Samsung's Galaxy Tab A11+ makes a sensible shared screen for a kitchen counter or a trip. An 11-inch display leaves room for subtitles, four speakers handle playback without headphones, and the 3.5 mm jack offers an easy way to keep the sound to yourself. Its main omission for schoolwork is support for Samsung's active S Pen.
In depth
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ review
Published
Best fora household looking for an 11-inch tablet for video, browsing and downloaded media.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 11 inches
- Panel technology
- TFT LCD
- Processor
- MediaTek MT8775
- Storage
- 128GB
- Operating system
- Android
Pros
- Four speakers and wired headphone support
- Expandable 128 GB of storage
Cons
- S Pen unsupported
- Reflections can make outdoor viewing difficult
Display
- 11 inches
- 1920 × 1200
- Up to 90 Hz
The 1920 × 1200 TFT panel runs at up to 90 Hz, as on the preceding A9+. It gives a film more room than the compact A11 and can display a recipe large enough to follow from a short distance. Position it away from direct sunlight when it will be used near a kitchen window.
On a 128 GB 5G A11+, Notebookcheck measured up to 537 nits with a full-white image. Direct sunlight could still overwhelm the screen. A seat in the shade can matter more for a reader than a small change in the brightness setting. 1
Performance & Storage
- MediaTek MT8775
- 6 GB
- 128 GB
The selected gray Wi-Fi version pairs 6 GB of memory with 128 GB of storage. Samsung also lists an 8 GB and 256 GB configuration. The microSD slot accepts up to 2 TB and is the natural first choice for a household carrying a large library of offline files. It cannot increase the working memory for open apps.
Battery & Audio
- 7,040 mAh typical · 25 W
Samsung rates the 7,040 mAh battery for charging at up to 25 W with appropriate equipment. Four speakers suit shared playback. Wired headphones have another advantage on a flight, where neither a Bluetooth pairing nor a charged headphone battery is necessary with a passive pair.
Alternatives
Consider the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite if writing on PDFs or marking homework is important. Its included S Pen is a substantive difference. The A11 is easier to carry in a small bag.
Verdict
The A11+ covers shared viewing and everyday reading well. A household that needs handwritten input should account for that requirement before choosing an A-series tablet.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
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Independent sources cited in this article.
- NotebookcheckSamsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G Review: High performance makes this Android tablet the first choice - Notebookcheck Review (opens in a new tab)https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-A11-5G-Review-High-performance-makes-this-Android-tablet-the-first-choice.1204979.0.html
Full-screen white brightness and outdoor use on the 128 GB 5G A11+.