Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2024
Apple
86 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025
Samsung
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2024
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The iPad Air M3 is praised for its stunning 13-inch display, fast performance, and long battery life. Users find it ideal for media consumption, schoolwork, and professional use like sheet music or photography. Some note the high price and lack of a detailed manual, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Stunning 13-inch display
- Fast M3 performance
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable
- Great for media consumption
Cons
- High price
- No detailed manual included
- Minor size adjustment needed
Display quality 6
Performance 5
Battery life 2
Portability 2
Value for money 3
Accessory compatibility 2
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
Entertainment
Art Design
Reading
Business
Student
Productivity
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 13" M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M3 ★ | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | Apple (9-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 14.6" |
| Resolution | 2732 px | 2960 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.62 kg★ | 0.69 kg |
| Battery | 37 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 16 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2024
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 13" M3
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.