Updated 18 Oct 2026
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 worth it?
Yes if you want Android; otherwise the iPad Air is better value.
Its 11-inch AMOLED screen is bright and smooth, the S Pen comes in the box, and it's IP68 water and dust resistant, which no iPad is. It's fast, well built and gets seven years of Android updates, and Samsung DeX gives it a desktop-style mode. Reviewers find it expensive next to the iPad Air, the screen reflective, and the battery only average. Samsung often discounts it.
89%of 53 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Bright 120Hz AMOLED screen
- S Pen in the box
- Water resistant, 7 years of updates
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What owners say
Owners love its speed, its sharp screen and the battery life. Complaints are few: touch glitches, no vibration, few good cases and a reflective screen.
Good to know
- Expensive at full price; it's often discounted.
- The glossy screen reflects light.
- Battery life is only average.
- Fewer tablet-made apps than on iPad.
From 53 buyer ratings at Currys, Otto (Germany) and Best Buy (Canada), every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Fast and smoothMentioned a lot
- Sharp, beautiful screenMentioned a lot
- Good battery lifeAlso mentioned
- Slim and lightAlso mentioned
- Good for multitasking and workAlso mentioned
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 6 of 53 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You use an Android phone, especially a Samsung.
- You want a pen included and a tablet that can get wet.
Skip it if…
- You don't mind which system you use: the iPad Air is better value.
- You read outdoors a lot: the screen is reflective.
How we reached this verdict
Expert Reviews (4/5) calls it safe but somewhat stale, with killer performance and the best Android software support, but not the best value. IT Pro (4/5) calls it excellent but slightly overpriced. TechRadar (3.5/5) finds it hard to recommend over an iPad Air at a similar price. The new Tab S12 range is bigger and pricier, so this stays Samsung's 11-inch flagship.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Expert Reviews, IT Pro, TechRadar, Samsung, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 18 Oct 2026How we decide