The Best Tablet Insurance Options for Your Galaxy Tab

Samsung has a broad line of Galaxy Tab tablets, with something for just about every consumer and price point. While Samsung tablets don’t enjoy the same kind of cultural popularity as the iPad, the sheer number of models and price points makes Samsung’s lineup attractive in a different sort of way. Whether you’re on a budget or looking for a decidedly non-Apple flagship, Samsung has options.

Looking to protect your new Galaxy Tab with an extended tablet warranty? There are lots of options on the market. We’ll review some of the top choices for tablet insurance below.

Samsung offers offers its own insurance plan similar to Apple's AppleCare+, but the company takes a different approach. Instead of a one-time fee that covers 2 years of protection, Samsung’s offerings charge by the month. Depending on your device, you’ll pay between $7.99 and $17.99 per month, over the course of 3 years.

One pro is that you can cancel at any time, so if you don’t plan to keep your device for more than a year or two, you don’t have to pay for that third year up front. But on the flipside, the costs add up. If your premium tablet lands in the $12.99 per month tier, you’ll be shelling out a wallet-burning $467.64 for your coverage.

Samsung also has high service fees/deductibles. Cracked screen repairs have a $29 deductible, but deductibles for other damage reach up to $249!

Lastly, if you’re used to the kind of top-notch customer service Upsie provides, you’re going to need to adjust your expectations. Samsung has a pretty rough reputation when it comes to warranty claims. Clearly, Samsung protection is not the best option.

SquareTrade made a name for itself back when the warranty market was flooded with sketchy companies that rarely made good on their promises. They came through as the one company you could trust to take an honest, straightforward approach.

SquareTrade lost its edge after Allstate purchased it, though. Since then they have steadily increased prices and lowered their level of service, losing that competitive edge.

Currently, a 3-year plan on a $399.99 Galaxy Tab will run you $109.99 with a $50 deductible each claim, which is pretty steep compared to Upsie. We outlined the differences between Upsie versus SquareTrade to help consumers make an informed decision.

Asurion is another big name in the extended warranty market, but it’s a tough one to review or recommend. You can’t buy a protection plan directly from Asurion. Instead, Asurion works with all sorts of retail partners, powering the warranties sold by AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and 20 or so other massive retailers.

The pros? Asurion insures a lot of devices. They also purchased uBreakiFix, giving them a massive brick and mortar presence. Most of you aren’t more than 20-30 minutes away from uBreakiFix store, and that can be a big deal.

The cons, though, are probably a little obvious. Their service is fragmented in a massive way. Your experience is going to feel different depending on the retailer you’re going through, and simply finding your existing warranty can be mind-numbingly frustrating.

And good luck finding pricing information ahead of time: you’re likely to get pressured into an Asurion sale at the point of purchase, where you can’t compare with other brands. It’s not hard to imagine that companies taking this approach and hiding their rates maybe, just maybe, aren’t offering the most competitive rates. In fact, we know their rates are not the lowest.

The defining feature of an Upsie extended tablet warranty is the price. Upsie keeps its overhead low: the company doesn’t have an expensive retail footprint so savings gets passed along directly to Upsie customers.

Upsie's tablet warranty rates are based on purchase price. That same $399 Galaxy Tab that cost you $110 on SquareTrade? With Upsie, you’re covered for 2 years for only $65.99 and 3 years for only $102.99. Plus, with Upsie, your deductible is half of what others charge - just $25!

With Upsie, you also get all the quality you could ask for - the same or better as the coverage provided by other brands. They offer protection against accidental damage, spills and a wide range of mechanical defects and failures.

Lastly, Upsie offers 24-7 claims with real people so you can get your broken tablet repaired quickly at a repair shop near you. Rather than supporting repair chains, Upsie works with independently owned repair providers so every repair supports your local community.

The equation is simple. As good or better coverage plus a much lower price tag equals an obvious answer: Upsie is the best tablet insurance choice.