Thanks to its 14.6-inch screen and top-of-the-range processor, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is good enough to be a laptop replacement – not only an amazing big-screen tablet. It'll be able to cope with all sorts of creative and practical tasks, too, thanks to the inclusion of the S Pen stylus.

Impressive 14.6-inch AMOLED display – it's huge!, IP68 waterproof rating for durability, S Pen stylus included in the box, Long-lasting battery

That display is prone to fingerprint marks, No keyboard included (you can buy one), Simply too big for mobile games, Expensive for a tablet

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is the all-bells-and-whistles big-screen Android tablet with an exceptional build, stunningly detailed (and huge) 14.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, impressive processing power and long battery life.

Big display is ideal for movies and multitasking, IP68 water resistance, Access to previously iOS-exclusive apps, S Pen is great for note-taking, You want the ultimate big-screen tablet: With a premium 14.6-inch dynamic AMOLED 2X display on offer, the Tab S9 Ultra offers an unparalleled...

Not as portable as a regular tablet, More expensive, Very similar to its predecessor, You need a portable tablet: As epic as the Tab S9 Ultra is, it’s not exactly the most portable of devices, taking up a similar footprint in a rucksack to a MacBook Pro.

While it loses some points for lacking subtlety, we can’t help but admire the Tab S9’s ambitious approach to being the ultimate portable media machine Huge, cinematic screen Very good speakers (for a tablet) Fluid and smooth 120Hz display Slightly soft picture Colours could be more natural...

The Tab S9 Ultra is a massive tablet from Samsung that has the power, speed and display to compete with most 2-in-1 laptops. It's ideal for productivity tasks, as long as you opt for a keyboard accessory, adding to the overall cost. Its screen is brilliant and made for binging your favorite shows.

Large, bright, vivid display, S-Pen included in the box, Solid performance, long battery life

It's too big for use without a case, It's pricey, Android apps still aren't optimized for tablets

iPad Pro alternatives don’t get any better (or bigger)

Superb screen and speakers, IP68 rated, Well-optimised software, S Pen included with tablet

Will be too big and bulky for most, Android apps aren’t all tab-optimized, Keyboard accessory underwhelming

“The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is fast, and it has a gorgeous display, great audio, and a lot more. It's an amazing gadget, but you probably don't need it.”

Stunning 14.6-inch display, Loud, rich speakers, Excellent performance, Very good battery life, Water and dust resistance

It's. So. Heavy., App optimization issues, Outrageously expensive, Pricey, necessary accessories

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra takes pole position as the premier Android tablet in terms of its massive display, potent performance and upgraded IP68 dust and water resistance .

Innovative DeX mode, Crisp and vibrant display, IP68 dust and water resistance, Superb performance, Responsive S Pen stylus

Not cheap, Unwieldy to hold

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The 14.6-inch OLED screen looks gorgeous, Excellent performance, Unparalleled multitasking capabilities, S Pen included, Improved S-Pen charging mechanism

Despite the number of intriguing use cases I found for the S9 Ultra, it’s a niche device that won’t make sense for most people, largely because of the price. That’s not a bad thing; niche devices exist for a reason, and some people will be well-served by this massive tablet.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features