Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE review

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE ranks third because it is the cheapest tablet here that comes with a capable pen in the box and still offers premium touches. Samsung lists the S Pen as included, along with Math Solver in Samsung Notes, which solves handwritten equations, and Circle to Search for quick lookups. The 10.9-inch LCD runs at up to 90Hz and reaches up to 800 nits with Vision Booster, and the Exynos 1580 chipset comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage in the base model. Samsung rates the battery for up to 20 hours of video playback, about double Apple's rating for its iPads, and the IP68 rating means a spilled drink is less of a worry. A microSD slot takes cards up to 2TB for downloaded lectures and books. At $549.99 it costs more than the base iPad, but once you add a pencil to the iPad the gap narrows.

Who it is for

Students who want a pen-ready Android tablet without paying extra for the stylus.

Price

From $549.99 at Samsung when checked.

Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" Display $549.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• S Pen included in the box
• 10.9-inch LCD with up to 90Hz adaptive refresh rate and up to 800 nits with Vision Booster
• Exynos 1580 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, or 12GB and 256GB
• Up to 20 hours of video playback and microSD storage up to 2TB
• IP68-rated water and dust resistance

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The stylus is included, so the price is the full note-taking setup
• Strength: Samsung rates the battery at up to 20 hours of video playback
• Strength: IP68 rating survives spills and rain
• Weakness: LCD rather than the AMOLED panel on the Galaxy Tab S11
• Weakness: Book Cover Keyboard is sold separately
• Weakness: Android tablet apps are less polished than iPad apps in some categories

Key facts

• Price: From $549.99
• Chip: Exynos 1580, 8GB RAM (base)
• Display: 10.9-inch LCD, up to 90Hz
• Battery: Up to 20 hours video playback
• Weight: 1.10 pounds (Wi-Fi)
• Pen: S Pen included

Where it ranks

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE is No. 3 in our Best Tablets for Students verdict.