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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active SM-T590NZKAXAR tablet review

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active SM-T590NZKAXAR. Display diagonal: 26.7 cm (10.5"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels. Internal storage capacity: 32 GB. Processor frequency: 1.8 GHz, Processor family: Qualcomm Snapdragon, Processor model: 450. Internal memory: 3 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP, Rear camera type: Single camera, Front camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Assisted GPS (A-GPS). Card reader integrated. Weight: 530 g. Product colour: Black

Portable. Personal. Picture-perfect

The Galaxy Tab A 10.5" is the tablet youā€™ll want to get your hands on. Bring the thrill of the theater home with a wide, immersive screen and Dolby AtmosĀ® surround sound. Do more of everything at once, from watching movies to listening to music and browsing online. When you want to start your favorite playlist but your hands are full, just ask Google Assistant to do it for you. Best of all, with a long-lasting, fast-charging battery, the Galaxy Tab A 10.5" keeps going strong all day.

Discover what youā€™ve been missing.

Meet the tablet that was made for widescreen. Enjoy the wide 16:10 ratio display with a corner-to-corner view for a truly immersive experience. And whether youā€™re streaming, browsing or sharing photos, the soft-touch back material feels comfortable in your hands.

All-around cinematic sound

The perfect complement to the Full HD display, the quad speakers with Dolby AtmosĀ® surround and embrace you with a truly cinematic experience. Hear clear dialogue, true-to-life effects and powerful music that flows all around you, wherever you are in the room.

Charge and go

Power up quickly with fast charging so you can watch back-to-back episodes or movies. A single charge gives you up to 14.5 hoursĀ² of video playback so you can stay entertained at home or on the go.

Do more

With the power of an Octa-Core processor and 3GB RAM, the Galaxy Tab A 10.5" seamlessly switches between multiple apps at once, allowing you to shop for new shoes, chat with friends and stream videos simultaneously.

At your command.

Add ā€œHey, Googleā€ to your daily vocabulary. Itā€™s all you need to make your life easier. Tell your built-in Google Assistant to answer questions, play a song, adjust the temperature and more. Youā€™re always in control, even when your hands are full.

Room for everything you want

Load thousands of songs, photos and videos, and then add some more. With 32GB of internal memory, thereā€™s ample room to store. If you ever need to, you can expand your storage space up to an additional 400GB with a microSD card so you have room for whatever you want.

Kid-friendly. Parent-approved

. With Samsung Kids,āµ fun and educational content is just a swipe away. Your kids spend time learning with characters from Sesame Street, PBS Kids, DreamWorks and moreā€”no ads or in-app purchases. And you rest easy with the ability to monitor their screen time and what they access.

Capture and connect.

Whether video chatting with friends and loved ones or taking one selfie after another, youā€™ll look your best every time with a 5MP front-facing camera and the 8MP rear camera with autofocus.

Safe and secure

Now you can be sure all your confidential documents and files are for your eyes only. Facial recognition allows you to unlock your Galaxy Tab A 10.5" quickly and easily with just a look, even when your hands are fullā€”in darkness or bright light.

Flow seamlessly.

Access your smartphone right on your tablet screen via Samsung Flow.ā¶ Respond to texts, get real-time notifications and instantly share videos and photos between devices without the hassle of searching for wires or Wi-Fi.

Stay in the know.

Even while it charges, your tabletā€™s Daily Board keeps you informed. See a slideshow of your favorite picsā€”plus, get the time and weather forecast.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active SM-T590NZKAXAR tablet specs

Display

Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
HD type: WUXGA
Touch technology: Multi-touch
LED backlight: yes
Panel type: TFT
Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels
Display diagonal: 26.7 cm (10.5")

Processor

Processor cores: 8
Processor frequency: 1.8 GHz
Processor model: 450
Processor family: Qualcomm Snapdragon

Memory

Internal memory: 3 GB

Storage

Storage media: Flash
Maximum memory card size: 400 GB
Compatible memory cards: MicroSD (TransFlash)
Card reader integrated: yes
Internal storage capacity: 32 GB

Audio

Built-in microphone: yes
Number of built-in speakers: 4
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Camera

Front camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP
Front camera: yes
Face detection: yes
Video capturing speed: 30 fps
Maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video recording: yes
Rear camera flash: yes
Auto focus: yes
Digital zoom: 4x
Rear camera resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP
Rear camera: yes
Rear camera type: Single camera

Network

Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version: 4.2
Bluetooth: yes

Ports & interfaces

ANT+ enabled: yes
Combo headphone/mic port: no
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1

Messaging

E-mail: yes

Design

Device type: Full-size tablet
Product colour: Black

Performance

Gyroscope: yes
Ambient light sensor: yes
Accelerometer: yes
Wi-Fi positioning: yes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS): yes
BeiDou: yes
GLONASS: yes
Position location: yes

Security

Face recognition: yes
Password protection: yes

Software

Platform: Android

Battery

Browsing time (Wi-Fi): 15 h
Continuous audio playback time: 183 h
Continuous video playback time: 15 h
Battery capacity: 7300 mAh
Battery technology: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: ENERGY STAR

Media formats

Archive formats supported: RAR
Document formats supported: RTF,TXT,XLX
Video compression formats: 3GP,AVI,M4V,MKV,MP4,VOB,WMV
Video formats supported: MKV,MPEG4,MVC,WMV
Image formats supported: GIF,JPG,TIFF
Audio formats supported: 3GA, 3GP, FLAC, MP3, MP4, WAV, Wave, WMA

Weight & dimensions

Weight: 530 g
Height: 26 mm
Depth: 0.79 mm
Width: 16.1 mm

Packaging content

Cables included: USB Type-C
Quick start guide: yes
AC adapter included: yes