Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Air 11 M3 is lighter at 460 g versus Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at 692 g (232 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 6.1 mm (1.00 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPad Air 11 M3 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 g) than Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (208.5 × 326.3 × 5.1 mm, 692 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPad Air 11 M3 is better for one-handed use with a 178.5 mm width, 247.6 mm height, and 460 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at 208.5 mm, 326.3 mm, and 692 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs iPad Air 11 M3

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is significantly wider than iPad Air 11 M3 (208.5 mm vs 178.5 mm), Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is significantly heavier (692 g vs 460 g), and iPad Air 11 M3 is noticeably thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.1 mm). Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 30 mm wider and 78.7 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3, making G...

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (208.5 × 326.3 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g) vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (692 g), 232 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (5.1 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (6.1 mm).

Pocketability

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 30 mm wider and 78.7 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3 (208.5 × 326.3 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra	iPad Air 11 M3	Difference
Width	208.5 mm	178.5 mm	-30 mm
Height	326.3 mm	247.6 mm	-78.7 mm
Thickness	5.1 mm	6.1 mm	+1 mm
Weight	692 g	460 g	-232 g

Real-World Feel

iPad Air 11 M3 is easier to grip one-handed with a 178.5 mm width and 247.6 mm height, while Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra may require more finger stretching (208.5 mm × 326.3 mm).
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.1 mm thick, and iPad Air 11 M3 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (692 g), a 232 g difference that adds up over time.
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra takes up more desk and bag space at 208.5 × 326.3 × 5.1 mm, while iPad Air 11 M3 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 30 mm wider and 78.7 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3, making Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra significantly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is wider (208.5 mm vs 178.5 mm, +30 mm).
Height: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is taller (326.3 mm vs 247.6 mm, +78.7 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra weighs 692 g and iPad Air 11 M3 weighs 460 g — a difference of 232 g. Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 50.4% heavier than iPad Air 11 M3.

Thickness Comparison

iPad Air 11 M3 is 6.1 mm thick and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 5.1 mm thick (+1 mm). iPad Air 11 M3 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 30 mm wider and 78.7 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3 (208.5 × 326.3 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Air 11 M3 is lighter at 460 g versus Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at 692 g (232 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 6.1 mm (1.00 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPad Air 11 M3 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 g) than Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (208.5 × 326.3 × 5.1 mm, 692 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPad Air 11 M3 is better for one-handed use with a 178.5 mm width, 247.6 mm height, and 460 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at 208.5 mm, 326.3 mm, and 692 g.

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