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Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi (2GB + 64GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£620RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:11.6 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z2760

Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi (2GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 22 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi (2GB + 64GB)
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

35%

5.4

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.4

Reviews score

10%

5.4

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 85% of tablets
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

▼Worse than 97%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

5.2

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software

5%

5.7

Design

3%

4.9

Audio

▼Worse than 74%
5.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 81% of models

5.4

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.1

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (22)
13 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 81%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £620
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi (2GB + 64GB)

Based on 13 · 9

Reviewers value full Windows software support and solid battery life, but agree performance is sluggish; the keyboard dock splits opinion.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi (2GB + 64GB)

Based on 36 owners sharing their experience in online comments

33%positive11%mixed56%negative

Owners value its pen, Windows apps, and school use, but Wi-Fi failures and sluggish performance cause the most frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Wi-Fi may show limited connection or find no networks until restart; some lose it after installing software or driver updates.5
  • Owners report constant lag, and one says Windows 8.1 installs slow the system until it shuts itself down.3
  • Drivers are hard to find; after installing Windows 10 some owners found Wi-Fi, sound, touchscreen and graphics not working.3
  • Owners report the tablet cannot upgrade to Windows 8.1 or download Windows 10, leaving it on an outdated, less secure system.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi (2GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

5.2

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software

5%

5.7

Design

3%

4.9

Audio

5.4
Reviews score
5.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

6.4
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of RAM, which is less than 61.3% of tablets and equal to 15.5% of tablets.
Process node
32 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 32 nm process, which is larger than 82.7% of tablets and equal to 4.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 64 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 17% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2760
This tablet runs on Intel Atom Z2760, which is less advanced than 81.9% of tablets and equal to 1.1% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1366×768
This tablet has a 1366×768 screen, which is less sharp than 65.6% of tablets and equal to 2.4% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
135 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 135 ppi, which is lower than 96.6% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, which is more durable than 45.4% of tablets and the same as 32.8% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 84.6% of tablets and equal to 4.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
22.5 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 22.5 W, which is faster than 66.6% of tablets and equal to 2.4% of tablets.
Battery life
9.7 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 9.7 hours, which is shorter than that of 61% of tablets and equal to that of 0.4% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
744 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 744 g, which is heavier than 91% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi (2GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 1.5 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 25% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (22.5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    22.5 W vs 18 W
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • 1.5 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1220:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,220:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 25% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (22.5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    22.5 W vs 18 W
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 22.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models

    5.4

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (22)
    13 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.4 vs 7.0
  • 39.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 38.9% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (135 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    135 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 22.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models

    5.4

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (22)
    13 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.4 vs 7.0
  • 28.0% lower sentiment score
    5.4 vs 7.5
  • 18% worse value for money
    Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi (2GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.4 vs 7.6).
    6.4 vs 7.55
  • 2.38x more expensive
    Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi (2GB + 64GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£620 vs £260).
    £620 vs £260
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2.29x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (32 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    32 nm vs 14 nm
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX545 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX545 vs Mali-G51
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 57% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 40.9% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (384 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    384 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 10% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 7 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    October 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 38.9% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (135 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    135 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1366×768 vs 1920×1200).
    1,366×768 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 1 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 39.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 0.3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9.7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9.7 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 51.8% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (744 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    744 g vs 490 g
  • 1.9 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9.9 mm vs 8 mm
  • 128.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (304 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    304 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
Chris Restores Tech
≈ estimated
10/07/2024
Hands-on test · Windows 10 install and performance
Verdict
Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi runs Windows 10, but it is so slow that core apps barely open.
7.0
OSReviews
≈ estimated
20/02/2018
Throwback review · multitasking, game and GPS tests
Verdict
Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi is still a passable budget tablet, though Bay Trail models are the better buy at this price.
8.0
MY TABLET REVIEWS
≈ estimated
24/09/2013
Hands-on review · features, battery and software issues
Verdict
Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi is recommended despite a heavy build, weak apps and a nagging update system.
9.0
Windows Central
≈ estimated
03/05/2013
Owner review · pen, keyboard and performance
Verdict
Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi is overall a great value, and the pen makes the keyboard less necessary.
9.0
All Things Global
≈ estimated
30/04/2013
Hands-on review · one month of daily use and in-depth tests
Verdict
Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi is generally positive: great for web, note-taking and typing, but not for heavy gaming or video editing.
5.0
Steve “Chippy” Paine
≈ estimated
16/02/2013
Hands-on review · keyboard connector fault test
Verdict
Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi is a good device overall, but its loose keyboard connector makes it unreliable and likely a return.
7.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
07/12/2012
Hands-on review · battery, performance and video tests
Verdict
Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi is a useful middle pick for buyers who need Windows desktop programs, but it trails Core i5 tablets on performance.
7.0
VaultHuntersUnion
≈ estimated
23/10/2013
Unboxing and first look · sound test and casual-use take
Verdict
Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi is not for daily PC work, but it is a good-value tablet for casual video and web use.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
hothardware.com
✓ explicit
15/02/2013
Hands-on test · Atom Windows tablet
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T runs any Windows 8 desktop program on a light tablet, but 2GB of memory holds its performance back.
6.0
mobiletechreview.com
≈ estimated
27/12/2012
Hands-on review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T lasts 8 to 9 hours and runs Windows 7 apps, but its slow Atom chip suits a second computer, not a main one.
5.0
gizmodo.com
≈ estimated
14/11/2012
Hands-on review · Atom-powered tablet
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T can run desktop Photoshop, but downloads bog down desktop mode and the flimsy plastic back is a drawback.
6.0
pcworld.com
✓ explicit
11/12/2012
Lab test · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC is a responsive tablet that lasted 9 hours 14 minutes in testing, but it is too slow to replace a laptop.
8.0
windowscentral.com
≈ estimated
03/05/2013
Quick impressions · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T is a light, well-built Windows 8 tablet whose S-Pen suits note taking, but its updates can take hours to finish.
4.0
extremetech.com
≈ estimated
26/11/2012
In-depth review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T has a strong display and runs Windows programs, but its 11.6-inch size is hard to hold with one hand and desktop mode lags.
7.0
qatechtips.com
≈ estimated
24/03/2013
Blog review · Windows 8 convertible
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T is a big but useful Windows tablet for light office work, though its dual-core Atom struggles with heavy programs.
5.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
31/01/2013
Hands-on review · Keyboard hybrid
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T runs full Windows 8 software, but its underpowered Atom chip and small usable storage make it a poor value next to an iPad or Nexus 10.
6.0
tomshardware.com
≈ estimated
02/01/2013
Benchmark review · Atom Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T runs any Windows 8 desktop program, but its Atom chip and uneven storage make real-world use slower than benchmarks promise.
8.0
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
03/12/2012
Hands-on test · Windows tablet
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC is a quick tablet that runs full Windows 8 programs, but as a laptop replacement it performs at netbook level.
7.0
xataka.com
≈ estimated
13 de noviembre de 2012
Full review · Windows 8 convertible
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC is a capable Windows 8 convertible that lasts about 10 hours with the dock, held back by a sticky spacebar and modest speed.
7.0
fwd.nl
≈ estimated
18/01/2013
Hands-on review · Keyboard dock tablet
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC is a plastic 11.6-inch Windows 8 tablet that lasts about 8 hours and suits light work rather than demanding programs.
8.0
techzine.nl
≈ estimated
17/01/2013
Full review · Windows 8 hybrid
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC is a Windows tablet that lasts about 10 hours without the dock, though its wide screen is hard to reach with both thumbs.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi (2GB + 64GB)

  • Full Windows 8 compatibility allows running legacy x86 desktop applications
  • Excellent battery life, frequently reaching 9 to 14 hours on a single charge
  • Bright and responsive 11.6-inch LED HD touchscreen display
  • Includes a highly precise Wacom-powered S Pen for handwriting and drawing
  • Thin and lightweight tablet design for its screen size
  • Good connectivity options, including a full-size USB 2.0 port on the tablet

What customers don't like about Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T WiFi (2GB + 64GB)

  • Plasticky build quality feels 'cheap' and the back surface is slippery to grip
  • Performance is limited by the Intel Atom processor and 2GB RAM; prone to sluggishness with resource-heavy apps
  • Top-heavy design when docked to the keyboard, making it unstable on laps
  • Known issues with resuming from sleep, often requiring a manual hard restart
  • Keyboard dock trackpad is frequently criticized for being difficult to use and having only one button
  • Limited storage space, with only about 39GB-51GB accessible out of the 64GB SSD

Verdict

The Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T (XE500T1C) is an 11.6-inch Windows 8 tablet hybrid featuring an Intel Atom Z2760 dual-core processor clocked at 1.8 GHz, 2GB of LPDDR2 RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. Its 1366 x 768 SuperBright Plus LED display supports 5-finger multi-touch and an included S Pen stylus with Wacom technology for precise input. Key strengths include its exceptionally long battery life of up to 14.5 hours, a lightweight 1.65 lb build, and full compatibility with x86 Windows applications unlike competing RT-based tablets. However, it is primarily designed for light productivity; significant cons include sluggish performance in demanding desktop software, limited available storage after the OS installation, and a chassis made of plastic that some users find less premium than metal alternatives.

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