Which tablet is lighter?

iPad 11th generation is lighter at 477 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (21 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPad 11th generation at 7 mm (1.10 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

Galaxy Tab S9 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy Tab S9 is better for one-handed use with a 165.8 mm width, 254.3 mm height, and 498 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S9 is heavier at 498g compared with iPad 11th generation at 477g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 than iPad 11th generation?

Galaxy Tab S9 is 21g heavier than iPad 11th generation (498g vs 477g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 21g heavier than iPad 11th generation (498g vs 477g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPad 11th generation

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Comparison Summary

iPad 11th generation is significantly wider than Galaxy Tab S9 (179.5 mm vs 165.8 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly heavier (498 g vs 477 g), and iPad 11th generation is noticeably thicker (7 mm vs 5.9 mm). iPad 11th generation is 13.7 mm wider and 5.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9, making iPad...

Key Differences

Width
The iPad 11th generation is 13.7mm wider than the Galaxy Tab S9.
Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 21g heavier than the iPad 11th generation (4.4%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 5.7mm taller than the iPad 11th generation.
Thickness
The iPad 11th generation is 1.1mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (477 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g), 21 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (7 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation is 13.7 mm wider and 5.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9	iPad 11th generation	Difference
Width	165.8 mm	179.5 mm	+13.7 mm
Height	254.3 mm	248.6 mm	-5.7 mm
Thickness	5.9 mm	7 mm	+1.1 mm
Weight	498 g	477 g	-21 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy Tab S9's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy Tab S9 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy Tab S9's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad 11th generation asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

The Galaxy Tab S9 carries more listed mass in a smaller outer frame than the iPad 11th generation, so it may feel denser despite the weight gap.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad 11th generation uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy Tab S9 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S9 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S9?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S9 if narrower 165.8 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), thinner 5.9 mm profile (vs 7 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (498g vs 477g) and taller 254.3 mm frame (vs 248.6 mm) compared with the iPad 11th generation.

Who should choose the iPad 11th generation?

Choose the iPad 11th generation if lighter listed weight (477g vs 498g) and shorter 248.6 mm height (vs 254.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 179.5 mm body (vs 165.8 mm), thicker 7 mm edge (vs 5.9 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S9.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy Tab S9 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad 11th generation is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad 11th generation is 13.7 mm wider and 5.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad 11th generation is lighter at 477 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (21 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPad 11th generation at 7 mm (1.10 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: Galaxy Tab S9 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy Tab S9 is better for one-handed use with a 165.8 mm width, 254.3 mm height, and 498 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S9 is heavier at 498g compared with iPad 11th generation at 477g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 than iPad 11th generation?: Galaxy Tab S9 is 21g heavier than iPad 11th generation (498g vs 477g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 21g heavier than iPad 11th generation (498g vs 477g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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