Our quick take

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 - 3.5 / 5

Design & Display

  • 8-inch PLS LCD display, 1920 x 1200 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio Dimensions: 213.8 x 126.8 x 9.9mm / Weight: 426g Rugged case and stylus included Finishes: Black only 13MP camera

Rugged Testing

  • IP68 dust/water resistant - to 1.5m for 30mins MIL-STD-810H military standard 1.5m drop tested

Performance & Battery

  • Samsung Exynos 9810 processor, 4GB RAM 5,050mAh removable battery, 15W charging 128GB storage, microSD card expansion

To recap

This tough tablet isn’t bad by any means - and it totally delivers on its rugged promise - but it’s just kind-of retro looking and somewhat lost for purpose in its consumer context. It’s really one for the workforce, so we’re not sure the Galaxy name need apply.