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

Date:
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 02:06:25 +0000

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We've done some deep digging, and from all our reviews, these are the best 2-in-1 laptops around.

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As laptops became ubiquitous in the modern world, the sub-categories of portable computing solutions grew to become household phenomena as well, and this includes the mighty 2-in-1.

This category offers up some of the best features of the laptop and the
tablet in the one schmick package, and while they started out as relatively low-powered machines, are now increasingly more capable.

What defines a 2-in-1 is its ability to morph from a laptop as we know it complete with keyboard and trackpad to a tablet with a touch interface. Some products, like Microsoft's Surface Book range, allow for the keybed to detach completely, while others simply flip it around the back of the device.

Generally, a device in this category will have compatibility with a stylus, making it an ideal companion for creatives and professionals on-the-go, although not all of them will include a stylus by default.

Here, we've gathered all our knowledge from extensive reviews, benchmarks and field tests, and put together a list of the most worthwhile 2-in-1s on the Australian market today. The best 2-in-1 laptop in Australia 2019 at a glance HP Spectre x360 (2020) Microsoft Surface Book 3 Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2020) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo Yoga 9i HP Spectre x60 (2021) Lenovo Yoga C940 HP Elite Dragonfly Looking for a more conventional laptop? Check out our guide on the best laptops in Australia . Compare Australian prices on the latest 2-in-1s on Getprice HPs beloved and highly praised 2-in-1 is back with a vengeance. (Image credit: HP) 1. HP Spectre x360 (2020)

HPs flagship 2-in-1 gets a 2020 refresh CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core i5
i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS BrightView micro-edge WLED-backlit multitouch 13.3" diagonal 4K (3840 x 2160) UWVA BrightView micro-edge AMOLED multitouch | Storage: 256GB 2TB SSD Stylish and high-quality finish Great all-around performance Built-in security features are useful Battery life takes a hit
Can run hot at times

HPs beloved and highly praised 2-in-1 is back with a vengeance, this time
with more powerful components like the 10th-generation Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Plus graphics. Of course, that impeccable 2-in-1 design and pristine gem-cut chassis are back, as are its security features and Bang & Olufsen speakers. That killer combination makes it, now more than ever, the best 2-in-1 laptop out there. If you care about aesthetics as much as you do performance and overall quality, this is the laptop for you.

Read the full review: HP Spectre x360 (2020) (Image credit: Microsoft) 2. 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. At less than an inch thick, and only 12.3 x 9.14 inches for its 13-inch model and 13.5 x 9.87 inches for its 15-inch version, this is also among the best Ultrabooks and best 2-in-1s that 2020
has to offer. It doesn't necessarily have the strongest processor when compared to many rivals on this list, so you'll need to weigh up this delightful form factor against your more intensive computing needs.

Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Book 3 Youll be hard-pressed to find fault in the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2019). (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) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook packs an incredibly long life of almost 22 hours. (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 2020.

Read the full review: Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook 5. Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13-inch)

A hole in one for 2-in-1s CPU: Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel HD
Graphics 620 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB GDDR5) | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.5-inch, 3,000 x 2,000 PixelSense display | Storage: 256GB 1TB Very good battery life Powerful Very expensive No Surface Pen included

It might not be the latest in the lineup, but we were big fans of this
2-in-1, and now it has a successor, you're more likely to find it for a great price. Microsofts second 2-in-1 laptop isnt perfect, but its an impressive device held back by a handful of concessions. The Surface Book 2 does feature an 8th-generation Intel processor and an Nvidia 10-series graphics chip, making it suitable for gamers and creative types alike. When you take that power and pair it with its nifty convertibility, its easy to see why its a winner.

Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13-inch) (Image credit: Lenovo) 6. 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 HPs beloved and highly praised 2-in-1
is back with a vengeance. (Image credit: Future) 7. 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 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. Its 2-in-1 factor can be bulky for those making use of its tablet mode, and it can get rather loud in operation, and compared to its global pricing, isn't nearly as appealing in Australia as last year's model.

Read the full review: HP Spectre x360 (2021) (Image credit: Lenovo) 8.
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 The HP Elite Dragonfly tops our list with its combination of portability and power. (Image credit: HP) 9. HP Elite Dragonfly

For the traveling professional CPU: 8th-generation Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB - 16GB | Screen: 13.3" diagonal Full HD touch display Full HD touch Sure View display | Storage: 256 GB SSD Impeccable design Excellent battery life Pretty expensive

As far as 2-in-1 laptops go, the HP Elite Dragonfly boasts an exceptional combination of portability and power. Its also one of the most beautiful business laptops we've tested in a long time, touting a thin and light design
complete with incredible speakers, a sublime keyboard and the optional 550 nit 4K display thats absolutely hard to contend with. Globally, this hybrid gets our coveted five-star rating, which already says a lot as we dont give that out lightly, but in Australia, its hefty price keep it from topping our list.

Read the full review: HP Elite Dragonfly

Thinking of insuring your 2-in-1?

While your 2-in-1's portable nature increases its convenience and
flexibility, it also means it's at greater risk of becoming lost, damaged or stolen. In Australia, you can often protect against those scenarios (even outside the home) by adding 'personal effects' insurance to your contents insurance. To find out more, check out our sister site Mozo and compare contents insurance offers. The best laptops in Australia: our picks of the
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