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Hi Tech Gear talk, I've actually been viewing your videos for a long time and thought I should get some advice from you. I am buying an iPad this summer and don't know which one to get. I want to buy an iPad from the original Apple website. Since I'm on a budget and I have around $780 or £750 in savings and plan on spending it on an iPad. I am going to be doing video editing as I have a youtube channel and also running my small digital business from it creating digital products, I want to use it for note-taking as I'm in college in the UK and also for gaming here and there. Please advise me. Should I get Ipad Air 4 or Ipad Air 5 or Ipad Pro 11-inch 2nd gen, or Ipad Pro 11-inch 3rd Gen? Please advise me. Can't wait to hear your opinion.
I enjoy the Tab S8+ it's great, I had the M1 Pro 11' up to this year but had to change to Android for work & love it. Both have their pro's and I would never knock them, starting to get used to SAMSUNG, the family definitely got the best options, a 12 pro phone and an M1 pro 11' for nothing. The Tab S8+ is fantastic for watching things and also working off with Microsoft/ Google, not much between them in my eyes it's down to the compatibility you want.🙏
Hey im planning to get tab s9 ultra but i heard the tab s8’s had terrible battery compared to iPads is that true? Try a battery test with tab s9s and ipads plz
I have the Tab S8 Ultra and it is a fantastic product, I love it, the only gripe is possibly the battery for working all day. I have to plug it into an extension if I am working with it for long periods at home, other than that, browsing and researching it's fine. had the ipad pro M1 chip and to be fair I can't remember if the battery was better or worse. The Tab S9 Ultra will be great though, so if you're really leaning towards it, go for it.
So sick of all these youtube influencers pushing paperlike. If the product was any good, it would not need all these tech reviewers pushing it. The matte protector does not feel like paper, will definitely reduce image quality and you will quickly see all your writings etched in the protector which will not heal. Amazon is full of these matte protectors and a fraction of the price. I guess free product must come with glowing reviews.
Don't underestimate the power of marketing and premium bs. Apple was selling garbage more than once and the hipsters slowly but surely woke up. Hardware was a generation behind the competition and apps more expensive in general than alternatives. Warranty and repairs (after sales) killed of the stores here Apple had because you now were face to face with not so happy consumers!
having experience with the M1 model pro, and the Tab S 8 series in general, Samsung has def brought the tablet back to android. most importantly have their own UI and integrations. i will still choose iPad out of just needs and non bias reasons, how can you not love what Samsung is doing?
Maybe but there are a ton of those and I could hardly find any videos comparing these too, which is great because I was trying to choose between the too. Plus I think it’s better because if your looking for a 5G tablet Samsung only offers the s8+ as a 5G model
That’s exactly what I was thinking…little unfair comparison because you’ll have higher resolution on the IPad 12.9 and probably more brightness too. And more than likely fuller sounding speakers since its bigger.
if samsung gets all the love and effort from app/game developers apple in general wont have advantage on optimization. samsung phones/tablets could work closely like a pc on the other hand ipads are still stucked on tablet area.
Thanks for the objective comparison. I live in the Apple ecosystem these days and my tablet is the iPad Mini 6. After watching this video, if I was in the market for a larger tablet I would be inclined to lean toward the Tab 8. It offers some very nice features for the money.
I had an iPad pro that I decided to sell for a galaxy tab s8 plus and I don't regret it, samsung dex and the expansion with micro sd are perfect. I currently use an ipad mini 6 (because samsung doesn't have anything similar) and the tab s8+ and both complement each other perfectly for illustration
I'm watching in July 2023. Compared these 2 in the Verizon store. I have noticed the Samsung color was bright and vivid. But I liked the iPad color. It looked more natural. The margins bothered me. I ended up buying online the Samsung tab s5e in 2019. Looking to upgrade to a larger screen
I was torn between the two but picked the S8. There's always a compromise if you pick on or the other, but they are both great choices. If only I could have both... 😅
Very good comparison. Having been a user of the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus for a year now, I can tell you that it’s far better than iPad in terms of Android usability and practicality over the iPadOS. Samsung DeX mode is fantastic giving you almost Laptop experience with limited options. Only thing that really bothers me with both is Acrobat software not able to deal with PDF forms.
@O C I downloaded it and unfortunately it did not work too. The files I am trying to open has PDF extensions but in fact they are wrapper for a XML Forms Architecture (XFA) document. Such files can only be opened using Adobe Reader in Windows or Mac.
So i really struggled for a while whether or not i should buy the tab s8+ in my country its 790 euros ( which are a lot for the average income) . I also bought an wireless keyboard and mouse (which i also use at my computer) . I have really dived into this and if your main usage of the tablet is entertainment your experience is gonna be a 10/10 seriously ( btw go into the settings and enable dobly atmos it makes the speakers so much better + you should definitely have the task bar activated ) . Productivity wise ( I am in uni so projects and writing thesis ) i use a keyboard and the mouse + dex . It can do the work of a laptop to some extent but its veryyyy limited . This tablet is under no circumstances a laptop/computer replacement. The android ecosystem is very neglected in that aspect and all of the Microsoft office apps have like 1/5 of the futures. If you are certain that the software that you use for your daily tasks is working on android identically then hardware wise i don't think you will have a problem . /// tldr// /if you wanna have fun tabs8+ is exceptional if you wanna use it for work it needs a closer inspection
I recently switched from an M1 Ipad Pro (12.9) to a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. I'm not going to lie and say "OMG it's the best decision I ever made" but for all my needs, they're both great. The only thing Android doesn't have that I was using on the iPad was Procreate, but there are so many good drawing options for Android now that I don't miss it. Was the S8 Ultra a step up from the iPad Pro? for me, no, it was more of a lateral move. Great video - unbiased, honest, and objective. (I was expecting to feel bad about my choice to switch, but now, i definitely don't). Thanks!
Outstanding video, mate! I've had an M1 12.9" iPad Pro + Magic Keyboard for almost 2 years, but it's been demoted to content consumption since I bought an M2 Air a few months ago. I thought about selling my iPad (already sold the MK) and getting a refurb iPad Air, but still love the Pro's big, bright, beautiful, miniLED screen for reading e-books and streaming video. I'd give the S8 Ultra a serious look if I were in the market for a tablet now.
I would choose iPad *More powerful cpu and gpu future proof *Has media engines for video editing Prores and 8k *Thunderbolt port, *Faster storage *More os support *Better camera over all with LiDAR More pro apps made for iPad and has video editing apps like resolve,ficp logic,procreate etc *better anti reflective coating and Dv support display * better floating keyboard
But you won't speak how inferior the iPad Wi-Fi is and it's far from the Wi-Fi 6e speed capability. The Tab S8+ nearly maxes out the Wi-Fi 6e speeds. So USB-C bandwidth doesn't matter. No one transfers via cable.
The Tab S8 is so much superior to the iPad. The display is simply stunning. I started programming and working on Tabs since Tab S6 and I love it! The Tab S8 Ultra keyboard is amazing!
This is the content I've been looking for!! I will never get a Mac for a PC, but I love Apple for my mobile devices. So finding software or upgrading hardware between the two is always a research nightmare for me (I hate research...). I'm a new teacher for Carpentry so my tech needs are super specific along with my personal tech desires and having both. This unbiased review and sectioned "I would choose X if I was doing Y." Perfect!
IMO, i have a s23, and a Garmin Instinct Solar 2, looking to add S9, get a ps5 for gaming, and a macbook for computing. I think this mixture of gadgets is most suitable for me based on what i do instead of having one ecosystem under one company.
This video is old but i have to mention prices. ipad pro is 2x expensive than s8+ in my country. That standalone sold me to get samsung. And also dex feature is the best thing ever on this device
I took my brand new Samsung 3 to college and it was excellent (Yup, that is old). The Samsung notes were excellent and I still use my Samsung 3 when I'm taking notes in meetings. Can you do a multi-tablet comparison comparing Samsung Notes and other brands (Apple, Amazon Fire, Microsoft Surface) regarding taking notes? Thank you for all of your videos.
I mean, when it comes to searching the web and media consumption, the galaxy would be a better buy, but when it comes to creating content, apps and gaming, no android tablet can compete with the iPad
For now, I'm staying on my Tab S7 Plus bought at $500 2 years ago 😊 There is not really a big difference in power and therefore capabilities between the Tab S7s and S8s, I expect a much more powerful Tab S. The Tab S9 with their Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will certainly be much more powerful than the Tab S7s, but it is still not enough in my opinion. I will surely wait for the Tab S10 hoping that by then, Qualcomm will have released its processors with Nuvia cores, and especially that Windows for ARM, is evolved at the level of Mac-OS for ARM. Ps: also hoping that the brightness of the Oled screens of the Tab S goes from 500 nits to at least 800-1000 nits 🤞🏽
Sadly, as a Tab S7+ owner, there are no more Android updates. That isn't very pleasant from Samsung, especially as my tablet is only 2.5 years old. The same year-released iPad will have 3-4 more years worth of iPadOS updates coming, and with new software with a new redesign coming in the next two years, this is a great added bonus for those that bought in Q3/2020 or earlier.
I trade in my tab s7 plus and got the tab s8 plus for like 100 buck If you wanna upgrade alot I think Samsung tab is more easily getting better deal when trade in
Now start doing some video editing, exporting or image editing and that s8 gonna get smoked. Connecting a screen to an iPad and multi tasking with it is called stage manager.
Thanks Daniel - I really appreciate it! I do mention that in my comparison: ruclips.net/video/v5wlnixFmuU/видео.html - let me know if you have any questions.
I didn't waste my money on these two products. Instead i bought Xiaomi pad 6 pro with s pen and cover case for a fraction of money as compared to these two.
I will not give apple another dime having almost every apple product fail due to hardware problems and not a fan of the iOS. Almost two decades of Iphones and Ipads I am done. I borrowed and older Galaxy Tab A 10.5 from a friend and I love it. I am looking at the Tab S8+ or the new Lenovo Pro series.
I don't think paperlike is *GOOD.* But it might help just _sliiightly._ I Recommend an *actual* paper like screen feeling *NIB* for your apple pencil, the one that "dips" like the S-Pen.
Those things isn't accurate at all but there's no doubt that M2 Ipad is way more powerful, i say this Beacause 8 Gen 2 outperformed Iphone 14 Pro max even tho it has way higher Results in Geekbench
but here my statement about the common s-pen problem... if that s-pen broken and you bought the new one even its from samsung officials the pen was feel off and not quite as good as the coming from sale package.
im watching this on my m2 11’’ after wanting an ipad for more than a year. you really helped me decide on stuff and i gotta thank you. btw my last ipad was an ipad 2, quite the jump lol
Here's how I look at it. If you need something now, buy now. If you can wait, always wait. You may get a better product for the same price or the same product for a better price. Hope that helps. Thanks for being part of the channel!
tab s9 must be better than tab s8, tab s10 must be better than tab s9. If you think the price is acceptable or you really need a tablet now, go for tab s8.
im really torn between getting the samsung tab s8+ or ipad pro 11 m2. i don't know what's more practical for an artist since my main concern would be color accuracy, size, and how it can handle certain apps/what graphic design/digital art apps can it offer?
I would love to see an comparison between these two for only working with editing videos and photos. I yhink many people like me are intresting to buy one or the other for this reason, instead of a laptop. Thanks for an awesome video!
Samsung definitely can't compete as there aren't many video editing apps available for Android. With the latest addition of Final cut pro and logic pro, iPad is far better. Hope things change for Android space.
@@konrad8590 I think any video editing app available in Android is just barebones. Just gets the job done, nothing more. I don't know why Google didn't think about making Android a productivity os.
Great, thorough comparison. Although I'm not the biggest iOS/iPadOS fan (I prefer Mac OS for desktop, and Android for phone), as a musician, iOS cleans the floor with Android. The available electronic music apps are at a whole other level on iPadOS. Also, I can do _serious_ graphic work with Affinity Designer 2 for iPad - it's just as powerful as the desktop version; nothing on Android competes. That said, there are plenty of annoying little Gotchas with iOS. I find Android more flexible, and it doesn't try as hard to lock you into one company's web services. On my iPad it's annoying when apps automatically hand off webpages to Safari, which is not my favorite browser. But hey, I'm glad both these tablets exist!
Facts. Ipad is insane value, as a musician as well i agree completely with you. I use a samsung phone but use mac and ipad for music and any serious work
Apple is for artists and creators but Android is more for all around usage and with oled screen and micro sd for movie consumption. But I like how apple is doing with the m1 and sort of m2 with making it into everything like mac minis which is only like $500 for the m1
@@MrLuffy9131 Serious creative software is the iPad's trump card. But I find iPadOS to be too dumbed-down compared to the Mac OS I love. I can't really rate Android as an OS, cuz I only use it for typical phone stuff; but I _love_ it for that. I couldn't live without that 'Back' gesture - swipe in from either side of the screen. Like you hint, the Apple silicon is now the industry standard-bearer, especially at its low energy consumption - wow.
@@MrLuffy9131 Apple has the more power and profession apps. Altho i dont own an ipad. I use My Galaxy tab to draw. And i dont think its a problem for me
I don't feel the image and audio quality was equal with your test, as a room acoustics can change depending on where you place a device, I would suggest using a stand and test with the iPad on the stand and then the other tablet on the same stand so that way you have the exact same view and acoustics in the room
Can anyone tell me the advantage of having so many OS updates? You lose nothing even if you don't update!! As far as I am concerned the updates only give you most of the time UI updates with very few actual new features The only updates I care about are security updates and as long as I am getting those I am happy. I can still use the updated apps and get the new features of the app without the OS updates
Just general longevity for supported software. For apple, its the only real selling for any looking to go their direction. For example I have salvaged iphone 8(7 year old) that's still gets OS updates I and that's pretty crazy imo
Right - you don’t lose anything. You just don’t get security updates, fixes and new features. This is important if you keep your devices for angling time and also helps maintain value.
We are seeing with iOS 17 that many updated accessibility features can help people that need it. It is shortsighted to ignore software updates, especially with AI and ML about to take off in the next year. As a Tab S7+ owner that will get no more updates, and that is a 2.5-year-old device, it is a feeble show by Samsung especially knowing OneUI 6.0 will have many great new features and improved animations.
@@TerraEmperor1while that may be true, if you compare the latest update on an iphone 8 vs a recent iphone it's literally nothing new besides a few features that's not even important or 'fancy'. So as an 'OS' update it doesn't really count for much on older phones and might as well just be called a security patch.
I'm curious about something. What would be the best track pad you'd suggest for Samsung Galaxy Tab? Would the apple magic trackpad be compatible? I saw some trackpads from Logitech or Brydge, but I'm not really sure they'd work with Android, hence the curiosity for the Apple Trackpad. Keep up with the good work
I really think if u wanna reliable specialize tasks and writing iPad is better But if u wanna something for everything the s8 is better Android allow to make a lot more of things
I can only consider different company tablet from my Phone is based on how much eco system can this different tablet could seamlessly match with my Phone. Like for example intel unison solved the issue of airdrop between an iPhone and a windows laptop.
I've seen some of your older videos but found them to be very biased towards apple, kinda pushed me away from using them as a reference. This video however was great. Very neutral and showcasing both Apple and Samsung's strengths and weaknesses. Great vid.
How fast is the Micro Sd in the Tab S8 when used for photo storage? Is the gallery fluid as an Ipad Pro? Thinking of getting the S8 Ultra with 1Tb Micro Sd card and dumping my photo collection on the card. Problem is that I have around 750gb of photos and if they're a laggy mess when you scroll the gallery I won't bother with it and get an Ipad instead. Could you please let me know your thoughts about this?
The tab s8 plus is much much better than the iPad pro.. especially for note taking and student life. The extra spen gestures make it a day and night difference..
After using both im still firmly android tablets. Better value for your dollar, the ecosystems are practically the same for the average user in regards to continuity from device to device, and design wise samung takes it with that landscaping front camera.
with both Android and iOS mobile devices i mostly feel lack of intercondectedness except when using google services and such. Samsung doesn't push its solutions down my throat, and I still can sideload if needed. Wouldn't feel right to lock myself in all apple devices, when I clearly pay with software boundaries for some smoothness. So for the sake of SD card and sideloading Android wins, while iOS get better in the long run. Actual choice in the future would be going foldable or not (like risk having a breakable mechanism vs simpler maintenance), for now price difference is too high to compare.
@TechGearTalk, should I choose the iPad Pro or the Samsung S8 Plus? Additionally, do you have any information on when Apple will announce their Back to School offer? Samsung currently has a 20% discount, and this has made my decision even more difficult. Furthermore, I'm also wondering if I should opt for the cellular version. Could you please provide some guidance? And I also like to choose future proof option. ❤ Thanks for your amazing support Love from India
I love your presentations but today had an odd irregularity; the closed caption (english) was a completely different script for a different video (your all iPad comparison)! Very unlike you, however it won't stop me from coming back.😉
the m2 chip is especially easy to process videos, but other than that the difference is not noticeable, in my opinion the tab 8 is the better tablet in general especially now that Samsung is providing 4 major updates and 6 years of security updates
I am in a bit of a situation at the moment. A while back I have been trying to learn python programming and I thought it be a good idea to buy a Ipad pro 11 inch 3rd gen while having the samsung tablet still. Now I am finding myself not really using the Ipad for that for programming and the samsung tablet is just collecting does in my draw. I am on the andriod/windoes eco system makes sense to go back to the samsung tablet right ?
If you use pro apps this turns into an unfair comparison. Not to mention that logic pro and final cut pro are coming out for the iPad. But if browsing, gaming, movies and social media are your only use then the galaxy tab S8+ should be good enough for you and saving you money song the way. I'll go with the iPad.
Bruh I purchased yesterday the iPad lol. Let's see your video. I think its the second of it's type? You uploaded something similar a while back with the M1 I think.
Who the hell talks with their tablet on portrait in a video conference. Utter lie about the camera quality and placement. Everything works in landscape better and thats what s8 series tab did good. Edit: I apologize for misunderstanding the video and making this comment
I think it's pretty incredible that you manago to make a 15 minutes video without properly comparing the thing people will use the most : apps. Apps on iPadOS, whether first or third party, are amazing. There is a gigantic amount of apps tailored for the big screen, with side bars and button positioned for a big screen. Meanwhile Android on Tablet apps suck. The vast majority are just scaled up apps, and that can be seen on your own video, with huge icons and text. Apple offers for free apps like Garageband, iMovie, Pages and Keynote... that are just as powerful as desktop apps. Displayed on a second screen they look just like Mac apps. That's not the case on Samsung tablets, at all. Even the base Photos app (Gallery for Samsung) is terrible on a Galaxy Tab. This has been a problem from the very beginning for Android tablet apps, and even a few months back Google said they were trying to remedy it. But with such a small user base on Android tablets, it's not a priority for them and things have barely changed in 13 years. So no, if you want a tablet, get an iPad, the experience is vastly superior, there is simply no comparison.
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What's up everyone?! I hope this comparison of the 11” M2 iPad Pro and the Tab S8+ was helpful. Did I cover what you wanted to know? What else did you want to see or learn about?
Hi Tech Gear talk, I've actually been viewing your videos for a long time and thought I should get some advice from you. I am buying an iPad this summer and don't know which one to get. I want to buy an iPad from the original Apple website. Since I'm on a budget and I have around $780 or £750 in savings and plan on spending it on an iPad. I am going to be doing video editing as I have a youtube channel and also running my small digital business from it creating digital products, I want to use it for note-taking as I'm in college in the UK and also for gaming here and there. Please advise me. Should I get Ipad Air 4 or Ipad Air 5 or Ipad Pro 11-inch 2nd gen, or Ipad Pro 11-inch 3rd Gen? Please advise me. Can't wait to hear your opinion.
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I enjoy the Tab S8+ it's great, I had the M1 Pro 11' up to this year but had to change to Android for work & love it. Both have their pro's and I would never knock them, starting to get used to SAMSUNG, the family definitely got the best options, a 12 pro phone and an M1 pro 11' for nothing.
The Tab S8+ is fantastic for watching things and also working off with Microsoft/ Google, not much between them in my eyes it's down to the compatibility you want.🙏
Hey im planning to get tab s9 ultra but i heard the tab s8’s had terrible battery compared to iPads is that true? Try a battery test with tab s9s and ipads plz
I have the Tab S8 Ultra and it is a fantastic product, I love it, the only gripe is possibly the battery for working all day. I have to plug it into an extension if I am working with it for long periods at home, other than that, browsing and researching it's fine. had the ipad pro M1 chip and to be fair I can't remember if the battery was better or worse.
The Tab S9 Ultra will be great though, so if you're really leaning towards it, go for it.
So sick of all these youtube influencers pushing paperlike. If the product was any good, it would not need all these tech reviewers pushing it. The matte protector does not feel like paper, will definitely reduce image quality and you will quickly see all your writings etched in the protector which will not heal. Amazon is full of these matte protectors and a fraction of the price. I guess free product must come with glowing reviews.
Paper like is a scam. It's like raid shadow legends 😅😂
Don't underestimate the power of marketing and premium bs. Apple was selling garbage more than once and the hipsters slowly but surely woke up. Hardware was a generation behind the competition and apps more expensive in general than alternatives. Warranty and repairs (after sales) killed of the stores here Apple had because you now were face to face with not so happy consumers!
It’s called shilling. This is how they earn there living
It also can break your Apple pen
Lol paperlike really do nothing beside making it sound like writing with pencil on paper, nothing improve your stroke feel
having experience with the M1 model pro, and the Tab S 8 series in general, Samsung has def brought the tablet back to android. most importantly have their own UI and integrations. i will still choose iPad out of just needs and non bias reasons, how can you not love what Samsung is doing?
Wouldn’t it be a better comparison to compare the Samsung tablet against the 12.9 inch iPad Pro
Then you'd be talking about a massive difference in price !
It should be Regular S8
I have that comparison as well (and 12.9 vs Ultra)
Maybe but there are a ton of those and I could hardly find any videos comparing these too, which is great because I was trying to choose between the too. Plus I think it’s better because if your looking for a 5G tablet Samsung only offers the s8+ as a 5G model
That’s exactly what I was thinking…little unfair comparison because you’ll have higher resolution on the IPad 12.9 and probably more brightness too. And more than likely fuller sounding speakers since its bigger.
if samsung gets all the love and effort from app/game developers apple in general wont have advantage on optimization. samsung phones/tablets could work closely like a pc on the other hand ipads are still stucked on tablet area.
Paperlike however has a rough surface which reduces screen quality and also slowly destroys the Apple Pencil tip over time.
Thanks for the objective comparison. I live in the Apple ecosystem these days and my tablet is the iPad Mini 6. After watching this video, if I was in the market for a larger tablet I would be inclined to lean toward the Tab 8. It offers some very nice features for the money.
Thank you for watching this video with an open mind and sharing your perspective!
tab s8+ i hope having an olded is 80% of the reason i got mine
I had an iPad pro that I decided to sell for a galaxy tab s8 plus and I don't regret it, samsung dex and the expansion with micro sd are perfect. I currently use an ipad mini 6 (because samsung doesn't have anything similar) and the tab s8+ and both complement each other perfectly for illustration
@@joseantonioayala1300 You'll be back with an iPad soon enough. We've all been there.
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Does the tab s8+ synchronize well if you have an iphone?
I'm watching in July 2023.
Compared these 2 in the Verizon store. I have noticed the Samsung color was bright and vivid. But I liked the iPad color. It looked more natural. The margins bothered me.
I ended up buying online the Samsung tab s5e in 2019.
Looking to upgrade to a larger screen
I was torn between the two but picked the S8. There's always a compromise if you pick on or the other, but they are both great choices. If only I could have both... 😅
Still wouldn't be upset with that choice
Very good comparison. Having been a user of the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus for a year now, I can tell you that it’s far better than iPad in terms of Android usability and practicality over the iPadOS. Samsung DeX mode is fantastic giving you almost Laptop experience with limited options. Only thing that really bothers me with both is Acrobat software not able to deal with PDF forms.
Have you tried Xodo?
@O C I downloaded it and unfortunately it did not work too. The files I am trying to open has PDF extensions but in fact they are wrapper for a XML Forms Architecture (XFA) document. Such files can only be opened using Adobe Reader in Windows or Mac.
True that.. A very solid experience.. Glad I didn’t go for the i pad.. Just not flexible enough..
Excellent comparison, however, it's criminal that the iPad doesn't have an SD card slot!
Thanks for the comparisons. It helps a lot. I bought the s8 plus and I love it. Good video 👍
So glad it was helpful!!! Congrats on the new device!
You didn’t mention really that lots of apps in the play store are not set up for tablets. Whereas apple has the advantage there.
So i really struggled for a while whether or not i should buy the tab s8+ in my country its 790 euros ( which are a lot for the average income) . I also bought an wireless keyboard and mouse (which i also use at my computer) . I have really dived into this and if your main usage of the tablet is entertainment your experience is gonna be a 10/10 seriously ( btw go into the settings and enable dobly atmos it makes the speakers so much better + you should definitely have the task bar activated ) . Productivity wise ( I am in uni so projects and writing thesis ) i use a keyboard and the mouse + dex . It can do the work of a laptop to some extent but its veryyyy limited . This tablet is under no circumstances a laptop/computer replacement. The android ecosystem is very neglected in that aspect and all of the Microsoft office apps have like 1/5 of the futures. If you are certain that the software that you use for your daily tasks is working on android identically then hardware wise i don't think you will have a problem . /// tldr// /if you wanna have fun tabs8+ is exceptional if you wanna use it for work it needs a closer inspection
I just bought an S8 but I feel like it's not light enough. I am kind of disappointed. I wonder if the iPad has a better and lighter screen..
I recently switched from an M1 Ipad Pro (12.9) to a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. I'm not going to lie and say "OMG it's the best decision I ever made" but for all my needs, they're both great. The only thing Android doesn't have that I was using on the iPad was Procreate, but there are so many good drawing options for Android now that I don't miss it. Was the S8 Ultra a step up from the iPad Pro? for me, no, it was more of a lateral move. Great video - unbiased, honest, and objective. (I was expecting to feel bad about my choice to switch, but now, i definitely don't). Thanks!
Did the same and I'm totally agree with you.
That's a super-objective and level-headed analysis. Thank you for sharing your personal experience and for being part of the community!
Apps are just better tuned for the IPad….android on tablets is just lacking some.
HiPaint has a similar layout to procreate and is free for android.
@@Stiitchjones typical apple sheep comment ....😂
Outstanding video, mate! I've had an M1 12.9" iPad Pro + Magic Keyboard for almost 2 years, but it's been demoted to content consumption since I bought an M2 Air a few months ago. I thought about selling my iPad (already sold the MK) and getting a refurb iPad Air, but still love the Pro's big, bright, beautiful, miniLED screen for reading e-books and streaming video. I'd give the S8 Ultra a serious look if I were in the market for a tablet now.
Thank you for the kind word and for contributing from your personal experience!
I would choose iPad
*More powerful cpu and gpu future proof
*Has media engines for video editing Prores and 8k
*Thunderbolt port,
*Faster storage
*More os support
*Better camera over all with LiDAR
More pro apps made for iPad and has video editing apps like resolve,ficp logic,procreate etc
*better anti reflective coating and Dv support display
* better floating keyboard
I appreciate you outlining your reasons!
And it's now has Final Cute and Logic Pro :)
I have both. My ipad has been collecting dust.
But you won't speak how inferior the iPad Wi-Fi is and it's far from the Wi-Fi 6e speed capability.
The Tab S8+ nearly maxes out the Wi-Fi 6e speeds. So USB-C bandwidth doesn't matter. No one transfers via cable.
The Tab S8 is so much superior to the iPad.
The display is simply stunning. I started programming and working on Tabs since Tab S6 and I love it! The Tab S8 Ultra keyboard is amazing!
This is the content I've been looking for!! I will never get a Mac for a PC, but I love Apple for my mobile devices. So finding software or upgrading hardware between the two is always a research nightmare for me (I hate research...). I'm a new teacher for Carpentry so my tech needs are super specific along with my personal tech desires and having both. This unbiased review and sectioned "I would choose X if I was doing Y." Perfect!
IMO, i have a s23, and a Garmin Instinct Solar 2, looking to add S9, get a ps5 for gaming, and a macbook for computing. I think this mixture of gadgets is most suitable for me based on what i do instead of having one ecosystem under one company.
This video is old but i have to mention prices. ipad pro is 2x expensive than s8+ in my country. That standalone sold me to get samsung. And also dex feature is the best thing ever on this device
Oh wow - it’s 2x the price 😳. That makes the decision easier!
I took my brand new Samsung 3 to college and it was excellent (Yup, that is old). The Samsung notes were excellent and I still use my Samsung 3 when I'm taking notes in meetings. Can you do a multi-tablet comparison comparing Samsung Notes and other brands (Apple, Amazon Fire, Microsoft Surface) regarding taking notes? Thank you for all of your videos.
I mean, when it comes to searching the web and media consumption, the galaxy would be a better buy, but when it comes to creating content, apps and gaming, no android tablet can compete with the iPad
I’ve been all apple everything for the last 18 years but I just bought the Samsung s8+ so let’s see how this goes
How did it go?
I’d get the iPad, had terrible a experience with the s7, mostly on the software side.
Exactly…unless they have Fixed that but unlikely.
If im spending $800+ I will go for Ipad insted of Samsung. Both of the devices are good.
Great product comparison review between Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ vs Apple M2 11" iPad Pro...! Thanks ❤🙏
Thanks for the kind words and for being part of the channel!
@@TechGearTalk for note making which is better especially for students
For now, I'm staying on my Tab S7 Plus bought at $500 2 years ago 😊
There is not really a big difference in power and therefore capabilities between the Tab S7s and S8s, I expect a much more powerful Tab S.
The Tab S9 with their Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will certainly be much more powerful than the Tab S7s, but it is still not enough in my opinion.
I will surely wait for the Tab S10 hoping that by then, Qualcomm will have released its processors with Nuvia cores, and especially that Windows for ARM, is evolved at the level of Mac-OS for ARM.
Ps: also hoping that the brightness of the Oled screens of the Tab S goes from 500 nits to at least 800-1000 nits 🤞🏽
I very much support the decision to get the most out of your current device. I'm super excited to see what happens with the S9/10
Sadly, as a Tab S7+ owner, there are no more Android updates. That isn't very pleasant from Samsung, especially as my tablet is only 2.5 years old. The same year-released iPad will have 3-4 more years worth of iPadOS updates coming, and with new software with a new redesign coming in the next two years, this is a great added bonus for those that bought in Q3/2020 or earlier.
@@andyH_England That's odd. I got what seemed to be an Android Update (i.e. it was for the Samsung version) only today for my Tab S7+
@@MikeWal2 I meant no Android 14. You will still get Android 13 updates until Samsung moves to OneUI 6.0 later in the year.
I trade in my tab s7 plus and got the tab s8 plus for like 100 buck
If you wanna upgrade alot I think Samsung tab is more easily getting better deal when trade in
I have the M2 11'' which I bought very recently. Your vids helped me out a lot!! Thanks man!
So glad I could help! Appreciate you being part of the channel!
Seems like the obvious choice is the S8+ especially 2ith the included pen for free. And you can't beat an OLED display.
Holy cow, the pricing is sooo different here in germany. iPad Pro M2 128GB - 900€, Tab S8+ 256GB - 740€. The S8+ is WAY cheaper here in germany.
Now start doing some video editing, exporting or image editing and that s8 gonna get smoked. Connecting a screen to an iPad and multi tasking with it is called stage manager.
Great video as always!
Can you please do a comparison between the M2 12.9 vs the Tab s8 plus/ultra focusing on the display quality ?
Thanks Daniel - I really appreciate it! I do mention that in my comparison: ruclips.net/video/v5wlnixFmuU/видео.html - let me know if you have any questions.
@@TechGearTalk you are welcome!
I've watched that video but you mentioned it very shortly there🤣
I didn't waste my money on these two products. Instead i bought Xiaomi pad 6 pro with s pen and cover case for a fraction of money as compared to these two.
I will not give apple another dime having almost every apple product fail due to hardware problems and not a fan of the iOS. Almost two decades of Iphones and Ipads I am done. I borrowed and older Galaxy Tab A 10.5 from a friend and I love it. I am looking at the Tab S8+ or the new Lenovo Pro series.
Actually iPad is more reliable choice but I really love the design and Display quality of the Samsung tablet
Good analysis.
How can it be More reliable?
Which one to choose between s8 plus and ipad pro 11 for pdf annotation and note taking?
I don't think paperlike is *GOOD.*
But it might help just _sliiightly._
I Recommend an *actual* paper like screen feeling *NIB* for your apple pencil, the one that "dips" like the S-Pen.
M2 chip is fast, but the dimming issue is the real deal breaker for gaming. The image quality is just so good on the tabs8.
almost 90% of users admit that S pen is better than apple pencil 2 in writing. not sure how you get your conclusion
Bought both in the last month yesterday(18.10.2023) I paid £618 for m2 4th gen 128gb I pad pro and s8 £350 3 weeks ago without a pen worth it or not
The Ipad Pro 11" 4th gen in 128gb now at 690 usd while the Samsung Tab s9 128gb now at 840 usd, which one to buy? 😅
Tab S8+ for the win for me. I own both but in real life use and everyday usability, the Tab S8+ beats the iPad in my opinion.
Thanks so much for watching and contributing.
The difference in the GPU graph 💀
9:05
Those things isn't accurate at all but there's no doubt that M2 Ipad is way more powerful, i say this Beacause 8 Gen 2 outperformed Iphone 14 Pro max even tho it has way higher Results in Geekbench
those scores are quite different.
@@yazouruaim694 Its not geekbench, it's applebench 😆
yeah great, anyway.. how much is the ipad?
but here my statement about the common s-pen problem...
if that s-pen broken and you bought the new one even its from samsung officials the pen was feel off and not quite as good as the coming from sale package.
Great review as always. Last year a bought the s8 thanks to you. I haven't used my laptop ever since.
Thank you for the kind words. Super glad you love your S8!!!
I got a tab s8 + a few days back. It's a good device. Both tabs are good
CONGRATS!!!
I have a doubt, my S8 plus manufacturer is hansol electronics not Samsung electronics. Is this fine or I got scammed?
very thorough review, clearly a lot of effort put forth. helped me make my decision (btw i got the s8+). also earned a sub.
So glad I could help. Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏻
How long will the battery last in the s8 plus if i always use it in 120hz mode.
This content was very helpful! Thank you, keep up the good work 😊
Honestly, if you're looking to buy an Ipad for academic reasons I would spend it on Supernote and a M1 MB Air.
Best decision I've ever made.
im watching this on my m2 11’’ after wanting an ipad for more than a year. you really helped me decide on stuff and i gotta thank you. btw my last ipad was an ipad 2, quite the jump lol
So glad I could help. Oh wow - that's a massive jump!
Should i wait for Samsung s9 tablets?....
Here's how I look at it. If you need something now, buy now. If you can wait, always wait. You may get a better product for the same price or the same product for a better price. Hope that helps. Thanks for being part of the channel!
tab s9 must be better than tab s8, tab s10 must be better than tab s9. If you think the price is acceptable or you really need a tablet now, go for tab s8.
im really torn between getting the samsung tab s8+ or ipad pro 11 m2. i don't know what's more practical for an artist since my main concern would be color accuracy, size, and how it can handle certain apps/what graphic design/digital art apps can it offer?
Bro how do I get those cool wallpapers for my ipad?
Tab S8 Ultra with SD card slot and Dex can't be beat. Best tablet money can buy
I love my Ultra - amazing tablet
I would love to see an comparison between these two for only working with editing videos and photos. I yhink many people like me are intresting to buy one or the other for this reason, instead of a laptop. Thanks for an awesome video!
Samsung definitely can't compete as there aren't many video editing apps available for Android. With the latest addition of Final cut pro and logic pro, iPad is far better.
Hope things change for Android space.
@@itsmeagain0LimaFusion iż working very well on Samsung TAB s8 (video).
@@konrad8590 I think any video editing app available in Android is just barebones. Just gets the job done, nothing more. I don't know why Google didn't think about making Android a productivity os.
Great, thorough comparison. Although I'm not the biggest iOS/iPadOS fan (I prefer Mac OS for desktop, and Android for phone), as a musician, iOS cleans the floor with Android. The available electronic music apps are at a whole other level on iPadOS. Also, I can do _serious_ graphic work with Affinity Designer 2 for iPad - it's just as powerful as the desktop version; nothing on Android competes. That said, there are plenty of annoying little Gotchas with iOS. I find Android more flexible, and it doesn't try as hard to lock you into one company's web services. On my iPad it's annoying when apps automatically hand off webpages to Safari, which is not my favorite browser. But hey, I'm glad both these tablets exist!
Facts. Ipad is insane value, as a musician as well i agree completely with you. I use a samsung phone but use mac and ipad for music and any serious work
Apple is for artists and creators but Android is more for all around usage and with oled screen and micro sd for movie consumption. But I like how apple is doing with the m1 and sort of m2 with making it into everything like mac minis which is only like $500 for the m1
@@MrLuffy9131 Serious creative software is the iPad's trump card. But I find iPadOS to be too dumbed-down compared to the Mac OS I love. I can't really rate Android as an OS, cuz I only use it for typical phone stuff; but I _love_ it for that. I couldn't live without that 'Back' gesture - swipe in from either side of the screen. Like you hint, the Apple silicon is now the industry standard-bearer, especially at its low energy consumption - wow.
@@MrLuffy9131 Apple has the more power and profession apps. Altho i dont own an ipad. I use My Galaxy tab to draw. And i dont think its a problem for me
What’s the apps you use for music?
I don't feel the image and audio quality was equal with your test, as a room acoustics can change depending on where you place a device, I would suggest using a stand and test with the iPad on the stand and then the other tablet on the same stand so that way you have the exact same view and acoustics in the room
Can anyone tell me the advantage of having so many OS updates? You lose nothing even if you don't update!!
As far as I am concerned the updates only give you most of the time UI updates with very few actual new features
The only updates I care about are security updates and as long as I am getting those I am happy.
I can still use the updated apps and get the new features of the app without the OS updates
Just general longevity for supported software. For apple, its the only real selling for any looking to go their direction. For example I have salvaged iphone 8(7 year old) that's still gets OS updates I and that's pretty crazy imo
Right - you don’t lose anything. You just don’t get security updates, fixes and new features. This is important if you keep your devices for angling time and also helps maintain value.
We are seeing with iOS 17 that many updated accessibility features can help people that need it. It is shortsighted to ignore software updates, especially with AI and ML about to take off in the next year. As a Tab S7+ owner that will get no more updates, and that is a 2.5-year-old device, it is a feeble show by Samsung especially knowing OneUI 6.0 will have many great new features and improved animations.
@@TerraEmperor1while that may be true, if you compare the latest update on an iphone 8 vs a recent iphone it's literally nothing new besides a few features that's not even important or 'fancy'. So as an 'OS' update it doesn't really count for much on older phones and might as well just be called a security patch.
I have tab 8 plus and I used on brighter room and I couldn’t see almost nothing. But the table is great with another features
I appreciate you sharing!
Yes, I tried a Tab S7+ for outdoor work, but it was useless in the sunshine. I had to buy an iPad miniLED, and that was so much better.
I have my S8+ here in my hand, stepped out into the summer sunshine and have absolutely no problem using it.
@TechGear Talk have you tried attaching a mouse for use to the Samsung S8+?
Yea. Works great! (Used a Bluetooth Logitech mouse)
I'm curious about something. What would be the best track pad you'd suggest for Samsung Galaxy Tab? Would the apple magic trackpad be compatible?
I saw some trackpads from Logitech or Brydge, but I'm not really sure they'd work with Android, hence the curiosity for the Apple Trackpad.
Keep up with the good work
Wondering why you didn’t compare 12.9 vs TabS8? Someone will say price, but size for size?
I have that comparison on the channel as well. Hope that helps.
I really think if u wanna reliable specialize tasks and writing iPad is better
But if u wanna something for everything the s8 is better
Android allow to make a lot more of things
Thank you for watching and for contributing!
What happened to all the camera content?? You haven't done any in a long time, that's how I found your channel years back.🤷♂
I'm still super interested in gear - have been considering doing some more camera videos again.
I can only consider different company tablet from my Phone is based on how much eco system can this different tablet could seamlessly match with my Phone. Like for example intel unison solved the issue of airdrop between an iPhone and a windows laptop.
I've seen some of your older videos but found them to be very biased towards apple, kinda pushed me away from using them as a reference. This video however was great. Very neutral and showcasing both Apple and Samsung's strengths and weaknesses. Great vid.
I'm sorry, but, what's the green thingy you used to show the speakers for both?
Samsung regularly provides huge discounts so the price can really come down
How fast is the Micro Sd in the Tab S8 when used for photo storage? Is the gallery fluid as an Ipad Pro?
Thinking of getting the S8 Ultra with 1Tb Micro Sd card and dumping my photo collection on the card. Problem is that I have around 750gb of photos and if they're a laggy mess when you scroll the gallery I won't bother with it and get an Ipad instead.
Could you please let me know your thoughts about this?
Stop saying free s pen , pen should come with the tablet like charger , just because apple selling it for 199 doesn't mean samsung s pen is free ,
writing this on Samsung S8 Plus! Feels good but i think battery drains fast
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great review, thank you!
The tab s8 plus is much much better than the iPad pro.. especially for note taking and student life. The extra spen gestures make it a day and night difference..
After using both im still firmly android tablets. Better value for your dollar, the ecosystems are practically the same for the average user in regards to continuity from device to device, and design wise samung takes it with that landscaping front camera.
I really appreciate you sharing your personal experience!
with both Android and iOS mobile devices i mostly feel lack of intercondectedness except when using google services and such. Samsung doesn't push its solutions down my throat, and I still can sideload if needed.
Wouldn't feel right to lock myself in all apple devices, when I clearly pay with software boundaries for some smoothness.
So for the sake of SD card and sideloading Android wins, while iOS get better in the long run.
Actual choice in the future would be going foldable or not (like risk having a breakable mechanism vs simpler maintenance), for now price difference is too high to compare.
@TechGearTalk, should I choose the iPad Pro or the Samsung S8 Plus? Additionally, do you have any information on when Apple will announce their Back to School offer? Samsung currently has a 20% discount, and this has made my decision even more difficult. Furthermore, I'm also wondering if I should opt for the cellular version. Could you please provide some guidance? And I also like to choose future proof option. ❤ Thanks for your amazing support Love from India
I love your presentations but today had an odd irregularity; the closed caption (english) was a completely different script for a different video (your all iPad comparison)!
Very unlike you, however it won't stop me from coming back.😉
BILL!!!!! Thank you so much - I uploaded the wrong file. I just reuploaded and fixed all the translations. SUPER GRATEFUL!!!
@@TechGearTalk, team effort! Super prompt! BTW, I did check... Trust but verify!
Thanks for the great content.
the m2 chip is especially easy to process videos, but other than that the difference is not noticeable, in my opinion the tab 8 is the better tablet in general
especially now that Samsung is providing 4 major updates and 6 years of security updates
Great information.
Samsung can do better with a better keyboard which can stand on a lap, like apple's magic keyboard
I am in a bit of a situation at the moment. A while back I have been trying to learn python programming and I thought it be a good idea to buy a Ipad pro 11 inch 3rd gen while having the samsung tablet still. Now I am finding myself not really using the Ipad for that for programming and the samsung tablet is just collecting does in my draw. I am on the andriod/windoes eco system makes sense to go back to the samsung tablet right ?
What is that green sheet you used to see the speakers on tabs..????
If you use pro apps this turns into an unfair comparison. Not to mention that logic pro and final cut pro are coming out for the iPad. But if browsing, gaming, movies and social media are your only use then the galaxy tab S8+ should be good enough for you and saving you money song the way. I'll go with the iPad.
If those apps are important to you - I agree.
I literally don't care for none of those, plus I've a dedicated PC for actual heavy lifting.
Is there a alternative fore paperlike fore the tab s8 plus?
Nice review keep up the good work
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to provide feedback.
Is it best to get the 5G version or the Wi-Fi version of the tab S8 Plus
It really depends on your use - I never get 5G because I don't want to pay for a dedicated data plan when I can tether off my phone. Hope that helps.
One more question how often should I upgrade my tablet
I need to see the comparison for a game . Such as codm
Bruh I purchased yesterday the iPad lol. Let's see your video. I think its the second of it's type? You uploaded something similar a while back with the M1 I think.
Let me know your thoughts
Great comparison
Who the hell talks with their tablet on portrait in a video conference. Utter lie about the camera quality and placement. Everything works in landscape better and thats what s8 series tab did good.
Edit: I apologize for misunderstanding the video and making this comment
I’m really confused. Isn’t that what I said?
@@TechGearTalk I apologize for my abrupt comment. I didn't hear it properly and claimed something so loudly. Please forgive me
Great detail in this vs review! Awesome content!
Thank you so much for the kind words. Appreciate you being part of the channel!
Is S pen has palm rejection
I think it's pretty incredible that you manago to make a 15 minutes video without properly comparing the thing people will use the most : apps.
Apps on iPadOS, whether first or third party, are amazing. There is a gigantic amount of apps tailored for the big screen, with side bars and button positioned for a big screen.
Meanwhile Android on Tablet apps suck. The vast majority are just scaled up apps, and that can be seen on your own video, with huge icons and text.
Apple offers for free apps like Garageband, iMovie, Pages and Keynote... that are just as powerful as desktop apps. Displayed on a second screen they look just like Mac apps. That's not the case on Samsung tablets, at all. Even the base Photos app (Gallery for Samsung) is terrible on a Galaxy Tab.
This has been a problem from the very beginning for Android tablet apps, and even a few months back Google said they were trying to remedy it. But with such a small user base on Android tablets, it's not a priority for them and things have barely changed in 13 years.
So no, if you want a tablet, get an iPad, the experience is vastly superior, there is simply no comparison.
Nope, nowadays the android tabs are becoming equally and some even better than ipads
This video was helpful Keep it up man❤
Glad that the videos are helpful!