Does Samsung's latest slate pack enough of a productivity punch to take on the Apple iPad Air?...

My view of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is coloured by the features I deem most important in a slate that wants to be the best tablet . 5G is great, but I don’t believe cellular connectivity is a priority when you consider how most people use tablets, particularly when services such as BBC iPlayer...

Great included S-Pen stylus, Has 5G, Bright 500-nit screen, You want a huge 5G tablet : All versions of the Tab S7 FE come with 5G, which is unusual for a tablet.

Expensive, Weak CPU considering cost, LCD, not OLED, screen, You want a super-powered tablet : The Snapdragon 750G processor is a great match for a budget 5G phone, but it isn’t fast enough for a tablet at this price.

good & bright panel, good workmanship, very long runtime, S Pen included

only 4 GB RAM, little memory, Performance, only 60 Hz

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE expands Samsung’s tablet portfolio to a new lower price point with an offering that really doesn’t feel cheap. Essentials such as the battery life, display, audio and design are all well taken care of, while software additions make it great for productivity. Just be aware that the first-party keyboard and chargers are somewhat underwhelming.

Outstanding battery life; Crisp display; S Pen included;

Keyboard cover is very basic; Charging takes too long; Android is a bottleneck

If you are someone who wants an expansive screen for consuming content and checking email, makes use of the S-Pen for jotting down notes, and needs computing power that meets your demand but wants a device that is portable and easy to carry, then the Galaxy Tab S7 FE fits the bill.

The biggest takeaway for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is the undoubted advantage of further reducing the entry price point into the S-series tablet line-up. Yet it doesn’t change the tried-and-tested ingredients of a large display and a keyboard accessory that help this double up as a work machine...