Galaxy Tab A9 stylus support

[Neofit26]

Hello,

I am looking for a tablet for note taking. It needs to be around 8" in size, as my Tab S7 is too large for this task. The only 8" I see in Samsung's lineup is the Tab A9. I know that it does not come with its own stylus, but can it be used with a third-party one, like the one from the S7 or the Kindle Scribe's?

[Robin999]

As you know, there is no "official" stylus for the A9 tablet. There are 3rd party ones out there that claim to work. However, if you damage your screen as a result, then pop goes your warranty.

[Neofit26]

Here is what I have tested.

The Tab S7 stylus does not work.

The Kindle Scribe stylus does not work.

The one that does work is a huge one I have bought a few years ago, that replaces a finger and is almost as thick as one. It is is too thick for writing.

The tablet is going back, it's a shame that Samsung does not have a proper 8" tablet.

[Robin999]

Going back? I thought you were just looking, and not actually purchased it yet.

[EchoBeach1980]

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[William Dortch]

Yeah, I'm having a similar issue. I already have the Galaxy Tab A9 which so far as been an awesome tablet. It's compacted mobile and efficient for wide range of applications. Problem is the fact that it doesn't support S-Pen. What is a third party stylus which works effective with no delay? So far I've tried S 21 pen, Universal Stylus Pen, and Evach. I thought a Logitech one would suffice but I don't want to spend a pretty penny for it not to work at all. Only achievable goal for me is taking notes quickly.

[DM98422]

I too am looking at the Tab A9+ as a mobile productivity solution and am concerned that there isn't pen compatibility.

What pens have people found that work?

[Neofit26]

From what I saw, the Tab A9 screen does not have the technology to support the narrow end styluses like the one with the S7. The only one that worked was an old one the size of a small finger, that emulates said finger. Not sure if it is good enough for you.

The post above that ended with a " So Samsung, has proper 8 inch tablets with S-Pen compatibility" has only listed models that are not for sale for some time, so as of today, Samsung doesn't have such a model.

[EchoBeach1980]

Lorum ipsum

[AntS]

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