Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Air 13 M2 is lighter at 617 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 732 g (115 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPad Air 13 M2 at 6.1 mm (0.60 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPad Air 13 M2 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 617 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, 732 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPad Air 13 M2 is better for one-handed use with a 214.9 mm width, 280.6 mm height, and 617 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 208.6 mm, 326.4 mm, and 732 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs iPad Air 13 M2

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 13 M2 is significantly wider than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (214.9 mm vs 208.6 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is significantly heavier (732 g vs 617 g), and iPad Air 13 M2 is noticeably thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.5 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 6.3 mm wider and 45.8 mm taller than iPad Air 13 M2, making Gal...

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Smaller body

iPad Air 13 M2

iPad Air 13 M2 (214.9 × 280.6 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Air 13 M2

iPad Air 13 M2 (617 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (732 g), 115 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (5.5 mm) vs iPad Air 13 M2 (6.1 mm).

Pocketability

iPad Air 13 M2

iPad Air 13 M2 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 6.3 mm wider and 45.8 mm taller than iPad Air 13 M2 (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra	iPad Air 13 M2	Difference
Width	208.6 mm	214.9 mm	+6.3 mm
Height	326.4 mm	280.6 mm	-45.8 mm
Thickness	5.5 mm	6.1 mm	+0.6 mm
Weight	732 g	617 g	-115 g

Real-World Feel

iPad Air 13 M2 is easier to grip one-handed with a 214.9 mm width and 280.6 mm height, while Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra may require more finger stretching (208.6 mm × 326.4 mm).
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.5 mm thick, and iPad Air 13 M2 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPad Air 13 M2 (617 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (732 g), a 115 g difference that adds up over time.
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra takes up more desk and bag space at 208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, while iPad Air 13 M2 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 6.3 mm wider and 45.8 mm taller than iPad Air 13 M2, making Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra significantly larger overall.
Width: iPad Air 13 M2 is wider (214.9 mm vs 208.6 mm, +6.3 mm).
Height: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is taller (326.4 mm vs 280.6 mm, +45.8 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra weighs 732 g and iPad Air 13 M2 weighs 617 g — a difference of 115 g. Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 18.6% heavier than iPad Air 13 M2.

Thickness Comparison

iPad Air 13 M2 is 6.1 mm thick and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 5.5 mm thick (+0.6 mm). iPad Air 13 M2 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 6.3 mm wider and 45.8 mm taller than iPad Air 13 M2 (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 214.9 × 280.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Air 13 M2 is lighter at 617 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 732 g (115 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPad Air 13 M2 at 6.1 mm (0.60 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPad Air 13 M2 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 617 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, 732 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPad Air 13 M2 is better for one-handed use with a 214.9 mm width, 280.6 mm height, and 617 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 208.6 mm, 326.4 mm, and 732 g.

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