Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Blue 2025

Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Blue 2025

Apple
84 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025

Samsung
82 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Blue 2025

72 out of 100 high confidence 1129 reviews

The iPad Air M3 is generally well-received, with users praising its fast performance, lightweight design, and vibrant display. Many consider it a great value, especially when purchased on sale, and a worthy upgrade from older models. However, some users report issues with battery life, and a few express disappointment with the price-to-performance ratio or specific defects. Overall, it's a solid choice for most users, though the Pro model may be better for those needing more power or a 120Hz screen.

Pros
  • Fast M3 performance
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Vibrant display
  • Good value on sale
  • Easy data transfer
Cons
  • Poor battery life
  • Overpriced for some
  • No 120Hz display
  • Speaker quality issues
  • Random shutdowns
👍 Performance 25
🤔 Battery life 12
🤔 Value for money 10
👍 Display quality 8
👍 Portability 6
🤔 Customer service 5

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Samsung tablet, praising its speed, vibrant display, and lightweight design. Many highlight its seamless integration with other Samsung devices and the value of open-box purchases. The tablet is described as exceeding expectations and being worth the upgrade from older models.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Vibrant display
  • Lightweight design
  • Seamless integration with Samsung devices
  • Great value for open-box purchases
👍 Performance 4
👍 Display quality 3
👍 Design and build 2
👍 Integration with ecosystem 1
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Storage capacity 1

Scores

Reading
Apple
89
Samsung
80
Student
Apple
88
Samsung
70
Business
Apple
88
Samsung
63
Art Design
Apple
87
Samsung
84
Productivity
Apple
86
Samsung
68
Entertainment
Apple
86
Samsung
83

Specifications

Apple iPad Air 11" M3Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6"
Processor
CPUApple M3 ★MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,085
No data
Cores88
GPUApple (9-Core)★—
GPU Benchmark Score
5,786
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB16 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X★
Storage128 GB1 TB★
Storage TypeSSD★UFS
Expandable✗✓★
Display
Size11"14.6"
Resolution2360 px2960 px★
PanelLiquid RetinaAMOLED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness500 nits1600 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C11
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil ProS Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓✓
Face Unlock✗✓★
IP Rating—IP68
Physical
Weight0.46 kg★0.69 kg
Battery29 Wh★—
OSiPadOSAndroid 16

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Blue 2025

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025

  • Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile

Pricing

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025

No current pricing available

Verdict

═ Tie

Both products are closely matched - Apple iPad Air 11" M3 wins 9 specs while Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" wins 10.

Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment