Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Air 11 M3 is lighter at 460 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (38 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 6.1 mm (0.20 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

Galaxy Tab S9 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 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 S9 is better for one-handed use with a 165.8 mm width, 254.3 mm height, and 498 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPad Air 11 M3

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M3 is significantly wider than Galaxy Tab S9 (178.5 mm vs 165.8 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly heavier (498 g vs 460 g), and iPad Air 11 M3 is slightly thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.9 mm). iPad Air 11 M3 is 12.7 mm wider and 6.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9, making iPad Air 11 M3 signific...

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Smaller body

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (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 S9 (498 g), 38 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (6.1 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 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 S9 (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9	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	5.9 mm	6.1 mm	+0.2 mm
Weight	498 g	460 g	-38 g

Real-World Feel

Galaxy Tab S9 is easier to grip one-handed with a 165.8 mm width and 254.3 mm height, while iPad Air 11 M3 may require more finger stretching (178.5 mm × 247.6 mm).
Galaxy Tab S9 slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.9 mm thick, and Galaxy Tab S9 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 S9 (498 g), a 38 g difference that adds up over time.
iPad Air 11 M3 takes up more desk and bag space at 178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, while Galaxy Tab S9 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPad Air 11 M3 is 12.7 mm wider and 6.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9, making iPad Air 11 M3 significantly larger overall.
Width: iPad Air 11 M3 is wider (178.5 mm vs 165.8 mm, +12.7 mm).
Height: Galaxy Tab S9 is taller (254.3 mm vs 247.6 mm, +6.7 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 weighs 498 g and iPad Air 11 M3 weighs 460 g — a difference of 38 g. Galaxy Tab S9 is 8.3% heavier than iPad Air 11 M3.

Thickness Comparison

iPad Air 11 M3 is 6.1 mm thick and Galaxy Tab S9 is 5.9 mm thick (+0.2 mm). iPad Air 11 M3 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Air 11 M3 is 12.7 mm wider and 6.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (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 S9 at 498 g (38 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 6.1 mm (0.20 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: Galaxy Tab S9 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 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 S9 is better for one-handed use with a 165.8 mm width, 254.3 mm height, and 498 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.

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