Testseek.com have collected 157 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-T3100 Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 inch and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-T3100 Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 inch.
August 2013
(74%)
157 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
401 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
More pocketable than iPad mini
Higher ppi than iPad mini
IR blaster for TV remote
The Galaxy Tab 3 8
0 isn't too heavy
And feels great when in landscape mode
The battery charges quickly while plugged into the wall
MicroSD card support
The screen is good enough for its size
Slender
Ergonomic design
Bright
Vibrant screen
Up-to-date version of Android
Great battery life
Thin
Sleek styling
MicroSD card slot
Galaxy Perks
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3's light
Comfortable design
Myriad useful features
And bright colorful screen makes the 8-incher one of the best small tablets on the market
Well-built
Thin and light design. Android 4.2.2. Excellent display. Solid Wi-Fi. Acts as a universal remote.
Slim design
Light weight makes it easy to hold in one hand
USB charging
Thin and light design
Robust quick settings and lock-screen options
Built-in TV remote
Bright display
Long battery life
Beautiful display
Comfortable
Attractive design
Smooth performance
Standard micro USB port
Light
Easy to hold and carry around
Builtin IR Blaster works as a TV remote control
Camera is usable in daytime
Crisp
Runs Android 4.2
High 3D performance
Good performance in Internet browsing
Fast memory
Good color reproduction
Extensive software package
Numerous input options
Good battery life
Proper speakers
The editors didn't like
Speakers mounted on one side
Power button and/or volume rocker button placement isn't ideal
Battery doesn't last long enough to make consuming content worthwhile while on the go
No Noteinspired features
No S Pen
Pricey for a dual-core tablet
Samsung's TouchWiz UI is heavy
Middling screen resolution
Price
WXGA (1280×800) display
A price of $300 is a lot for any small tablet
And some features like Smart Stay and Watch On's search don't work as well as intended
Relatively expensive. Finicky touch screen
Tinny audio output
Narrow bezel makes it hard to hold without tapping touch screen
Abstract: Samsung's newest tablet is finally here — the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0. The first question that comes to mind, of course, is just how much better it is than last year's model?While it's no high-end device, it does do very well in the mid-range category. Nonethele...
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Published: 2013-08-01, Author: Andrew , review by: mobileburn.com
Abstract: Sponsored links, if any, appear in green. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 Samsung seems destined to have a tablet of every size and value for every person. The company has multiple 7-inch models for those most concerned with portability, and 10-inch models fo...
High 3D performance, Good performance in Internet browsing, Fast memory, Good color reproduction, Bright display, Extensive software package, Numerous input options, Good battery life, Proper speakers
Blue tint of the display, Mediocre processor performance, Plastic case, Case temperatures are a bit high, Relatively high price, Bloatware
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Published: 2013-07-22, Author: Dann , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Each great Samsung device has at least one feature that justifies its existence beyond a decimal difference in screen size. The Note 10.1 has a great stylus, the Galaxy S4 has a laundry list of software tweaks. But Samsung seems to have taken a different ...
Beautiful display, Comfortable, attractive design, Smooth performance, Long battery life, Standard micro USB port
Speakers easily covered by hands, So-so camera
The Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 is yet another strong tablet from Samsung and a great alternative to the Galaxy Note 8.0 if you don't need the pen capabilities or just can't afford the $380 price tag. At $300 the Tab 3 is less expensive than the iPad Mini and $100...
At an entry price point of $299, the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 packs a lot more punch than the $329 iPad mini. Samsung's first entry into the 8-inch space was the Galaxy Note 8.0, but that device's higher $399 price point ($399 WiFi-only or $399 with 4G LTE but wi...
Published: 2013-07-18, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
With the mid-sized tablet in the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 series you’re getting the only device on the market to go to war with the similarly-sized Galaxy Note. For Samsung it would appear easy to create so many device sizes that there’s got to be one you’...
Published: 2013-07-17, Author: Eric , review by: cnet.com
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3's light, comfortable design, myriad useful features, and bright colorful screen makes the 8-incher one of the best small tablets on the market
A price of $300 is a lot for any small tablet, and some features like Smart Stay and Watch On's search don't work as well as intended
It costs a bit more than we'd like, but the Galaxy Tab 3 is Samsung’s best non-Note tablet yet.
