ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is a 13.1-inch tablet for $649.
It's a good iPad Air alternative for Android users, with reliable performance, a larger display than the S10+, and an IP68 rating that the iPad lacks; it also includes the S Pen.
The price increased by $50 for the base model compared to last year, and the tablet now has a single rear camera rather than the precious dual cameras. View now at Best Buy View now at Samsung more buying choices
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is currently $50 off, available starting at $600.
I like the portability of a tablet versus a heavy, bulkier laptop. I enjoy working on the iPad Air daily, so I've looked forward to testing the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ since its launch. This tablet is a direct competitor to the M3 iPad Air that Apple just launched, which has become my tablet of choice for writing, reading, and entertainment.
But while the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is comparable to the iPad Air in some ways, it exceeds Apple's tablet's capabilities in others.
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The FE series of Samsung devices is an affordable alternative to its flagship devices. Just like there is a lineup of FE Galaxy smartphones, Samsung makes FE alternatives to its flagship tablets. I've tested the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra and S10 Ultra, so I was eager to see how the S10 FE+ compares.
I've also recently tested several comparably priced tablets, like the Honor Pad V9 and the latest iPad Mini, and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ fared well.
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ has an Exynos 1580 chip, which Samsung says makes the tablet about 32% faster than its predecessor, the Tab S9 FE+. This isn't a high-end processor, but it's great for everyday tasks and is one of Samsung's compromises with its FE devices.
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