Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ 13.1" Silver Review

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is a large-screen Android tablet built for entertainment. Its 13.1-inch display is great for movies, and the included S-Pen and IP68 rating are nice perks. However, its mid-range Exynos processor holds it back from being a true productivity device.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is a big-screen Android tablet that tries to do a lot for under $700. With a massive 13.1-inch LCD display, an included S-Pen, and an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, it's clearly aiming to be your go-to device for media and casual creativity. If you're looking for a large canvas for streaming, reading, and doodling without breaking the bank, this is on the shortlist. But our data shows it's strongest for entertainment and weakest for real productivity work, so it's important to know what you're getting into.

Powered by Samsung's own Exynos 1580 chipset with 8GB of RAM, performance is decent for everyday tasks. In our benchmarks, the CPU lands in the 41st percentile, which means it's fine for scrolling through social media, watching videos, and light gaming, but don't expect flagship speed. The GPU is in the 42nd percentile, so graphically intensive games will need to dial settings down. The 13.1-inch screen, however, scores in the 80th percentile for size and sharpness (2880x1800), so movies and shows look fantastic. Just know the internals are built more for casual use than heavy lifting.

At around $650, the Tab S10 FE+ sits in an awkward spot. You're paying for the big screen and IP68 rating, but the Exynos 1580 chipset feels like a compromise. For pure media consumption, a cheaper tablet like the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro might offer similar screen real estate for less. If you need power for anything more serious, the gap between this and an iPad Pro or a Surface Pro is massive, even if they cost more. It's a value play only if the specific combo of a giant screen, S-Pen, and water resistance is exactly what you need.

Let's name names. The Apple iPad Pro 11" with the M5 chip runs circles around the Tab S10 FE+ in performance, but it costs more and you have to buy the Apple Pencil separately. The Microsoft Surface Pro (Copilot+ PC) is a full Windows laptop replacement with the Snapdragon X Elite, making the Samsung's productivity score of 24 look anemic. Even Samsung's own Galaxy Tab S10+ has a more powerful chipset in a slightly smaller, OLED package. The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7" is a direct competitor on screen size and price, but likely with similar performance trade-offs. The choice boils down to: do you want the best big Android tablet with an S-Pen, or are you willing to spend more for a device that can actually replace your laptop?

Skip the Tab S10 FE+ if you need a tablet for real work. Students writing long papers, professionals editing videos or complex spreadsheets, or anyone wanting to use desktop-class apps should look at the Microsoft Surface Pro or an iPad Pro. Also, hardcore mobile gamers wanting max settings should consider a tablet with a more powerful GPU. This one's for lounging, not launching.

Should you buy the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+? It depends. If your tablet life is 80% watching videos, reading, and light web browsing, and you really value that huge screen and the peace of mind from IP68 water resistance, this could be a good fit. The included S-Pen is a nice bonus for notes and sketches. But if you ever think 'maybe I'll do some real work on this,' look elsewhere. Our data clearly flags productivity as its weakest area. For most people, the performance gap between this Exynos chip and the competition is too big to ignore at this price. Consider it a luxury media player, not a workhorse.