Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 14.6" Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (Wifi) Graphite
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 14.6" Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (Wifi) Graphite
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is widely praised for its stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED display, long battery life, and smooth performance. Users love the included S-Pen for creative work and note-taking, and many find the renewed units to be in excellent condition. A few minor complaints include screen scratches on refurbished models and a loose pen nib, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED display
- Long battery life
- Smooth multitasking performance
- Included S-Pen for creativity
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Large size reduces portability
- High price point
- Screen scratches on refurbished units
- Loose pen nib on some units
- Generic charger included with renewed models
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
The 13-inch iPad Pro with the M5 chip is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning OLED display, blazing-fast performance, and excellent battery life. Users highlight its versatility for creative work, note-taking, and entertainment, often calling it a laptop replacement. A few note the high price and the lack of an included stylus as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Blazing-fast M5 chip performance
- Excellent battery life
- Lightweight and thin design
- Versatile for creative work and productivity
Cons
- High price point
- Stylus not included
- No headphone jack
- Fingerprint magnet on screen
- Large size may be unwieldy for some
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 14.6" Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (Wifi) | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.6" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2960 px★ | 2752 px |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.73 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | — | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 14.6" Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (Wifi) Graphite
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong screen (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 25 specs.