A charitable sort might call Samsung's approach to tablets comprehensive, but it could just as easily be described as scattershot. The past few years have seen the launch of 7-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, and now 12-inch devices aimed at a full range of budgets.

In a world of cheapo-tabs a £350 slate has to go some way to convince gadgeteers that it's worth the extra spend. On paper the TabPro is just about there - it's got an amazingly sharp screen, is stuffed full of classy components, genuinely useful apps and wins over media hoarders with its microSD...

That screen; Software treats to gorge on; MicroSD expansion to 64GB

Performance niggles; Only so-so battery life; No S Pen

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is an superb device from Samsung having HD display for stunning viewing experience, latest OS for enjoying latest apps and features, quad core processor for fast browsing and speed and high end cameras for photography. It is available for $369.99 at Samsung Store.

Crisp; colorful display; Powerful processor; Slim and lightweight

Major deficiencies even in standard UI; Less battery life; Expensive

Samsung has been following the strategy of launching many models on the market to satisfy every customer for some time. This time the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4-inch model underwent our extensive tests. The Wi-Fi version enters the ring with a Snapdragon 800 , and seriously threatens the iPad Mini Retina .

Screen resolution; Screen brightness; High performance; Battery runtime; Temperature development; Expandable storage; We like the overall concept of the 8.4 inch tablet because it features the latest hardware; and barely leaves room for criticism

Flash memory could be faster; No major drawbacks are found in the Tab Pro 8.4.

Full review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4! When Samsung released their gigantic Galaxy Note Pro 12.2, we knew it was destined to become a niche device. Its relatively high price tag and unwieldy size meant relegated it to a more specialist role for people looking for a high productivity tablet.

This is another size that gives the same splendid experience that the rest of the Galaxy TabPRO and NotePRO tablets deliver. This tablet has a strong processor, a radiant display and an interactive software just as a start and it's compact size is definitely a plus.

Excellent display; strong processor; interactive software; elegant design and practical size

Expected to be expensive

The Tab is the latest Samsung to get the Pro treatment, upping the spec to create one of the best mid-sized tablets out there -- though you'll pay a bit more for it. We looked at the 8.4-inch version of the Tab Pro, but there's also a 10.1-inch version available for £449.

Terrific screen; powerful processor; slim and sturdy build

On the pricey side

The Galaxy Tab 7.7 and Droid Xyboard 8.2 were seen as tweeners in their day, but the 8-inch form factor has since picked up mainstream popularity thanks to devices like the iPad mini .

Thin and light; Sharp display; Fast performance.

Expensive; Needs better palm rejection

The premium specs and high-end feel of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 make it well worth the high price.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 packs a sharp pixel-dense screen; zippy performance; and oodles of software features inside a comfortable and lightweight slate

The $399.99 starting price is expensive; It's too easy to block the speakers and trigger the capacitive buttons unintentionally when holding the tablet in landscape orientation.

In a world of cheapo-tabs a US$550 slate has to go some way to convince gadgeteers that it's worth the extra spend. On paper the TabPro is just about there – it's got an amazingly sharp screen, is stuffed full of classy components, genuinely useful apps and wins over media hoarders with its microSD...