Buy iPad or Samsung tablet?

Which tablet is better: one from Samsung or an iPad? We show you what speaks for the tablets of the two manufacturers and help you with the purchase decision.

Class leader iPad: Here it stands out the Samsung competition

• User convenience: Apple's iOS 7 operating system is simpler and easier to understand than Touchwiz Android on Samsung tablets. While simple tasks such as email management or surfing can be done well on all devices, more difficult tasks such as image editing on the iPad are easier and better explained. This makes the device more interesting for digital beginners, as they can dive a little deeper into the matter.
• Design: Apple's devices are still world champions in design. Especially if you value high-quality look and feel, you can hardly avoid an iPad. Here you know what you have: top displays, aluminum back and the highest standards in production. Of course, that also has its price.
• Coordinated eco system: If you are already using other Apple devices, an iPad is a successful addition. In the meantime, iPhones, MacBooks and iPads communicate via iCloud and thus, for example, seamlessly synchronize data or music and photos. If you use these services, there is every reason to remain with Apple devices. A Samsung tablet is out of the question here.
• Pricing policy: Apple always offers the devices of recent years at a discounted price. The old iPad mini with WiFi and 16GB storage (not expandable) is already available for around € 260. At the other end of the price range is the iPad Air 4G with 128GB storage, which is available for a hefty € 850.

Reasons for a Samsung tablet - here comes the Galaxy Armada

• More choice: Apple only has two different display sizes - 7.9 and 9.7 inches. Samsung offers more with an armada of Galaxy tablets: starting from 7 inches, the range goes up to 10.1 inches. Samsung also adds a useful feature to the models of the Galaxy Note series, for example: Here you will find a stylus that is very accurate and even sensitive to pressure thanks to special technology.
• Price advantage: Samsung offers devices at a lower entry price. For example, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 with WiFi and 8GB storage is available from € 140. Especially if you only want to do simple things like browsing the internet on the couch with a tablet, the question arises whether it has to be an expensive iPad. Samsung is also cheaper for the high-end competitors: The most expensive variant remains the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition with LTE for around € 600.
• More customization options: The Android operating system, originally from Google, is more open than Apple's iOS. For example, you can use the app to customize the look of your home screen to suit your needs. Here you will find a corresponding selection of personalization apps.

Conclusion: Samsung more versatile - iPad remains the perfect solution

If you only need a tablet for a little internet browsing on the couch, a cheap Samsung device is perfectly sufficient. On the other hand, if you are a little more ambitious with your tablet and want to use it for studying, working or other more demanding tasks, for example, an iPad is a very reliable and convenient solution. In these spheres, a Samsung tablet can also score with the lower price or interesting additional functions such as a stylus.