Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Air 11 M4 is lighter at 464 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 732 g (268 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M4 at 6.1 mm (0.60 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPad Air 11 M4 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 464 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, 732 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPad Air 11 M4 is better for one-handed use with a 178.5 mm width, 247.6 mm height, and 464 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 208.6 mm, 326.4 mm, and 732 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is heavier at 732g compared with iPad Air 11 M4 at 464g.

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

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 268g heavier than iPad Air 11 M4 (732g vs 464g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 268g heavier than iPad Air 11 M4 (732g vs 464g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs iPad Air 11 M4

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is significantly wider than iPad Air 11 M4 (208.6 mm vs 178.5 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is significantly heavier (732 g vs 464 g), and iPad Air 11 M4 is noticeably thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.5 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 30.1 mm wider and 78.8 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M4, making Ga...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 268g heavier than the iPad Air 11 M4 (57.8%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 78.8mm taller than the iPad Air 11 M4.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 30.1mm wider than the iPad Air 11 M4.
Thickness
The iPad Air 11 M4 is 0.6mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad Air 11 M4

iPad Air 11 M4 (178.5 × 247.6 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Air 11 M4

iPad Air 11 M4 (464 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (732 g), 268 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (5.5 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M4 (6.1 mm).

Pocketability

iPad Air 11 M4

iPad Air 11 M4 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 30.1 mm wider and 78.8 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M4 (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra	iPad Air 11 M4	Difference
Width	208.6 mm	178.5 mm	-30.1 mm
Height	326.4 mm	247.6 mm	-78.8 mm
Thickness	5.5 mm	6.1 mm	+0.6 mm
Weight	732 g	464 g	-268 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPad Air 11 M4 is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPad Air 11 M4's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPad Air 11 M4 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra if thinner 5.5 mm profile (vs 6.1 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (732g vs 464g), wider 208.6 mm body (vs 178.5 mm), taller 326.4 mm frame (vs 247.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 178.5 × 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 732g), narrower 178.5 mm width (vs 208.6 mm), shorter 247.6 mm height (vs 326.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 208.6 × 326.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 6.1 mm edge (vs 5.5 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPad Air 11 M4 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 30.1 mm wider and 78.8 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M4 (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Air 11 M4 is lighter at 464 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 732 g (268 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M4 at 6.1 mm (0.60 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPad Air 11 M4 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 464 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, 732 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPad Air 11 M4 is better for one-handed use with a 178.5 mm width, 247.6 mm height, and 464 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 208.6 mm, 326.4 mm, and 732 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is heavier at 732g compared with iPad Air 11 M4 at 464g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra than iPad Air 11 M4?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 268g heavier than iPad Air 11 M4 (732g vs 464g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 268g heavier than iPad Air 11 M4 (732g vs 464g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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