Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Gold 2014
Apple
37 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9" S9 FE Gray 2023
Samsung
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Gold 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 S9 FE 10.9" S9 FE Gray 2023
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Business
Art Design
Student
Reading
Entertainment
Productivity
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9" S9 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple A8X | Apple M2 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB★ |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC | NVMe SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 10.9" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2304 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| OS | iOS | Android 13 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Gold 2014
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong screen (71st percentile)
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9" S9 FE Gray 2023
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9" S9 FE
Scores 67 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 22 specs.