Apple iPad Pro (M5) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Quick answer

Critics score the Apple iPad Pro (M5) 87 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 79 out of 100, from 15 and 5 professional reviews. 4 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Apple iPad Pro (M5) higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple iPad Pro (M5) 7 points ahead.

Apple iPad Pro (M5)Image: Apple

Apple iPad Pro (M5)

87
Highly rated
Average of 15 professional reviews
12 of 15 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 15 reviews landedRange 71–96
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: performance (13 of 15), picture quality (11 of 15), battery life (5 of 15)

Criticised for: price (13 of 15)

The catch: Very expensive, and accessories add up.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

79
Mixed
Average of 5 professional reviews
3 of 5 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 70–83
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: picture quality (4 of 5), battery life (2 of 5)

Criticised for: price (3 of 5), software and app (2 of 5)

The catch: It is huge and costly, and Android tablet apps are weak.

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Critics who reviewed both

The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards
OutletApple iPad Pro (M5)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraDifference
Tech Advisor9080+10
Tom's Guide9080+10
The Independent9083est.+7
Expert Reviews8080same

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple iPad Pro (M5) minus the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.

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Common questions

Which is better, the Apple iPad Pro (M5) or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra?

Critics rate the Apple iPad Pro (M5) higher: 87 against 79. 4 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Apple iPad Pro (M5) higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple iPad Pro (M5) 7 points ahead.

Do critics agree about the Apple iPad Pro (M5) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra?

The Apple iPad Pro (M5): broad agreement, scores from 71 to 96. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 83.