The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 handles work on the go while surviving nearly anything thrown at it. It may have ancient specs, but if you’re a frontline worker with a specific need for a rugged game android tablet for work, the Galaxy Tab Active 3 will more than meet your demands.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 was originally announced in fall 2020 and is the follow-up khổng lồ 2017’s Galaxy Tab Active 2 — one of the most popular rugged tablets for business. Building on the kiến thiết ideology of the previous Tab Active devices, the Galaxy Tab Active 3 focuses on rugged portability & general productivity.
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But is Samsung’s latest Active tablet worth the $489 asking price? Let’s dive into Android Authority’s Galaxy Tab Active 3 review.
About this Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 review: I used the Galaxy Tab Active 3 with 64GB storage on Wi-Fi only for seven days running One UI version 2.5 on game android 10. The review unit was provided to Android Authority by Samsung Canada.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 (4GB/64GB): $489/£539/€499The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 is a rugged tablet designed to lớn meet the needs of sản phẩm điện thoại workers. It brings back many key capabilities of the Tab Active 2 — including its military-grade design, enhanced cảm biến for use with gloves, & a replaceable battery — & adds new innovations such as a programmable key, Wi-Fi 6/MIMO connectivity, and Samsung wireless DeX support.
The device ships with an included protective case in the box allowing it to lớn withstand drops of up to 1.5 meters. It also comes with an S Pen which, lượt thích the device itself, is IP68 rated for water & dust protection.
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The third generation of the Galaxy Tab Active series comes with a couple of key spec upgrades over its predecessor. It ships with the octa-core Samsung Exynos 9810 CPU, 4GB of RAM, & a 1,920 x 1,200 LCD display. It also now has 64GB of starting storage, with the option to add in a microSD card for more space.
The Galaxy Tab Active 3 is available in North America with a starting price of $489.99 for the Wi-Fi-only version and $589.99 for the LTE model. It comes in a single đen colorway. It is also available lớn buy in Europe and select markets in Asia.
Samsung focused on utility when designing its Active series tablets. The massive screen bezels and clunky plastic chassis on the Galaxy Tab Active 3 are reminiscent of the original Galaxy Tab from over a decade ago. However, the design enables the device lớn excel at its main objectives: durability & productivity.
With the included shock absorption case attached, the device has a military standard MIL-STD-810H rating (the more rigorous successor to lớn MIL-STD-810G) khổng lồ survive drops of up khổng lồ 1.5 meters. It also has an IP68 rating fit khổng lồ survive dust, dirt, và water submersion at a depth of 1.5 meters for up lớn 30 minutes.
The Galaxy Tab Active 3 also has a couple of neat features that frontline workers will appreciate. A hotkey button on the side of the device can be mapped to quickly launch your most important apps with either a single tap or long-press. There are also physical home buttons on the bottom of the device và a high touch-sensitive mode allowing for use when wearing gloves. The S Pen fits snugly into the top of the case, and I found it works great for signatures, filling out forms, or taking notes on the go.
One potential area of concern to note is the lack of flaps to protect the charging and headphone ports from getting dirt and moisture stuck inside. This is a staple design feature of most rugged devices and cases, & while I didn’t come into any problems during my testing period, it could become problematic for long-term durability.
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You won’t find the latest flagship specs on the Galaxy Tab Active 3, but it does have enough processing power to make it through most everyday tasks. Reading the spec sheet on the Galaxy Tab Active 3 took us on a trip down memory lane, with most of the performance specifications resembling the Galaxy S9 that Samsung released over three years ago. Still, unless you plan on doing real heavy multitasking or running CPU-intensive applications, you likely won’t run into performance slowdowns on the device. I never experienced any hiccups when browsing the web, writing emails, or switching between multiple apps.
The front và rear cameras on the device perform great for scanning items or taking quick shots on the go. The tablet also supports Google ARCore khổng lồ enable augmented reality experiences and services. 4G LTE will be appreciated by anyone who needs internet connectivity on the go, although the lack of 5G support is a bit noticeable for a sản phẩm điện thoại device in this price range in 2021.
The three-year-old Exynos 9810 CPU shows its age when you have multiple tabs on the go but it's a perfectly capable performer for everyday tasks.
The software experience isn’t too far off from stock Android, with Samsung One UI adding some additional productivity features. You won’t get access khổng lồ desktop-class applications on an apk tablet like you would on a Windows alternative, though there are plenty more smartphone applications available in the Google Play store. A long-standing issue with android tablets is the lack of tiện ích optimization for the larger screen kích cỡ on tablets, though most major applications ran smoothly on the Galaxy Tab Active 3.
The Galaxy Tab Active 3 also has Samsung DeX support, which enables users to lớn connect the tablet khổng lồ a keyboard and monitor for a PC-like setup. This feature works great for showcasing nội dung from your tablet on a larger display, but don’t expect the tablet to replace your main computer for any serious work. That three-year-old Exynos 9810 CPU with only 4GB of RAM really starts to lớn show its age when you have multiple tabs on the go.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 has a couple of tricks up its sleeve so you’ll never have to lớn worry about running out of power. The tablet ships with a 5,050mAh battery, which is enough khổng lồ nearly power the device through an eight-hour shift with typical use. Fortunately, you can pop off the back cover of the tablet lớn quickly swap out the battery for a fully charged one when needed. There’s also 15W fast charging available via the USB-C port or POGO connector. If you plan on using the device all day away from a power outlet, I would recommend picking up a spare battery so you can swap it on the go. Keep in mind though that taking the protective case off the device every time you want khổng lồ swap the battery is a bit of a pain.
If you plan on using the tablet in a fixed position and connected lớn a charger, the Galaxy Tab Active 3 can function without a battery installed. While I personally didn’t find a use for this feature, I could see it being valuable for business with multiple Galaxy Tab Active 3 devices, as you could take out the batteries in stationary devices to lớn use as spares for ones out in the field.
