The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is one of the most powerful Android tablets around. This year, Samsung has put AMOLED on every variant of the Galaxy Tab S9, so the 11-inch screen will be a media-watching powerhouse. It’ll probably be pretty good at productivity tasks, too, with an included S Pen stylus and the power of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset. The dimensions of the tablet have changed from the Tab S8, and the camera bump has also been redesigned so existing cases won’t fit. There are a whole host of new cases and screen protectors designed specifically for the Tab S9, and more are joining the market daily. Here’s what you should check out for one of the best tablets on the market.
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Samsung Smart Book Cover for Galaxy Tab S9
Editor’s Choice
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Source: Soke
Soke Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Slimline pick
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Source: Vodefox
Vodefox Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Stylish folio
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Source: MoKo
MoKo Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Best Value
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Source: Fintie
Fintie Hybrid Slim Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Editor’s Choice
Best cases
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Samsung Smart Book Cover for Galaxy Tab S9
Editor’s Choice
Samsung’s Smart Book Cover magnetically attaches to the Galaxy Tab S9, providing slimline and easy protection. It’s also got an origami-style folding section to make hands-free viewing in portrait or landscape simple.
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Source: Soke
Soke Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Slimline pick
The Soke Folio case is a stylish and slimline way to protect your new tablet, with reinforced corners, camera protection, two stand positions, and a carrying slot for the S Pen. It also has magnetic closures for the front cover, supporting sleep and wake functionality.
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Source: Vodefox
Vodefox Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Stylish folio
This stylish folio case will keep your tablet protected, and can be used as a landscape stand for hands-free viewing. You also have three card slots inside to replace your wallet. It does cover the rear camera though, so look elsewhere if you use the camera often.
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Source: MoKo
MoKo Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Best Value
This folio case from MoKo has lots to offer. The sturdy polycarbonate case has cutouts for easy port and button access, and for the rear camera and S Pen charging area. It’s also got an elastic loop to keep your S Pen safe in travel.
Cases with pen holders
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Source: Fintie
Fintie Hybrid Slim Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Editor’s Choice
This hybrid case keeps the stylish back of the Galaxy Tab S9 in full view, as it uses crystal clear plastic to protect from scrapes and falls. It also has TPU bumpers for additional fall protection and a foldable screen cover that can be used as a stand.
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Source: Supevo
Supevo Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Slim pick
This slim folio from Supevo looks like a composition notebook, keeping your tablet and S Pen safe from harm. It’s got cutouts in all the right places for the design changes Samsung did this year, and an anti-slip front shell for landscape viewing use.
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Source: Spigen
Spigen Ultra Hybrid Pro for Galaxy Tab S9
Two S Pen holders
Spigen’s Ultra Hybrid Pro is one of our favorite case series, with ultra-clear polycarbonate welded to flexible TPU for the best of both types of protective materials. It’s also got a foldable cover to use as a kickstand and two places to stow the S Pen safely.
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Source: Poetic
Poetic Turtleskin for Galaxy Tab S9
Protective pick
Poetic’s Turtleskin range is some of the best bumper cases for tablets as the thick silicone protects from drops and bumps like a champ. The Galaxy Tab S9 version has a handy clip for keeping the S Pen secure while it charges on the back of the tablet.
Keyboard cases
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Samsung Book Cover Keyboard for Galaxy Tab S9
Editor’s Choice
Samsung’s Book Cover Keyboard for the Galaxy Tab S9 protects your tablet with a magnetically-attached Bluetooth keyboard with a touchpad, so your tablet turns into a laptop replacement. It’s got full-sized keys, a cover to protect the S Pen, and an adjustable stand.
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Source: Zorsome
Zorsome Keyboard Case for Galaxy Tab S9
Budget pick
This keyboard case from Zorsome slips your Tab S9 into a polycarbonate shell that also has an S Pen slot for ease of travel. The Bluetooth keyboard is magnetically attached to the case so it can be removed easily, and the stand has multiple viewing angles.
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Source: Samsung
Samsung Book Cover Keyboard Slim for Galaxy Tab S9
Premium Pick
If the full-sized Book Cover Keyboard is too thick for your tastes, Samsung has a slim version for the Galaxy Tab S9. It’s got full-sized keys, but the touchpad got dropped to fit into a slimmer case, and you still get a S Pen protective cover.
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Source: Gupenaa
Gupenaa Keyboard Case with Touchpad for Galaxy Tab S9
Best Value
This versatile keyboard case for the Galaxy Tab S9 has rounded full-sized keys, and a touchpad for easy navigation. It also comes with a Bluetooth mouse and features a space to stash the S Pen safely.
Rugged & waterproof cases
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Samsung Outdoor Cover for Galaxy Tab S9
Officially rugged
Samsung’s official rugged case is mil-grade tested for bump and drop protection. The inbuilt kickstand not only works for portrait and landscape viewing but it can also be hung from a hook or used as a carrying handle for more versatility.
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Source: Spigen
Spigen Tough Armor Pro for Galaxy Tab S9
Best Value
Spigen’s Tough Armor Pro has built-in storage for the S Pen, and a kickstand that’s great for viewing movies or tilting the screen just enough for the optimal drawing or typing angle. It’s also awesome at protecting your tablet from drops and knocks.
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Source: UAG
UAG Metropolis for Galaxy Tab S9
All-around protection
UAG’s Metropolis range is great for all-around protection of tablets, including the screen, as it has a flip-cover that does dual duty as a kickstand. That cover also keeps the S Pen securely fastened in its carrying slot.
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Source: Spigen
Spigen Rugged Armor Pro for Galaxy Tab S9
Premium Pick
This rugged case for your tablet has an S Pen holder to keep it safe while charging, perfect cutouts around the speakers and ports, and sleek carbon fiber inserts. It’s also got a foldable screen cover that turns into a kickstand or hand grab.
Screen protectors
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Samsung NotePaper Screen for Galaxy Tab S9
Editor’s Choice
To get the best S Pen experience on the Galaxy Tab S9, the NotePaper Screen Panel covers the entire screen and makes it feel more like writing on paper. It attaches via magnets and flips out of the way when you want to use your fingers for scrolling or other navigation.
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Source: Supershieldz
Supershieldz for Galaxy Tab S9
Best Value
Supershieldz has a reputation for good quality screen protectors. These tempered glass protectors will feel like your tablet’s screen while protecting it from scratches and cracks. You also get a two-pack for this price, which is crazy good value.
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Source: Spigen
Spigen Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Galaxy Tab S9
Premium Pick
Spigen is one of the most recognizable names in device protection, and its tempered glass screen protectors will save your display from damage. They go on quickly, too, with an included alignment tool to make it super simple to apply.
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Samsung Privacy Screen for Galaxy Tab S9
Privacy screen
Samsung’s Privacy Screen for the Galaxy Tab S9 goes on effortlessly, as it uses magnets to stick to the side of the tablet instead of making you use fussy applicators. It’ll stop off-axis viewing when you’re in landscape orientation, and it’s just a flip away from uncovering the screen when sharing information.
Chargers
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Belkin 65W GaN 2-port USB-Charger
Editor’s Choice
This Belkin dual charger is one of my favorites. It can fast charge your Galaxy Tab S9, or your smartphone, or both together with a combined output of 68W between the two USB-C ports. Plus it uses GaN technology so it’s super portable.
Samsung 45W USB-C Fast Charger
Official pick
$38 $50 Save $12
The official 45W Samsung charger can charge your Galaxy Tab S9 in no time at all, so you can keep on enjoying the portable powerhouse you purchased. It even comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable, so you don’t have to buy another one.
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Anker 313 Charger (Ace, 45W)
Best Value
$24 $30 Save $6
The 45W Anker 313 USB-C fast charger will charge up the Galaxy Tab S9 at its fastest charge speed. It’s also tiny, and the plugs fold down for storage and so they don’t get snagged in your pocket or bag. It doesn’t come with a USB-C cable though, so keep that in mind.
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Anker 313 PowerCore Slim
Power bank
The Anker 313 PowerCore Slim 10K has 10,000mAh of capacity to fully recharge your Galaxy Tab S9 one time with a little to spare. It’s also lightweight, slim, and can charge your other devices if needed.
Accessories
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Editor’s Choice
$188 $230 Save $42
You’ll want a quality pair of Bluetooth earbuds to listen to media on your Galaxy Tab S9, and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are one of the best options for your new device. They’ve got noise-canceling, 3D Audio, and a long battery life.
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Source: QGeeM
QGeeM USB-C to HDMI Cable
For DeX users
You can turn your tablet into a desktop computer replacement with DeX mode and the right adapter, and this inexpensive dongle is just what you need to get going.
Anker USB-C Cable 2-Pack
Quality cables
Anker’s braided USB-C cables are one of the few cables that haven’t broken on me in all the years I’ve been using devices needing USB-C. Pick up a couple, and you’ll (probably) never need another cable.
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Source: Maxonar
Maxonar Adjustable Tablet Stand
Stylish stand
With the quality of the screen on this tablet, you’ll possibly want a good stand to place it on your desk or nightstand for the best viewing angles. As a bonus, this one is almost as stylish as the Galaxy Tab S9 is.
Summing up the best accessories for the Galaxy Tab S9
The Galaxy Tab S9 is a premium and versatile tablet straight from the store, but you’ll still need a couple of accessories to get the best from your new device. The first thing I recommend you do is to make sure to have a 45W or above USB-C charger handy. Samsung again didn’t include one with the expensive tablet, and our best pick is the Belkin BoostCharge which can charge your tablet and another device at the same time.
The gorgeous surfaces of the tablet deserve some protection, whether that’s a screen protector, a protective case, or an all-around case that protects every angle. Cases that fit every angle of the Galaxy Tab S9 are now out. That includes updated versions of our favorite keyboard case, the Samsung Book Cover Keyboard, and well-known brands like Spigen, Poetic, and UAG. Samsung decided to change the dimensions slightly on the Tab S9 and redesigned the camera bump, so cases for the Tab S8 won’t work properly with the latest tablet.
There are also so many other accessories you could pick up, from wireless earbuds to speakers, stands, or keyboard cases for when you want to get some work done on the go. Or you could catch up on your Netflix backlog, as that AMOLED screen is deserving of watching all day long.
If you decide that the ultra-premium Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is right for you instead, you’ll definitely want to pick up one of the best cases to protect the expensive slate.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Preorder now
General availability from August 11
The latest refinement in the Galaxy Tab series, the 11-inch Galaxy Tab S9 has a Dynamic AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It’s loaded with great features like S Pen support and optional 5G connectivity and is one of the best-looking Android slates around.
Save up to $650 off with an eligible trade-in, and 50% off a Book Cover Keyboard Slim. You can also save $50 off the retail price buy when preordering with Samsung through XDA.