Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Air 11 M4 is lighter at 464 g versus Galaxy Tab S11 at 469 g (5 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S11 is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M4 at 6.1 mm (0.60 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

Galaxy Tab S11 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.3 × 253.8 × 5.5 mm, 469 g) than iPad Air 11 M4 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 464 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy Tab S11 is better for one-handed use with a 165.3 mm width, 253.8 mm height, and 469 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M4 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 464 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S11 is heavier at 469g compared with iPad Air 11 M4 at 464g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S11 than iPad Air 11 M4?

Galaxy Tab S11 is 5g heavier than iPad Air 11 M4 (469g vs 464g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

For most users, the 5g difference between Galaxy Tab S11 (469g) and iPad Air 11 M4 (464g) is subtle and may be hard to notice without holding both devices side by side.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S11 vs iPad Air 11 M4

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M4 is significantly wider than Galaxy Tab S11 (178.5 mm vs 165.3 mm), Galaxy Tab S11 is slightly heavier (469 g vs 464 g), and iPad Air 11 M4 is noticeably thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.5 mm). iPad Air 11 M4 is 13.2 mm wider and 6.2 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S11, making iPad Air 11 M4 signific...

Key Differences

Width
The iPad Air 11 M4 is 13.2mm wider than the Galaxy Tab S11.
Height
The Galaxy Tab S11 is 6.2mm taller than the iPad Air 11 M4.
Weight
The Galaxy Tab S11 is 5g heavier than the iPad Air 11 M4 (1.1%).
Thickness
The iPad Air 11 M4 is 0.6mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S11.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy Tab S11

Galaxy Tab S11 (165.3 × 253.8 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M4 (178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Air 11 M4

iPad Air 11 M4 (464 g) vs Galaxy Tab S11 (469 g), 5 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S11

Galaxy Tab S11 (5.5 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M4 (6.1 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy Tab S11

Galaxy Tab S11 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (165.3 × 253.8 × 5.5 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Air 11 M4

iPad Air 11 M4 is 13.2 mm wider and 6.2 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S11 (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 165.3 × 253.8 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S11	iPad Air 11 M4	Difference
Width	165.3 mm	178.5 mm	+13.2 mm
Height	253.8 mm	247.6 mm	-6.2 mm
Thickness	5.5 mm	6.1 mm	+0.6 mm
Weight	469 g	464 g	-5 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy Tab S11's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy Tab S11 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy Tab S11's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Air 11 M4 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

The Galaxy Tab S11 carries more listed mass in a smaller outer frame than the iPad Air 11 M4, so it may feel denser despite the weight gap.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 11 M4 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy Tab S11 leaves more room beside cases and chargers.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S11?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S11 if narrower 165.3 mm width (vs 178.5 mm), thinner 5.5 mm profile (vs 6.1 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (165.3 × 253.8 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (469g vs 464g) and taller 253.8 mm frame (vs 247.6 mm) compared with the iPad Air 11 M4.

Who should choose the iPad Air 11 M4?

Choose the iPad Air 11 M4 if lighter listed weight (464g vs 469g) and shorter 247.6 mm height (vs 253.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 178.5 mm body (vs 165.3 mm), thicker 6.1 mm edge (vs 5.5 mm), and larger overall footprint (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 165.3 × 253.8 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S11.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy Tab S11 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Air 11 M4 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Air 11 M4 is 13.2 mm wider and 6.2 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S11 (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 165.3 × 253.8 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Air 11 M4 is lighter at 464 g versus Galaxy Tab S11 at 469 g (5 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S11 is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M4 at 6.1 mm (0.60 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: Galaxy Tab S11 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.3 × 253.8 × 5.5 mm, 469 g) than iPad Air 11 M4 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 464 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy Tab S11 is better for one-handed use with a 165.3 mm width, 253.8 mm height, and 469 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M4 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 464 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S11 is heavier at 469g compared with iPad Air 11 M4 at 464g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S11 than iPad Air 11 M4?: Galaxy Tab S11 is 5g heavier than iPad Air 11 M4 (469g vs 464g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: For most users, the 5g difference between Galaxy Tab S11 (469g) and iPad Air 11 M4 (464g) is subtle and may be hard to notice without holding both devices side by side.

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