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Which Samsung tablet is right for me?

As Samsung unveils its latest tablet, we take a look at which of its range is best suited for your needs...

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Whether you want a tablet for working on the train, watching movies or keeping the kids quiet, Samsung has the perfect device for you. Our handy guide takes you through the options.

For on-the-go workers… Galaxy Tab S4

Taking up room on the train with a big, bulky laptop won’t win you many friends. Appease your fellow passengers by upgrading to Samsung’s new portable powerhouse, the Galaxy Tab S4.

With a 10.5-inch screen, it’s smaller than a laptop but big enough to multitask with ease.

It comes with the S Pen and built-in Samsung DeX, which gives you a desktop-like experience with drag-and-drop capabilities for moving files around.

With it you can:

  • Run Word documents and the even the chunkiest of Excel spreadsheets with Microsoft Office apps

  • Keep sensitive information safe thanks to iris scanning and facial recognition technology

  • Easily carry it around with you in your bag or briefcase

  • Attach the book cover keyboard (sold separately) to use the tablet as a laptop if you need to write up reports

For families… Galaxy Tab A 10.5

If you’re travelling long distances with the kids, or they’re bored at home on a wet Sunday afternoon, you’ll need a tablet that can keep them entertained for hours.

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a handheld cinema and entertainment hub with amazing sound and vision. The large OLED screen makes watching films more enjoyable, and the quad speakers with Dolby Atmos offer superb surround sound.

The tablet also comes with a range of free apps for kids and Samsung’s Daily Board that can display cherished family photos and a calendar when the tablet isn’t in use.

With it you can:

  • Control what your children watch and for how long with Kids Mode

  • Have separate accounts to your kids with multi-user mode

  • Keep the fun going with a 7,300 mAh battery, which gives you up to 15 hours of video playback and can be fully charged in only 3.5 hours

For holidaymakers… Galaxy Tab A 7.0

Instead of packing a separate camera, DVD player, MP3 player, books and maps in your suitcase, you can take them all with you on holiday in one neat portable device.

The Galaxy Tab A 7.0 is an affordable tablet that’s the perfect size for travelling. Watch movies, play games, create itineraries and browse the internet on the 7-inch screen.

If you’re travelling abroad, you can easily carry it in your hand luggage as it’s compact and lightweight.

With it you can:

  • Run multiple apps with the quad-core processor

  • Capture precious holiday moments with the 5MP camera, and edit your photos afterwards with different effects

  • Read, watch videos or listen to music in the shade when you’ve had enough of the sun

  • Leave the charger in your hotel room – with a battery life of up to 11 hours, the Tab A 7.0 can last all day if you’re out and about

For everyday computing… Galaxy Tab S2

If you want more from a tablet than playing games and watching movies, the Galaxy Tab S2 is a great all-rounder.

Work on Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents when you’re away from your PC or kick back to watch a film in stunning quality on its better-than-HD display.

And when you’re relaxing on the sofa at home, it’s great for shopping for clothes, playing Trivia Crack and researching your next car.

With it you can:

  • Run several apps in split-screen mode at once – surf the net while flicking through a digital magazine

  • Get engrossed in Netflix at home with its immersive AMOLED screen

  • Create spreadsheets to keep on top of your finances and household rotas

  • Keep your device safe when you’re travelling with fingerprint security


Check out our full range of Samsung tablets

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