A page of sheet music is one of the clearer arguments for a 13.1-inch tablet. With the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ on a stand, a musician can see a larger page and annotate it with the included pen. Similar reasoning applies to an instructor reading an essay beside a marking guide. Both are compelling uses for the extra glass in a 664 g Wi-Fi tablet.
In depth
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ review
Published
Best forreaders of sheet music, large PDFs and documents that need to sit side by side.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 13.1 inches
- Panel technology
- LCD
- Processor
- Samsung Exynos 1580
- Storage
- 128GB256GB
- Operating system
- Android 15 at launch
Pros
- Large 2880 × 1800 canvas
- Included S Pen for document markup
Cons
- Considerable weight for one-handed use
- USB 2.0 limits wired desk setups
Display
- 13.1 inches
- 2880 × 1800
- Up to 90 Hz
Samsung increased the size from the 12.4-inch S9 FE+ while keeping a 90 Hz ceiling. The additional area helps most when the document keeps its original layout. A novel with adjustable text can be equally comfortable on a smaller device. Check the fit of a sheet-music stand or existing case when moving up to this size.
Performance & Storage
- Samsung Exynos 1580
The Wi-Fi model here has the same Exynos 1580 as the smaller S10 FE and pairs it with 8 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage. Buying the Plus primarily buys more screen. A microSD card can accommodate scores or exported files, while the USB 2.0 connection limits large transfers from a fast drive.
Pen & Battery
- 10,090 mAh typical · 45 W
The S Pen comes with the tablet. Its writing functions suit quick fingering marks or comments in a margin. Samsung specifies 10,090 mAh typical battery capacity and up to 45 W charging. Choose a compatible charger for shorter breaks between sessions.
With Chrome 137 browsing over Wi-Fi at 150 nits, Notebookcheck’s 13.1-inch FE+ lasted 18 hours 56 minutes. Someone choosing the bigger FE for reading gets a useful result for that specific size. 1
Alternatives
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE has the same chip and a closely matched pen experience in a 497 g body. The S12+ offers an AMOLED display and a faster processor if those features matter more than maximum page size.
Verdict
Choose the FE+ for documents that become easier to use at this scale. For handheld reading and commutes, the smaller FE offers much of the same functionality with less weight.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- NotebookcheckSamsung Galaxy S10 FE+ Review: Large Android tablet with price focus and fabulous run times - Notebookcheck Review (opens in a new tab)https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S10-FE-Review-Large-Android-tablet-with-price-focus-and-fabulous-run-times.1039894.0.html
Wi-Fi browsing with Chrome 137 at 150 nits on the 13.1-inch FE+.