptops so as long as wide screen, good battery, good screen, good speakers and good pen? Absolutely no problem
i didn't even know there was a FE version until I stumbled across a listing online. I primarily use my tablet to read but I want to get into digital sketching on the side. If I had the money, I'd go all out with one of the S9 tabs but I'm on a tighter budget so this is a great alternative. I've been rocking a Tab E for almost 10 years and I want an upgrade that will last me just as long.
If it's for art / drawing etc then look no further than that the Pixel uses a different pen technology that makes it worthless for art. If you just want a note taker / dumb pencil then yeah but Brad's channel focuses on what is useful for artists/ illustrators.
I want one just to watch movies or videos, and to draw or edit photos. I game on my consoles or PC most of the time and mobile games if any I play on my s24 ultra. Seems good enough for what I want a tablet for.
What would you recommend between this tablet and the xiaomi pad 6? Very curious about your recommendation as im looking to get a tablet for art+ other college activities and ive been following yohr channel for a while!
Hi Brad, great review. The only thing I was missing is, how does this compares to a S8? Here in The Netherlands, the S9 FE is slightly cheaper than the S8 but the S8 still has a better processor
Until Samsung runs out of stock, the S8 is the better choice. Better processor/screen. But I would act fast because they will probably be sold out in the next few weeks
Great review. Is there any particular screen protector you would recommend for Samsung tabs?? I've tried some in the past but they seemed to leave in printed 'lines' where I had been drawing, which became quite messy after a while.
I just recently got a matte screen protector for my galaxy tab s9 fe off of Amazon and it's honestly so great! I had one on my old drawing tablet (surface pro 4) that lasted me the 8 years i had it for and wanted to get the same paper-like feel and I found one pretty similar to if off of there.
I really wanna buy the s6 or the s9 but I don’t know which one is worth it and is gonna lest long I am saving up for ether one they are both really expensive and have a lot of pro’s and con’s
Ive been using the S6 lite for years now, and i honestly got to say im still happy as it is now, and cant see the S9 FE as worth it for me. Samsung messed up when they made the S6 lite so good.
Would you say it's better to get that or an s8? Because we can still get one for $550, so I've been wondering what would be a better cost/benefit between the two
im gonna buy a tablet and iam choosing between mi pad 6 global 256gb 8gb Ram or s9fe 6gb 128, i like to game too so its hard to choose, in the art regard do you think i lose too much going on xiaomi?
any chance you'll review the Lenovo Tab P12? seems like the only large-screen budget option right now, but it's really hard to ffind out if it performs well or not while drawing :/
Excellent reviews🏅and fun to watch. I am looking for the right device for drawing in Live digital Caricature events. I would appreciate your recommendation: is it possible to settle for the Tab S9FE or better purchase with similar price a 22" or 24" Xp-Pen drawing tablet* (recommended model?), which allows more comfortable space for drawing and has a presence at the event, but requires moving around with a computer? *Since this is portrait painting, the question of whether it is possible to draw vertically with the XP-Pen is important?
Hey Brad! I'm not sure if you've answered this question anywhere already but I'm in the market for this tablet so I thought I should ask here! Some of Samsung's products have a "Second Screen" function in the menus that allows the rapid pairing of the tablet with Windows and several artists have been using this to use their Galaxy Tablets with desktop applications like Photoshop. I wanted to check if this was a thing on the Galaxy Tab S9FE and if so how well you think it works.
Hello, how are you? Excellent review, I bought this tablet and I'm fascinated with it. I would like to ask you what is the name of the app that you seem to use when you draw Luigi? Thank you very much! Greetings from Uruguay!
Makes zero sense to me to ever buy the more expensive one with more storage when its way cheaper just adding your own memory card
Memory card read/write speeds like to go SLLLOOOOOW BABY!!!
@@StonerSquirrelIt's a tablet, the read/write speeds are fast enough
You have a strong point I feel like that's for people that have money to burn.
Shhhh, don't say that out loud! Otherwise they are going to take that away from us!
If you just loading files like images or things that just need to load once, you are right. If you store a bunch of games or editing a lot of video the SD card will be significantly slower. Personally I would just get an SD too for my usage. The higher capacity tablets usually come with more RAM to handle the files faster, so there is that too.
Great information. I'll definitely pass on this information to my art students and their parents that ask me about going digital. Always look forward to you videos Brad, keep up the great work!
The main reason I went for the galaxy tab s8 plus instead of the tab 7 plus was because the input lag on the s pen is way faster. Galaxy tab s8 are getting cheaper and have a way more powerful processor than the tab 9 fe. Also has 120 hz vs 90
@nickbryant6970 so you'd recommend the s8 vs the s9 fe?
Love the Samsung tablets, and the FE line are great products! Yes, the iPad Pro (also own that) has more software availability, but I generally find myself using Clip Studio for illustration work anyway. So, if CS is your primary art app (or Autodesk Sketchbook), I would definitely go with a Samsung over iPad for cost and features-for-price. I can also easily transfer files between the FE tablet and my Fold 5 phone (which also uses S pen and CS). As an added bonus, just about all the the Samsung tablets work great with Windows laptops as a stripped-down Wacom tablet or additional display, just like Sidecar for Mac/iPad.
not just like Sidecar, much better, Sidecar is really a inferior solution
I was really on the fence between ipad and samsung but seeing your comment and this video really made me decide. I use alot of PS, CSP and adobe apps and being able to use a tablet for art aswell as a display for my pc made it an easy choice. Only one question, is the S8 better or the s9 FE? S8 is considerably more expensive
@@relentless4843 S8 is definitely better than S9Fe, which as more value depends on the exact price
@relentless4843 I can't say for sure, but the FE versions are simpler versions of the "regular" more featured tablets. I'd say you'll be happy with the S8 or 9FE, whatever your budget allows. When the pandemic started, I broke my 12" 2018 iPad and bought a Samsung Tab S6 lite. It was the first Samsung tablet I used Clip Studio on. So, I think you'll be good whatever your choice.
I am fashion degining student and want to start digital art and digital illustration but i have only budget for around 50k
Which should I choose between this two?
Thanks a million for your excellent content. I'm new to digital arts, as a 28 year old it feels like something has been missing my whole adult life - that is creative art!! After watching this I am convinced to get the S9 FE. Can't wait to get started and officially become an artist!! 🙏🏼✨️
It's never too late to start in the world of digital art ❤ I'm also 28, started at 24. Wishing you the best!
I've had the fe for about a week now. The S pen just feels a little more responsive than the last generation, and the button doesn't trigger as easily. Personally, I think the slim keyboard and a mouse is the best set up to use with these tablets(for productivity).
Do you have the Slim Keyboard ? I'm hesitating between the two. I love the form factor of the slim but being stuck with only one viewing angle is why I'm leaning more towards the bigger one.
@@KrazyShark I got both and sold the slim, the typing experience on the book cover is much nicer...
@@_Digitalguy Thank you ! I'm definitely going for the big one then 👌
Does it have the second screen feature?
Actually I'm pretty sure every generation samsung reduces the latency of the S-pen more and more! Its at a point where it is 95% close to a real pencil I think.
"There's a fingerprint sensor on the button instead of the screen" I honestly view that as a bonus. The placement seems better to me.
Finally. Thank you for the review i've been waiting for this.
Hey Brad, sorry for the second and late comment, but I wonder if you could do a comparison between S9FE and S9 to see how well the 2 tablets handle large artworks, like time to open/save files, how many layers before the program starts lagging, etc.
I'm guessing there would be a huge difference since my older s7 fe always crashed once I opened more than 10-15 layers.
You covered everything (and more) i wanted to know, in this video. Great job! I really wanted to know if i would feel more comfortable drawing on a larger screen and you covered that. I will go with the smaller screen, seeing that you don't miss the ultra screen when you draw on the Fe screen. Thank youuuu! 💚💚💚
The s pen creator edition has released, I'm excited to see if you review it!
Mine just came in the mail today!
What is the cost?
@@jaihind8529 129 Canadian dollars
@@jaihind8529100 $ i guess
@@thebradcolbow hope you make a vid on this!!
I'm still rocking the Tab s4 10" and it does great in my opinion. It's not as high resolution as the newer tablets, but it is plenty for most projects. That said, this may be the best contender for an upgrade Samsung has put out in a while, as I'm on a budget.
I agree. I got a good deal on my Tab S4 as it was pre-owned and has a dead camera ISP (both cameras don't work at all), but other than that, it's the highest-end configuration which is 256 GB of internal storage plus mobile network support.
The non-functional camera ISP is not a problem for me as I don't really need a camera on a tablet except for document scanning and video conferencing which I can do on my phone.
Another downside with the Tab S4 is that its official keyboard case doesn't have a trackpad (Samsung only added that with the Tab S6), but the case design does allow for ease of use while sitting in a public bus seat and I can get by with using the pen to tap stuff on screen when I'm sitting at a desk.
Ive been waiting for your review on S9 FE , because this is something that seems "worth it" not too expensive but gives a near flagship experience it is latest , I'll be getting in med school in a few months and im up for getting a new tab for notetakimg and drawing by next year ,its a double thumbs up!
I am on my second year of medical school and I am waiting for this tablet's delivery. Good luck in your medical school, hope you will enjoy it and won't burn out💖💖💖
Im in 3rd medical year and im waiting for mine too haha ! @@lampreybowyer
@@lampreybowyerwhat's your verdict?
@@cosmicsoul_wav hey, I absolutely love it! The tablet is amazing, recommend it 100%. I am not an expert, but I like it.
Oh wow a S9 FE is released!! This is so cool 😮
Thank you so much for this review!
I have a late 2022 ipad pro and pencil 2 and my daughter has been wanting to get into digital art like I do. I have been looking around for a more affordable option for a tablet for her birthday and have been curious about this tablet and how it performs for creative purposes. I love your reviews and I'm sure she's gonna love her new tablet and art lessons!
I dont know about this exact tablet, but I had an older samsung tab and as a beginner, drawing on it was frustrating due to not being able to press undo while the pencil is within 1-2cm of the tablet, as touchscreen gets automatically disabled. Since I make a lot of mistakes I basically want to have 1 hand on the undo button and the other hand using the pencil. This is the main reason why i switched to an ipad which supports touch+pencil at the same time. To undo on the galaxy id basically have to move the pencil a good distance from the screen, then press undo, and then go back to drawing. It felt very disruptive. As for the pencil precision, I think they were similar quality, maybe pressure and tilt are a bit better on the ipad in my opinion
Worth checking if this is the case for this samsung, and if there is a setting to disable it maybe, for my galaxy tab s6 there was no way to change it at the time.
Why would you want anything else when you get procreate on iPad??
@@1anchit it’s my 7 year old’s first tablet and I don’t want to spend nearly $1k on an iPad and Apple Pencil again.
@@petarcakic3396 thank you for the info, I’ll look into it when I get this one. What apps were you using to draw on?
@@aubriemidori oh I thought you said you have it already, so thought you could pass that on :D
I'm getting torn between S7 FE or S9 FE, hope you compare them soon!
I have this one and I'm so happy with it!!
You have no idea how long I've been waiting for this, I have the s7FE
I have s4 lmfao
I have the Samsung Note 10.1
Got it in 2012 and still works 😭😭
@@UnknownME5official You mean the nothing phone lol?
I'm thankful i found your channel this is a good help for me!
I’ve had my Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE for about a year and a half now, and it’s starting to show its age in general. Fortunately, Samsung is having an Early Black Friday deal, and I decided to take the plunge and trade in my current tablet for the base version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE. I can get a $300 USD discount for trading in my older tablet. And with an additional $50 USD discount, I bought the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE for only $100 USD plus tax. I’m a budget-conscious digital artist, and I don’t really need any fancy stuff like an OLED screen or even a fast processor to do my work.
ive had my tab s7+ for 2 years before upgrading to the s9+ and can say it had no slow downs
I was torn between this and the s9 fe plus for a new tablet that is primarily going to be used for artwork and this video sold me on it! I already use clip studio paint on my home pc and knowing it not only runs great but also has a streamlined simple interface mode is just great! Thank you for this vid!
The S9 FE is a fantastic product from Samsung for that price range.
However the S9 Ultra experience "can not" be comparable to S9 Fe. Many folks shout about how expensive that tab is,however to me,that's not really a depreciating asset. Rather,it's a tool i can use to get many of my jobs faster,easier and an overall seamless experience. I only use that tab 10% for entertainment reasons.
The beat usecases for gigantic S9 ultra
1. High end video rendering for content creaters
2. Multimonitor experience,where i can watch lectures and take notes at the same time. I can write code and see simulations at the same time. The AI experience in UI is also awesome,it lets you drag icons,make diagrams for ppt seamlessly.
3. I can use the MS teams for conference and at the same time use MS whiteboards for efficient presentations
4. Watching Netflix in this device is a whole next level experience. TV and Laptop became obsolete for me,when it comes to Watching OTTs
There are many more but i guess you all get the point. If you know the right use cases then that Tab is an investment,rather than waste of money. Otherwise if you just want to consume entertainment then yeah,it's a waste of money.
Thanks for the review. It pretty much answered my request on your cheap vs. steep video.
I was on the fence between this and the tab 8+ for $550. I ended up going with the tab s8+ because of the specs + screen + network connectivity. I do think the tab s9 FE is an amazing option too. If I had the money, I would have gotten both and compared before making a final decision but money is tight so I could only get one.
@omg-the-best-crazyyou need to learn to read better.
S8+ is miles ahead
Yeah, the S8 was a really good call. Still amazing and a better processor/screen.
Where did you get this good price from?
@@ennamyo5037 it was a carrier's deal I was able to take advantage of. They were doing 50% with a new tablet line and I already wanted a larger tablet with cellular so I jumped on it. I paused for about 4 or 5 days to check out the S9 FE and see if I should just get that one instead but ended up choosing the S8+. Still a bit salty they only had a USB C cable lol. Like we have to make them fix this only a cable is not ok.
would you mind covering the Lenovo Tab Extreme? Ive been interested in this tablet based on the specs and performance but i wanted your opinion on it. I think the display out option is really useful too. love your videos and art, thank you for covering an artist's perspective for tablets. hardly ever see it in reviews anymore, i really appreciate it
I just bought mine with the 8gb +256gb version to replace my broken MobileStudio Pro, works really great with clip studio paint as a portable draw-in-the-cafe device, my only complaint was the nib which felt inconsistent with the plastic + gel tip, but after simply replacing it with plastic ones bought online it works amazingly. Super happy with my purchase, and much more affordable than any ipad air or pro once you factor in the apple pencil.
Hey there friend! I've been eyeing the same version you got, but the only thing getting in my way is wanting more information about how it runs with Clip Studio! Do you ever have any lag or chokes with the application? can it handle a lot of layers with a decent resolution, or does it struggle if you go past a few layers?
Hey there friend! I've been eyeing the same version you got, but the only thing getting in my way is wanting more information about how it runs with Clip Studio! Do you ever have any lag or chokes with the application? can it handle a lot of layers with a decent resolution, or does it struggle if you go past a few layers?
@@vsimp2956 I imported one of my commission files that is about 100mb in size, has 3300x2600 canvas size that contains about 200 layers, it does stutter a bit when dragging and pinching around, but to be fair my desktop isnt perfect either. Its perfectly responsive but instead or buttery 90hz smooth its more like 30, with some stutters when zooming in or out a lot.
The app does warm me about memory usage but no crashes have happened yet. For peace of mind i got the 8gb version of the tab rather than 6. 8gb was also what i had in my mobile studio pro, and both devices survived my decently large files which can be up to 200mb big.
For a torture test i tried mesh warping a big folder of about 70 layers which is about 2000pixels across, it chokes hard BUT after 20-30 seconds of waiting it does update, even when android says clip isnt responding, its actually still running. However i did find a bug where it kept saying its not responding even after its recovered, though an app restart fixed that.
For brushes i notice even 500px brushes still work smoothly for typical brushtrokes, but does start to lag if you scribble quickly. Of course if your brush is a more normal size like 100px or less then you can never make it lag. (yes, unlike the pinching and zooming, the brushtrokes are indeed buttery 90hz smooth)
Overall i do not notice any compromise between drawing clip on the tab and on my desktop, however the same cannot be said for my previous mobile studio pro, where it does lag a lot 😂😅 hope this helps!
Hi can you give some information on where you got the plastic tips please?
@@Havok2202 i bought it online from lazada, which is basically my local equivalent of amazon, the exact shop that's available to you would be very different depending on where you live
s-pen is way better then apple pencil
True....I have both and s pen is greater
Hello does anybody know if it is possible to repair the display from the s9 fe
Solid review and tablet. Shame on Apple for taking pressure sensitivity off the new pencil.
Really enjoy this video I've been trying to figure out if I'm going to get this for school it'll be my first time owning a tablet. And that's what I predominantly I'm going to be using it for.
I got a tab S8, a case, a 512gig SDXC uhs1 card, titanium metal nib replacements, and a paper like screen protector for less than 580usd
I very much love it
Where Amazon? I want to buy also and a package same like yours for only 500$ less
Just got this before watching any review and started to question my decision. Good to know I made the right choice. The processor isn't an issue since my father will only be using it for light office tasks.
In your opinion which would be a better pick for drawing, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 9 FE or the Xiaomi Pad 6? (taking their pens into comparison too)
A lot of reviews i saw says xiaomi pad 6 is of much better value but unfortunately it doesn't come with the pen included in the box n that's kind of a deal breaker for me.
would the s9 fe+ be a good option for drawing and animating on clip studio paint ex? knowing the process of animating does the exynos chip handle all the layers with no lag?
is it portable like ipad mini cause i think if i have ipad mini it's always going to be with me like a phone because of it's portability and size ?
Which drawing app do you use?
He used clip studio in simple mode
Thank you man... This video helped me for choosing a device... As I am a student... Looking forward to buy this device...
I agree! His reviews are very detailed and he explains everything very well. I’m glad he was able to help you! ❤
Was waiting for this!
thanks so much for the review!
i heard they also released S Pen Creator Edition as well
would love to see comparison video between that 3rd party apple pencil, spen and more!
What is the difference between the vanilla Spen and the Creator edition Spen?
@@elm4gician Creater Edition is bigger and and the tip is much larger
@@starblissgames ohhh seems like a very good pen. but i also saw that wacom sells a pen. The S9 FE can work with other pens?
@@elm4gician All Galaxy devices that support the S Pen use Wacom technology, so yes, a Wacom pen will work. Also, if you consider the Creator Edition Pen, be cautious as I hear the quality is kinda cheap and the tips are very fragile. There is also no replacement tips you can buy for it, at least not officially.
@@starblissgames so in that case would you recommend look for a wacom pen instead?
I've got a Samsung S5E is it worth updating to this for playing games and watching You tube, movies etc...?
Love seeing android get there. I have a M1 iPad pro 12.9 that I spent way to much on years ago. and it looks like soon won't have to
That M1 pro should last you another 3 years easily
All I watch is your drawing ❤
I had a Tab A6 10.1 with spen, azing tablet for 7 years, now i got the s9 fe 8/256gb version and it runs amazing to me
Absolutely agreed. Samsung is good at cutting features for the FE line up. I use the S20FE and it is the best value for money phone Samsung has ever made. I'm looking for a tablet and S9FE looks good. That LCD panel doesn't look bad at all.
I love the Samsung tablets. I was unsure on getting one for a long time since I was just a beginner, but I can definitely say they are very high quality and way more affordable compared to anything apple has to offer. Thank you for reviewing this!❤
I am eyeing this bad boy, but i'd REALLY need to hear something more in-depth about performance, specifically on clip studio paint. How does it handle the app? how many layers can it handle at a decently high resolution? haven't seen anyone talk about that so far and that's really what would matter the most to me
I took the plunge and treated myself to this gem...it arrived yesterday. I ordered directly from Samsung in the UK and got a big discount. I also bought the keyboard case. I have a 2018 iPad and a 2022 iPad Pro. I bought this Samsung to replace my older iPad. I think it's a great tablet. The S pen and keyboard takes this one to another level. The S pen is far more intuitive than my expensive Apple Pencil. It actually feels like I'm writing on paper. 10/10!!!
Love your reviews. I need to give Clip Studio another go with that new interface!
I'm using my S5e since 4 years, and I'm not sure to upgrade to the s9 fe. It has amoled Display, 4 speakers, fingerprint reader, but maybe for the Spen and for the new os, 90 hz display I could make the upgrade.
I'm currently using that Tab and I'm thinking of trading it 😅
The Microsoft Slim Pen 2 does indeed work with the Surface Pro 3. But...
(I'm posting this here, merely because it is your most recent video. But I thought you would like to know this because your first review was of the Surface Pro 3.)
It's not perfect, but it works much better than the older, round Surface Pens. (And I've tried two models of the older pens.) With the older pens, the diagonal line wobble is quite pronounced , and the "wavelength" of the wobbles is about 3/8 of an inch. With the Slim Pen 2, there is almost no wobble, but there is a bit of jitter that is about 15% of the amplitude of the wobble on the older pens. And the wavelength of said jitter is only a couple of pixels.
With the older pens, using stabilization was not as effective as one would like because the wavelength of the wobble was so long that you had to turn up the stabilization in your apps pretty high to get rid of the wobble. Some dynamic stabilization methods reduce the stabilization when you are drawing slowly, but this is exactly when the wobble on the older pens is the worst. Either way, this made it so that it was hard to draw details accurately.
But with the Slim Pen 2, the jitter is slight enough that you can have stabilization turned way down, and just use standard stabilization (instead of the aforementioned dynamic methods). That way you can almost eliminate the jitter while still being able to draw details.
And the pressure sensitivity is a little bit smoother with the Slim Pen 2.
However, even though the Slim Pen 2 does have tilt capabilities, the Surface Pro 3 does not detect that, as determined by patrickhlauke.github.io/touch/pen-tracker/ (this is a web page that reads and displays the data that your laptop is sensing about the stylus). However, it is still better than nothing.
Overall, I'm not quite sure if it was really worth the $178 (US) I just paid for both the Slim Pen 2 and the Charger. But, I guess I'm keeping it (rather than returning it) because it moves me just barely over that imaginary line from not really feeling like using my Surface Pro 3 for "real" drawing/sketching, to it being at least good enough for me to start practicing for the few years it will take for me to decide I need something much better.
what application do you use to draw?
Thanks to this vedio I made my mind to buy the S9FE👍
Which textured screen protector would you recommend please? Nice review.
Compared to the xiaomi pad 6, which one do you prefer?
Definitly this one. the pen is so much better.
Ewww what's that? No other tablets are better than samsung and apple
@@johnsecret1318 Hardware wise Xaiomi is better for the price but software is not that pollished
The only issue i heard for this is the lack of capability to display itself on monitor via usb c(samsung dex), please let us know if theres any work around for this since thats the only thing stopping me from buying. Thank you!
I'm okay with that disadvantage, since I don't really need an external monitor to use Samsung DeX. I only need a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse combo, and that's it.
You can use a hub
Was waiting for your review since launch. And it is here today. Love your review and the tab also.
THanks man!
I like the feel of the s-pen too, but have you ever used the same s-pen for longer periods of time? Because the tips breaks very easily and Samsung does not sell replacements. Instead they advice you to buy a whole new s-pen. To give you an idea: I use it for note-taking in grad school (i.e. daily use, but nothing weird or unconventional) and have gone through 2 in 3 months. This is a complaint many users have, so no recommendations there.
Are there replacement tips sold by 3rd parties?
@@11hunter22 there are, but not by samsung, they're notting like the original ones (hard plastic as opposed to the typical sofft tip) and they usually lack accuracy. I've tried the s-pen pro and the s-pen pro 2 (creator edition) as a replacement. I personally did not like the pro and am using the pro 2 now. They both come with replacement tips but the tips of the pro have the same problem: they break. It's also less accurate, not magnetic and I had a hard time finding the button.
The pro 2 is more like an Pencil: it has a hard plastic tip, and does seem less breakable. It also comes with replacements, and it is magnetic, although less convenient than standard s-pen as it is bigger, and therefore does not fit inside any of the original cases and attaches less smoothly. Overall I do think this is the better option, but it is quite pricy
@@MedievalMeredith Thats a bummer - but if the pencil breaks only after a few weeks wouldnt that fall under warranty?
Either way, I am thinking of getting a samsung tablet at some point. I already got a Ipad Air 4 but I must say I am not perfectly happy with it. When I bought it like 2 years ago I had to decide between that one and the tab s7 and i might have made the wrong decision - anyway, you have a samsung tablet right? Do you use it in conjunction with a laptop/ PC?
@@11hunter22 No. This problem is as old as the s-pen. Their solution is to buy another s-pen, and since their asking at least 50 for a new one, of which the tip will break again, the better solution is to not buy another s-pen. (Again, the s-pen pro 2 seems sound, but is pricey. There's cheaper replacements available, like the wacom ones).
@@MedievalMeredith questionalbe business model thats for sure.
Still, if the design a product which has to last for months (thats what the customer expects) if not years and it doesnt then they are oblidged to replace it. Theyve got the money and the lawyers but still, where I live custumers rights are very strict and if it comes down to it theyd most likely lose that lawsuit.
How much difference would this LCD panel make vs the amoled??
I'm actually considering this when i finally get rid of my ipad 😂 the restrictions are really getting to me now.
Thank yiu fir mentioning the S6 Lite, got it for 200 bucks on sale a couple years ago. To this day its keeping me from wanting another tablet, especially dince fir heavy workload theres laptops so as long as wide screen, good battery, good screen, good speakers and good pen? Absolutely no problem
I just wish we had the ultra size on the fe price.
i didn't even know there was a FE version until I stumbled across a listing online. I primarily use my tablet to read but I want to get into digital sketching on the side. If I had the money, I'd go all out with one of the S9 tabs but I'm on a tighter budget so this is a great alternative. I've been rocking a Tab E for almost 10 years and I want an upgrade that will last me just as long.
thanks, can this handle big resolution images with few layers? I mean 300 dpi , a2 / a3 size canvas with few layers?
Now that the S-pen creator edition is finally out I'd love to see the opinions of an actual creator as to whether it's worth it or not
iPad 9 or tab s9 fe? Help me choose, please 😫
I have the same doubt but it depends on your use case.
@@petrichor259 I want to create art (I'm a tattoo artist)
can you plz tell me the best tab under $600, I want it for digital Arts. I'm Waiting for your reply I've to go and buy
Please what app he use on the video drawing pumpkin?..
Clip studio paint
Which one is better the Xiaomi Pad 6 or the Samsung Tab S9 FE?
Which pencil you are using
I would like to see a comparison between this tablet and the pixel tablet since it seems they have similar specs and price!
If it's for art / drawing etc then look no further than that the Pixel uses a different pen technology that makes it worthless for art.
If you just want a note taker / dumb pencil then yeah but Brad's channel focuses on what is useful for artists/ illustrators.
I want one just to watch movies or videos, and to draw or edit photos. I game on my consoles or PC most of the time and mobile games if any I play on my s24 ultra. Seems good enough for what I want a tablet for.
Does it support the second screen feature?
It doesn't have DisplayPort Out, and therefore, it does not support wired or wireless DeX. If you need it, buy S9 series.
thanks so much for this! I have been debating for over a year and I guess now it's time! Hello Black Friday sales >D
I ordered this device on Monday. Should get it end of the week. I currently have a s5fe . Just running out of room time to upgrade.
What would you recommend between this tablet and the xiaomi pad 6? Very curious about your recommendation as im looking to get a tablet for art+ other college activities and ive been following yohr channel for a while!
I like the S-pen a lot more. Both are good tablets but the samsung pen is better
@@thebradcolbow
What size of RAM did you choose on galaxy tab s9 fe?
Lets go Bradley!!!! another banger!!! (This is not sarcastic i actually love the vids)
haha, thanks!
I have 2 tablets already, but I still watch every one of Brad's videos lol.
Okay, okay. After watching this I've made up my mind - will 100% be getting a S9 FE in a couple of months. Thanks Brad!
amazing, complete review as always
eh just one, I don't hear brad talk about the dex this time
Hi, what soft are you using for drawing in this video ? Thank you
Clip studio paint
Hi Brad, great review. The only thing I was missing is, how does this compares to a S8? Here in The Netherlands, the S9 FE is slightly cheaper than the S8 but the S8 still has a better processor
Same in india
Until Samsung runs out of stock, the S8 is the better choice. Better processor/screen. But I would act fast because they will probably be sold out in the next few weeks
Ik heb een aantal weken geleden een tab s8+ gekocht en ik ben er super blij mee! Denk echt dat het een betere keus is dan de S9 FE, nu het nog kan.
it finally ran out of stock right as I added it to my basket lol, guess I'll get the s9fe
Great review. Is there any particular screen protector you would recommend for Samsung tabs?? I've tried some in the past but they seemed to leave in printed 'lines' where I had been drawing, which became quite messy after a while.
I just recently got a matte screen protector for my galaxy tab s9 fe off of Amazon and it's honestly so great! I had one on my old drawing tablet (surface pro 4) that lasted me the 8 years i had it for and wanted to get the same paper-like feel and I found one pretty similar to if off of there.
@@that0nemuffin Thanks. Do you happen to know the make of your new protector? I'd like to give it a try.
Can anyone tell me I am a bigger in art and animation so I am thinking to buy s9fe should i get the 8gb ram or the less one
I really wanna buy the s6 or the s9 but I don’t know which one is worth it and is gonna lest long I am saving up for ether one they are both really expensive and have a lot of pro’s and con’s
I don’t know which one to buy for my mother either, between this and the s6, as doesn’t do much on it so between these
Ive been using the S6 lite for years now, and i honestly got to say im still happy as it is now, and cant see the S9 FE as worth it for me. Samsung messed up when they made the S6 lite so good.
Does the S9 FE+ have the second screen feature? I want the bigger screen but dont need a $1000 device. I cant find anything on that feature.
Would you say it's better to get that or an s8? Because we can still get one for $550, so I've been wondering what would be a better cost/benefit between the two
im gonna buy a tablet and iam choosing between mi pad 6 global 256gb 8gb Ram or s9fe 6gb 128, i like to game too so its hard to choose, in the art regard do you think i lose too much going on xiaomi?
Just got this for 450€ , perfect for the money . 90hz feels smooth . Brightness more then enough
any chance you'll review the Lenovo Tab P12? seems like the only large-screen budget option right now, but it's really hard to ffind out if it performs well or not while drawing :/
Watching this video from S9 FE & I must say its a great pick..Go for it 😊
The S-pen is not.bluetooth enabled right ? How is palm rejection while writing on notes/good notes/ one note ?
How do you feel about this for note taking? Do you suggest any textured screen protector for note taking?
Excellent reviews🏅and fun to watch. I am looking for the right device for drawing in Live digital Caricature events. I would appreciate your recommendation: is it possible to settle for the Tab S9FE or better purchase with similar price a 22" or 24" Xp-Pen drawing tablet* (recommended model?), which allows more comfortable space for drawing and has a presence at the event, but requires moving around with a computer?
*Since this is portrait painting, the question of whether it is possible to draw vertically with the XP-Pen is important?
such a concise & helpful review! thank you :]
I've got this tab with the spigen rugged airmer case and a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse combo
Hey Brad! I'm not sure if you've answered this question anywhere already but I'm in the market for this tablet so I thought I should ask here!
Some of Samsung's products have a "Second Screen" function in the menus that allows the rapid pairing of the tablet with Windows and several artists have been using this to use their Galaxy Tablets with desktop applications like Photoshop. I wanted to check if this was a thing on the Galaxy Tab S9FE and if so how well you think it works.
Hello, how are you? Excellent review, I bought this tablet and I'm fascinated with it. I would like to ask you what is the name of the app that you seem to use when you draw Luigi?
Thank you very much! Greetings from Uruguay!
They should have made a tab s8/9 ultra FE with the big dislay
I bought S9 FE for consuming content and for drawing (just a hobby). I think, this tablet is perfect for these things.
I am about to buy it I am currently using Samsung tab A7 but I m
Really into the S9fe
Thanks a lot! Love your videos. What would you get? the S7 FE or the S9 FE?
Late answer, but I think s7 is too outdated already
What's better to get an S9 FE or iPad 9 Wi-fi only? The price is almost the same