I'm a 20-year professional graphic designer and have used the Tab S9 Ultra for 1.5 years since its release. I can confidently say, without a doubt, that the best tablet is indeed the M4 Galaxy Pad S9 Pro Ultra 5G.

@ZackSNetwork

5 күн бұрын

It’s not but what ever works for you.

@SiXiam

5 күн бұрын

@@ZackSNetwork You may want to read that comment again...lol

@MrPoliarinis

5 күн бұрын

It is. Trust me

@andrewboadi1895

4 күн бұрын

😂😂

@jackkelly7884

2 күн бұрын

Lmao 😂

I have both ecosystems. I prefer the tabs s9 ultra.

@officialtinno

5 күн бұрын

@@josesabat1710 same, I download a lot of torrent so iPad cannot work that way yet. Sadly

imagine the tabloid headlines if hartley got caught with a samsung product

Basically if you've spent money on other apple devices, go for the iPad. In every other case, go for the Samsung..

The aspect ratio on the ipad effects media consumption. The Samsung tabs have the perfect aspect ratio for movies. Also for some reason silent mode mutes volume of games on the ipad. Two big items to whoever is considering these devices.

I just bought the 12.9 M2 iPad Pro and for me its really an ecosystem thing because the Tab S9 Ultra has been tempting me but I like being able to use continuity on everything else in my home and I don’t have to figure out how to support yet another device since iOS is pretty easy across devices whether its an iPad, iPhone, and even MacOS.

@disciple37mt

6 күн бұрын

I promise you that if you switched you would see just how simple samsung is. You don't lose anything outside of communication with other apple users. The ultra is amazing and samsung notes is unreal. Lastly samsung ecosystem is just as good and seamless. I have the s24 ultra, s9 ultra, watch 6 pro, buds pro 2, samsung TV for Dex as well.

@RustyJamesify

6 күн бұрын

I tried every os smartphone or tablet. Currently going with a used ipad m1 11 ‘’ and iphone 14 pro (i gifted my macbook pro to my brother) the ecosystem works just fine. The copy past from every devices is awesome and I dont know if it’s possible on samsung or android in general. But I have to confess that I am tempted by the oneplus 12 or the s24 Ultra 👀

@Gaetano.94

6 күн бұрын

​@@disciple37mt That's why I got the Fold 5. Really like the phone and tablet experience with Samsung thought it would be a great way to bridge the gap.

@carlbrenda6518

4 күн бұрын

​@RustyJamesify yes you can copy on a Samsung phone and paste on tablet or samsung laptop.

@RustyJamesify

4 күн бұрын

@@carlbrenda6518 thank you for the info my friend ! That a nice argument for me.

SD card? Dex, iPadOS file handling? I am an iPad user and I see these as Samsung advantages.

Samsung has really bad customer service!

@WarAlex16

6 күн бұрын

Really. I’ve never had issues. They’ve always been great.

@dotnerdmyad

6 күн бұрын

Samsung sucks here in Bangladesh.

@justwanttoplayrandomgames6752

6 күн бұрын

Bad customer service here in asia

@kcwookie

6 күн бұрын

That is an understatement. I have never seen customer service as poor as I have saw with dealing with Samsung.

@Noodles.FreeUkraine

6 күн бұрын

@@justwanttoplayrandomgames6752 No worries, same in Europe.

I bought the Z fold 5 and the S9 ultra together for work and personal use and love them. S9 ultra is def the best tablet I've ever owned and I still cant get over how huge its screen is.

If you’re going to have a tablet docked to a keyboard 99% of the time then why not save some money and just buy a laptop?

@jackwong64

6 күн бұрын

It's because of the apps, for example I dont use pc browser to login to my bank/credit card accounts anymore, it's much easier and secure to login directly with their apps. I have a 32gb ram windows laptop at home and I only remote into it. I have been using iPad pro wifi as my main device since 2018, then upgraded to m2 11" cellular and next one will be m4 13" cellular. Its just my personal preferences.

@vlcthefish

6 күн бұрын

-because you can still use the touch screen when on the keyboard -IOS apps -built in cellular data option -tandem OLED screen Not saying it's better than a laptop but just listing some reasons

@djkase1

6 күн бұрын

After my 3 year experiment with iPad on a keyboard, I decided to use the iPad in portrait mode 99% of the time without a keyboard. Picked up a $700 MacBook Air for non-tablet uses.

@chrisneves2030

6 күн бұрын

Because I can take it off the keyboard to draw or write notes whenever needed

@MarcusWarcus40

6 күн бұрын

Because i like iOS better than Mac OS. It has features and apps i like FAR more to the point paying the high price tag is worth it to me

Watching in my tab s9 plus ❤️‍🔥

Great review. You covered important areas in detail and shared your opinion with no bias. While there are some features that one offers and the other tablet doesn’t, they are very similar feature wise. Like you said, it’ll come down to software preference either way. Continuity is awesome, however, there is nothing wrong with having an iPhone/S Tab 9 Ultra setup or a Galaxy S/iPad setup. You can’t go wrong either way.

Not sure where you got the 1750 nits from for brightness on the S9 Ultra. Samsung specs and reviews show it has a peak brightness of 930 nits in HDR. In SDR, it’s around 400 nits. I have one of these and its brightness is nowhere near that of the iPad Pro.

@jandy1

6 күн бұрын

I wonder if it is HDR "peak brightness". Meaning the highlights in HDR can go that bright but the sustained brightness maxes out at 930.

@techinrl9869

6 күн бұрын

@@jandy1 No where in their literature does Samsung mention anything about 1750 nits. They do talk about a maximum 930 nits under HDR. Regular OLED panels of that size cannot sustain that kind of brightness. That’s why Apple uses the tandem OLED. The S9 Ultra uses their standard high end AMOLED panel, which I believe they call AMOLED 2X. I have one of these. It’s not a very bright tablet. It’s still a very nice screen. It just isn’t really any brighter than most other OLED panels. The stat might be confused with Samsung’s Galaxy phones which can reach that brightness, but those are short-lived to be used in bright sunlight and dim down very quickly.

@kasakka

5 күн бұрын

Compared the Tab S9 Plus to my M2 MacBook Pro 16" (1600 nits peak, 1000 sustained brightness) and for HDR content I really had to look at the brightest of bright highlights side by side to see a difference. The Mac was just marginally better. I think the HDR performance of the Tab S9 series is very good.

I bought the 13” iPad Pro because of how easy it is to use as a second monitor for my MacBook when working on the road. Otherwise I think the 11” is a much better size to hold in your hands

Great review. I've owned multiple Android tablets and iPads over the years and the 13" M4 Pro iPad is my current mainstay. I gave the S9 Utra a trial buy but returned it - the high reflectivity of the screen was a dealbreaker for me.

Watching on my Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra ❤

@superwebsitehero7261

5 күн бұрын

Watching on my Galaxy S9 11" 💖✌️

keeping my tab s9u cause of ip68, expandable memory with sd card, customization, massive screen size, better screen ratio for media consumption and samsung ecosystem

Can’t wait for the new snapdragon on the new tab s10 ,But dang that iPad looks so good on that Magic Keyboard

@robertkettle473

6 күн бұрын

hope you don't mean the snapdragon x elite series! That's confirmed in rumours to NOT be coming :(. FYI samsung gonig to use exynos apparently on s10 and s10+. Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (skipping 3 apparently) only for ultra

@gursirat_singh_2048

2 күн бұрын

​@@robertkettle473what the hell. Samsung need to stop using exynos atleast in their flagship lines.

I dip my Tab S9 Ultra in the lake just because I can. Water resistance in a tablet caught my wallet

Got the m4 iPad Pro 13 in on release day and have enjoyed every thing about it. Came from a 12.9 and the drastic weight difference and thinness is one you really have see in person. Not to mention, the OLED is a big improvement over the mini LED on the M1 Pro. As always, battery could be better but, I like my m4 iPad Pro

It's definitely an ecosystem thing. I have a iPhone 14 Pro Max and Samung Fold but all my other devices are mixed between MS Windows, android and chromebooks, as well as a variety of smart devices. My Tab S9 Ultra works very well with everything, where my iPhone and previous M1 iPad was very hit and miss. I traded the M1 in for an M4 for a gift for my daughter as she starts college this year. She probably will get a lot more use out of it than I ever did.

We're dying to know what Apple really thinks of and is planning to do anout touch screens for Macs.

I went with the Tab S9 Plus recently to replace my aging iPad Pro 2017. The Samsung was just massively cheaper than an equivalent iPad Pro, it has much better multitasking, much higher degree of customization, a stock keyboard that can do predictive typing in my native language (come on Apple!), comes with the S-pen and otherwise is close in spec to the latest and greatest OLED iPad Pro. Apple had nothing even close to comparable in the same price range.

i really love your review. a very fair comparison. overal, i love both devices.

@macrumors

5 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Trust me guys the tab s9 is superior and more fun to use. One of the best I've owned . It comes w s pen in box , is water proof, can do higher level emulation , no limitations, better multi tasking , has micro SD card, has open operating system etc. Also apple got that apple pencil idea from Samsung. On my tab s9 I play Mario 3d world at 60 fps and project every console game on my Samsung TV wirelessly w my gamesir , backbone and Xbox controller

@Kiohl9617

5 күн бұрын

How do you play Mario and do emukatiobs

Love the competition

This sets you apart from the fakes who call themselves "tech reviewers." You can separate your love for the Apple ecosystem and give a balanced review. Most others can't, and it's obvious in their biased reviews.

i used samsung tab S6 for 4 years and just replaced it with m4 ipadpro 11. the only thing i miss on the tab s6 is the dex mode. but ipadOS’ stage manager is also good for my current needs. just waiting for the next quirks on the next ipadOS update.

Aspect ratio is a big thing as well. On the Ipad you get big black bars on the top and bottom, even worse the subtitles won’t display on the black parts. The 11” version has a better ratio, imo.

Reminder: you don't need to charge the S pen to use it

Ecosystem-wise I am an all-Apple guy, Macbook Pro M3pro, iPhone 15 pro max, iWatch Ultra 2... and I develop iOS apps and sell on Apple Store... HOWEVER... my tablet is the Samsung Galaxy S9+ which offers an AMAZING gaming experience.

Never using a trackpad....allways using a mouse

No cellular option on the Samsung, no sale. I use it far too much on my current iPad Pro. Hotspot is just not a viable option for my usage.

@michaelhall9146

6 күн бұрын

That’s a surprise. For some reason I thought Samsung offered a cellular model. Maybe it will change that with the next model.

@thomasvermeersch93

6 күн бұрын

It does have cellular. Its combined in the micro sd card slot

@robertkettle473

6 күн бұрын

@@michaelhall9146 they do? i dont get why so many people don't know this

@Noodles.FreeUkraine

6 күн бұрын

Order the 5G model and you get a 5G model. Problem solved. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@MrPoliarinis

5 күн бұрын

It has cellular option

I still keep dreaming about the perfect iPad (for me). A 13 inch OLED iPad that could fold into an iPad mini. Some hopefully ...

plEase add Time-stamps to each sections in videos...

It's pretty hard to say that the best tablet right now isn't the iPad 10th generation which is available for $320 on Amazon with all the new features of iPadOS. You can even pick up the iPad 9th gen for $250 at Walmart or Costco. For what most people use an iPad for, it is all they need. BTW, you don't mention reading as something you do with your tablet, the size of the Samsung makes that pretty difficult. I personally love my Mini (which cost me $399).

I really like the Samsung however I wish they had an 11 inch version. 14 is bigger than I currently need or want.

@Betancourtdm

4 күн бұрын

The plus model is 12.4" and the cheapest model is 11"

Thanks for the in depth comparison! Both seem pretty close in specs but I'd likely lean towards the Tab mostly for price sake 😅

I am very confused between Apple and Android 😢

I love would if the iPad had the Dynamic Island in my presence like the iPhones now

I will be forever grateful to you miss Nicole Flynn Friedman, I really don't know how to appreciate you, you change my life and my family situation, a huge thanks to her expert Nicole...🎉🎉

Excellent review coverage of all points. I was tired of apple fan boys reviews.

The problem about the Samsung tablet with the keyboard is always the fact that they have a prop out stand that does not work on the lap! The iPad with their keyboard is perfect for the lap. That is a deal breaker for me.

I’m a 11” m4 iPad Pro user and I can’t stand the cursor when using the iPad docked. The ‘sticking’ to icons is way too aggressive

@macrumors

6 күн бұрын

Try Samsungs implementation and you will realize how good you had it

@mqmoon

6 күн бұрын

@@macrumors 😂

Neither in that size. 11" is the better tablet for me. I don't quite understand why most comparisons are always against the Ultra, even when comparing it against the M4 Pro 11".

A great video - thanks. Apple is expensive but their eco system is easy to use and, from my experience, secure.

The Tab s9 ultra peaks at 950 nits 😅

S9 Ulltra just one magic keyboard away from the best tablet

A few years ago, I switched from a PC desktop to an M1 MacBook Pro. I am blown away by how much better it is. A few weeks ago, I received a new iPad Pro 4, which replaced a low-end Samsung. A high-end Samsung would’ve been just as powerful, and much cheaper, but I really like the Mac ecosystem now, especially how long I can get security updates. I still have an android phone, but next time it will probably be an iPhone.

kzread.info/dash/bejne/d32CtKiYh73aeMY.htmlfeature=shared what about the M1 vs M4 iPad?

Which Device is the Best for video-editing and content creation? iPad M4 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra?

@thejustpeachyexperience

6 күн бұрын

I'm wanting to know the same thing. I'm wanting to pull the trigger on 1 of these but love the look of the Samsung. Did you find anything out ?

@Divyamshu-ij3uc

6 күн бұрын

@@thejustpeachyexperience i like the size, weight and non-reflective glass of ipad pro M4. i also like the massive storage capability. There is lot tempting to get a ipad pro except its price. But, I like the pencil-holder of S9. i want the lightest 1 mobile device that is high on video-editing, uncompromisingly multi-media capable, battery performance, intuitive user-friendly device.

@thejustpeachyexperience

5 күн бұрын

@@Divyamshu-ij3uc well it sounds like your like me, love Android but I want a pad for editing using apps which you can't use on laptop or PC. So the search goes on. iPad pro is a editing powerhouse, even the iPad air m2 is a powerhouse but it has a 60hz screen. I want 120 refresh. Peek brightness is another for HDR, iPad pro is 1700 Peek brightness and the 9u is, I have no idea as everyone has a different answer when I ask. Even searching online you can't find a definitive answer. Some say 450nits and some say 900nits. Maybe I'll wait for the S10 ultra and hopefully Samsung will blow us away, kicking iPad pro in the nuts lol

Someone's got a tan! Looking real nice.

@alexmeh

7 күн бұрын

Yeah, tans lead to skin cancer, not a good thing to promote.

@macrumors

6 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Tab s9 ultra win again 🔥

So is this video sponsored by Apple or Samsung... or both?

@macrumors

5 күн бұрын

Both

LOL YOU PREFER THE APPLE IPAD? Really??????? Why did we not expect that at all??? LOLLL that is SHOCKING NEWS LOLLLLL😂😂

❤

Funny how Samsung tablet has a notch. Copying Apple too hard they totally forgot iPad doesn’t have a notch 😂😂😂 If Samsung had the balls to mock the notch, they better never use this design, but Samsung being Samsung is really good at shooting themselves in the foot

"Android is not optimized for tablets" Give me some real-world examples. It seems like you don't know what you're talking about. In my experience, the iPad is far behind even in this area.

What is about iPad mini 2024?

Storage - sure, you can put an sd in the Samsung, but how well does it work when you put apps on it. Especially if it’s a cheaper sd.

@tytownsend8219

6 күн бұрын

Apps works well on the s9ultra when u put them on an SD card. Most of the time you don't need an SD card because Samsung usually gives you double the storage for free.

The iPad is a failure because they killed the keyboards. And no the huge brick they have is not an iPad keyboard. Fire Tim Cook!

I always feel tempted with these Galaxy Tabs. I had one a long time ago and I really liked it. I’m using the M1 iPad currently but one thing that I refuse is to buy this extremely overpriced iPad keyboard. Also Apple prices for storage and memory are making me want to leave the ecosystem.

I prefer samsung ❤

Win tab s9 ultra

Platform agnostic. 😂

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Oh,samsung whit notch? 😂 They make funny that when its iPhone how about now?

No way I’d buy an Android tablet. It’s even more limited than the iPad when it comes to apps

We all know at the end of the day, ios will F android/samsung no matter you promote it

I simple will not buy samsung because .I do not support Google . The only way for me is to vote by my wallet and because i do not like Google and how behave towards user and adblock. No samsung, no playstore ,no speding . therefore my money will be going to apple.

you talk a bit too fast, buddy

@akhil.x

7 күн бұрын

Put on 0.75x speed, buddy

@simonekakabor9020

7 күн бұрын

You comprehend things too slow

@tytownsend8219

6 күн бұрын

​@@simonekakabor9020😂😂😂😂😂

Clear winner: iPad OS

@christianr.5868

7 күн бұрын

iPadOS is ridiculously restricted. I would in no way call it a clear winner when it has clear disadvantages

@tytownsend8219

6 күн бұрын

​@@christianr.5868agree

@tytownsend8219

6 күн бұрын

The ipad is good, it's just that ipad Os is terrible

@logicae4096

3 күн бұрын

IpadOS only because of environment lock in.

@christianr.5868

3 күн бұрын

@@logicae4096 opposite for me. You can’t get apps like blender, godot or Krita on the iPad because it’s too locked down. Even emulators are half baked because apple doesn’t allow jit to be used in them

Of course! What device would one expect MacRumors to choose? Good review though. Guessing this was produced in response to conversations at the MR forums. I'll be getting a Tab S9/10 Ultra. Not giving up my M1 iPad Pro 11 though.😉

@macrumors

5 күн бұрын

Hey I was honest that I prefer m4 iPad but I think the better buy is Samsung. Can’t get anymore fair than that haha

@bondr006

5 күн бұрын

@@macrumors LOL! Liked your video, and was just messing with you. 30 year Apple fan here, and a true techno nerd that just likes tech. Will never leave Apple, but will add new tech that’s useful to me. Got my first Android device ever two weeks ago, Tab A9+, and I am truly impressed with Samsungs least expensive tablet, OneUI, and DeX. Can’t imagine what I’ll think of the S9/10 Ultra.

Funny how Samsung tablet has a notch. Copying Apple too hard they totally forgot iPad doesn’t have a notch 😂😂😂 If Samsung had the balls to mock the notch, they better never use this design, but Samsung being Samsung is really good at shooting themselves in the foot.

@michaelhall9146

6 күн бұрын

I am still confused at this decision by Samsung. What’s the purpose of it?

@josesabat1710

6 күн бұрын

The notch on the tab s9 ultra has 2 cameras and face unlock. My mac book pro m3 has a notch and has no face iD, which is odd. Atleast the Tab s9 ultra's notch has use and purpose.

@dengyaohou

6 күн бұрын

@@josesabat1710 your MacBook has no bezel so it uses notch to fit in a camera, and the display panel is too thin to fit Face ID projector. Samsung tablet has more than enough bezel to fit in a camera, no excuse to have notch in this case.

@WhatsYourDadSnap

5 күн бұрын

I would rather have the notch and a thin Bezel then a chunky bezel to hide the camera. Also the 2 cameras and larger sensor work great, I use my S9 for video meetings a lot and it has been a solid experience so far. 👍

@dengyaohou

5 күн бұрын

@@WhatsYourDadSnap all of a sudden android fanboys are ok with notch 🤡🤡🤡