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Apple iPad (11th Gen) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Apple iPad (11th Gen): 76% of 17 owners recommend it, vs 63% of 30 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Apple iPad (11th Gen)

76%of 17 owners recommend
76% recommend · 6% neutral · 18% don't
Owners praise
  • Strong value for the roughly $350 price point
  • Smooth, lag-free performance for everyday browsing and media use
  • Touch ID is preferred over Face ID for reliability and ease of use
Owners complain about
  • Non-laminated display looks and feels cheaper than laminated screens on pricier iPads
  • No support for the newer magnetic/wireless-charging Apple Pencil, limiting stylus options
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

63%of 30 owners recommend
63% recommend · 14% neutral · 23% don't
Owners praise
  • Fast, snappy performance
  • Gorgeous, bright AMOLED screen
  • Compact, portable size (base)
Owners complain about
  • Overpriced for its Mediatek chip
  • Thin, weak accessory lineup
  • S Pen lost storage and features
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Which should you buy?

Get the Apple iPad (11th Gen) if
  • ✓Budget buyers wanting an affordable iPad
  • ✓Media, browsing and casual content consumption
  • ✓Students needing a note-taking tablet
  • ✓Upgraders coming from much older iPads
Skip it if
  • Buyers wanting a laminated, higher-refresh screen
  • Artists needing current Apple Pencil support
Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 if
  • ✓People upgrading from an older Galaxy Tab
  • ✓Buyers wanting a compact, portable Android tablet
  • ✓Media watching and light gaming
  • ✓Note-takers who rely on the S Pen
Skip it if
  • Buyers chasing the best value for money
  • Users who need the S Pen's old magnetic storage

What Apple iPad (11th Gen) owners say

“Yeah the iPad (A16) is what I use daily and there’s no problems when I use it”
— @lychee.fruitle on YouTube
“Touch ID is great heck MacBooks don’t even have Face ID”
— @mjthethird1 on YouTube
“I dont get why apple is so scared of just adding both touch and face id”
— @MYK7z on YouTube

What Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 owners say

“So far the s11 is gorgeous and very snappy.”
— @bigguy143055 on YouTube
“if you want small tab with good specs this is the only option on the android side”
— @harshalparashar4193 on YouTube
“I simply don't understand why Samsung couldn't design a case with a place to store the S pen.”
— @gsogymrat on YouTube

Apple iPad (11th Gen) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11: frequently asked questions

Is the Apple iPad (11th Gen) or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 better?

Real owners lean toward the Apple iPad (11th Gen): 76% of 17 owners recommend it, vs 63% of 30 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11.

Who should get the Apple iPad (11th Gen)?

Owners point the Apple iPad (11th Gen) at budget buyers wanting an affordable iPad, and media, browsing and casual content consumption.

Who should get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11?

Owners point the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 at people upgrading from an older Galaxy Tab, and buyers wanting a compact, portable Android tablet.

What do owners complain about?

The most-cited downside of the Apple iPad (11th Gen) is non-laminated display looks and feels cheaper than laminated screens on pricier iPads. For the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, it's overpriced for its Mediatek chip.