Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Graphite 2023
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Graphite 2023
The SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and excellent value, especially for refurbished units. Users praise its performance for creative work and productivity, though some note minor cosmetic issues like scratches or a slight screen waviness on renewed models. A few concerns include the S Pen not working on some refurbished units and the tablet's heavy weight compared to competitors.
Pros
- Stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED display
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor
- Excellent value for refurbished units
- Great for creative and professional work
- Fast charging and good battery life
Cons
- S Pen may not work on some refurbished units
- Heavy weight compared to competitors
- Minor cosmetic issues on refurbished models
- Slight screen waviness on some units
- No original Samsung box for refurbished units
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Silver 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this iPad, praising its speed, display quality, battery life, and build. Many mention it as a great upgrade from older models, especially for creative work like art or sheet music. The Magic Keyboard and accessories are frequently highlighted as enhancing the experience. A few reviews are from users who haven't received the product yet but trust the brand and reviews.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Vivid display
- Long battery life
- Premium build quality
- Great for creative work
Cons
- Expensive
- Some users haven't received yet
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | X1 | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.6" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2960 px★ | 2752 px |
| Panel | AMOLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.73 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 13 | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Graphite 2023
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.
