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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 / Tab A2 S 2017 (T380, T385, T387)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 / Tab A2 S 2017 (T380, T385, T387)

362 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (10)
price (6)
performance (5)
battery (3)
screen (2)

Negative
durability (6)
portability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 362 reviews of Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 / Tab A2 S 2017 (T380, T385, T387). The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the screen and battery are on the whole positive. The performance and price also get good views. Some have doubts about the portability and durability.

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durability, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 / Tab A2 S 2017 (T380, T385, T387) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Steven Winkelman (pcmag.com)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is a relatively affordable Android tablet with decent specs, but you can get more bang for your buck if you don't need access to Google Play.

Solid performance. Good build quality. Access to Google Play store.

Underwhelming cameras. A bit pricey for what you get.

At $200, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.0 is nicely built, but a little pricey for what you get. Its compact size and long battery life make it a good option for media consumption or basic productivity tasks on the go, especially if you want access to Google...

Jan, 2019

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A gives dejavu

The 8-inch tablet is a simple replacement of the 2015 model.

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 review: The price is right

The simple 8-inch tablet provides a satisfying Android experience and packs tons of premium app extras.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is affordably priced and offers many premium app perks for free. Its microSD slot accommodates cards up to 128GB.

The plastic construction feels cheap, and the single speaker provides weak audio. The text often appears pixelated.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is a simple tablet worth picking up for its low price, and its valuable extras sweeten the deal even more.

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8-inch, titanium

Running the latest version of Android , Google's operating system, the Tab A features Samsung's robust and user-friendly TouchWiz interface and -- on top of that -- it offers a few useful and fun software perks. In addition to in-app bonuses for games...

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is affordably priced and offers many premium app perks for free. Its microSD slot accommodates cards up to 128GB.

The plastic construction feels cheap, and the single speaker provides weak audio. The text often appears pixelated.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is a simple tablet worth picking up for its low price, and its valuable extras sweeten the deal even more.

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com.au)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A gives dejavu

The 8-inch tablet is a simple replacement of the 2015 model.

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com.au)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 review: The price is right

The simple 8-inch tablet provides a satisfying Android experience and packs tons of premium app extras.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is affordably priced and offers many premium app perks for free. Its microSD slot accommodates cards up to 128GB.

The plastic construction feels cheap, and the single speaker provides weak audio. The text often appears pixelated.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is a simple tablet worth picking up for its low price, and its valuable extras sweeten the deal even more.

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Kyle Funk (techaeris.com)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 Review: Good Performance With A Good Price

It's time to jump start the 8" screen size market again. Anyhow, let's get started with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 review.

Screen size, battery life.

Poor camera quality.

If you’re in the market for a new tablet or just getting your first tablet and don’t mind a low-end to mid-range one, then definitely go with this. Sure, it may have its pros and cons, but what electronic device doesn’t? If you’re not planning on using...

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Srivatsan Sridhar (fonearena.com)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2017 Review

Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) in India back in October this year. This comes after the Galaxy Tab A 2016 that was introduced last year but the company did not decide to launch that in India, after the Samsung Tab A (SM-T355Y) that we had...

4G support with VoLTE ; Good battery life ; Good performance

No ambient light and proximity sensors ; Priced slightly on the higher side

Overall the Galaxy Tab A 2017 is a decent mid-range tablet from Samsung at a price tag of Rs. 17,990, but it is slightly costly compared to other tablets that offer a 1080p screen. It has 4G VoLTE calling support, which is rare in tablets, offers...

Dec, 2017

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Expert review by : rohan-pal (themobileindian.com)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2017) Review: A tab meant for only multimedia consumption

But will it be enough to make a long-lasting impact on the Indian tablet market?

Display User Interface Battery

Design Performance Camera

Dec, 2017

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Expert review by : Ashish Kumar (smartprix_com)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 Review: A Simple Tab For Simple Needs

The Tablet market has been declining for the last couple of years, but Samsung has still reaped a consistent year-on-year growth in sales of its large display tabs, and that's why the South Korean giant introduced its new mid-range Galaxy Tab A 8.0 in...

The Galaxy Tab A seems to be a decent offering from the South Korean tech giant. The device won’t please the gamers, and the cameras on Tab A are just workable, but consumers will primarily buying it for the large display, and not many branded...

Nov, 2017

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