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Samsung Electronics SM T590NZKAXAR Galaxy Tab A 10 5 Black
Last Updated: May 4, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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236
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Device Compatibility
42samsung, older, tab, ipad, devices
+90%
-10%
" ... Enjoying this new 10" tablet. ... "
" ... For some people, this is a far better option than a laptop. ... "
" ... It's better then my phone. ... "
" ... Tablet has worked and performed very well. ... "
" ... This unit replaces an older Samsung tablet. ... "
" ... I traded in my Tab E towards purchasing this tablet, and what a difference. ... Wonderful upgrade from my older tablet. ... "
" ... I replaced my samsung 4 tablet that was a wonderful tablet. ... "
" ... The new tablet is longer but actually narrower than my older 8" tablet!. ... "
Display Clarity
39tablet, tab, size, resolution, large
+90%
-10%
" ... But the screen is vivid and movies are excellent for a handheld device. ... "
" ... 10.5 screen. ... The screen is . ... Even the extra screen space can't make up for a bad picture. ... But the performance I expect and the visuals I already receive are superior, even with the added screen real estate. ... "
" ... And the screen is super cool. ... "
" ... the picture quality is really good for not being a super amoled screen. ... "
" ... Speed, Screen, Sound, everything!!!! ... Just basically bigger screen. ... "
" ... 2) Screen Sharpness/Colors/Backside of Tab A: This Tab A has a huge 10.5 inch IPS LCD Capacitive screen and has a PPI of 216. ... (Pixels per inch, the higher the better). ... The Tab S4 has 287 PPI and has a SUPER AMOLED SCREEN. ... Note: Here is my personal comparison of the Tab A vs Tab S4 screen sharpness and color. ... I placed them SIDE BY SIDE and each screen had a detailed map with lots of colors. ... The Tab S4 was very, very bright and extra clear in detail because it has a SUPER AMOLED Capacitive type of screen. ... The Tab A has a IPS LCD Capacitive type of screen, and I found that the colors are vivid, text sharp, and overall a beautiful screen on the Tab A. ... In fact, I found the Tab A screen to be very clear as I noticed that my Kindle eBooks were super clear on this tablet and all apps look great as well. ... "
" ... - Relatively low resolution. ... I came from a Nexus 9 which had a 2K screen and the Tab A has noticeably lower resolution. ... "
" ... I do like the large screen. ... "
Software Platform
37apps, samsung, android, google, tab
+70%
-30%
" ... Samsung devices have been good overall so I looked at another one. ... "
" ... It was linked to his google and android accounts, so his excel, word, and files were transferred over within minutes. ... "
" ... The tablet also can run multiple apps simultaneous with no problems. ... "
" ... Better the kindle and dragon tech ... "
" ... I did load the Google Play on the Fire tablet but it was always an unstable environment. ... Answer a few questions let it record my face, and then let Google restore my programs. ... So I am now running Android Pie on both my tablet and my phone using the same user experience. ... "
" ... So I own this Tab A 10.5 and also own the Tab S4 10.5. ... After I installed/updated lots of personal Apps such as Word and Excel and several weather apps, Facebook, Twitter and Kindle, I now have 20.47 GB left. ... 3) MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note, etc) and Generic Playstore Office Programs. ... * There is a free Office program in Playstore called WPS Office. ... I print right from my TABLET using PrinterShare from the Playstore. ... So for my personal use, this tablet gives me great speed and performance on my many apps, such as Facebook, Twitter, Internet, YouTube, Email, MS Office etc. ... I use them daily and draw with them, even write with then in writing and drawing apps. ... The WPS Office is free in the Playstore. ... Should you consider purchasing this Samsung Tab A TABLET? ... "
" ... It has no trouble multitasking or streaming Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime etc. ... "
" ... Amazon tablet have Amazon base android that was ridiculous + all this adds was extremely anointing. ... "
Battery Life
28life, tablet, lasts, long battery life, charge
+96%
-4%
" ... Having said all this, battery life is phenomenal. ... "
" ... All day battery life, very snappy processor. ... "
" ... Screen is nice, and the battery lasts FOREVER. ... "
" ... Very nice unibody polycarb design, but i would have preferred a design that allowed for replacing the battery. ... "
" ... Previously I had the S-Tab and S-Tab 2 and loved them, up until the batteries went. ... The battery life is really good if you aren't using graphic heavy apps, but usually it lasts 1 - 2 days for me. ... "
" ... For the money it is a great buy, the battery life seems to be fairly decent and quality of the product Is what you expect from Samsung. ... "
" ... Battery lasted me a whole 12 hour flight with 40% battery remaining. ... "
" ... The tablet held a great battery life. ... "
Apps
25tablet, google, word, samsung, ms office
+68%
-32%
" ... I use it purely for entertainment, but the bloatware takes up all most 7 between the preinstalled google and Samsung apps ... "
" ... I had a galaxy tab S before this and wanted something similar but with more storage. ... "
" ... It has no trouble multitasking or streaming Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime etc. ... and it is also wonderful for creating documents or using Facebook. ... "
" ... Processing speed and apps & all that work very well. ... "
" ... I use it to download and watch movies, social media, shopping and email. ... "
" ... Is using it for his android games. ... "
" ... I wanted this for streaming live events or movies, doing email, browsing the web, and reading the news. ... "
" ... I also like this better than the Amazon Fire because I can download apps from the Google store, which you cannot do on an Amazon Fire tablet. ... "
Price
24tablet, money, worth, tab, worth the money
+96%
-4%
" ... - I caught it on sale for $229, on par with the 32GB 2019 price ... Great budget tablet. ... "
" ... Great product for the price and would definitely buy it again if I had to choose over. ... "
" ... For the price point this is a great tablet. ... "
" ... For the price you can't beat it! ... "
" ... Very pleased with the purchase and price. ... "
" ... Price was good, better than the S4. ... "
" ... but this tablet is really great at the price! ... "
" ... Best tablet out there today definitely worth the money ... "
Overall performance
20fast, tablet, speed, performance, tab
+70%
-30%
" ... It's probably a tiny bit sluggish for serious multitasking, but if you're doing that many things at once on a tablet you should probably spring for an S4 or better. ... "
" ... They used a snapdragon 400 series processor for this ?!?!? ... Lets be clear, this processor is FASTER than the exynos processor in the outgoing Tab 10 model. ... But for the price, I would have expected at least a snapdragon 600 series processor. ... "
" ... Very fast too ... "
" ... Processing speed and apps & all that work very well. ... "
" ... It's very responsive and fast. ... "
" ... It's not the fastest tablet out there but works well for my purposes. ... "
" ... Speed and Performance ... "
" ... I just tested my router and I receive 144 speed mps (very fast). ... Performs very well with no lagging. ... "
Sound Quality
19speakers, tablet, volume, pretty good, dolby atmos
+100%
" ... Outstanding 4-speakers sound. ... "
" ... The sound quality is great for the tablet price but it could have a little more volume. ... I was going to include a video but my phone made it sound not so great. ... "
" ... I would've preferred stereo front-facing speakers like on the Pixel Slate but this is the next best thing. ... The speakers themselves sound pretty good, especially with Dolby Atmos enabled. ... "
" ... I already owned an 8" tablet which I use to drive faders on a digital sound system. ... "
" ... 4 speakers makes sund really great when i am watching movies. ... "
" ... Great surround sound. ... "
" ... Great everyday tablet with excellent battery life and sound. ... "
" ... Speed, Screen, Sound, everything!!!! ... Sound on this tablet is amazing ... "
Gaming
13tablet, gaming, game, using, streaming
+85%
-15%
" ... I'm primarily using it for XBox Game Streaming. ... "
" ... fast enough for web browsing, social media and games. ... "
" ... Is using it for his android games. ... "
" ... I use the tablet for internet, gaming, YouTube, video streaming and other stuff. ... "
" ... Great for all my daily needs, holds all needed as and many small games. ... "
" ... Perfect for his games ... "
" ... I use it for games and movies. ... "
" ... Only thing is it wouldn't run the games I played with my grandson as did the ASUS. ... "
Charging
13charge, fast, usb c, tablet, charger
+85%
-15%
" ... Nice Tablet, takes awhile to charge. ... "
" ... The big screen, resolution and the fast charge was awesome. ... "
" ... But it was charged up yesterday and this morning it still has 78% charge to it. ... "
" ... And fast charging! ... "
" ... it is speedy, boots up fast and uses the modern USB C charging cables, making it so i dont have to carry multiple cables as my phone uses the same one. ... "
" ... ALSO, the charger came with a European style plug. ... "
" ... The speakers are fantastic (and really should be a selling point for this tablet), and the USB C charging stands alone. ... "
" ... Hulu in the hotel in the evenings and it took 3 nights before a recharge. ... Long story shorter, it happened a few more times and again the next morning after full charge. ... "
Picture Quality
11tablet, screen, quality, make, love
+100%
" ... the picture quality is really good for not being a super amoled screen. ... "
" ... I love the speed of my new Samsung tablet and it has a great colorful picture quality only thing is it doesn't recognize my face like my new iPhone SX Maxx but still a great tablet ... "
" ... Even the extra screen space can't make up for a bad picture. ... "
" ... very clean picture. ... "
" ... This has a slightly bigger screen, and better picture. ... Picture, sound and a newer Android version make this a solid tablet for the money. ... "
Video Playback
10videos, watching, watch, screen, playback
+80%
-20%
" ... 4 speakers makes sund really great when i am watching movies. ... "
" ... However, Amazon Prime video stutters. ... "
" ... I wanted this for streaming live events or movies, doing email, browsing the web, and reading the news. ... "
" ... I use it to download and watch movies, social media, shopping and email. ... "
" ... - Large wide screen that's ideal for watching videos. ... "
" ... Also, I found all videos run very well. ... "
" ... It rekindled our marriage within hours of watching some videos on the crisp looking screen. ... "
Ease of Use
9easy to use, user, use, setup, much
+100%
" ... Responsive, easy setup, awesome resolution. ... "
" ... Very fast, easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... It is also much more easy to use and move around on. ... "
" ... It was easy to use and quick to use. ... "
" ... I like that interface for writing notes and it was easy to sync across to my Note 8. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and the only generic Office I found to work much like MS Office with good compatibility. ... "
Display Size
9size, tablet, large, 10, tab
+89%
-11%
" ... Great screen size and quality. ... "
" ... Screen size is also great, I have some trouble looking at small characters, but not with this tablet. ... "
" ... So easy to use, like a phone, but with a better, bigger screen. ... "
" ... Just basically bigger screen. ... "
" ... Like the bigger screen and quality of the tablet ... "
" ... I do like the large screen. ... "
" ... 10.5 screen. ... "
" ... This Samsung Tab A is my second Samsung Tablet, an 8 inch, that is still working well, but now need a larger screen. ... "
Memory
8storage, tab, tab s4, sd, ram
+88%
-13%
" ... Appropriate storage for my needs. ... "
" ... I was eyeing the Tab A 10.1 2019 model, times I saw the 64/128 GB offered around $230. ... Only CON is it is only 32gb, but adding 128gb micro SD works like charm. ... "
" ... It has plenty of storage for the price. ... "
" ... No more 8gb and 16gb configurations ... "
" ... RAM handles everything I do. ... 32Meg memory is enough. ... "
" ... I like the expandable storage option, which I did take advantage of. ... "
" ... The OneDrive Cloud storage from Microsoft gives me a choice of WHERE I save my documents: Internal Storage, SD Card or OneDrive Storage. ... I use this to copy files from my Flash drive to my phone or vice versa). ... If you don't have to have lots of Internal Storage, then this TAB A is one you should consider. ... Personally, I find the Tab A 2018 to be a big improvement over the Tab A 2016 as it has 32GB of storage, the Tab A 2016 just had 16GB of storage. ... Yes, because of the large 10.5 inch screen and 32 GB internal storage. ... "
Product Reliability
8weeks, one, couple, 5, upgrade
+63%
-38%
" ... I bought this for my wife to replace her failing Surface 2. ... "
" ... No issues yet, but it has only been a day. ... "
" ... It went on sale 2 weeks after my purchase. ... "
" ... Everything else it's working perfectly. ... "
" ... First of all, I am a techie, and I upgrade to the newest tablets and phones once a year (sometimes every 10 months I upgrade). ... I used it for years. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
8screen, responsive, light, weight, resolution
+50%
-50%
" ... The worst is the touch screen. ... "
" ... Edit: It's been a month and my opinion has not changed, other than to say that the touch issue is insanely frustrating. ... "
" ... The Touch Screen died almost immediately. ... After numerous reboots the Touch Screen went completely dead. ... "
Features
7light
+86%
-14%
" ... Many nice features ... "
" ... You get the features you need. ... "
" ... He can’t wait to use all of the features. ... "
" ... It's very light. ... "
" ... It has many features. ... "
Build Quality
7case, tab, one, cover, bulky
+57%
-43%
" ... it feels sold and well made. ... "
" ... This would be a great tablet for most folks and I"m not knocking the build quality. ... "
" ... As with my last one, with a solid build, I expect it to last a while. ... "
Storage
6card, micro sd card, internal storage, gb, storage
+100%
" ... Only CON is it is only 32gb, but adding 128gb micro SD works like charm. ... "
" ... Support SD Card ... "
" ... 32gbs of internal storage with mSD card slot (i put a 400gb sandisk card in mine), FINALLY!!! ... "
" ... 32Meg memory is enough. ... "
" ... I also can add up to a 400gb SD card on this model and have much more storage at a lower cost than the iPad. ... "
" ... The OneDrive Cloud storage from Microsoft gives me a choice of WHERE I save my documents: Internal Storage, SD Card or OneDrive Storage. ... 10) External Slot for SD Card---So I installed a SanDisk 128gb Micro SD card which was loaded with my music, pictures, home videos and files. ... I plan on purchasing a 200 GB SD card soon. ... So I actually took some inside and outside pictures and saved them to my SD Card. ... "
Resolution
6resolution, fire, amazon, watching, love
+100%
" ... I do not know why my 30 usd fire hd 8 runs everything perfectly fine but when watching any Amazon Prime movies, it would jitter like its a second behind. ... "
" ... HD quality is great and especially the sound of 4 speakers. ... "
" ... I upgraded from an ASUS Tablet to an Amazon Fire HD. ... "
" ... *maximum resolution is 1080p maybe even less. ... "
" ... - Relatively low resolution. ... "
Fit
6case, bulky, better, use, tablet
+83%
-17%
" ... This fits the bill. ... "
" ... everything work as described specially if use it in unicorn beetal case ( better than otter box ) for all my devices . ... "
" ... I have Note 8 and perfect fit for my phone. ... "
" ... hopefully it holds up and lasts as long as there phones do. ... "
" ... Although I no longer travel much, it would've still been nice if there was a magnetic smart cover that converts to a stand. ... "
Keyboard
5use, tab, work, screen, samsung
+80%
-20%
" ... Optional keyboard is small but works better than the Samsung on screen keyboard. ... "
" ... I bought a magnetic keyboard and case for it from Fintie and they complement it nicely. ... "
" ... The Tab S3 with keyboard case is good for work but I still love my big Tab S for movies. ... "
" ... The Tab S4, I use with the Samsung Keyboard and I use it for business purposes, like a mini laptop. ... I happily use a generic cover/stand (11.00), the on-screen keyboard, and sometimes my Bluetooth keyboard with great success. ... "
Screen Protection
5glass, back, touch, tablet, tab
+60%
-40%
" ... I do like the large screen. ... "
" ... 10.5 screen. ... The screen is . ... "
" ... Good screen and quality ... "
Size
5one, heavy, case
+100%
" ... I love the size which makes it more portable than my laptop. ... "
" ... perfect size for me ... "
" ... This fits the bill. ... "
" ... Very nice and portable ... "
" ... Like surprisingly heavier. ... "
Comfort
5+60%
-40%
" ... The tablet is so easy on hand, battery is good, not too much but better than the ones I returned. ... "
" ... it feels sold and well made. ... "
" ... I am very happy with this purchase and am thinking about getting another one for my stepson as his hand-me-down laptop is now 7+ yrs old. ... "
Setup
4software, install, easy, custom, wps
+100%
" ... The Tablet ran flawlessly, and setup was a breeze. ... "
" ... Responsive, easy setup, awesome resolution. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... WiFi connection nice and strong and easy set up with WPS. ... "
For Kids
4+100%
" ... I got this last Christmas for my daughter. ... "
" ... I purchased this tablet for my mother’s birthday. ... "
" ... This tablet is a great purchase for yourself, for a child, a gift to a friend, as it is beautiful, fast and enjoyable to use! ... "
" ... Love the kid's mode that comes stock! ... "
As Gift
4+100%
" ... My husband was so impressed with the quality that i got one for him this Christmas! ... "
" ... This was a gift to my sister which she loves it ... "
" ... This was a Christmas gift for my Hubby, he says this tablet works great. ... "
" ... Got it as a gift for my fiancé. ... "
Volume
4volume, quality, tablet, speakers, pretty good
+100%
" ... Sound volume and quality is above average. ... "
" ... The sound quality is great for the tablet price but it could have a little more volume. ... "
" ... everything should have dolby atmos on it wow what a difference in sound and volume. ... "
" ... 12) Sound: The sound quality is pretty good as it has 2 small internal speakers. ... "
Color
4colors, tab, sharpness, reading, lcd
+75%
-25%
" ... 2) Screen Sharpness/Colors/Backside of Tab A: This Tab A has a huge 10.5 inch IPS LCD Capacitive screen and has a PPI of 216. ... Note: Here is my personal comparison of the Tab A vs Tab S4 screen sharpness and color. ... I placed them SIDE BY SIDE and each screen had a detailed map with lots of colors. ... The Tab A has a IPS LCD Capacitive type of screen, and I found that the colors are vivid, text sharp, and overall a beautiful screen on the Tab A. ... "
Returns
4weeks, couple
-100%
" ... Returning because it is heavy. ... "
" ... Found out too late to return. ... "
" ... Returning it scree. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
Wifi
4wps, router, connect, 5ghz, 2
+50%
-50%
" ... Game is choppy, wifi is slow. ... "
" ... Very sporadic 5GHZ WiFi connectivity - speeds drop down below 75mbps forcing to connect at N WiFi or 2.4 GHZ. ... "
Ports
4type c, port, micro, uses, usb c
+100%
" ... I am not a fan of Micro USB's because I can't see if I'm putting it in the right way, this tablet charges with a USB-C and is an all around great tablet ... "
" ... it is speedy, boots up fast and uses the modern USB C charging cables, making it so i dont have to carry multiple cables as my phone uses the same one. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and having a thumb drive to utilize the micro usb port it can do everything the Surface could do and more. ... "
" ... 11) USB Port is a type C. And it has OTG (On the Go), which means with a USB/type C adapter, you can insert a USB Flash drive, USB mouse, USB keyboard (one at a time). ... "
Weight
4screen, heavy, touch, responsive, resolution
+75%
-25%
" ... Great screen resolution, responsive touch screen and light weight. ... "
" ... Like surprisingly heavier. ... "
" ... Screen is beautiful very fast and lite weight. ... "
Capacity
3strong, signal, home
+100%
" ... I use this primarily for: watching Netflix at my dining room table while I work on my hobbies, and as an open house guest sign-in at my job as a Realtor. ... "
" ... It across the room. ... "
Fingerprint
3sensor
-100%
" ... Wish that had fingerprint scanner ... "
" ... I actually did not mind that there was no fingerprint sensor. ... "
Bluetooth
3use, sound, outstanding
+67%
-33%
" ... My main reason for buying it was because of the 5.0 bluetooth. ... "
" ... Most of the time, for music and videos, I use my Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth speaker and the sound is outstanding. ... "
Network
3wifi, signal, 5ghz, 2, strong
+67%
-33%
" ... 5) Wifi Calling . ... If you have a 5GHZ capable router, it will connect to the fastest 5GHZ speed! ... My tablet connected right away with a super strong signal to my AT&T Uverse Router that has 2.4GHZ. ... I plan on upgrading my router to a 5GHZ one later this year. ... However, I have a large home and 2.4 GHZ goes a much longer distance than 5GHZ does. ... I just tested my router and I receive 144 speed mps (very fast). ... The WPS Office is free in the Playstore. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
WiFi: Yes
USB: Yes