[ubuntu] Laptop power management tools for 14.10? topic

What is the current best practice relative to laptop power management tools for Ubuntu 14.10 and greater? Should I just use it as-is or should I consider TLP or laptop-mode-tools? I'm setting up a new laptop and I want to do the "right" thing to get good battery life, but the internet is full of information that is inconsistent.

Thanks,
Craig