SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A8 10.5” 32GB Android Tablet, LCD Screen, Kids Content, Smart Switch, Long Lasting Battery, US Version, 2022, Dark Gray

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The Samsung A8 is near bottom of the Samsung line up of tablets. It comes in two memory sizes, 3gb and 4gb versions starting at 64gb of storage. Let me start by saying, there is no reason whatsoever to buy the 32gb variant as it comes with only 3gb of physical ram. That extra gig of ram is what makes this tablet worth the money. I only recommend the 4gb variant, and find the 64gb storage model is really the sweet spot with this tablet. So let’s get into the review.

The first thing I noticed is the weight. It is a heavy tablet. This is not a deterrent to me as I do most of my gaming using an Xbox controller (bluetooth) so I am not holding onto the tablet for long periods of time. This is good because the weight of it becomes cumbersome very quickly. The 10.5″ screen is good, not great, but good. The tablet resolution, while not fantastic does allow HD playback on netflix. This is a nice touch. There is however, a one inch bezel round the screen. This makes the tablet look dated, as the era of large bezels is well beyond us. The only good thing about such large bezels is it gives the user a place to put their fingers when holding onto the tablet. The screen is quite bright, although the glossy surface does make use in bright environments difficult. My biggest issue with the screen is that it does not brighten or darken well when there is a change of lighting environment. This is a feature we have become used to, so it feels like a real miss in terms of ease of use.

There are four speakers on this tablet on top and bottom (portrait mode) and they get quite loud. Don’t expect audiophile quality here, but they do the trick, and were able to create a wide soundstage when watching a movie. I would recommend the use of a quality earphone solution. I use QE2 monitor headphones and the sound was much better. There is no EQ baked into the OS, which is a letdown.

There are few buttons on the side, a volume rocker, power switch and an earphone jack as well as USB C charging. It does support Bluetooth, which is good. I was able to have music playing on the tablet, and wash dishes in the kitchen while the tablet remained in the living room without any loss in signal. I also used it at the laundromat, with the tablet in a backpack, and was able to stay connected. One thing that is missing with the Bluetooth is hearing aid compatibility. While I can download the hearing aid app, connecting my aids to the tablet is another thing. Most hearing aid connections are established through the accessibility options in settings, however, Samsung chose not to include any hearing aid connections in their accessibility options. This is a huge miss. Those of us who are reliant upon hearing aids will find their experience reduced as a result. Considering this connection is just a software fix, not having it is a huge middle finger to the deaf community. Shame on you Samsung. The battery life is okay, but when connected to a 30 watt charger, it did recharge quite quickly. Unfortunately it comes with a very low wattage wall wart, so I recommend buying a higher wattage charger.

This comes with Android 11. I installed a few apps such as the Kindle app which surprisingly works much better as an app then the native program on the Kindle HD 10. I also installed a few games, Asphalt 9, Castle Wreck, Bubble shooter and Klondike Forever and lastly the You Version Bible app. None of those apps besides the kindle were available in the Kindle app store. All the apps worked well enough, although Castle Wreck did cause the tablet to slow down due to the amount of rendering involved in that game, and the low amount of physical ram.

So why should you buy this tablet? If you don’t want to pay for a pad from another fruity company, but want more than can be had from the Kindle HD 10 this is for you. That is really the best comparison to The Samsung A8. Provided you purchase a 4gb model, it functions much better than the HD 10, the biggest advantage is native access to the Google Play Store, and a full fat version of Android 11. Don’t expect a feature rich tablet like the S line of Samsung, but if you are interested in light web browsing, casual gaming and reading, as well as streaming media playback, this tablet will work well.

So in the end, this tablet is a good enough introduction to the tablet market. With the affordable price, it is a good tablet for children, classrooms with a good screen protector and case, or for that family member who could use a tablet, but would not have the use of a more expensive unit. I started this review by recommending only the 4gb models, (64/128 storage). Believe me, you will notice a difference. 4gb of ram is quite low by today’s standards, and you will notice that in the performance. Web pages refresh a little to quickly, and after a day of use, the tablet will become noticeably slower, requiring a reboot. This can be mitigated a bit by fully shutting off programs, (swiping up, and swiping away open programs) as well as limiting notifications. As of now, there is no indication that Samsung intends to update this tablet to Android 12, but perhaps there will be a work around. Be careful, as the A8 is very low in specifications, and forcing a newer OS unintended for the product might cause it to age quicker then designed.

Overall the A8 does meet my needs, and while not wonderful in any way, it gets the job done under $400, which is a plus.

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