Device Size Comparison
Weight
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 228g heavier than the iPad Air 11 M4 (49.1%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 78.7mm taller than the iPad Air 11 M4.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 30mm wider than the iPad Air 11 M4.
Thickness
The iPad Air 11 M4 is 1mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.
Smaller body
iPad Air 11 M4
iPad Air 11 M4 (178.5 × 247.6 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (208.5 × 326.3 mm).
Lighter weight
iPad Air 11 M4
iPad Air 11 M4 (464 g) vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (692 g), 228 g lighter.
Thinner design
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (5.1 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M4 (6.1 mm).
Pocketability
iPad Air 11 M4
iPad Air 11 M4 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm).
Larger overall size
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 30 mm wider and 78.7 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M4 (208.5 × 326.3 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).
| Dimension | Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | iPad Air 11 M4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 208.5 mm | 178.5 mm | -30 mm |
| Height | 326.3 mm | 247.6 mm | -78.7 mm |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm | 6.1 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 692 g | 464 g | -228 g |
Pocket Carry
The iPad Air 11 M4 is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.
One-Hand Use
The iPad Air 11 M4's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.
Daily Comfort
Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.
Travel & Bag Carry
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPad Air 11 M4 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra adds more listed mass to a packed carry.
Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra?
Choose the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra if thinner 5.1 mm profile (vs 6.1 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (692g vs 464g), wider 208.5 mm body (vs 178.5 mm), taller 326.3 mm frame (vs 247.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (208.5 × 326.3 mm vs 178.5 × 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 692g), narrower 178.5 mm width (vs 208.5 mm), shorter 247.6 mm height (vs 326.3 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 208.5 × 326.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 6.1 mm edge (vs 5.1 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.
Overall recommendation
Overall, the iPad Air 11 M4 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.
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