Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Air 11 M3 is lighter at 460 g versus Galaxy Tab S10 FE at 497 g (37 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is thinner at 6 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 6.1 mm (0.10 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.8 × 254.3 × 6 mm, 497 g) than iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is better for one-handed use with a 165.8 mm width, 254.3 mm height, and 497 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is heavier at 497g compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 460g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S10 FE than iPad Air 11 M3?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 37g heavier than iPad Air 11 M3 (497g vs 460g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 37g heavier than iPad Air 11 M3 (497g vs 460g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs iPad Air 11 M3

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M3 is significantly wider than Galaxy Tab S10 FE (178.5 mm vs 165.8 mm), Galaxy Tab S10 FE is significantly heavier (497 g vs 460 g), and iPad Air 11 M3 is slightly thicker (6.1 mm vs 6 mm). iPad Air 11 M3 is 12.7 mm wider and 6.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S10 FE, making iPad Air 11 M...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 37g heavier than the iPad Air 11 M3 (8%).
Width
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 12.7mm wider than the Galaxy Tab S10 FE.
Height
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 6.7mm taller than the iPad Air 11 M3.
Thickness
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 0.1mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S10 FE.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Galaxy Tab S10 FE (165.8 × 254.3 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g) vs Galaxy Tab S10 FE (497 g), 37 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Galaxy Tab S10 FE (6 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (6.1 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Galaxy Tab S10 FE has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (165.8 × 254.3 × 6 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 is 12.7 mm wider and 6.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S10 FE (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S10 FE	iPad Air 11 M3	Difference
Width	165.8 mm	178.5 mm	+12.7 mm
Height	254.3 mm	247.6 mm	-6.7 mm
Thickness	6 mm	6.1 mm	+0.1 mm
Weight	497 g	460 g	-37 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Air 11 M3 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE carries more listed mass in a smaller outer frame than the iPad Air 11 M3, so it may feel denser despite the weight gap.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 11 M3 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy Tab S10 FE leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S10 FE?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S10 FE if narrower 165.8 mm width (vs 178.5 mm), thinner 6 mm profile (vs 6.1 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (497g vs 460g) and taller 254.3 mm frame (vs 247.6 mm) compared with the iPad Air 11 M3.

Who should choose the iPad Air 11 M3?

Choose the iPad Air 11 M3 if lighter listed weight (460g vs 497g) and shorter 247.6 mm height (vs 254.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 178.5 mm body (vs 165.8 mm), thicker 6.1 mm edge (vs 6 mm), and larger overall footprint (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S10 FE.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Air 11 M3 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Air 11 M3 is 12.7 mm wider and 6.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S10 FE (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Air 11 M3 is lighter at 460 g versus Galaxy Tab S10 FE at 497 g (37 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is thinner at 6 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 6.1 mm (0.10 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.8 × 254.3 × 6 mm, 497 g) than iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is better for one-handed use with a 165.8 mm width, 254.3 mm height, and 497 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is heavier at 497g compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 460g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S10 FE than iPad Air 11 M3?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 37g heavier than iPad Air 11 M3 (497g vs 460g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 37g heavier than iPad Air 11 M3 (497g vs 460g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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