Which tablet is lighter?

Galaxy Tab S9+ is lighter at 581 g versus iPad Air 13 M4 at 616 g (35 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9+ is thinner at 5.7 mm compared with iPad Air 13 M4 at 6.1 mm (0.40 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 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 185.4 mm width, 285.4 mm height, and 581 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 581g.

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

Galaxy Tab S9+ is 35g lighter than iPad Air 13 M4 (581g vs 616g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 13 M4 is 35g heavier than Galaxy Tab S9+ (616g vs 581g), 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 185.4 mm), iPad Air 13 M4 is significantly heavier (616 g vs 581 g), and iPad Air 13 M4 is slightly thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.7 mm). iPad Air 13 M4 is 29.5 mm wider and 4.8 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9+, making iPad Air 13 M4 signi...

Key Differences

Width
The iPad Air 13 M4 is 29.5mm wider than the Galaxy Tab S9+.
Weight
The iPad Air 13 M4 is 35g heavier than the Galaxy Tab S9+ (6%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9+ is 4.8mm taller than the iPad Air 13 M4.
Thickness
The iPad Air 13 M4 is 0.4mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9+.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy Tab S9+

Galaxy Tab S9+ (185.4 × 285.4 mm) vs iPad Air 13 M4 (214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy Tab S9+

Galaxy Tab S9+ (581 g) vs iPad Air 13 M4 (616 g), 35 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9+

Galaxy Tab S9+ (5.7 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 (185.4 × 285.4 × 5.7 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Air 13 M4

iPad Air 13 M4 is 29.5 mm wider and 4.8 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9+ (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 185.4 × 285.4 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9+	iPad Air 13 M4	Difference
Width	185.4 mm	214.9 mm	+29.5 mm
Height	285.4 mm	280.6 mm	-4.8 mm
Thickness	5.7 mm	6.1 mm	+0.4 mm
Weight	581 g	616 g	+35 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 lighter listed weight (581g vs 616g), narrower 185.4 mm width (vs 214.9 mm), thinner 5.7 mm profile (vs 6.1 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (185.4 × 285.4 mm vs 214.9 × 280.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has taller 285.4 mm frame (vs 280.6 mm) compared with the iPad Air 13 M4.

Who should choose the iPad Air 13 M4?

Choose the iPad Air 13 M4 if shorter 280.6 mm height (vs 285.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (616g vs 581g), wider 214.9 mm body (vs 185.4 mm), thicker 6.1 mm edge (vs 5.7 mm), and larger overall footprint (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 185.4 × 285.4 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 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 29.5 mm wider and 4.8 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9+ (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 185.4 × 285.4 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: Galaxy Tab S9+ is lighter at 581 g versus iPad Air 13 M4 at 616 g (35 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9+ is thinner at 5.7 mm compared with iPad Air 13 M4 at 6.1 mm (0.40 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 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 185.4 mm width, 285.4 mm height, and 581 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 581g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9+ than iPad Air 13 M4?: Galaxy Tab S9+ is 35g lighter than iPad Air 13 M4 (581g vs 616g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 13 M4 is 35g heavier than Galaxy Tab S9+ (616g vs 581g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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