The 5 best 2-in-1 laptops of 2018: find the best convertible laptop for your needs

 Once you’ve experienced the best 2-in-1 laptops for yourself, you’ll never go back. It would even be difficult to go back to a normal, old non-convertible laptop. And, judging by a recent patent filed by Microsoft, smartphones may be following in the footsteps of these versatile machines with their flexible hinges.

The best 2-in-1 laptops come in every shape and size, and even offer premium performance – they’re now among the best Windows 10 laptops you can buy today. And, with 8th-generation Coffee Lake processors making their way to awesome 2-in-1 laptops, like the Dell XPS 15 2-in-1, we can’t wait to see what future 2-in-1 laptops look like. Luckily, now that Computex 2018 is over, and we got a chance to take a look at the best laptops of Computex, we have an idea of what the future will hold.

At the end of the day, a MacBook Air might be tempting, but it doesn’t have an 8th-generation Intel processor or a 4K display – nor does it flip around or have a touchscreen. However, the best 2-in-1 laptops totally do, and usually at a lower price.

A majority of the best 2-in-1 laptops will be convertible – the bottom half swiveling around the back, so you can use it as a tablet. There are a few, though, that are detachable, like the sublime Surface Book 2, whose high-resolution PixelSense display is held up by sheer magnetic force. No matter how the tablet mode is implemented, most of the best 2-in-1 laptops will be compatible with styluses – though they’re usually sold separately. Don’t worry, though, we’ve listed the pros and cons of each device. 

• The best laptops aren't limited to the convertible kind

 

Gamers ought to look elsewhere, but for everyone else, the Lenovo Yoga 920 is a passable alternative to the ludicrously expensive Surface Book 2. For those who value, well... value over a screen that can be detached completely from its keyboard, the Lenovo Yoga 920 has a lot of good to offer. The design, for instance, is less pronounced and has the subtlety of a more traditional Ultrabook. Meanwhile, it’s thin and powerful all the same.

Read the full review: Lenovo Yoga 920

 

Though many heads will be turned to the 15-inch model this time around, as Microsoft recently debuted a large-sized laptop for the first time ever, the 13.5-inch rendition of the Surface Book 2 deserves your attention nonetheless. To start, it comes with a 7th- or 8th-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, respectively, depending on your needs. But, per usual with the Surface devices, the draw isn’t what it can do on the inside, but rather, how it can transform on the outside. Not only can its screen be detached from its keyboard, but it’ll last longer too.

Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13-inch)

With Kaby Lake now ruling the roost in terms of CPUs, HP decided it’s high time to flip the switch on its Spectre 2-in-1. With an overhauled keyboard and suave new logo, the HP Spectre x360 holds its own against anything Apple can show. At the same time, none of this stifles the battery life, which exceeds 8 hours of straight use. What’s more, the HP Spectre x360 can now be configured with a 4K screen and 1TB of SSD storage, too.

Read the full review: HP Spectre x360

 If you’ve been in the market for one of the best 2-in-1 laptops, but you also kind of wanted to get one of the best gaming laptops instead, you’re in luck. The Dell XPS 15, already a fantastic laptop, has been transformed into a 2-in-1 – and was given discrete-class Radeon RX Vega graphics in the process. What this means is that you can get a beautiful convertible laptop, but you don’t have to give up any power. And, while that means that it’s a little expensive and the fans get a bit loud – it’s worth it in our book.

Read the full review: Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 

 

To be fair, we loved the 13-inch Surface Book already, so when we first caught word that a 15-inch Surface Book 2 was in the works, our expectations were amplified. In the end, Microsoft’s second 2-in-1 laptop isn’t perfect, but it is an impressive feat held back by a handful of (frankly necessary) concessions. For starters, this machine features cutting-edge 8th-generation Intel processors and Nvidia 10-series graphics for gamers and creative types alike. Pair that with its nifty convertibility, and we have ourselves a winner.

Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Book 2 (15-inch)

June 25, 2018 at 01:44PM
Abbas Jaffar Ali,Kevin Lee