Sporting solid performance (largely on account of theQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset) and a crisp AMOLED panel, theSamsung Galaxy Tab S9has the bones of its bigger siblings, which sit high on thebest Android tabletlist, but at a significantly lower price point. If you’re looking for a mid-sized, 11-inch tablet, the Tab S9 is a very good option, especially if you can catch it during one of its frequent sales.
If you have already pulled the trigger, you’ll want to protect your investment. Whether that means swathing it in a protective case or setting it safely on a stand and pairing it with ascreen protector, this collection includes the best options to transform your tablet into a capable workstation in either landscape or portrait mode.
Spigen Tough Armor Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Samsung Smart Book Cover for Galaxy Tab S9
JETech Slim Folio for Galaxy Tab S9
Samsung Outdoor Cover for Galaxy Tab S9
Ugreen Compact Tablet Stand
Fintie Keyboard Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Torro Leather Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Ugreen Ventilated Tablet Stand
When device protection is more important than a wide range of viewing angles, you’ll want Spigen’s Tough Armor case. The primary purpose is to keep the Galaxy Tab S9 safe with a shock-absorbing PC hard shell with Air Cushion Technology. You’ll still get a lot done thanks to the built-in kickstand, which can be angled for easy reading or more comfortable S Pen use. The hard shell features an S Pen holder, so you can keep it at the ready.
Samsung’s designated Galaxy Tab S9 Smart Book Cover carries the company’s penchant for quality. First and foremost, the Smart Book Cover keeps the tablet protected with a durable fold-over cover. It’s even a battery-saving feature, as the cover senses when it’s closed or open and toggles the Tab S9 between wake-up or sleep mode. The back of the Smart Book Cover features a foldout stand that can orient the tablet in a landscape or portrait mode.
The Slim Foliio from JETech is aptly named, adding relatively little bulk to your Tab S9. It does, however, add some handy features, not least of which is the trifold kickstand. Most importantly, despite the case’s slender construction, it provides solid protection by way of a firm polycarbonate back and soft PU leather exterior. It even has a bay to stash an S Pen.
For a more durable and protective case and kickstand option, Samsung offers the military grade Outdoor Cover. Complete with a built-in S Pen holder and camera cutout, the hard shell case is ideal for rugged travelers still in need of their gadgets. The kickstand is a simple design that unfolds from the back and can be adjusted for a range of viewing angles available only in landscape mode. The kickstand also doubles as a handle for easy transport.
With height adjustment from 4.52 to 7.67 inches and a compact design, Ugreen’s tablet stand is an ideal option for catching up on the morning news or reading the day’s emails and social posts. However, since its anti-slip design features silicone pads instead of a magnet that holds the tablet in place, Ugreen’s holder has some minor limitations. Still, it can convert your tablet into a workstation with its sturdy aluminum alloy arm and natural viewing angles.
Give the Tab S9 a little style and lift with Fintie’s unique keyboard case that boasts a handy triangular kickstand. It’s got a throwback composition notebook aesthetic that harkens back to days scribbling away during middle school English class. It also has a magnetically attached keyboard, so your Tab S9 can stand in for a laptop in a pinch.
The Torro Leather case is one of the more luxurious kickstand cases available and promises to keep your Tab S9 safe and sound and swaddled in buttery smooth, top-grain leather. Beneath that fancy exterior lies a layer of microfiber and impact-resistant TPU to ensure that the precious cargo within is undamaged if there’s a drop or particularly nasty bump.
This Ugreen tablet stand is suitable for any tablet between 4 and 12.9 inches, making it a perfect fit for the mid-sized, 11-inch Galaxy Tab S9. It’s made of solid aluminum to keep your S9 firmly suspended while you draw, take notes, or watch movies/videos. The two adjustable rods mean you’re able to position the stand at nearly any angle. Unlike the other Ugreen stand, it features a ventilated back and a dual hinge for better adjustment.
Leave your laptop at home
With the increase in processing power from the latest generations of mobile chips and the always-improving quality of tablet displays, well-specced tablets like the S9 are approaching the level of full-blown laptop replacements (appropriately given the also-ballooning prices of many of the latest tablets). With the right stand or kickstand-equipped case, an S Pen, and maybe a detachable keyboard, you can start leaving your laptop at home and slide the significantly lighter S9 into your bag.
The top pick doesn’t just help transform your tablet into a productivity machine; the Spigen Tough Armor also makes sure it stays safe as part of your everyday carry, with a rock-solid PC shell backed by air cushion technology.
For a little more, you can go straight to the source and get the Smart Book Cover from Samsung, which features a protective fold-over case and one of the most aesthetically pleasing kickstands of any tablet case. Or save yourself some cash and grab the best value pick, the JETech Slim Folio; it’s slender and lightweight but doesn’t skimp on protection either.
Regardless of which case you choose, consider addingone of these chargersto ensure your new productivity powerhouse stays juiced up throughout your workday.
