Apple iPad Air 11" M3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
10.9" · 2304×1440 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 35cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)10in category
Apple iPad Air 11" M3261 PPI #7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE249 PPI #9
239 PPI327 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness10in category
Apple iPad Air 11" M3500 nits #8
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE800 nits #4
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut9in category
Apple iPad Air 11" M399% #1
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE84% #8
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Refresh Rate
Apple iPad Air 11" M360 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE90 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 40cm. The Apple iPad Air 11" M3 has 5% higher pixel density (261 vs 249 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 33cm.
- Brightness: advantage Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE — The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 20% brighter in SDR (600 vs 500 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 800 vs 500 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11" M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 11" | 10.9" |
| Resolution | 2360×1640 | 2304×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 261 | 249 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 33cm | 35cm |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,550 | 1:1,500 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% | sRGB 98% · DCI-P3 84% |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 800 nits |
All specifications
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11" M3 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 11" (Better) | 10.9" |
| Resolution | 2360×1640 (Better) | 2304×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 261 (Better) | 249 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 33cm (Better) | 35cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 59:41 | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 800 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,550 (Better) | 1:1,500 |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% (Better) | sRGB 98% · DCI-P3 84% |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Apple iPad Air 11" M3 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE?
The Apple iPad Air 11" M3 has 261 PPI compared to 249 PPI for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Apple iPad Air 11" M3 requires 33cm vs 35cm for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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