The Apple iPad Pro was also a strong performer in Laptop Mag's battery testing, in which a tablet loops through webpages until it powers down. With a mark of 10 hours and 53 minutes, the 9.7-inch Pro was in line with the average nine-hour mark for mainstream tablets.

Considering that the Pro is more power intensive than standard tablets, its battery life is especially impressive. For home users, the 9.7-inch Pro's physical appearance is familiar. With dimensions of 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.24 inches and a weight of 0.96 pounds, it's virtually identical to the iPad Air 2.

Though the battery life is excellent, the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 suffers somewhat in the weight category. At 1.44 pounds, this is one of the heaviest tablets on the market.

That's likely thanks to the extra juice used to keep it running for so long. For reference, the Apple iPad Pro weighs 1.6 pounds – pretty close to the Yoga Tab 3.

With the age of Apple's iPad series, the 9.7-inch Pro's place in the company's hierarchy is mostly clear. From the inside and outside, it improves on its predecessor's shortcomings thanks to a focus on performance and specifications.

With its top-in-class processor and stellar build quality, the Apple iPad Pro earns its mark as the best tablet on the market, and it is equally capable of handling the needs of home and business users.