Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (8-inch, 2015/2016)

3465 reviews

Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3465 reviews of Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (8-inch, 2015/2016). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and screen. The usability and portability also get good feedback. There are mixed opinions on the apps and battery, and some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (8-inch, 2015/2016) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (8-inch, 2015/2016)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (8-inch, 2015/2016) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (8-inch, 2015/2016)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 288 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (8-inch, 2015/2016) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the size and design. The screen and portability are also appreciated, but the durability and GPS navigation get less positive reviews.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (8-inch, 2015/2016)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (8-inch, 2015/2016) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Matt Swider (techradar.com)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 review

This ultra-light Android tablet is a budget iPad challenger

Thinner, lighter design ; New 4:3 display ; microSD card slot

Small specs upgrade ; So-so battery life ; Camera is mediocre

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 represents an upgrade in size and name only. It has a thinner and lighter profile than its predecessor, with a new 4:3 aspect ratio, but the specs bump is small and battery life is short.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 review

Overall a very good tablet, but it still doesn't quite match up to its main rival...

Sturdy build ; Sharp, bright screen ; Good battery life ; Hi-res audio support

Colour balance not quite right ; Some stutters when gaming

Samsung’s flagship tablet does plenty right for Android fans, but the Apple’s iPad Air 2 still gives it enough to think about

Feb, 2017

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 review: the closest thing yet to an Android iPad

A superb screen and lovely body - this is a brill Google tablet

Good screen ; Thin and light ; Strong performance

Average battery ; Erratic fingerprint scanner ; Plain design

Dec, 2015

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T715 Tablet overview

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Expert review by : Ashleigh Allsopp (techadvisor.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 review

We've tested the new Galaxy Tab S2 with an 8 screen to bring you our full review of the worthy iPad rival.

We loved the Galaxy Tab S2 since the very first time we got our hands on it back in August, and upon further investigation and after spending more time with it we just love it even more. It's a tablet well worth considering if you've been thinking...

Apr, 2016

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 review

Small but mighty, Samsung's mini Android tablet is seriously good

Ultra-portable size ; Pin-sharp screen ; 13 hour battery life

Patchy sound

The best of the small Android tablets, with a fantastic display, loads of power and excellent battery life.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 review: A small and skinny tablet with a supreme screen

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is so small and light, you'll forget it's in your bag -- or hands.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 has bright and vividly colorful screen. Its rail-thin design is comfortable and ultracompact. It comes with 32GB of storage, a microSD card expansion slot and fingerprint scanner. Battery life is long.

Unlike previous models, there's no IR blaster.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2's brilliant screen, plentiful storage capacity and slender build make it a great tablet for everyday use at home or on the go.

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Review: In Depth

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Review: We review the 9.7-inch model of Samsung's 2015 business and entertainment tablet, another powerful-yet-portable device.

Incredibly thin ; Powerful hardware ; Screen well suited to productivity ; Long battery life

Plastic heavy design ; Deja vu

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is a solid choice for anyone after an entertainment or business tablet, thanks to its sharp, vibrant screen, slim and light design, smooth performance and excellent battery life. However, it doesn’t really do anything...

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Scott Webster (cnet.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 details surface ahead of rumored June launch

The rumored tablet, expected in 8-inch and 9.7-inch sizes, will reportedly feature premium build materials.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 review

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It's starting to age a little now, but the Samsung Tab S2 8 is still widely available, and has specs that shouldn't be sniffed at. It will inevitably draw comparisons to the iPad mini 4, but is it a better compact tablet? We put the Samsung model...

Sep, 2015

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