Apple iPad Air 13" M4 Space Gray 2026
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" S8 Grafito 2022
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 13" M4 Space Gray 2026
The iPad Air is highly praised for being a great purchase, with users appreciating the ability to buy through H&B using PayPal and ship to a locker. One reviewer noted a minor delay due to ordering the 1TB version but found the wait reasonable and delivery fast. Overall, sentiment is very positive, though the sample size is small.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" S8 Grafito 2022
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, display quality, and value as a refurbished device. However, several verified buyers report missing or defective S-Pens and other hardware issues like a non-functional network adapter, which significantly lowers satisfaction for those affected. The tablet itself is praised for being fast, smooth, and great for daily use, gaming, and multitasking, but the inconsistent quality control on refurbished units is a major concern.
Pros
- Fast and smooth performance
- Excellent display quality
- Good value for refurbished price
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Missing or defective S-Pen
- Hardware defects in refurbished units
- Inconsistent refurbished quality control
- Tablet feels thin and fragile
- Screen protector may affect S-Pen accuracy
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 13" M4 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" S8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M4 ★ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU* | Apple (9-Core)★ | X1 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2732 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.62 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Battery | 37 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Android |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 13" M4 Space Gray 2026
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" S8 Grafito 2022
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.