Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 vs iPad Air 11 Inch M2
Verdict: The iPad Air 11 Inch M2 is the better tablet due to its powerful Apple M2 chip, great camera system, and long-lasting battery life. However, the Galaxy Tab S8 offers more storage options at a lower price point and has a more vibrant display. According to CNET, the iPad Air's M2 chip provides a 15% boost in performance compared to the previous generation. Additionally, Tom's Hardware notes that the Galaxy Tab S8's display has a higher refresh rate, making it better for gaming.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 lists at $649 while iPad Air 11 Inch M2 lists at $899 — Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 undercuts iPad Air 11 Inch M2 by $250 (39%).
Winner: iPad Air 11 Inch M2
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: 7.5/10
iPad Air 11 Inch M2: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 | iPad Air 11 Inch M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11-inch Super AMOLED | 11-inch Liquid Retina |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Apple M2 |
| RAM | 8 gigabytes | 8GB (was 6GB) |
| Storage | 128 gigabytes | 128GB (was 64GB) |
| Display Resolution | 2800 x 1752 (no change) | 2224 x 1668 (no change) |
iPad Air 11 Inch M2
What works
- Powerful Apple M2 chip
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air 11 Inch M2.
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