Which tablet is lighter?

Galaxy Tab S9 is lighter at 498 g versus iPad Air 13 M4 at 616 g (118 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPad Air 13 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 13 M4 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 616 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 13 M4 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 616 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 13 M4 is heavier at 616g compared with Galaxy Tab S9 at 498g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 than iPad Air 13 M4?

Galaxy Tab S9 is 118g lighter than iPad Air 13 M4 (498g vs 616g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 13 M4 is 118g heavier than Galaxy Tab S9 (616g vs 498g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPad Air 13 M4

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 13 M4 is significantly wider than Galaxy Tab S9 (214.9 mm vs 165.8 mm), iPad Air 13 M4 is significantly heavier (616 g vs 498 g), and iPad Air 13 M4 is slightly thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.9 mm). iPad Air 13 M4 is 49.1 mm wider and 26.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9, making iPad Air 13 M4 signif...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 13 M4 is 118g heavier than the Galaxy Tab S9 (23.7%).
Width
The iPad Air 13 M4 is 49.1mm wider than the Galaxy Tab S9.
Height
The iPad Air 13 M4 is 26.3mm taller than the Galaxy Tab S9.
Thickness
The iPad Air 13 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 13 M4 (214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g) vs iPad Air 13 M4 (616 g), 118 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 mm) vs iPad Air 13 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 13 M4

iPad Air 13 M4 is 49.1 mm wider and 26.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9	iPad Air 13 M4	Difference
Width	165.8 mm	214.9 mm	+49.1 mm
Height	254.3 mm	280.6 mm	+26.3 mm
Thickness	5.9 mm	6.1 mm	+0.2 mm
Weight	498 g	616 g	+118 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 13 M4 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 13 M4 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 13 M4 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy Tab S9 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Air 13 M4 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S9?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S9 if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (498g vs 616g), narrower 165.8 mm width (vs 214.9 mm), shorter 254.3 mm height (vs 280.6 mm), thinner 5.9 mm profile (vs 6.1 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Who should choose the iPad Air 13 M4?

Choose the iPad Air 13 M4 if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (616g vs 498g), wider 214.9 mm body (vs 165.8 mm), taller 280.6 mm frame (vs 254.3 mm), thicker 6.1 mm edge (vs 5.9 mm), and larger overall footprint (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy Tab S9 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Air 13 M4 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Air 13 M4 is 49.1 mm wider and 26.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: Galaxy Tab S9 is lighter at 498 g versus iPad Air 13 M4 at 616 g (118 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPad Air 13 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 13 M4 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 616 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 13 M4 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 616 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 13 M4 is heavier at 616g compared with Galaxy Tab S9 at 498g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 than iPad Air 13 M4?: Galaxy Tab S9 is 118g lighter than iPad Air 13 M4 (498g vs 616g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 13 M4 is 118g heavier than Galaxy Tab S9 (616g vs 498g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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