Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Space Gray 2022
Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S10+ Moonstone Gray 2024
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 12.4" S10+ Moonstone Gray 2024
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
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation | Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S10+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M1 ★ | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8★ | — |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.9" | 12.4" |
| Resolution | 2360 px | 2800 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 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★ | 0.86 kg |
| Battery | 29 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 14 |
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 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
Pricing
Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Space Gray 2022
Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S10+ Moonstone Gray 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation wins 10 specs while Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S10+ wins 8.
