Which tablet is lighter?

iPad 11th generation is lighter at 477 g versus Galaxy Tab S9+ at 581 g (104 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9+ is thinner at 5.7 mm compared with iPad 11th generation at 7 mm (1.30 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

Galaxy Tab S9+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (185.4 × 285.4 × 5.7 mm, 581 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPad 11th generation is better for one-handed use with a 179.5 mm width, 248.6 mm height, and 477 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9+ at 185.4 mm, 285.4 mm, and 581 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S9+ is heavier at 581g compared with iPad 11th generation at 477g.

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

Galaxy Tab S9+ is 104g heavier than iPad 11th generation (581g vs 477g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9+ is 104g heavier than iPad 11th generation (581g 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

Galaxy Tab S9+ is significantly wider than iPad 11th generation (185.4 mm vs 179.5 mm), Galaxy Tab S9+ is significantly heavier (581 g vs 477 g), and iPad 11th generation is significantly thicker (7 mm vs 5.7 mm). Galaxy Tab S9+ is 5.9 mm wider and 36.8 mm taller than iPad 11th generation, making...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9+ is 104g heavier than the iPad 11th generation (21.8%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9+ is 36.8mm taller than the iPad 11th generation.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9+ is 5.9mm wider than the iPad 11th generation.
Thickness
The iPad 11th generation is 1.3mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9+.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9+ (185.4 × 285.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (477 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9+ (581 g), 104 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9+

Galaxy Tab S9+ (5.7 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (7 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy Tab S9+

Galaxy Tab S9+ has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (185.4 × 285.4 × 5.7 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9+

Galaxy Tab S9+ is 5.9 mm wider and 36.8 mm taller than iPad 11th generation (185.4 × 285.4 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9+	iPad 11th generation	Difference
Width	185.4 mm	179.5 mm	-5.9 mm
Height	285.4 mm	248.6 mm	-36.8 mm
Thickness	5.7 mm	7 mm	+1.3 mm
Weight	581 g	477 g	-104 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 iPad 11th generation's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Tab S9+ covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

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 Galaxy Tab S9+ uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPad 11th generation 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 thinner 5.7 mm profile (vs 7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (581g vs 477g), wider 185.4 mm body (vs 179.5 mm), taller 285.4 mm frame (vs 248.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (185.4 × 285.4 mm vs 179.5 × 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 581g), narrower 179.5 mm width (vs 185.4 mm), shorter 248.6 mm height (vs 285.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 185.4 × 285.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7 mm edge (vs 5.7 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?: Galaxy Tab S9+ is 5.9 mm wider and 36.8 mm taller than iPad 11th generation (185.4 × 285.4 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad 11th generation is lighter at 477 g versus Galaxy Tab S9+ at 581 g (104 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9+ is thinner at 5.7 mm compared with iPad 11th generation at 7 mm (1.30 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: Galaxy Tab S9+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (185.4 × 285.4 × 5.7 mm, 581 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPad 11th generation is better for one-handed use with a 179.5 mm width, 248.6 mm height, and 477 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9+ at 185.4 mm, 285.4 mm, and 581 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S9+ is heavier at 581g compared with iPad 11th generation at 477g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9+ than iPad 11th generation?: Galaxy Tab S9+ is 104g heavier than iPad 11th generation (581g vs 477g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9+ is 104g heavier than iPad 11th generation (581g vs 477g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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