Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch Space Gray 2022
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 14.6" Ultra Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch Space Gray 2022
The iPad Air (2022) receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, speed, and value, especially compared to the iPad 10th generation. Users appreciate the lightweight design and smooth experience with the Apple Pencil, but some note minor issues like battery health degradation, incorrect charging accessories, and scratches on refurbished units. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile purchase for creative and professional tasks.
Pros
- Excellent performance and speed
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for the price
- Smooth Apple Pencil experience
- Vibrant display quality
Cons
- Battery health degradation on refurbished units
- Incorrect charging accessories provided
- Minor scratches on refurbished displays
- Battery drains quickly with iPadOS 18
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 14.6" Ultra Gray 2025
This Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has thrilled most users with its stunning AMOLED screen, smooth performance, and long battery life. Many appreciate the large display for multitasking, drawing, and media consumption, while the S Pen and DeX mode boost productivity. A few noted the tablet is too large for one-handed use and were disappointed by the lack of cellular connectivity in the US.
Pros
- Stunning AMOLED display
- Smooth performance
- Long battery life
- Large screen perfect for multitasking
- S Pen included
Cons
- Too large for one-handed use
- No cellular connectivity in the US
- Slightly heavy for some users
- Length may feel awkward
- Distracting notch for some
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 14.6" Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M1 ★ | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable | — | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.9" | 14.6" |
| Resolution | 2360 px | 2960 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | AMOLED★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| 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★ | 0.69 kg |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 16 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch Space Gray 2022
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong screen (75th percentile)
- Strong storage (74th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 14.6" Ultra Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.