Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Air 11 M4 is lighter at 464 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (34 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M4 at 6.1 mm (0.20 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 Air 11 M4 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 464 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 Air 11 M4 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 464 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S9 is heavier at 498g compared with iPad Air 11 M4 at 464g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 than iPad Air 11 M4?

Galaxy Tab S9 is 34g heavier than iPad Air 11 M4 (498g vs 464g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 34g heavier than iPad Air 11 M4 (498g vs 464g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPad Air 11 M4

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M4 is significantly wider than Galaxy Tab S9 (178.5 mm vs 165.8 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly heavier (498 g vs 464 g), and iPad Air 11 M4 is slightly thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.9 mm). iPad Air 11 M4 is 12.7 mm wider and 6.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9, making iPad Air 11 M4 signific...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 34g heavier than the iPad Air 11 M4 (7.3%).
Width
The iPad Air 11 M4 is 12.7mm wider than the Galaxy Tab S9.
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 6.7mm taller than the iPad Air 11 M4.
Thickness
The iPad Air 11 M4 is 0.2mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 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 S9 (498 g), 34 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M4 (6.1 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 Air 11 M4

iPad Air 11 M4 is 12.7 mm wider and 6.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9	iPad Air 11 M4	Difference
Width	165.8 mm	178.5 mm	+12.7 mm
Height	254.3 mm	247.6 mm	-6.7 mm
Thickness	5.9 mm	6.1 mm	+0.2 mm
Weight	498 g	464 g	-34 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 Air 11 M4 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 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 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 178.5 mm), thinner 5.9 mm profile (vs 6.1 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (498g vs 464g) and taller 254.3 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 498g) and shorter 247.6 mm height (vs 254.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 178.5 mm body (vs 165.8 mm), thicker 6.1 mm edge (vs 5.9 mm), and larger overall footprint (178.5 × 247.6 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 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 12.7 mm wider and 6.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Air 11 M4 is lighter at 464 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (34 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M4 at 6.1 mm (0.20 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 Air 11 M4 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 464 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 Air 11 M4 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 464 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S9 is heavier at 498g compared with iPad Air 11 M4 at 464g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 than iPad Air 11 M4?: Galaxy Tab S9 is 34g heavier than iPad Air 11 M4 (498g vs 464g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 34g heavier than iPad Air 11 M4 (498g vs 464g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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