Most will agree that one of the main benefits is portability. Yes, it is true that a laptop also offers portability. However, a tablet is much less bulky and lighter to carry than a laptop. Battery life is also another benefit to consider. Typically tablet batteries last considerably longer than laptop batteries because tablets do not have such a large display screen and usually operate on a lighter OS build and therefore do not need to be cooled by a fan, unlike a laptop. Performance is also another key benefit. Because tablets are running a lighter OS build they are able to boot up and perform much quicker than a laptop running Microsoft Windows for example can.