Weight of 0.58 pounds, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is light and thin enough to easily fit into a drawer or backpack. You can purchase the Samsung in 32GB or 64GB configurations, and micro-SD support provides storage flexibility. However, the tablet's battery life is a notable misstep in comparison with its competitors.

In Laptop's testing, a tablet scrolls through webpages at a constant brightness until the battery powers down. During this test, the S2 put up a subpar mark of 7 hours and 42 minutes. Most mainstream tablets average between 8 and 9 hours of battery life.

Apple's build quality is an upside on the Mini 4. The dimensions of 8 x 5.3 x 0.24 inches and weight of 0.66 pounds make the Apple's iPad Mini 4 one of the lightest tablets we've seen.

The Mini 4's rounded edges and weighty aluminum construction give it a durable feel. The tablet lasted for a lengthy nine hours and 23 minutes in Laptop's battery test, in which a tablet loops through webpages at a constant brightness until it powers down. Apple offers the tablet in 16GB, 64GB or 128GB configurations, and separate models include support for cellular data.

During its evaluation, in which a tablet loops through webpages at a constant brightness until the battery dies, the Google Nexus 9 only lasted for seven hours and 42 minutes; battery life under eight hours is usually only seen on budget tablets. During our hands-on testing, the Nexus 9's 2048 x 1536 display handled tasks like displaying text and playing high-definition videos exceptionally well.

In Laptop's benchmarking, the display's brightness rating of 371 nits was more than Top Ten Reviews' average of 347 nits.

Text and images were displayed with excellent fidelity and virtually free of noticeable pixilation. Overall, the Google Pixel C display abilities deservedly place it in the same league as other premium tablets we reviewed.

The Pixel C also performed solidly during battery benchmarking tests from our colleagues at Laptop Mag. In their testing, a tablet loops through webpages at a constant brightness until it powers down.

The display is a strength of the tablet. With a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and a brightness rating of 330 nits, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 doesn't have top brightness levels, but it's more than sharp enough to handle fine-detail content like photos and small text.

The tablet also includes a 2.1MP front-facing camera, which is slightly above average, and 8MP rear-facing camera for photos and video, which is about standard for tablet computers' rear cameras. By default, Samsung includes a one-year warranty on the Tab S2 and offers support through phone, live chat and social media.

Samsung uses an excellent Exynos processor for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2. The tablet suffers from average battery life. For new tablet owners, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 offers a strong combination of performance and design optimized for mobile users.

Internally, the tablet relies on Google's Android mobile operating system and is built on a 1.3GHz Exynos 5433 processor. In practice, the S2 has the performance ceiling to handle high-end gaming or work with ease. The tablet's specifications are similarly in line with comparable mainstream tablets.

Despite the lack of major upgrades, the Apple iPad Air 2 holds a spot as one of the best tablets on the market. During Laptop's testing, in which a tablet loops through webpages at a constant brightness, the Air 2 lasted for nine hours and 20 minutes before powering down.

While this mark is in line with Apple's advertised Wi-Fi browsing battery life of up to 10 hours, the iPad Air's battery is a step behind other multimedia tablets that tout battery lifespans of more than 10 hours.

5 reasons to own a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Fingerprint Security Get greater security with convenient and accurate fingerprint functionality. Activate fingerprint lock by pressing the home button.

Use fingerprint verification to restrict / allow access to your web browser, screen lock mode and your Samsung account.

5 reasons to own a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Seamless Multitasking Multitask like a pro with the Galaxy Tab S2. Watch HD movies while you are flicking through a digital magazine or an e-book, or surfing the net.

Run multiple apps in split screen mode or in draggable pop-up windows.

5 reasons to own a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Clearer, Brighter Images The Galaxy Tab S2's 8MP camera and f / 1.9-apperture lens allow you to take brighter and crisper pictures and videos than ever before, even in low-light conditions. View your photos and videos in superb clarity on the device's large Super AMOLED screen.