Apple iPad Air 10.9" MME23LL/A-cr Purple 2022

Apple iPad Air 10.9" MME23LL/A-cr Purple 2022

Apple
68 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S10+ Moonstone Gray 2024

Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S10+ Moonstone Gray 2024

Samsung
79 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Air 10.9" MME23LL/A-cr Purple 2022

85 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

The iPad Air 5th generation is overwhelmingly praised for its performance, screen quality, and value, especially as a refurbished unit. Users highlight the M1 chip, long battery life, and compatibility with Apple Pencil and Final Cut Pro. A few minor complaints include scratches on the screen, a missing original charger, and a delayed refund from one seller, but overall satisfaction is high.

Pros
  • M1 chip performance
  • Long battery life
  • Great screen quality
  • Works with Apple Pencil
  • Runs Final Cut Pro
Cons
  • Minor screen scratches on some units
  • Missing original charger in some cases
  • Delayed refund from one seller
  • Watermark on back cover (one unit)
  • No Apple app trials or Apple Care with refurbished
👍 Performance 5
👍 Battery life 5
👍 Screen quality 4
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Build quality 3
👎 Accessories included 2

Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S10+ Moonstone Gray 2024

88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Samsung tablet, praising its speed, large bright screen, long battery life, and the included stylus for note-taking. A few minor glitches were reported, such as a cursor jump in documents, but overall it is considered excellent value for school and entertainment.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Large bright screen
  • Long battery life
  • Great for note-taking with stylus
  • Easy setup and sync
Cons
  • Cursor glitch in documents
  • High price
  • Large size may be cumbersome for some
👍 Performance speed 5
👍 Screen quality 4
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Stylus note taking 3
🤔 Value for money 3
👍 Build quality 2

Scores

Art Design
Apple
74
Samsung
88
Reading
Apple
58
Samsung
81
Student
Apple
62
Samsung
81
Business
Apple
67
Samsung
80
Entertainment
Apple
65
Samsung
80
Productivity
Apple
64
Samsung
74

Specifications

Apple iPad Air 10.9" MME23LL/A-crSamsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S10+
Processor
CPUAppleMediaTek Dimensity 9300+
Cores8★—
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB12 GB★
Storage64 GB512 GB★
Storage Type—UFS
Expandable—✓★
Display
Size10.9"12.4"
Resolution2360 px2800 px★
PanelLiquid RetinaAMOLED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3★
USB-C11
Cellular✓✓
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil (2nd Generation)S Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓✓
Face Unlock—✓★
IP Rating—IP68
Physical
Weight0.29 kg★0.86 kg
OSiPadOSAndroid 14

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Air 10.9" MME23LL/A-cr Purple 2022

  • Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong gpu (79th percentile)
  • Below average storage (30th percentile)
  • Below average battery (30th percentile)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S10+ Moonstone Gray 2024

  • Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S10+

Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S10+ Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment