Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Space Gray 2022
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE Grey 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Space Gray 2022
The iPad Air (2022) refurbished model receives strong praise for its performance, lightweight design, and value for money. Users highlight the M1 chip's speed and smooth operation for creative and academic tasks, though some note minor cosmetic issues like scratches and battery health concerns. Overall, it is seen as a worthwhile purchase for professionals and students alike.
Pros
- Fast M1 chip performance
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for refurbished price
- Smooth for creative tasks
- Excellent display quality
Cons
- Minor scratches on display
- Battery health below expectations
- Incorrect charging head included
- Battery drains quickly sometimes
- Missing original packaging
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE Grey 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE is widely praised for its fast performance, bright screen, and excellent battery life. Users love the included S-Pen and find it perfect for note-taking, drawing, and casual gaming. The sound quality is surprisingly good, though some miss the headphone jack. Overall, it offers great value as a mid-range tablet that handles daily tasks smoothly.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great battery life
- Bright and smooth screen
- Good sound quality
- S-Pen included with soft nib
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Case can be fussy to set up
- Camera quality is decent only
- Desktop mode needs improvement
- No OLED display
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 | Samsung Exynos★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.9" | 10.9" |
| Resolution | 2360 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.46 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Battery | 29 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Space Gray 2022
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (88th percentile)88th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE Grey 2025
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Space Gray 2022 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 27 specs.
