Updated 6 Dec 2018
Samsung
Galaxy Tab Active 2 16GB (SM-T395)
Snapshot: The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 SM-T395 16GB has a 7.9 inch screen and 4G connectivity. But what’s it like to use?
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Test results
Overall score
68
Performance
?/10
Screen quality
?/10
Multimedia
?/10
Battery
?/10
Design & functionality
?/10
Good points
- OK design & functionality.
- Good for multimedia.
- Easy to use.
- OK screen quality.
- OK battery life.
- Good construction quality.
- Has WiFi (including 5GHz).
- Has 4G.
- Has bluetooth.
- Has USB-C.
- Has voice control.
- Has stylus.
But
- Poor processing performance.
How we test
Overall score includes:
Performance (10%)
Screen quality (20%)
Convenience (20%). Includes score for virtual keyboard.
Multimedia (25%). Includes music, movies and photos.
Battery (15%)
Design & functionality (10%). Includes score for construction quality.
Price is from a November 2018 survey.
Key data
Model
Avg price
$819
More test results (/10)
Convenience
7.8
Virtual keyboard
6.6
Watching videos
9.0
Music
6.2
Photos
6.5
Specifications
WxHxD (mm)
127 x 213 x 10
Weight (g) (excludes any supplied keyboard)
418
OS version
Android 7.1.1
CPU
ARM
Storage - claimed (GB)
16
Screen size (inches)
7.9
Resolution
1280 x 800
Front camera resolution (MP)
5
Rear camera resolution (MP)
8
Video rear resolution
1080
Video front resolution
1080
Features
USB C
✔
Full USB size
×
Micro-USB
×
HDMI
×
Mini-SD
×
Micro-SD
✔
WiFi g
✔
WiFi n
✔
WiFi 5GHz n
✔
WiFi ac
✔
LTE
✔
Bluetooth
✔
GPS
✔
NFC
✔
Voice control
✔
Physical keyboard
×
Stylus supplied
✔
More info
Brand reliability
96%
Brand satisfaction
75%
