The best 2-in-1 laptop 2021: find the best convertible laptop for your needs

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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:32:50 +0000

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Alongside the impressive HP Spectre x360 15T (2019), these are the best
2-in-1 laptops around.

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Go from productive to entertained with the best 2-in-1 laptops. Offering traditional laptop form alongside tablet functionalities in one extremely versatile chassis is what they do best, and theyre the perfect devices for both work and play.

By adopting a versatile 2-in-1 design, the best 2-in-1 laptops are giving users several form factors or use modes in one single device. As a result, they save consumers time, money, and even energy - if youre environmentally conscious, youll appreciate knowing you just have one device to charge at the end of the day. And, because they are often fitted with the best processors , the best graphics cards , and speedy RAM as well, theyll see you through demanding tasks, perhaps even video editing.

The best 2-in-1 laptops will let you effortlessly go from doing your work using the traditional laptop form to taking down notes or planning your week in tablet form to watching Disney+ or Netflix in tent mode. No matter what your needs are, youll find something below with HP, Lenovo and Dell laptops sitting at the top of the pile, and options that range from the best Windows laptops to the best Chromebooks . These are the best laptops for kids And, here are the best laptops for writers (Image credit: HP) 1. HP Elite
Dragonfly G2

One of the best laptops weve tested CPU: 11th-generation Intel Core i3 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics | RAM: 8GB - 32GB | Screen: 13.3-inch diagonal BrightView LED FHD, 400 nits 13.3-inch diagonal BrightView LED 4K UHD HDR-400 550 nits | Storage: up to 2TB SSD Great design Comfortable keyboard Excellent screen Expensive USB-C ports on only one side

HPs impressive business laptop is back with its smart design, great battery life, and 2-in-1 prowess. Of course, its more powerful now than its ever
been, touting 11th-gen Intel Core chips, Intel Iris Xe graphics, and now a 4K display, upgrading from its previous Full HD models. Theres a lot to love here, and it might just be as close to being the perfect business laptop as any manufacturer can get. If you can afford it. However, as it is meant for professionals, its definitely worth the investment.

Read the full review: HP Elite Dragonfly G2 (Image credit: HP) 2. HP Spectre x360 (2021)

A brilliant update CPU: 11th-gen Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 Iris Xe | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.3" diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080) OLED touch 13.3" diagonal, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) OLED touch | Storage: 256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD Gorgeous design Excellent battery life Great performance for day-to-day work Fans can get noisy Pricey

The flagship HP Spectre x360 (2021) is the newest in the flagship product
line and continues the tradition of pairing elegance and premium design with the newest in specs for a 2-in-1 laptop thats as much substance as it is style. This gorgeous Windows laptop comes with the new 11th-gen Intel CPU and enough battery life to get you through a long day at work. While it does come with a price tag to match and its 2-in-1 factor can be bulky for those making use of its tablet mode, not to mention that it can get loud, its a stunning laptop with excellent performance.

Read the full review: HP Spectre x360 (2021) (Image credit: Lenovo) 3.
Lenovo Yoga 9i

Powerful, stylish 2-in-1 that can go the distance CPU : 11th Generation Intel Core i3 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics | RAM: up to 16 GB LPDDR4X | Screen: 14.0" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, glossy with Dolby Vision 14.0" UHD
(3840 x 2160) IPS, glossy, touchscreen, HDR 400 | Storage: up to 1 TB PCIe
SSD Outstanding battery life Garaged stylus Expensive

If you want a high-performance 2-in-1 laptop that will keep going long after its rivals have given up, the Intel Evo-certified Lenovo Yoga 9i is the best 2-in-1 laptop for you. The price of entry here isnt what you would categorize as cheap, but given the power, battery life, and premium features like the rechargeable Lenovo Active Pen and its reasonably-quick pen charging dock built-in on the laptop, its actually quite reasonably priced. This means that youre getting a lot of value for paying just a bit more.

Read the full review: Lenovo Yoga 9i (Image credit: Lenovo) 4. Lenovo
IdeaPad Duet Chromebook

Everything that netbooks should have been CPU: MediaTek Helio P60T Processor
| Graphics: ARM G72 MP3 800GHz | RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4X | Screen: 10.1" FHD (1920
x 1200) IPS, glossy, touchscreen, 400 nits | Storage: Storage: 64 GB eMMC Lightweight and portable Long battery life Very affordable Tiny keyboard and finicky trackpad Charger and headphones share a single port

Is it a Chromebook or is it a tablet? Well, luckily, you wont have to decide. True to its name, this Chromebook delivers two form factors in one, while utilizing the versatility of the Chrome OS and setting you back much less
than many of the top Windows tablets out there. Of course, true to its Chromebook nature, its battery packs an incredibly long life of almost 22 hours you could pull an all-nighter, work through the day and mid-afternoon, and youll still pass out before it runs out of juice. For this price, sacrifices have to be made, naturally the keyboard is tiny, the trackpad
isnt as reliable, and the charger and headphones share one port. However, if budget is your top priority, this is definitely among the best 2-in-1 laptops in 2021.

Read the full review: Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook (Image credit: Dell) 5. Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2020)

One of the best Windows laptops around CPU: 10th Generation Intel Core i3 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus | RAM: up to 16GB 4267MHz LPDDR4x | Screen: 13.4-in. touch display | Storage: up to 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD Great display Fantastic battery life Expensive

The Dell XPS line has been upping the ante in the world of portables since launching, and that hasnt changed. It may now have penetrated the premium game, forcing its budget-conscious fans to look for cheaper alternatives, but that higher price tag hasnt changed the fact that these are some of the best laptops in the world, with the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2020) touting more versatility thanks to its hybrid design. We love this laptop so much, wed get it just for the pleasure of using it. But, if that price is holding you back, let us assure you: this is worth paying extra for.

Read the full review: Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2020) (Image credit: Acer) 6. Acer Spin 5 (2020)

A fantastic 2-in-1 laptop CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.5" (2256 x 1504) 3:2 touchscreen display | Storage: 256GB 512GB SSD Fantastic battery life 3:2 display perfect for note-taking Feature rich stylus included 3:2 display not ideal for 16:9 video Bloatware includes desktop pop-up ads

A great feature set definitely adds a lot of value, and if youre looking for the best 2-in-1 laptops, thats one thing to keep an eye out for. Its that combined with its affordability that makes the Acer Spin 5 (2020) a terrific candidate. This 2-in-1 laptop isnt just versatile due to its form factors and fantastic battery life. It also comes with a 3:2 display and a feature-rich stylus that together give it that extra advantage for students and professional over its rivals: an easy and seamless note-taking experience. If youre one of those folks who have a contempt for typing up notes in class, this old-school approach might just seal the deal.

Read the full review: Acer Spin 5 (2020) (Image credit: Lenovo) 7. Lenovo ThinkBook 14S Yoga

An excellent 2-in-1 CPU: 11th Gen Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics | RAM: up to 24 GB DDR4 3200MHz | Screen: 14.0 FHD (1920 x 1080)
IPS, glossy, touchscreen, 300 nits | Storage: up to 1TB PCIe SSD Great performance Garaged stylus Battery life is just OK

Lenovos latest release, the ThinkBook 14S Yoga, is a solid and affordable convertible that comes with some great features and a terrific performance not to mention that coveted 2-in-1 design and a garaged pen, which doesnt
come standard on every hybrid. Theres a lot to love here, starting with its great price-to-performance ratio, even though admittedly, it isnt perfect. That battery life, for example, is no match to the competition. Still, this
is among the best 2-in-1 laptops out there.

Read the full review: Lenovo Thinkpad 14S Yoga (Image credit: Lenovo) 8. Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable

Putting the Microsoft Surface Pro on notice CPU: 11th Generation Intel Core
i3 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 12.3" FHD+ (1920 x 1280) IPS, anti-reflective touchscreen, 400 nits | Storage:
256GB 1TB PCIe SSD Lightweight Good performance Excellent battery life Limited Ports Terrible Speakers

Business laptops are a dime a dozen, but once in a while, you get one thats just a little more special than the others. The Lenovo ThinkPad X12
Detachable is a more versatile option, touting a detachable, portfolio-style keyboard that allows its users to seamlessly go from full tablet to full traditional laptop in seconds. Of course, as it is still a business laptop,
it comes with a host of business-centric features, from robust security to a surprisingly long battery life.

Read the full review: Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (Image credit: Lenovo) 9. Lenovo Yoga C940

The Lenovo Yoga is back and it means business CPU: up to 10th-generation
Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics | RAM: up to 16GB |
Screen: 14 FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, touchscreen, glossy, 400 nits 14" UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS, touchscreen, glossy, HDR 400, 500 nits | Storage: up to 2TB SSD PCIe Excellent design Great performance Comfy keyboard Expensive Battery life

The Lenovo Yoga C940 is a stunning laptop. Its clear Lenovo spared no expense in its design, making a gorgeous looking portable. But, it also comes with plenty of power under the hood. Rounding the experience is a comfortable keyboard, a rotating soundbar with 2 additional speakers, touch pen as well
as a TrueBlock Privacy Shutter. While its not a perfect computer the battery life is not quite up to par it more than holds its own against the competition, with Lenovo offering a stylish and powerful Ultrabook thats perfect for any digital nomad.

Read the full review: Lenovo Yoga C940 (Image credit: Microsoft) 10. Microsoft Surface Book 3

An extremely premium piece of kit CPU: 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G7 i7-1065G7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | RAM: 8GB 32GB 3733Mhz LPDDR4x | Screen: 13.5-inch 3000 x 2000 (267 PPI) 15-inch 3240 x 2160 (260 PPI) PixelSense Display | Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB PCIe SSD Beautiful design Comfortable keyboard Gorgeous screen Weak U-series processor Tiny trackpad Lackluster speakers

In many ways, the Surface Book 3 is an example of just how far the best laptops have come in just a few short years. It has an extremely premium
piece of kit with one of the best displays weve used in a laptop, a keyboard that will put the MacBook Pros new Magic Keyboards to shame, and a hybrid design with a removable screen. This follow-up to the outstanding Surface
Book 2 is truly one of the best 2-in-1 laptops 2021 has to offer. Unfortunately, its held back by a weaker processor (next to its rivals), lacklust speakers and a high price tag. Still, its an excellent portable, if youve got the money for it and dont.

Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Book 3

Gabe Carey and Bill Thomas have also contributed to this article

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