Tablets have become very valuable devices for a wide range of applications, whether for personal or business use. However, the usefulness of tablets will only go as long as their batteries last.
Battery life is becoming an increasingly important statistic for buyers, especially in the case of tablets as the devices are meant to be "computers on the go."
LG G Pad 10.1
The Android-based LG G Pad 10.1 heads off the list, being tagged the "longest-lasting business tablet" available on the market with an amazing battery life of 14 hours. The tablet, which also features a 10.1-inch screen, offers software for multitasking operations, allowing users to run two apps at the same time on the tablet's screen.
Dell Venue 11 Pro
The Windows 8.1-operated Dell Venue 11 Pro only has an 8-hour battery life, but when the tablet is attached to its optional keyboard dock, battery life shoots up to 15 hours and 40 minutes, making it the tablet with the potential of being operational the longest on a single charge. The device is a solid midrange device with a 10.8-inch screen.
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+, which runs on Android, features a likewise impressive battery life of 13 hours. The device has a 10-inch HD display and a kickstand that can be folded out to allow the device to stand up, placing it in a perfect position for users to pair a Bluetooth keyboard for long typing sessions.
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 has a bare-bones user interface that is similarly powered by Android. While it is less powerful than its Yoga Tablet 10 HD+ counterpart, the Yoga Tablet 8's battery life is longer at 14.2 hours. For users looking for a tablet only for casual functions such as browsing the Internet and reading ebooks, this device is a good option.
ASUS Transformer Book T100
The ASUS Transformer Book T100, running on Windows 8.1, is a budget device that is one of the best bargains that tablet buyers can enjoy. The device, with a battery life of 12 hours and 30 minutes and a 10.1-inch screen, comes with the standout feature of having a keyboard dock that allows the tablet to transform into a traditional notebook computer.
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9
The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, which runs on the Amazon-customized Android OS named Fire OS, can last up to over 10 hours on a single charge. Amazon Prime members will get the most out of the device with free content, but even non-Prime users will enjoy the tablet's brilliant 2,560 x 1,600 pixel display.
Apple iPad mini 3
The Apple iPad mini 3, featuring the company's iOS, lasts for 11 hours on a single charge. Not much has changed compared to its predecessor, though, as the device still has a 7.9-inch screen and the A7 processor.
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
The Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 features a battery life of 9 hours and 30 minutes, which is still an impressive number considering the device's 12.2-inch screen. Some tests, however, had the device's battery life lasting up to almost 14 hours. The tablet comes with a stylus for additional ease of use, with a multitasking mode that allows users to run four apps at the same time on the device's screen.
While there are clear winners when factoring in only battery life, the various features and forms of tablets will all play a part in determining which is the best one to purchase for users looking to buy one.
