What's good
- Manageable screen size
- Excellent performance
- Full HD display
What's bad
- Homescreen layout and customization can be confusing
- Samsung software takes up 6.5GB of onboard storage space
The Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 10.1 doesn’t compromise anything in terms of its display or specs. Like the TabPRO 12.2 and NotePRO 12.2 tablets, this device offers a screen resolution of 2560x1600. While it provides excellent sharpness, most reviewers don't find the screen to be groundbreaking as Samsung has used near-identical panels previously.
While the screen might not provide as much real estate as the TabPRO 12.2, this tablet is not nearly as bulky, weighing in at a little over a pound, which is actually the same weight as the iPad Air.
Unfortunately, in order to get it down to the lighter weight, Samsung decreased the battery size to an 8220 mAh, reduced the RAM to 2GB and the maximum onboard storage down to 32GB. As Samsung’s own unremovable software takes up 6.5GB of storage space, that means there is only a maximum of 25.5GB of onboard storage, which is expandable with a microSD slot.
The processor remains the same 2.3GHz quad-core processor for the LTE version of the tablet. Despite a couple downgrades, Trusted Reviews did not notice any significant lag when opening or using apps.
Like its larger brother, the TabPro 10.1 offers a new homescreen that is segmented into customizable tiles that looks similar to Windows 8.1 interface, though users can still access the app icons. The focus of the new layout is to give users more immediate access to their favorite apps and widgets. While some reviewers enjoy the grid layout, others find it a bit too difficult to get used to. PC Advisor notes that the amount of customization and different sections can lead to a bit of a "sensory overload" for those accustomed to the old Samsung TouchWiz interface.
Overall, most reviewers are happy with the performance as well as the size. Android Central notes that this device is "more manageable" and also very high end.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Romain Thuret, Digital VersusThe Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 has a lot going for it. Unfortunately, it's basically just a revamped Galaxy Note 10.1 without the stylus, and it's cannibalised by the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 with a similarly priced and slightly better-equipped 4G model. All the same, it's a great alternate choice thanks to its p...
- Alastair Stevenson, The InquirerDespite featuring a few niggling flaws, like the lack of an S Pen Stylus and an older Snapdragon 800 processor, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 is a very good tablet. Coming with Samsung's Knox security service and productivity focused Magazine UX skin the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 bristles with enterpris...
- Thomas Thorn, TechRadarThe Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 is a tablet that offers a lot, but equally costs a lot. It is definitely not a tablet for the casual user, hinted at rather strongly with the 'Pro' tag. This leaves the Samsung sat with a large price tag and a small potential user base.If Samsung can market the Tab Pr...
- Chris Finnamore, Expert ReviewsOn paper, the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 seems to be an excellent alternative to the expensive Galaxy Note; it has the same high-resolution display and processor, and if you don’t need the Note's stylus you'll appreciate the £100 discount. We love the high-quality screen, too, but were disappoi...
- Xiomara Blanco, CnetIf you're a big baller with no budget and looking for a premium slate for casual use, the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 tablet is a divine device with swift performance, a sleek design, and a stunningly sharp and saturated screen. Just keep in mind that under pressure, it's no pro.
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