Amazon.co.uk:Customer reviews: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Wi-Fi

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 June 2020

Colour Name: GreySize Name: 64GBStyle Name: WiFiVerified Purchase

**April 2022: Upgraded to Android 12**

**March 2021: Upgraded to Android 11 and now includes Samsung DeX**

I bought this primarily for web browsing, streaming films and television (Netflix, Now TV, iPlayer, etc.) and casting music stored on the memory card I’ve inserted into it to my Sonos speakers. It arrives with Android 10 which should upgrade over time to at least Android 12. It's longer and thinner than the Galaxy Tab S3 it's replacing and you get less top and bottom borders when watching widescreen productions. The bezels are thin but wide enough for you to comfortably hold the device without obscuring the screen and I like the floating function keys that rotate with the screen. Build quality is good and it's thin and not noticeably heavy to hold.

There’s lots of preinstalled Samsung bloatware, including their 'Bixby' virtual assistant. Some of it can be uninstalled, some cannot. You’ll need to go into the settings and turn off notifications for any bloatware you don't require but can’t uninstall and there is the option to send some of it into a 'deep sleep', ensuring that it doesn’t eat up battery life and processing power.

Obviously some corners have been cut to reflect the price and the ‘Lite’ name – two speakers instead of four, TFT screen (the colour is not as rich and deep as OLED) and 4GB of RAM, but the screen, sound and overall performance and speed are impressive for a tablet in this price range. You can have a lot of apps open and running concurrently and it copes with ease. The S Pen is responsive and attaches itself to the side of the device by magnet. Ideal for artwork and writing, it's also useful for using instead of a finger in general use. Both cameras are more than adequate.

Battery life is especially good and lasts for hours and a full charge from empty takes approximately 3 hours. It arrives with a USB-C lead and a USB wall plug. I use an AmazonBasics 6' USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C wall plug to charge the device. A full charge using this configuration takes 2 hours and it shows as 'Fast charging' in the notification panel.

I’ve inserted a 400GB San Disk Micro SD card filled with thousands of FLAC files and it casts them without problem to my Sonos speakers or I can listen to them with Bluetooth headphones (or wired - it has a 3.5mm headphone jack).

Overall, I’m very happy with this tablet. There are better and more expensive Samsung devices available, but for basic home use this is fit for purpose.

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Natalie Burgess

Fantastic tablet with loads of fun features. Avoid squashing buttons when storing in the box.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2020

Colour Name: BlueSize Name: 64GBStyle Name: WiFiVerified Purchase

I was super impressed with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. I got it on the day after release to replace my 4 year old Tab A as I wanted more memory/storage and my old tablet had stopped receiving software updates. This model has an S Pen which is slim like a real pen and works really well. I spent a few hours playing with fun features like Live Messages and AR doodle and I love the fact that it can read handwriting and turn it into text on apps such as Facebook or Notes. Just a warning to anyone with a new S6 tablet. When you turn it off at night and place it back in the gorgeous new box it came in, make sure you are not squashing the power buttons against the very snug sides of the box. For the first 2 days I had the tablet I wondered why my battery was draining down to 0% when it was switched off overnight. The reason was that the power and volume buttons were being constantly held in for hours because the box sides were so snug. This was because I had removed the inner tray and used the outer box for storage. It even has cutouts for these buttons but I hadn't noticed them. I was on the verge of returning the product when I realised my mistake. I have been able to claim a free Samsung cover worth nearly £60 as I have bought it early in its release so I look forward to receiving this to protect the screen. I highly recommend this tablet to anyone.

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Night Owl Reader

A good mid range Samsung Tablet

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2020

Colour Name: BlueSize Name: 64GBStyle Name: WiFiVerified Purchase

I haven't had a new tablet since the original Tab S came out and decided to take the plunge and buy a new one. The price for the Samsung S6 is considerably more expensive than my old one, which is why I went for the S6 lite instead (managed to buy for £299). There are differences and pros and cons I have to say. The choice of colours were a plus for me, so I chose the angora blue, which looks lovely. The screen is slightly narrower than my previous and the is no external home button, but that I will get used to.
I know I have read some reviews that say the system can't handle as much, but for me it is fast and apps load faster than my old tablet- NowTv in particular.
There are some handy little apps preloaded, such as the Air Command, Pen Up, Translate and Screen Write etc. - this tablet could be handy for professionals. The camera is good, giving you quality pictures and there are various features, however there is only a flash on the front camera. I've watched a few things and the sound quality is adequate.
I think everyone would agree that the s pen is a great bonus, as it interacts with the tablet very nicely and I like the choice to either type or write by hand using the s pen. The pen attaches to the sides of the tablet magnetically, which holds very well. Not sure if it would get lost or knocked off on your travels, will have to see. I have read you need to replace the nib, but at the moment there does not seem the availability to do that, so we will have to see about that. The tablet itself seems sturdy and can probably take a knock or too, time will tell.

Ok, so now onto the cons.

A feature I've noticed absent with this tablet is no vibration option in the sound settings. I kind of liked this option as you could hear/feel calls etc when the sound may have been missed. While I love the colour and quite like the shape of the tablet, I think it is a tad on the heavy side compared to previous tablets, you would think the more they advance the lighter they'd be. It maybe something to do with the magnet part of the design.
My biggest annoyance about this tablet is the cable and plug that come in the box- the cable is stupidly short and at least half the size of my old one (which has the old connection, so no use there). The plugs plastic material feels very cheap. Now I don't know about anyone else but I like working on the tablet while it is charging and the old lead was long enough to do that. Not this one. Just because it is a cheaper model, doesn't mean you have to skim on the basics!
Although there are preloaded apps I like, there are some i don't but you can't uninstall them- slightly annoying for you memory. I shopped around for cases, although it seems like there is a limited range being offered at the moment, as I was tempted to buy the Samsung book cover case to match the angora blue, but at £59 I thought no way. I found a cheaper, pretty cover for £15 with the same magnetic feature!

So all in all, I would recommend this tablet from the point of view that in comparison to my old Samsung Tab S it is definitely worth the upgrade. The tablet is good for browsing the internet, taking photos, Streaming Netflix and Now TV, as well as reading ebooks.

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ACM

Fantastic little tablet!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2020

Colour Name: GreySize Name: 64GBStyle Name: 4G LTEVerified Purchase

I bought this having researched a number of tablets.
I looked at the regular tab s6 which is a bit too expensive and ipads which I've owned before but prefer android so I decided to take the plunge and go for the tab s6 lite LTE version.

The device itself is sleek and feels premium and works seemlessly from what I've experienced. It doesn't feel as though features have been pulled for the lite version.

The responsiveness is great, with only a minor delay on occasion, but not enough to seriously affect usage and apps work as well on this as any similar priced tablet.

The pen works well with compatible apps and the battery life is excellent, with moderate usage I manage a few days easily.

I think overall this is a great buy for me, if you want power usage you may have to pay the premium for an ipad Pro or tab s6 regular but for everyday use and then some this works absolutely brilliantly and feels premium.

Each to their own but for me it works well and am happy with my purchase.

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PERFECT tablet for university students

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 August 2020

Colour Name: GreySize Name: 64GBStyle Name: WiFiVerified Purchase

A review from my daughter (who the tablet was purchased for):

As a recent university graduate going to do a masters in september, I have found it a bit of a nuisance to lug around my heavy 5 year old laptop along with its charger to various lectures around campus for three years. The main motivator for me was that my laptop decided to make a load of fan noise despite multiple attempts in repairs which proved to be quite embarassing when it decided to whir away during lectures. It led me to resort to pen and paper but I found that awkward, expensive (buying wodges of notepads, or to find the local shop running out of stock every single time) and difficult to keep organised and hard to keep up to speed with lecturers talking so fast. Afterwards, I resorted to my phone but the screen is extremely small so using Microsoft Word, Powerpoint etc proved difficult to use when the on screen keyboard took up half the screen! (Some lecturers did not appreciate seeing me on my phone too, as they thought I was texting and not paying attention also)

About a month ago, I purchased this tablet and have found it to be extremely useful so far. The s-pen accompanied with a note taking app does wonders when wanting to add a handwritten annotation to a university lecture on powerpoint (not at uni currently due to the virus but I have tried and tested this on previous lectures!) and when a third party keyboard is connected via bluetooth, typing is such a breeze without taking up the valuable screen. In terms of what the tablet has to offer, it offers a large amount for the price it is when compared to other tablets and definitely provides an alternative to buying a new laptop, where I can still use my old one when I am not out and about. Having Microsoft word and powerpoint etc available through the cloud means that the files do not take up the tablet's memory, leaving room for media and other apps!

When searching for the appropriate tablet, I did come across some reviews saying that the s pen was difficult staying attached magnetically to the side underneath the volume controls. HOWEVER, this is easily rectified as the pen attaches really firmly when it's upside-down with the tip of the pen pointing to the volume controls and is difficult to knock off when it is attached the way you think it would.

Some really useful resources to make comparisons when considering tablets are available on youtube, which go over the whole specs of each one particularly of the s6 lite compared to the s6. Differences between the two are mainly down to the screen displays (but the differences are marginal when seen on youtube), the s-pen (which the s6 doesn't have), number of speakers and the number of cameras/camera quality (for me personally, I wouldn't really use the cameras on a tablet to take quality photos anyway, let alone to have two rear ones!)

As a student who doesn't do an arty subject, I've found this tablet really really useful for the price that it is worth and the fact that it doesn't break the bank as much compared to buying a new laptop. I'd suggest if you're a student who's arty that perhaps you'd need to research more regarding the tablet's use of video/photo rendering and using drawing apps/photoshop compared to other devices.

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Ken Byrne

Love this tablet.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2020

Colour Name: GreySize Name: 64GBStyle Name: WiFiVerified Purchase

I replaced an older android tablet when it became unreliable. This was more expensive than I'd paid previously but I wanted something more mainstream. I did look at the S6 but decided it was just too expensive and more than I needed. I do all my emails, the occasional letter and just general messing around on the tablet. I have a Windows laptop when the tablet won't cut it but it doesn't get that much use. With 64Gb of storage I can download photos when away from home and when I get home I'll transfer them to the laptop and delete them from the tablet so I don't need more memory. I've read reviews that say the screen isn't as good as the S6 and that's probably correct but I don't have any complaints about the screen. The only thing I wish the tablet had is a fingerprint scanner but I use face unlock which works well.

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M. Turnbull

Great pen make it a very worthwhile purchase.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 June 2020

Colour Name: GreySize Name: 64GBStyle Name: WiFiVerified Purchase

The pen! Why haven't tablets always had pens like this? It makes the experience of using a tablet so much more precise, pleasurable and elegant. I love how slim it is, too - you can easily select the smallest links or press the tiniest of buttons without obscuring your view. And being able to write using it - to use the pen as an actual pen - is immesureably better than thumbing a virtual keyboard. The handwriting recognition is surprisingly good, but not perfect. I have trouble making it recognise hashtags (they often get interpreted as an F) and similar symbols do get confused sometimes (lower case L, capital i and the number 1 - lI1. They all look the same in my handwriting so there is a degree of adjusting to how the tablet wants you to write.) But this is only ever an issue when converting handwriting to text - if you're just taking notes and intend to save your document as-is, it is equal in convenience and pleasure to using an actual pen and paper.

I mostly use the tablet for web browsing and photo editing. As a web browser, there's nothing to complain about. The screen is big enough to make desktop view viable, and the pen is precise enough to make navigating sites in this view a breeze.
It is also a capable photo editor! Again, the screen is big enough and bright enough to give you a great view. Lightroom works well but it's here where I'm more aware of the 'lite'-ness of the tablet. Loading up big RAW files can take a few seconds, and there is a small delay when adjusting some sliders. But the loading times and delays are never so long as to frustrate or interrupt my flow of work.

Lastly, the free (at time of writing) book cover. I wondered how such a thing could possibly be valued at £60, but mine has just arrived and I'm pleased to say it is of brilliant quality. I'm not sure what material it's made of but it feels very sturdy indeed. The tablet snaps into it snugly with reassuringly strong magnets, can stand at a couple of different angles and the dedicated space for that precious pen is appreciated, too. If you're reading this and the free offer is still going, go for it!

I suppose I should mention some negatives, actually. There is no dedicated means to attach a keyboard (and the book cover won't accommodate one either) so you need to find a wired or blutooth solution if you need to be able to type properly. The battery life is fine but not amazing - I charge about every other day. And while the screen can be very bright, it is also very reflective. I find myself struggling to see past my own reflection when outside on a sunny day. But that's about all I can say.

Overall, a great tablet! It's the pen that makes it and you won't find any equivalent at this price, so definitely go for it if you like the look of the pen and its functionality.

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GavvyandNicki

Excellent Value Digital Art Tablet

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2020

Colour Name: GreySize Name: 64GBStyle Name: WiFiVerified Purchase

Absolutely perfect for digital art as it comes with the stylus, handwriting recognition is great. Some lag in some games but thats what my phone is for so a non issue for me. Everything else works great with a fantastic battery life.

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JenT

Great Tablet for University Students with Palm recognition

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 April 2021

Colour Name: BlueSize Name: 64GBStyle Name: WiFiVerified Purchase

I use this tablet as a work tablet for my notes for medicine. It’s AMAZING I wish I’d got it sooner. Helps to keep all the conditions organised by speciality and easy to find with a search function. Samsung notes is free and so great, you can download books as pdfs and edit them (or slideshows). You can add pictures to your notes and annotate them. Easy to write with palm recognition so you can rest your hand on the screen. Battery life is pretty good it, lasts a full day at the library with chrome and notes app open so I’m happy. I got a £15 magnetic case on Amazon that works well and also serves as a stand for Netflix (picture quality is great). Amazing that you can add more storage with an SD card too. I’m normally a complete Apple girl but for me this is so much better than an iPad and (£100!!) Apple Pencil that has to be charged itself. The s pen is amazing and good for drawing too with a button on the side to rub out so you don’t have to switch between pen and rubber. Never has to be charged and is magnetic. Such a good tablet, especially for the price if you’re a student that wants to keep their notes organised and to include pictures as well!

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Faulty Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite - Twice!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2020

Colour Name: GreySize Name: 64GBStyle Name: 4G LTEVerified Purchase

Bought this tablet from Amazon and within a week it developed a fault whereby it would go into Standby mode with a blank screen whenever the device felt like it and wouldn't re-activate no matter what i did and then randomly it would come back on.
Amazon were really helpful over the matter and arranged for the device to be returned to Samsung who then had it for a week, sent it back, claiming they had fixed it and low and behold it immediately did the same again.
Once again Amazon were helpful and a replacement S6 was sent, this quickly developed the same fault and would go into standby mode at random and not switch back on. I have now returned the second one and gone for a totally different tablet.
Can't fault Amazon customer service but these tablets are a pile of junk!

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