Apple iPad 9.7 Space Gray 2017
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ Graphite 2023
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad 9.7 Space Gray 2017
Most buyers are thrilled with this refurbished iPad, praising its near-new condition, smooth performance, and long battery life. A few negative experiences involve charging issues, a restocking fee, and app incompatibility with the older iOS. Overall, it offers excellent value for casual use like browsing, streaming, and kids.
Pros
- Near-new condition
- Smooth performance
- Long battery life
- Great value for money
- Easy setup
Cons
- Charging issues
- Restocking fee on returns
- App incompatibility with older iOS
- Slow charger included
- Some units turn on by themselves
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ Graphite 2023
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its large, smooth display, good battery life, and affordable price, making it a solid choice for basic tasks like streaming and reading. However, a significant number of reviews report severe issues with the charging port failing within months, slow performance, and a frustratingly slow charging speed. The device seems to work well for light use but has reliability concerns that make it a risky purchase.
Pros
- Large smooth display
- Good battery life
- Affordable price
- Expandable storage via microSD
- Decent speakers with Dolby Atmos
Cons
- Charging port fails within months
- Slow performance and lag
- Very slow charging speed
- Battery drains quickly or won't charge
- Screen freezes or has yellow tint
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple | Apple M2 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| GPU* | M9★ | X1 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Expandable | — | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2048 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 480 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stylus Model | — | Crayo-Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Battery | 27 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iOS | Android 13 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 9.7 Space Gray 2017
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ Graphite 2023
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
