Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch M2
Verdict: Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch M2 wins on display quality (1600 nits HDR vs LCD) and sustained performance per Notebookcheck and RTINGS data. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE provides better value with included S Pen and microSD slot at a lower price point. The iPad leads in 4 of 6 scored categories with clear advantages in pro creative work.
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch M2
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE: 6.5/10
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch M2: 8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 10.9-inch LCD 90Hz | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz |
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Apple M2 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB unified |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
What works
- S Pen included in box
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- MicroSD card slot for expansion
What doesn't
- LCD panel with lower peak brightness
- Exynos 1380 trails current flagships in GPU tasks
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch M2
What works
- Mini-LED display with 1600 nits HDR peak
- M2 chip delivers strong sustained performance
- Thunderbolt port for fast data and external displays
What doesn't
- No microSD expansion
- No included stylus or keyboard
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch M2.
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