BEST TABLET? Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs M4 iPad Pro

Summary

This video compares the Samsung Tab S10 Ultra and the M4 iPad Pro, highlighting their strengths, differences, and ideal use cases. The iPad Pro excels in performance, pro app support, multitasking, and advanced AI tools, making it ideal for creative and professional work. The Tab S10 Ultra shines with its wide display, anti-reflection coating, included S Pen, water resistance, and longer battery life, making it perfect for media consumption and casual productivity. The video also explores screen quality, stylus experience, software features, and keyboard ergonomics, helping viewers decide which tablet best complements their computer and phone setup.

Takeaways

• 📱 Both the Samsung Tab S10 Ultra and iPad Pro M4 are thin and lightweight, but the Tab is taller and slightly heavier.
• 🔌 The iPad Pro has a USB 4 port for faster data transfer and better external display support, while the Tab S10 Ultra uses USB 3.2.
• 👆 Biometric security differs: iPad Pro uses Face ID (faster and more reliable), Tab uses an under-display fingerprint scanner (slower and moisture-sensitive).
• 📷 Tab S10 Ultra has four cameras but a large notch, while the iPad Pro has a LIDAR scanner for practical measuring and AR tasks.
• 💧 Tab S10 Ultra offers microSD storage and IP68 water resistance, whereas iPad Pro lacks these features.
• 🎨 Display differences: iPad Pro is nearly square (better for drawing/writing) with brighter tandem OLED; Tab is wider 16:10 (better for movies/videos) with anti-reflection coating.
• ✏️ Stylus comparison: S Pen comes free with the Tab, has a rubber tip, button for quick erasing; Apple Pencil Pro is optional, heavier, plastic tip, and premium with extra features.
• 🔋 Battery: Tab S10 Ultra slightly outperforms the iPad Pro in endurance despite a larger screen, especially for gaming.
• ⚡ Performance: iPad Pro M4 is significantly faster, capable of professional apps like Final Cut Pro and ZBrush; Tab handles casual apps perfectly.
• 💻 Multitasking: Samsung Dex provides a desktop-like experience with window snapping; iPad Stage Manager organizes work into stages without snapping.
• 🤖 AI and smart features: iPad offers advanced writing tools, Math Notes, Gemmoji, and ChatGPT integration; Samsung provides Gemini AI assistant and generative photo editing.
• ⌨️ Keyboard options differ: iPad Magic Keyboard magnetically attaches and floats; Tab keyboard is detachable with adjustable kickstand, better ergonomics on surfaces than lap use.
• 🎬 Overall: Tab S10 Ultra excels in media consumption, portability, and stylus convenience; iPad Pro M4 excels in performance, display brightness, productivity, and pro app support.

Q & A

What are the main differences in USB ports between the iPad Pro M4 and the Samsung Tab S10 Ultra?

The iPad Pro M4 uses a USB 4 port, which allows faster data transfer and better external display support, whereas the Samsung Tab S10 Ultra uses a USB 3.2 port.

How do the biometric systems compare between the two tablets?

The iPad Pro uses Face ID, which is faster and more reliable, while the Tab S10 Ultra uses an under-display fingerprint scanner that is slower and can be affected by moisture.

Which tablet has a more useful camera setup for practical applications?

The iPad Pro has a LiDAR scanner which is more useful for practical applications like measuring objects, while the Tab S10 Ultra has four cameras including ultra-wide lenses, which mostly benefit video calls but result in a larger notch.

How do the screen aspect ratios affect usage on both tablets?

The iPad Pro's nearly square aspect ratio makes it better for writing and drawing, while the Tab S10 Ultra's 16:10 widescreen is better for watching videos, providing a larger viewing area for most media.

What are the differences in display coatings between the tablets?

The Tab S10 Ultra has an anti-reflection coating that absorbs light and remains glossy, reducing glare effectively. The iPad Pro has a matte nano-texture coating that diffuses reflections, which may appear hazy in bright light but is preferred by some for stylus use.

Which tablet offers better brightness levels for HDR content?

The iPad Pro is brighter, reaching 1,000 nits full-screen and 1,600 nits peak HDR, compared to the Tab S10 Ultra which reaches 600 nits full-screen and 900 nits HDR.

What are the differences in stylus experience between the S Pen and Apple Pencil Pro?

The S Pen comes included, has a lighter feel, rubber tip for grip, button for quick erasing, and works well overall. The Apple Pencil Pro has more premium features like haptic feedback, barrel roll, and plastic tip, but requires an additional purchase.

How does battery performance compare during video playback and gaming?

During 2h20m of 4K video playback, the Tab S10 Ultra drops only 1% more battery than the iPad Pro. In a 1-hour gaming test, the iPad Pro's battery dropped 35%, whereas the Tab dropped only 21%, despite having a slightly smaller battery relative to screen size.

How do the operating systems differ in supporting productivity and multitasking?

The iPad Pro supports professional-grade apps like Da Vinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro, with Stage Manager allowing saved work stages. Samsung Dex offers a desktop-like experience with snap windows, but lacks professional-grade app support.

What AI features are unique to each tablet?

The iPad Pro has advanced AI tools like Apple Intelligence, Math Notes, ChatGPT integration, and Gemmoji for image generation. The Tab S10 Ultra has the Gemini smart assistant and generative photo editing, but lacks advanced writing AI features.

How do the first-party keyboards differ between the iPad Pro and Tab S10 Ultra?

The iPad Pro's Magic Keyboard magnetically attaches, is angle adjustable, and better suited for desk use. The Tab S10 Ultra's first-party keyboard is detachable with a kickstand similar to Surface Pro, offering ergonomic flexibility but not suitable for lap use.

Which tablet is better suited for media consumption versus professional work?

The Tab S10 Ultra excels in media consumption due to its wide screen, anti-reflection coating, and included S Pen. The iPad Pro is better for professional work with superior performance, pro app support, brighter display, and advanced multitasking and AI features.