Best 2-in-1 convertible laptop in 2020
Two-in-one – also known as convertible laptops – not only continue to gain popularity but they’re getting cheaper and making them as affordable as yours Clamshell laptop counterparts. Premium models continue to offer the best functionality in the lightest, smallest bodies and with double-digit battery life. Premium two-in-one devices typically start at $ 1,000. The functional gap between these and the mainstream two-in-one devices from Dell, HP, Lenovo and others are much smaller now, some start at less than $ 500.
And if you just look at it as a tablet and laptop, here you are five more uses for a two-in-one Device or convertible laptop that you may not have considered.
While most are the best two-in-one convertibles Laptops – Those with 360-degree hinges, where the keyboard turns to the back of the display – there are also two-in-one models with a removable keyboard. These are more tablet PCs than laptops and have a removable keyboard like the new one Surface Go 2 and Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook.
We will update this list as we review new products.
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The fourth generation HP X360 13 impressed us with its performance, battery life and elegant design. In the fifth generation version, HP has kept everything we liked about the last version, and adapted the design to remove almost all of the top and bottom bezels around the display, reducing the overall area. Add the 10th generation Intel Core I processor with 8GB of RAM that noticeably increases performance, as well as a 256GB solid-state drive and a handful of new helpful and practical features, and the 13.3- Inch Specter is little to like x360.
Read our review of the HP Specter x360 13 (late 2019).
If the HP Specter x360 doesn’t meet your needs for any reason, consider the latest XPS Two-in-One, which will give the Specter a close second. Like HP, Dell has shortened every little case so that the 13.4-inch convertible basically consists of a screen, keyboard and touchpad. The 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor and the Iris Pro graphics I tested have outperformed their 8th and 9th generation counterparts while still having a battery life of over 10 hours, which is definitely one of the top two -qualified in one laptops.
The Specter offers a handful of additional features and options, and an undoubtedly better keyboard.
Read our Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 review.
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Regardless of whether you choose the 14 or 15.6-inch model, you get the best features that Lenovo offers in a consumer two-in-one model. These include, for example, a 4K UHD HDR display. Speakers you actually want to use; Thunderbolt 3 for power supply, fast data transfer and support for external displays; faster integrated graphics and the option for discrete graphics on the 15.6-inch screen; and an active pen included in the laptop. And everything is still packaged in a sturdy but lightweight metal body.
Read our review of the Lenovo Yoga C940 (14-inch).
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Microsoft is still making the best tablet PC on the market. The latest Surface Pro doesn’t make any radical design changes from its predecessor, but a good leap in performance with Intel’s 10th generation processors and better battery life make this detachable laptop a more practical replacement for the mainstream laptop. The Surface Pro’s sleek removable keyboard cover and stylus still cost you extra, but there are usually some good bundle prices, especially during the Christmas shopping season. In addition, the Surface Pro 6 remains available and was our first choice before the Pro 7 arrived.
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This thin 3-pound convertible is regularly available for less than $ 750 and is a good choice for anyone who needs a laptop for office or school work. The all-metal housing gives it a first-class appearance and has a comfortable keyboard and a responsive, smooth precision touchpad. While offering few additional features compared to its premium Linemate, the C940, it has one of Lenovo’s sliding shutters for the webcam to give you privacy when you want it. And it has a long battery life to boot.
Read our review of the Lenovo Yoga C740 (14-inch).
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Two-in-one designs usually weigh more than their clamshell counterparts, but LG kept the light gram at just 1.1 kg (2.5 pounds).
Battery life is another big advantage of the Gram 14 2-in-1, which tops our list of the best two-in-one laptops. In our video streaming test, this convertible laptop ran an amazing 16 hours and 3 minutes.
Read our LG Gram 14 2-in-1 review.
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Ultraportables typically have built-in graphics processors that are slightly more energy efficient, run cooler, and cost less than a standalone discrete graphics processor. They also consume your system memory and storage space and cannot handle more demanding graphics tasks such as photo and video editing or games.
Asus somehow got an entry-level Nvidia GeForce MX150 into the slim body of the Flip 14. It’s not a full-fledged gaming laptop or graphics workstation, but games are smoother, faster, and can do tasks that you wouldn’t even consider with other thin and light convertible laptops. It also has excellent battery life, multiple USB ports, a backlit keyboard, and other conveniences you won’t necessarily find on this type of device. And we didn’t even mention the excellent battery life.
Read our Asus ZenBook Flip 14 review.
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This update to Asus’ award Chromebook Flip C434 Boosts performance with new 10th generation Intel Core i3 and i5 processors, faster NVMe SSD storage, and fast Wi-Fi 6. Starting at $ 800, it is expensive, but if you value the lightweight Google operating system Already know, it’s the C436 Designed to offer the best Chrome experience in an ultra-portable two-in-one design.
Read our review of the Asus Chromebook Flip C436FA.
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This detachable two-in-one Chromebook tablet is thin and light, and offers peppy performance. It comes with a pen and keyboard cover – something the competition can’t say. The battery life is acceptable, but the built-in memory is limited.
Read our HP Chromebook x2 review.
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Although 13.3-inch and 14-inch models are usually suitable for two-in-one models, there are a handful of larger models like the excellent XPS 15 2-in-1 from Dell. It is the smallest and thinnest in this category and offers powerful performance from its hybrid Intel / AMD processor. It’s not cheap, and at 4.4 pounds it’s not that easy. However, if you need a large, color-accurate, pen-ready display for graphics work, you should get this Dell.
Read our Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 review (2018).
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The pen-style detachable device delivers precise colors and fluid sketching with credibility on the workstation. It’s powerful for its size and relatively fully equipped, and the removable keyboard with Bluetooth is convenient for typing in both modes.
Read our HP ZBook x2 review.
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With a 4K UHD 15.6-inch touchscreen display, solid components and a robust, tasteful aluminum housing, you won’t miss anything with the C630 – except perhaps the higher price of a Windows system. With this Chromebook, websites are loaded quickly and apps are zipped along.
Read our review of the Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630.
