Struggling to decide between the 11” and the 13” ? Recently, I found myself in a dilemma when deciding between the 13-inch and 11-inch iPad Pro M4. I never had an issue deciding on which model of an Apple products I wanted so this was a first, I was really on the fence about which size would be best for me, I was scanning YouTube and reddit for people’s opinions. I initially went ahead and bought the 13-inch model, but after using it for a bit, I felt like it was just too big. At that point, I was convinced that the 11-inch would be the better option—it just seemed like a more manageable size for typical tablet use.

However, where I live, return policies are terrible. Unlike in the US where you can easily return products, where I live, the item has to be completely sealed to qualify for a return.. That meant I couldn’t just test the 13-inch and return it if I didn’t like it. So, making the switch to the 11-inch was a big deal! But since I was fairly certain that I’d prefer the smaller size, I decided to take the plunge—I bought the 11-inch as well.

When I got home, I packed away the 13-inch sure I had made the right decision. At first, the 11-inch felt great. It was much lighter, more comfortable to hold, and perfect for casual tablet use—whether I was lounging on the couch or using it in bed. It wasn’t bulky, it wasn’t heavy, and it felt super convenient.
But very, very quickly—probably within just a few hours—I realized a major issue. The 11-inch was simply too small when using it at a desk. There’s no other way to put it—it just felt cramped. As a tablet, in the hands, it was great. But the moment I sat down at my desk and tried to use it for work, I knew I had made the wrong choice lmao. The screen didn’t provide enough space, and it didn’t feel comfortable for productivity.

At that point, I had to do a complete U-turn. The 13-inch, while big and a bit heavy (especially with the Smart Folio case), was undeniably the better choice for desk use. So now, after all that, I need to sell my 11-inch…

I feel kind of obligated to share this experience because I know a lot of people are in the same position and the decision process has been super annoying, trying to decide between these two sizes. My personal conclusion is this: the 13-inch can feel large, but when you're at your desk, it’s just right.. Also if you are someone who is thinking of switching to the 11 inch from the 13 but you think the 11 inch will still serve as a okayish monitor (size wise), it’s way too small. Switching to the 11 inch felt like a compromise. If you don’t use it at your desk, go for the 11 inch.

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Samsung can not yet beat ipads which are even 4 years old😂

I see you’re doing good. Have a good day!

I still don't understand why people keep going for Android tablets, they are awful. Get a cheaper iPad ...

Fckin awful.

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This was like 10 years too late, I think?

They had to ruin it with exynos

That thing is way overpriced for the specs.

The battery is small for this tablet. Samsung's phones that are half the size have the same battery size.

Watching in galaxy A9 tab

Intresting device but way too expensive for an andriod tablet? xD

EU did it again 😂

I've been using my Lenovo M9 for a year now. The Active5 is a worthy upgrade.

Perfect tab for reading, but I don't know how good the outdoor experience would be with the LCD screen.

$600 😐

R$ 3.000,00 aqui no brasil tá barato, né povo de deus? quando for daqui a 16 anos eu consigo compro um.

the BASEDometer is off the Charts!

I have the Active 3 I use as a navigation device on my off-road motorcycle, amazing durability so far. Hopefully this one is as good.

Hey, Fishbee, did you know that your video is the most professional and well-produced and clear-focused production? So far, yours is the only well-produced video on the new Samsung Active 5 on YouTube. Other guys' videos suck and look amateurish with out-of-focus images. Produce more videos on the new Active 5 tablet.

I saw phiyscal buttons and that border and thought ... "cool! retro tech from 2010s"

45w super fast charging 2.0 25w super fast charging 15 w fast charging

I bought a Samsung Tab Active 3 (predecessor) last year, and I've been using it daily since then. One thing I can tell you is that the tablet is buttery smooth with a lightening response time. The tablet is built with high quality and is rugged at a reasonable price. The new model Active 5 has an even faster processor and more memory. I like the Samsung Tab Active so much that I am planning to buy several more units for my work needs.

Can't believe it's a 2024 product... Feels like the old days!

Everything looks good except the exynos chipset.

$500 😳 I’ll stick with the iPad Mini ! Lighter, Thinner and Cheaper $399, and definitely not plastic! 😎👍

That’s GI Joe’s tablet 😂

Nada que ver con el vídeo pero viendolo desde mi celular cuando presiono el botón de inicio se pone el vídeo en modo ventana, cosa que con ningún otro vídeo pasa.

people like removable batteries, but they seem to fight it.

I want 1 now....

I don’t even understand why someone would buy this over Legion Y700. I guess company/product sheeps are all like that, even if they know it’s bad but because they worship the brand they’ll buy it.😂 I mean, any tablet or smartphone with rugged back case and tempered glass will all be a rock slab. So I don’t understand its appeal, especially with the price. 😅

Not going to lie i really want one.

Looks like it was made for the military, with styling and colors...

For some reason, Samsung Good Lock is not available in the Galaxy Store for the Active5. Bummer. And there is no Always On Display. Double bummer!!

Why its not Indian market,,,,

I wish you tested the No Battery Mode.

Updates?

With slimmer bezels it could replace my phone.

This is slick looking. I am going to look into this tablet.

It is so nice to see proper bezels again. Not supporting video out is a shame. The 16:10 screen is nice, but still a far cry from the ideal 3:2. Throw a SD8G2 in there and I'll buy many.

Surprised this tablet has Samsung Dex.❤

You said it got a really thick ass pan

Looks like an old tablet with those Bezels. I don't see this selling well since Samsung has the new FE series of tablets now.

They give Second Screen on Active 5, but not on Active 3...🥲

I personally actually used a Samsung Active Pro tablet (4th gen I think). It acts as the teach pendant of a Fanuc CRX robot.
The performance sucks (it can't display the 4D display from the Fanuc app properly which is kinda a disappointment), and it heats up kinda significantly, but I guess there really aren't that many rugged tablet option available so Fanuc picked it as the stock teach pendant option.

I wonder how’s the drawing experience with this. I have the tabs9 plus but I would like something smaller for travel.

Numb question: can these use (simpler) 2d drawing programs? It’s the chief thing I miss.

This is the tablet I'd have bought if they had put a better display in it. I went with the regular Tab S9 instead and just made sure to put a good case on it immediately after taking it out of the box.

Can we run Dex on the tablet itself??

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This feels like a return to tradition

I got the tab s7 fe, its better for shopping, but you need a case. Pretty suck cases this time, it must be soul crushing. The S24 Ultra 512gb has these glorious man bags, you could run naked in san francisco. The neo corporate aspect is as shooted in the nuts as the day I graduated.

$500.00 ?
I bought the A7 lite. 32 gb/3 ram, half full of bloatware. Crappy screen, no casting, i returned it. So far i don't know of any android tablet to compete with the ipad mini. Nokia t10, Lenovo m8 are not in the same league.

Saw the price and got a good laugh...I went in thinking 199.00!

What is up with android tablets shipping with mid -ass processor chips?

Samsung mid end is a clown

USB 2.0 !!!!

This is the best tablet Ive ever sin. I love watching mhm mhm with this 4K ULTRA HD ;3

Its a pity the navigation buttons are not backlit... Also dual speakers would be great.. Ill look for a different brand

2 expensive & heavy

Not gonna lie this is really cool there is like a hit of nostalgic old design and more and its like a combination of the past and the present

Hopefully no one accidentally buys the galaxy s5 Tab active from like 15 years ago

I think the tab active 3 is still a good cheaper choice. The 2 big upgrades for the tab active 5 are the 120 hz refresh rate and the 2 extra gigabytes of ram.

Exactly what I'm looking for a 8 inch tablet but this is overpriced.

Can you tell how many speakers of this tablet? And whether the speaker gets support from AKG and dolby atoms?

Nice review....8'' screen and only a 5000mah battery? Come on samsung...your 6" screen phones does have bigger batteries in them...smh

Samsung is evolving backward😢

Want to get a new Compact tablet was looking at a lenovo, maybe this one better considering I broke my last one :)

The price got me, 1000 bucks Australian :o

That.... That's an old phone. With extra steps.... 😐

Tablets for toddlers priced like gucci

Old school

Woah, it’s too overpriced in my country. Or it’s everywhere idk. Is it just for that military grade? I know that's a important feature, but why though? They even use Exynos processors. I can't just believe. I can buy s series tablets like s8 or s8+ with the same money. What are special features here? I couldn’t find any.

$500?
No thanks

Sir tell me about the best 10 inch tablet

Sadly still not as good as a ipad mini 6 android manufacturers are really lacking in that area

How long is the software updates?

At least even sold in the United States? I've never seen them on a consumer focused website or retailer. Maybe there's some enterprise sales

Sad, not available in Southeast Asia

We need an active version of the Galaxy s ultra phone's, sadly that's not going to happen any time soon! 😢

Thanks EU parliament for imposing this law. We're definitely going to see More manufacturing will have removable battery in their products

It's definitely too expensive for what it is.

Watching the dated software on an old model feels weird 🤣🤣

i used to be a tab 3 user back in the day, man that was tough 😂

I just bought a couple of the Lenovo Legion Y700s for business purposes and they work perfectly. Cheaper right now at the $350 price range too.

Wow looks like a mini iPad! 😮

ipad mini 6 looks so premium

it's so weird to see a tablet with a removable battery but it's cool too

$600 for that reason I am out 🤷🏼‍♀️🤔🤮

5:29 nice seeing you including the bible app in your review! Jesus is KING!

has a headphone jack and an sd card slot?
AND A REMOVABLE BATTERY BRO COUNT ME TF IN


the display is TFT LCD USB Type-C 2.0
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WHY? WHY? WHY?? WHY?? WHY (╯ಠ ~ ಠ)╯︵ ┻━┻

Never heard of this tablet lol

Wait wasn't one of the rugged tablets before is based on the A8.0 (with spen) series? Are they gonna release a non rugged ver.??? 😭 PLEASE

Smasnug should bring back removable back covers for their flagship phones , they can still make it with glass but with a plastic or anything for the removable part on the borders and some rubber for its ingress protection just like this..

Holy shit removable battery in 2024?!!! Shut up and take my money!

I want to see emulators on that. Hoping that exynos chip handles old console games just fine

Samsung I love it rugged durable with Spen and finger print sense love it even more I would love more apps with multi media telecommunication libreoffice or equivalent to a good office app and short hand taking with the Spen other the. That I love it on the go

I dont know why Samsung insistes on to not producing anything like iPad mini?

Removable battery + rugged + fingerprint scanner
I wish my Galaxy tab a9 has that features