| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 241.9 mm (millimeters) 24.19 cm (centimeters) 0.79 ft (feet) 9.52 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 149.5 mm (millimeters) 14.95 cm (centimeters) 0.49 ft (feet) 5.89 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 8.5 mm (millimeters) 0.85 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.33 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 495 g (grams) 1.09 lbs (pounds) 17.46 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 307.39 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 18.67 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | White Black |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Plastic |
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Spreadtrum SC7730 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 512 kB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 2 |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1.5 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 9.6 in (inches) 243.84 mm (millimeters) 24.38 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 8.14 in (inches) 206.78 mm (millimeters) 20.68 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 5.09 in (inches) 129.23 mm (millimeters) 12.92 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.6:1 16:10 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 157 ppi (pixels per inch) 61 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 74.13% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 2560 x 1920 pixels 4.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Digital zoom Geographical tags ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) |
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 5000 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-polymer |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 26 h (hours) 1560 min (minutes) 1.1 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Fixed |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.503 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.554 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 241.9 mm (millimeters) 24.19 cm (centimeters) 0.79 ft (feet) 9.52 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 149.5 mm (millimeters) 14.95 cm (centimeters) 0.49 ft (feet) 5.89 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 8.5 mm (millimeters) 0.85 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.33 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 490 g (grams) 1.08 lbs (pounds) 17.28 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 307.39 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 18.67 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | White Black Brown |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Plastic |
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Spreadtrum SC7730 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 512 kB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 2 |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1.5 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 9.6 in (inches) 243.84 mm (millimeters) 24.38 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 8.14 in (inches) 206.78 mm (millimeters) 20.68 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 5.09 in (inches) 129.23 mm (millimeters) 12.92 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.6:1 16:10 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 157 ppi (pixels per inch) 61 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 74.13% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 2560 x 1920 pixels 4.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Digital zoom Geographical tags ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) |
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.391 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.072 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
In the model range of tablets produced by the South Korean corporation, the “E” series occupies the junior position in the budget segment. In this price category, devices are usually produced with a diagonal of 7-8 inches, which immediately brings the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 to a leading position.
The tablet is made in a one-piece plastic case with an aspect ratio of 16:10. The colors are traditional; the device is available in black and white. The main controls are located on the bottom edge. The set is traditional for Samsung solutions. The central button is physical, the side buttons are touch-sensitive. Clicking operations are called standard. At the top of the front panel, to the right of the company logo, is the front camera lens.
The side edges have recesses that are convenient for hand grip. At the top of the right side there is a power button, just below there is a combined volume rocker. On the left side there are slots for SIM cards and memory cards. The back cover is made with fine corrugation, which reduces the likelihood of slipping. The main camera is located in the middle of the upper quarter of the rear panel and protrudes above the body.
The dimensions of the device, length and width are 24.2x15 centimeters, thickness 8.5 mm. The Samsung Galaxy Tab, even taking into account the plastic body, is massive and weighs 495 grams.
The tablet uses a 4-core ARM Spreadtrum SC8830 processor operating at an effective frequency of 1.3 GHz. The graphics are handled by the Mali-400 MP chip with scalable performance and OpenGL support.
The gadget has 8 Gb of built-in memory, of which 5 Gb is available to the user. You can further expand your information storage capabilities by using SD cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB inclusive. The amount of RAM installed in the device is 1.5 GB.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 SM-T561N tablet is equipped with the following network interfaces:
Wireless and mobile interfaces, apparently, belong to outgoing generations. At the same time, this is what ensures wide coverage and operation in Wi-Fi networks used in public places.
The built-in battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh. According to the manufacturer, it is able to provide:
The screen of the device has a diagonal of 9.6 inches, made using TFT technology, with a working resolution of 1280x800 and a density of 157 dpi. Multi-touch recognizes up to five touches simultaneously in different areas. The device has Kidds Mode, a special mode designed to launch children's educational applications. It uses larger fonts and the video system produces the widest possible color gamut.
The 16:10 aspect ratio is good for watching video content. Changing the screen color profile in automatic mode is not provided and functions only in manual mode. The matrix will not allow you to see bright colors, and in a dark room there is a clear imbalance in the white color balance.
The tablet is equipped with two cameras, which has already become the standard for devices of this type. The front one has a 2 MP matrix, the main one has a 5 MP matrix. The camera allows you to record video in HD format with a resolution of 1280x720 and a frequency of 30 frames per second. The limiter in this case will be the gadget’s memory. A fragment of shooting, in maximum quality, lasting no more than 5 minutes, will completely occupy all the free space available in the built-in memory.
If we talk about photo quality, the Tab E can be considered a clear example of demonstrating that the tablet is not intended for high-quality photography. Reviews from users who tried to use the device for photography and video clearly show this.
Assembled from not the latest hardware, the gadget runs on Android KitKat 4.4.4, build 2014. The tablet will never receive an OS update. The Spreadtrum processor is not adapted to work with LolliPop, on the other hand, KitKat is stable and, despite its age, in the first quarter of 2017, it is used on almost 21% of Android devices. Considering that version 4.4 was specially developed to improve stability on older and insufficiently powerful devices, then the choice of Samsung is justified.
Google, having optimized its operating system, was faced with increasing fragmentation. The work was carried out in several directions. The size of the distribution was reduced, work on weak hardware was optimized and security characteristics were improved. All Samsung has to do is take advantage of ready-made developments when developing a new budget device.
Synchronization with a computer is provided using the USB 2.0 interface and the standard Samsung Kies program.
Many authoritative publications, after the release of the Galaxy Tab E, criticized Samsung for using elements of outdated devices for its production. The main argument was the close grouping of control keys on the front panel. There is no objective data confirming this; a similar density can be observed in the company’s flagship tablets.
Accidental clicks that occur when using the device can be explained by the elongated shape of the case and ergonomic recesses on the side edges.
For a budget device that Samsung successfully brought to the market in order to capture an empty niche, its characteristics were quite decent.
A review of the capabilities of a tablet built on outdated budget components, but receiving stable firmware from a recognized leader in the field of mobile devices, limits its scope to content consumption. The gadget is capable of working in both mobile and wireless networks, but its active use for full-fledged tasks is limited by the size of the built-in memory. Without its extension, the tablet is convenient to use only for surfing and viewing online content. This problem can also be solved using cloud storage. The device, adapted to work on low-quality hardware, copes well with office programs.
You can recommend a tablet for purchase to several groups of users. Firstly, for those who are used to using it as an additional tool for work. Secondly, people who need a device to work with content on the network from anywhere where mobile or wireless communications operate. In these areas, the Tab E has no competitors, having a higher quality matrix and sufficient internal RAM.
In 2015, Samsung conducted a revision of its smartphone and tablet models. As a result, new product codes with letter designations appeared. The first updated tablet models are the Galaxy Tab A series devices (review published), after which the Samsung Galaxy Tab E tablet was released, which has slightly worse characteristics. However, this model does not look budget-friendly, because the quality of Samsung equipment is traditionally high. What is the Samsung Galaxy Tab E? To get to know it better, we bring to your attention a review of the device.
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| operating system | Android 4.4 |
| Screen | 9.6 inches, IPS, 1280×800 pixels, 157 ppi, capacitive, multi-touch, glossy |
| CPU | Spreadtrum SC7730SE, 4 cores × 1.3 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP2 |
| RAM | 1.5 GB |
| Flash memory | 8 GB |
| Memory card support | microSD (up to 128 GB) |
| Connectors | microUSB, mini-SIM, stereo jack for audio devices |
| Camera | main (5 MP) and front (2 MP) |
| Communication | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 3G (optional), GPS/A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Additionally | automatic screen rotation |
| Dimensions | 241.9 x 149.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 490 g (Wi-Fi), 495 g (3G) |
| Price | about $229 |
The box contains the tablet itself, a USB cable for connecting to a computer, a charger, a user manual, and warranty documentation.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab E tablet is somewhat reminiscent of the smartphone of the same series: the same rounded corners and frames around the screen. The company generally does not need to constantly come up with new design solutions, since it has long gained a reputation as a reliable manufacturer whose devices are already bought by everyone. It's the Chinese newcomers who have something to prove, but not Samsung.
The tablet looks like an ordinary plastic rectangle with physical buttons familiar to Samsung. Although the 9.6-inch diagonal screen is widescreen, its initial orientation is vertical. The control buttons are located on the narrow side. In addition to them, on the front panel above the screen there is a camera and the manufacturer’s logo next to it.
The connectors, as usual, are located on the side faces: at the top there is a USB interface and a jack for connecting headphones or a headset, and on the right side there is a power button and a volume control rocker. The menu buttons are not backlit, since the tablet is a budget one. The card slots are on the left, and - like in a phone - at the bottom. Although, provided that there is no speaker, calling it while pressing it to your ear makes no sense and is simply inconvenient.
The back panel of the Samsung Galaxy Tab E imitates something between leather and fabric, so the tablet does not slip out of your hands. The feeling of holding it in your hands is very pleasant. There is a camera installed approximately in the middle of the panel, and on the side of it is the main speaker. Its hole is very small, and if you plug it with your finger, the sound will disappear almost completely.
The tablet is assembled simply perfectly, there are no even the smallest gaps. One gets the impression that it was smelted and not assembled. Additional solidity is facilitated by not the smallest thickness (8.5 mm) and weight (490–495 g).
The Samsung Galaxy Tab E's display is typical of budget tablets. Its resolution is 1280×800 pixels and a density of 157 pixels per inch. This is far from a record figure, but there are worse screens. For a screen of almost 10 inches, this is a fairly low figure, so grain is noticeable even if you don’t look closely. Viewing the screen when tilted is also not the best; colors are slightly distorted. All these shortcomings are the result of installing a not very high-quality IPS matrix.
Colors are reproduced quite accurately, but the sRGB palette is not fully covered, blue and red colors are especially affected. But the white color balance is almost close to the standard, so it’s very pleasant to look at the screen. Even flagship models do not always correspond to this indicator.
There is enough brightness reserve even in sunlight, its indicator is about 400 cd/m2. Contrast is also quite good, but at high backlight levels blacks look grayish. By and large, this is all nitpicking, since the implementation of all factors to an ideal state would significantly increase the price of the tablet. There is also no anti-glare filter or anti-grease stain coating.
The sensor distinguishes five touches and responds to them instantly. There is no automatic brightness adjustment, so you have to control it manually. To save money, the company did not provide the screen with special settings, as in more expensive models. If you want more, buy more expensive models. In general, the screen was not very pleasing, although it did not disappoint 100%: it is quite consistent with the level of a mid-class tablet.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab E tablet is equipped with a Spreadtrum SC7730SE central processor with 4 cores of 1.3 gigahertz each, a Mali-400 MP2 graphics adapter and 1.5 gigabytes of RAM. Samsung often installs hardware from Spreadtrum in its devices.
Unfortunately, the Samsung Galaxy Tab E cannot boast of good performance. Without any brakes, basic programs will be launched, menus will be scrolled through, and web pages that aren’t too heavy will open. There will be more freezes during startup. The tablet is generally sad when it comes to games - you won’t be able to play fully. Perhaps simple ones like Angry Birds and a little more complicated. In more or less advanced games you will either have to observe the brakes or set the graphics to minimum.
Wireless modules are also not super fast. The tablet is equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11n, GPS and 3G. There is no LTE because the processor does not support it. The download speed is not the highest, but sufficient for comfortable work. GPS determines coordinates quickly and keeps the signal confidently. In general, all parameters are typical for a budget model.
The speaker of the device is quite loud, but not stereo. In addition, you can plug it with your finger - and the sound will be practically inaudible. It sounds quite clean, does not wheeze, but does not fully transmit high and low frequencies. If you plug in headphones, you will hear full stereo with deep bass and depth (especially in high-quality headphones).
The built-in players of the Samsung Galaxy Tab E support quite a lot of formats, but they are not very convenient and have a small number of settings. So if you are a more demanding user, then download some player from the Play Store.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab E battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh, which, given the low screen resolution and weak hardware, should last for a long time. Samsung officially guarantees up to 7–8 hours of operating time when surfing, and up to 7 hours when watching videos. In general, this is true. If you use the device in mixed mode to a minimum, you can extend the charge for a whole working day - up to 8–9 hours. The results are not the most outstanding, but there are tablets with much worse performance.
Naturally, it is simply pointless to expect outstanding results from the cameras of this tablet. The front camera of the Samsung Galaxy Tab E has a resolution of 2 megapixels and takes pictures only in square orientation. In this case, the frames are either dark or overexposed. They also do not stand out in terms of clarity.
The rear camera with a 5-megapixel matrix and autofocus is also not enough stars from heaven. The pictures turn out good only in good sunlight. Even with artificial light in a room, the white balance may already be off. In the dark, the footage turns out generally terrible and with a lot of digital noise. The maximum video quality is 1280 × 720 for the main camera and 640 × 480 for the front camera. Camera settings are typical for Samsung models.
In the past, Samsung's success was based on selling not only flagships, but regular mid-segment models, as well as high-quality budget devices that had a good price/quality ratio. Over the past few years, I have had the feeling that Samsung simply forgot how to create inexpensive and high-quality devices; the markup for the brand was always so high that it made the purchase of budget devices not very justified. On the market one could find many models with similar, or even better, characteristics, but at more reasonable prices.
On the tablet market in the world, and as a result, in Russia, there is not much competition in the middle price segment. Very cheap tablets of 7-8 inches are offered by operators; they do not risk playing with 10-inch models. Therefore, the supply of such devices is very limited, in Russia only Samsung has a large line, from which you can choose a model for every taste, but the Galaxy Tab E offers, perhaps, the best price/quality ratio, if you just close your eyes to the old version of Android - 4.4.4, which, moreover, will not be updated to five. Here it is important to decide for yourself a simple thing - is it vital for you to get an A, and if so, then you can look at models that cost a little more.
At the moment, there is only the SM-T561 model on the market in Russia; it has a 3G module. There is no simple Wi-Fi version, it is possible that it will appear later. This model should be considered as a budget option for a 10-inch tablet with universal use and high-quality performance, a workhorse for different use cases.
The style of this tablet is designed in a manner typical of last year’s models from Samsung, with one amendment – then they were not a budget offer. Hence the perception of the design as not too simple - the body is white or black, the ribbed surface on the back, hands do not squirm, even when wet, but the body cannot be scratched. Scratches on it are simply not visible, they are lost in the branded mesh.
The controls are arranged in a familiar manner. There is a button under the screen and touch keys on the sides. They are located in a cluster, close to the central button. Considering that the device is narrow, when working in landscape orientation you constantly hit the touch keys or, on the contrary, miss them. From an ergonomic point of view, this is the biggest complaint about the model; you have to get used to how close the keys are.
Above the screen is the front camera, behind is the main one. The case is non-separable; a microUSB connector is located at the top end, and there is also a 3.5 mm headphone jack. At the bottom there is only a microphone. On the left side there is a microSIM behind the plugs, and a memory card right there. On the right side there is a power button, as well as a paired volume key.
The dimensions of the tablet are 242x149.5x8.5 mm, weight - 495 grams. Quite typical characteristics for such models, do not differ from other devices. The tablet fits well in the hand and does not cause any particular complaints. The build quality is excellent, there's no messing around here.
Budget matrix 9.6 inches diagonal (TFT), 1280x800 pixels, geometry – 16:10, 157 ppi. The picture quality is typical for devices in this price segment, do not expect very bright and vibrant colors, the screen is a little whitish, which is easily explained - it is inexpensive. There is no automatic brightness adjustment, only in manual mode - it’s a pity, but you expect to see this feature. You can increase the clarity of the text, which will help with reading. But on the other hand, there are no special settings. Comparing the screen with the budget Galaxy Tab A, I must note that they are similar, but the Tab E screen is still a little worse. The difference is unimportant, but noticeable to the naked eye.
I note that all models from other companies have screens similar to this one, this is a tribute to the price.
Chipset Spreadtrum SC8830, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz. I have a prejudice against Spreadtrum; I often came across budget models with very low performance. But this tablet turned out to be fast enough for its class, the interface works well, there are no lags or slowdowns. In a word, it will not disappoint in this aspect.
RAM 1.5 GB. The hardware component is not very interesting, however, look at the results of synthetic tests for yourself.
Built-in memory 8 GB, less than half available.
You can install memory cards up to 128 GB, which is not bad.
The tablet has a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh. It is curious that the video playback time for it is stated to be 7 hours (in practice it played for a little more than 7 hours).
Overall, you can expect the tablet to perform well for several days if you use it for about 1.5 hours a day. This is typical operating time for such devices. Full battery charging time is about 3.5 hours.
The main camera is 5 megapixel, the image quality is typical for tablets, that is, none. The camera cannot be considered something serious, however, take a look for yourself.
Photo examples
The tablet does not support MHL, but the version is USB 2.0. BT version 4.0. For the version with a SIM card, 3G is supported, there are no problems with working on Russian networks.
Inside there is the usual Android 4.4.4, you should not wait for an update to 5. This is a typical representative of the previous generation tablets, there is a division of the screen into areas, work in several windows, I show this feature in the video. In new tablets this option was removed or implemented differently.
In the “Gifts” section you can find free applications and subscriptions to various services. The gifts themselves are few and far between.
The 3G version of the tablet will also have a dialer plus an SMS application. This tablet can act as a large phone and you can talk on it even without a headset.
I don’t see any point in dwelling on typical Android functions; they are described in a separate article.
It happens that you like a device right away, although, at first glance, it doesn’t offer anything special. Surprisingly, I tested the Galaxy Tab E and Tab A tablets at the same time; I didn’t like the latter, but I liked the Tab E right away. I see this device as the optimal price/quality ratio for a 10-inch tablet. With a price of 13 thousand rubles, it has almost no competitors. You can remember a tablet like the Tab 4 10.1 inches, it has more memory - 16 GB, but other characteristics are the same or slightly worse. And the price is higher, it makes no sense to consider it, this is an outgoing model. Although the 4's build quality is better, it was initially positioned as a higher-end tablet.
As a competitor, the Asus Transformer Pad TF103CG model is interesting; it also has 8 GB of memory on board, Android 4.4 and other characteristics are the same, but this is an outgoing model. The price is exactly the same - 13,000 rubles.
You can also recall the Lenovo A7600 tablet, which is inferior in some ways and superior in others to the model in question.
As for me, if you need an inexpensive 10-inch tablet with 3G, then you should pay attention to the Tab E, keeping in mind that you will not receive any updates. Price does its job, especially in the absence of competitors from small manufacturers. Currently in Russia the Tab E has excellent sales in its class, it is number one.
