Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 9+ 11" Silver 2024

The Galaxy Tab A9+ is a big-screen budget tablet that punches above its weight for streaming and everyday use. The Snapdragon 695 and 90Hz display are the highlights, and at $109 to $200 it's a fantastic deal. Just don't expect stylus support or great battery life while gaming.

The Snapdragon 695 sits at the 84th percentile for CPU in our database, which means it's genuinely one of the better chips in this price range. Apps open fast, multitasking with split screen works without much fuss, and the 90Hz display keeps scrolling smooth. The 8GB of RAM helps too, though it's only at the 67th percentile, so don't expect to keep 30 Chrome tabs alive. Gaming is fine for casual titles, but the GPU at the 81st percentile means it'll handle most Play Store games at medium settings. The 7040mAh battery lands at the 72nd percentile, which translates to a full day of mixed use, but several owners mention it drains noticeably faster when gaming.

Against the iPad 10th Generation, the Tab A9+ loses on app ecosystem and long-term software support, but it wins on price and expandable storage. The Xiaomi Pad 7 has a better display and faster chip, but it's harder to find in the US and costs more. The Lenovo Idea Tab Plus is a closer match on price, but the Samsung's screen and speaker setup give it the edge for media consumption. The VekfulPC and UMIDIGI options are cheaper, but they're also riskier buys with weaker support and lower build quality. For most people, the real choice is between this and the iPad, and it comes down to whether you want iOS or Android and how much you care about saving money.

Pricing is all over the place right now. We're seeing listings from $109 to $347 across nine US vendors, which is a wild spread. At the low end, this thing is an absolute steal. At the high end, you're dangerously close to iPad territory and that's a tougher sell. If you can find it under $200, and especially near that $109 mark, it's one of the best value tablets on the market. Best Buy has the most listings, so start there and watch for open box deals.

The Galaxy Tab A9+ is Samsung's budget play for families who want a big screen without a big price tag. You get an 11-inch 90Hz display, a Snapdragon 695, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. That's a solid spec sheet for a tablet that regularly dips under $200.

It's not trying to be an iPad killer. It's trying to be the tablet you hand to a kid, toss in a bag, or use for Netflix on the couch. And for that job, it mostly nails it.

Skip this if you need stylus support for note-taking or drawing, since there's no S Pen compatibility at all. Also skip it if you're a serious mobile gamer, because the battery drain during gaming is a real complaint and the GPU, while decent, isn't built for sustained heavy loads. And if you need cellular connectivity for travel or work, this Wi-Fi-only model won't cut it.

The Galaxy Tab A9+ is the tablet to buy if you want a big, smooth screen for streaming, browsing, and casual games without spending iPad money. It's especially good for families, since the Samsung Kids app and parental controls are genuinely useful. The lack of stylus support and the gaming battery drain are the two real compromises. If you can live with those, this is an easy recommendation.