Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Space Gray 2014
Apple
36 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025
Samsung
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Space Gray 2014
72 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
Most users are happy with this iPad Air 2, especially as an upgrade from older models. A few complaints mention screen issues and poor battery life, but overall it's seen as a good value for the price.
Pros
- Great upgrade from older iPads
- Fast and free shipping
- Good condition refurbished
- Works well for kids
- Nice size and looks like newer model
Cons
- Screen lines and fading issues
- Poor battery life
- Gets warm with continued use
- Apple won't service preowned devices
- Best Buy return issues
Upgrade value 2
Screen quality 2
Battery life 2
Shipping speed 1
Condition refurbished 2
Customer service 1
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
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple A8X | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 32 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 14.6" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2960 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.69 kg |
| OS | iOS | Android 16 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Space Gray 2014
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (71st percentile)
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %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
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6"
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 23 specs.