While laptops and tablets are great on their own, sometimes you just need both — at once — without the hassle of having to carry around two devices all day.
Enter: the hybrid laptop. A.K.A.: The 2-in-1 laptop, a device that you can convert from tablet to laptop and back again with ease.
Why would I want a 2-in-1 laptop?
Simply put, a 2-in-1 laptop allows you to have the best of both devices at your fingertips. You can use the tablet to draw and take hand-written notes with a stylus or you can use its touch-screen and gesture features for your day-to-day activities. But then, when you need more control or need to type something up, you can switch into laptop and keyboard mode. Best of all, these machines feature the computing power to run full-sized applications like Adobe Photoshop. Read more…
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BEST OVERALL
The Dell Inspiron 14 5000
The Dell Inspiron 14 is meant for those who don't need all the extra bells and whistles — just a reliable 2-in-1 laptop that will always get the job done.
- Storage: 512 GB
- Memory: 8HB
- Features: 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10210U processor, Intel UHD graphics, SD media card reader
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BEST STYLUS
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15
This 2-in-1 laptop looks cool, is easy to use, and comes with a great stylus.
- Storage: 256GB/512GB
- Memory: 8/12GB
- Features: Headphone jack, microSD card slot, two Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports. 15.6” display screen. Intel Iris Plus graphics and Intel 10th Generation processor Core i7
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BEST KEYBOARD
Lenovo Flex 2020
If you’re looking for a powerful, yet sleek 2-in-1 laptop, then look no further than the Lenovo Flex 2020 with its 14-inch touchscreen.
- Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB
- Memory: 8GB/12GB/20GB
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BEST FOR BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS
Dell Latitude 740 2-in-1
Thanks to its quick sign-in feature, this 2-in-1 laptop is great for business pros.
- Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB
- Memory: 8GB/16GB
- Features: Intel Core i5/i7 Processors, Windows 10 Pro, 14 inch FHD Touch display screen
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BEST CHROMEBOOK
Asus Chromebook Flip C436
A useful, powerful, and adaptable Chromebook.
- Storage: 128GB/512GB
- Memory: 8GB/16GB
- Features: two USB-C ports, micro SD slot, illuminated keyboard, 14 inch touchscreen Full HD 1920 x 1080 4 sided NanoEdge Display, Intel Core i3/i5 Processor
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BEST BATTERY LIFE
Dell XPS 13
The Dell XPS is one of the few hybrids that can deliver high working performance, as well as gaming chops in a trusty 2-in-1.
- Storage: 256GB
- Memory: 16GB
- Features: 10th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and Intel Iris Plus Graphics. Thunderbolt 3 port, headphone/microphone combo jack, microSD card reader. FHD 13.4 inch InfinityEdge Touch Display touch screen
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BEST FOR ARTISTS
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Lightweight and versatile, the Surface Pro 7 has a crystal clear display that’s perfect for artists on the go.
- Storage: 128GB/128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB
- Memory: 4GB/8GB/16GB
- Features: USB-C and USB-A ports, Platinum Intel Core i5/i7, 2 colors, Windows 10 Home installed
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BEST MID-RANGE
Lenovo Yoga C740
A great mid-range 2-in-1 laptop that makes a good choice for students and professionals alike.
- Storage: 256GB/512GB
- Memory: 8GB/12GB
- Features: USB-C, Headphone Jack, 14” Full HD 10-point multitouch screen, Intel Core i5/i7, Intel UHD Graphics, Built-in Alexa, Windows 10 Home
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BEST FOR DRAWING AND SKETCHING
HP Spectre x360
This blazing fast 2-in-1 laptop doesn’t skimp on high end specifications that are housed inside of a sleek and ultrathin package.
- Storage: 512GB
- Memory: 16GB
- Features: 12 inch screen, one USB 3.0, two USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), USB 3 slot, headphone/microphone combo. Camera with digital microphone and webcam
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BEST FOR STUDENTS
Asus Zenbook Flip 14
A mighty powerful hybrid for students.
- Storage: 256GB/512GB
- Memory: 8GB/16GB
- Features: two USB 3.0, one USB-C, HDMI, one SD card slot, 14-inch FHD 1,920 x 1,080 touch panel display, Intel Core i5/i7, Nvidia GeForce MX150, Intel UHD Graphics 620
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BEST FOR APPLE USERS
Apple iPad Pro
The iPad Pro features a crystal clear display and a high quality camera.
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Memory: 6GB
- Features: one USB-C port, 11 or 12.9 inch liquid retina display, A12Z Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture neural engine embedded M12 coprocessor, camera
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BEST FOR TRAVEL
Microsoft Surface Go 2
A small and light laptop-tablet combo that'll adapt to on-the-move lifestyles with no gimmicks.
- Storage: 68GB or 128GB
- Memory: 4GB or 8GB
- Features: 10.5” PixelSense display, USB Type C port, fast-charging Surface Cover port microSDXC, 3.5 mm headphone jack, front- and rear-facing cameras, Intel Pentinum Gold 4425Y processor
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BEST DISPLAY FOR ITS PRICE
HP Envy X360
A beautiful display at a decent price tag, along with a slew of other nice quality-of-life features that can stand up to pricier devices.
- Storage: 256GB or 512GB
- Memory: 8GB or 12 GB
- Features: 15.6 or 17.3 inch screen, AMD quad-core Ryzen or Intel 10th Generation Core processors, MD Radeon or Intel UHD graphics, full HD display, USB-C, Thunderbolt and HDMI ports, headphone/microphone combo jacks, backlit keyboard, Amazon Alexa built-in
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BEST 360-DEGREE HINGE
Lenovo Yoga C940
The best of both worlds: Slim and light in tablet mode and a solid machine when used as a traditional laptop.
- Storage: 512GB
- Memory: 12GB/16GB
- Features: Intel 10th Generation Core i7 Processor, Intel Iris Plus Graphics, 1920 x 1080 Full HD or 3480 x 2160 4K Screen resolution, Windows 10 operating system
