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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£540RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB)
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

8.1

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

▲Better than 85% of tablets
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

▲Better than 83%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

7.9

Performance

20%

7.5

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

7.5

Battery

12%

9.2

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software & Features

5%

7.5

Design

3%

7.5

Audio & Multimedia

▲Better than 85%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 72%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components:

22%

7.9

Performance

20%

7.5

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

7.5

Battery

12%

9.2

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software & Features

5%

7.5

Design

3%

7.5

Audio & Multimedia

8.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a user popularity of 5.2 points, which is lower than 52.7% of Tablets.
5.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

8.0
RAM capacity
6 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 65.3% of tablets and equal to that of 7% of tablets.
Process node
4 nm
This tablet is built on a 4 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 88.2% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is larger than the storage of 56.7% of tablets and equal to that of 19.6% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
1,161 points
This tablet scored 1,161 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 65.8% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 90.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1920×1200 which is higher than that of 39.2% of tablets and equal to that of 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 80.4% of tablets and equal to that in 10.8% of tablets.
Display type
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
224 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 224 ppi which is higher than that of 50% of tablets and equal to that of 11.6% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ display glass which is stronger than that on 99.8% of tablets and equal to that on 0.1% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
?
Front camera megapixels
8 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than in 69.7% of tablets and equal to that in 19.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is wider than that of 85.9% of tablets and equal to that of 14.1% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
10,100 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 10,100 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 92.1% of tablets and equal to those in 1.7% of tablets.
Charging speed
15 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 15 W which is slower than in 52.2% of tablets and equal to speeds in 6.3% of tablets.
Battery life
?
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
yes
This tablet supports 5G connectivity. 89% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
yes
This tablet supports NFC. 89.1% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
IP68
This tablet has an IP rating of IP68 which is higher than that of 94.8% of tablets and equal to that of 3.5% of tablets.
Weight
683 g
This tablet weighs 683 g which is heavier than 87.4% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
9 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 9 ms, which is lower than that of 43.3% of tablets and equal to that of 26.7% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
?
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 53.5% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (10,100 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    10,100 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 200 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (600 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    600 nits vs 400 nits
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 199 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    600 nits vs 401 nits
  • Supports 5G connectivity
    This tablet supports 5G connectivity, the average tablet does not. 11.1% of tablets are 5G compatible.
  • 12.5% better value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (7.99 vs 7.1).
    7.99 vs 7.1
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 71.4% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (4 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    4 nm vs 14 nm
  • 25% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (6 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 4 GB
  • 71.3% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (3,239 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    3,239 points vs 1,891 points
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 59.3% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,161 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,161 points vs 729 points
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 200 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (600 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    600 nits vs 400 nits
  • 199 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    600 nits vs 401 nits
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.6% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • More durable display glass
    This tablet uses better display glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1200:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,200:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.8 vs f/2.2
  • 3 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This tablet allows manual shutter speed control, the average tablet does not. 21.9% of tablets offer manual shutter speed control.
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a better front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 53.5% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (10,100 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    10,100 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Supports 5G connectivity
    This tablet supports 5G connectivity, the average tablet does not. 11.1% of tablets are 5G compatible.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This tablet supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Newer USB version
    This tablet supports a newer USB version than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 2 vs USB 2). The average tablet uses USB USB 2.0.
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • Supports NFC
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    This tablet offers a better fingerprint scanner setup than the average tablet (yes vs no). Fingerprint scanner quality still varies a lot between tablets.
    Fingerprint scanner in the home button.
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports dynamic theme
    This tablet features dynamic themes, the average tablet does not. 29% of tablets offer dynamic theming.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Higher IP rating
    This tablet has a better IP rating than the average tablet (IP68 vs not rated). Water and dust protection are still uncommon on tablets.
    IP68 vs not rated
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 6 newer release date
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2025 vs 2019).
    2025 vs 2019
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.2% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    This tablet supports Bluetooth LE Audio, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 39.4% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (683 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    683 g vs 490 g
  • 2.2 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.2 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    10.2 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • 2.08x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£540 vs £260).
    £540 vs £260
  • 16.7% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (15 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    15 W vs 18 W
  • 2.08x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£540 vs £260).
    £540 vs £260
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 16.7% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (15 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    15 W vs 18 W
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • 39.4% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (683 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    683 g vs 490 g
  • 2.2 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.2 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    10.2 mm vs 8.0 mm

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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Extremely durable build with IP68 and MIL-STD-810H ratings for water, dust, and drop resistance
  • User-replaceable battery allows for quick swaps and extended field use without downtime
  • Includes 'No Battery Mode' which allows the device to run directly on external power, ideal for vehicle mounting
  • Highly responsive 120Hz display that works even with gloves or when wet
  • Generous long-term support with up to 8 years of security updates
  • Productivity-enhancing features including an included S Pen and customizable 'Active' physical button

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • High retail price compared to other tablets with similar internal specifications
  • Inconsistent battery performance, with reports of rapid drain in cold weather or under heavy GPS usage
  • Chunky and heavy design with thick bezels, making it less portable than consumer-grade tablets
  • Limited audio experience due to a single mono speaker that lacks depth
  • Mediocre camera quality that struggles with detail compared to modern smartphones
  • Slow charging speeds, taking up to three hours for a full charge

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB) is a rugged 10.1-inch tablet built for demanding environments, featuring MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. It is powered by a 4nm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 octa-core processor and sports a WUXGA (1920 x 1200) TFT display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and high-sensitivity glove-touch mode. Key advantages include a user-replaceable, hot-swappable 5,050mAh battery, 'No Battery Mode' for direct power use, an included IP68-rated S Pen, and 5G connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E support. However, users may find the device significantly heavier than standard tablets at 683g, and the TFT LCD screen lacks the color depth of OLED panels, while the 15W charging speed is relatively slow for modern standards.

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