2024-03-02 06:02:00
Very trendy and presented as the future of laptops, 2-in-1s, also called convertible laptop PCs, are now becoming increasingly rare. However, some references remain within the ranges of each brand. Zenbook Flip from Asus, MSI Summit Flip Evo, x360 from HP, Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio without forgetting the Yoga from Lenovo, pioneers of the concept of the laptop convertible into a tablet. Should we fall for these apparently perfect hybrid models? Some answers and selection of the best 2-in-1 laptops so you don’t make a mistake and make the right choice.
What is a 2-in-1 (or hybrid) laptop?
A convertible 2-in-1 laptop combines the features of a traditional laptop and a tablet into a single device. This type of computer is designed to offer maximum flexibility, adapting to different situations and modes of use. The central element of these devices lies their special hinge, which allows the screen to be folded, rotated or even detached to transform it into a real tablet on certain models.
What are the advantages of a laptop PC convertible into a tablet?
On paper these computers have only advantages and are often cited as offering the best of both worlds. The power and ergonomics of a laptop while benefiting from the portability and ease of use of a tablet for navigation, multimedia and tactile interactions. By adding a stylus, new uses such as drawing, taking notes or simply interacting with your fingertip become possible.
Another plus, at least in principle, is that buying a 2-in-1 device can be more economical than buying a laptop and tablet separately.
The Asus Zenbook Fold pushes the boundary between laptop and tablet a little further!
In use, perfection is not (always) there
Theory and everyday reality do not always come together. And for convertible laptops, the first disappointment often comes from using them in tablet mode. As light and thin as they are, 2-in-1 laptops remain “heavier” than a simple tablet like the Microsoft Surface or an Apple iPad. Often, they are also slightly bulky compared to a “classic” computer. A few hundred grams certainly, but which are felt when the computer is used in tablet mode at arm’s length or on the lap.
Another disappointment, and despite undeniable progress in recent years, Windows 11 remains an operating system designed to be used with a keyboard and a mouse. To do without it in favor of a purely tactile interaction is to regularly complain about approximate ergonomics and seconds wasted trying to click on this tiny Photoshop icon or even bring up the virtual keyboard…
Central element of laptops convertible into tablets, the hinge. The latter is also often singled out when it comes to discussing the lifespan of these models. More fragile, handled more, it is often the first source of damage, which can lead to the premature end of the computer. Added to a higher purchasing cost, this can be a barrier for many.
Finally, by their design, the weight and thickness constraints are much greater. As a result, 2-in-1 laptops cannot carry very powerful configurations and are limited to low-power processors and mid-range graphics cards, at best. Concessions not always possible for architects, motion designers and other video professionals.
Our selection of the best 2-in-1 laptops convertible into a touchscreen tablet
As you will have understood, despite their undeniable advantages, convertible laptops also have to deal with certain intrinsic limitations. Everyone is free to accept them or not, but if you let yourself be tempted, it’s a safe bet that going back to a non-touch laptop will quickly become impossible…
Acer Aspire 3 Spin A3SP14-31PT-C5RZ Argent – Tactile
14″ IPS 1920 * 1200 (16:10), N100, Intel UHD Graphics Xe (G4), SSD 128 Go, 1,5 Kg
HP Envy x360 15-fh0007nf Tactile Noir
15″ OLED 1920 * 1080 (Full HD), Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Radeon Vega 7, SSD 500 Go, 1,8 Kg
2-in-1 laptop PC convertible into a tablet, theHP Envy x360 15-fh0007nf thin and light with a 15-inch IPS Full HD touch screen, performs well in everyday use, content multimedia work and light gaming thanks to its AMD processor…
Lenovo Yoga 6 13ABR8 (83B2002TFR) Bleu – Tactile
13″ IPS 1920 * 1200 (16:10), Ryzen 7 7730U, AMD Radeon Vega 8, SSD 500 Go, 1,4 Kg
Convertible into a Tablet, the thin and light versatile 2-in-1 laptop Lenovo Yoga 6 13ABR8 (83B2002TFR) with 13-inch IPS Full HD 16/10 touch screen that can be opened 360° offers a 2-factor biometric authentication solution…
Asus ZenBook S 13 Flip OLED UP5302ZA-LX235W Bleu – 2.8K OLED
13″ OLED 2880 * 1800 (Retina), Core i5-1245U, Intel Iris Xe, SSD 500 Go, 1,1 Kg
Sober and elegant with its white design, very easy to transport.Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED UP5302ZA-LX235W is a 2-in-1 Ultrabook convertible into a nomadic tablet with 8 hours of battery life with a dual biometric authentication solution (fingerprint reader + infrared webcam for facial recognition) with a 13-inch touchscreen High…
HP Envy x360 13-bf0043nf Argent
13″ IPS 1920 * 1200 (16:10), Core i5-1230U, Intel Iris Xe, SSD 500 Go, 1,8 Kg
Versatile 2-in-1 portable PC easy to carry on the go with 8 hours of battery life under Windows 11, theHP Envy x360 13-bf0043nf convertible into a Tablet with its 13-inch Full HD IPS sRGB touch screen with colors more faithful than average that can be opened 360°, based on 16 GB of RAM as well as an Intel Alder Lake Core i5-1230U processor from…
Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 Argent – Tactile, Ryzen 7
14″ IPS 1920 * 1200 (16:10), Ryzen 7 7730U, AMD Radeon Vega 8, SSD 1 To, 1,6 Kg
HP Envy x360 13-bf0062nf Bleu – Tactile OLED 2.8K
13″ OLED 2880 * 1800 (Retina), Core i7-1250U, Intel Iris Xe, SSD 500 Go, 1,8 Kg
Original with its easy-to-carry blue design convertible into a tablet, theHP Envy x360 13-bf0062nf is a 2-in-1 portable PC with a 13-inch High Definition 2.8K touch screen that can be opened 360° with OLED DCI-P3 colors much more faithful than average, equipped with a backlit keyboard, an Infrared webcam to recognize…
Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE00A4FR) Silver Tablet – 2.8K Touch OLED
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14″ OLED 2880 * 1800 (Retina), Core i7-1260P, Intel Iris Xe, SSD 500 Go, 1,5 Kg
Supplied with a stylus, the 2-in-1 High Definition High Fidelity laptop PC Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE00A4FR) versatile, easy to transport and nomadic, with a battery life of 8 hours under Windows 11, it can be converted into a tablet thanks to its…
HP Envy x360 15-fe0000nf Argent – Tactile, RTX 3050
15″ IPS 1920 * 1080 (Full HD), Core i7-1355U, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, SSD 1 To, 1,8 Kg
2-in-1 multimedia ultrabook convertible into a tablet, the hybrid laptop PC HP Envy x360 15-fe0000nf thin and light, 360° opening, 15-inch Full HD touch screen with sRGB colors that are more faithful than average, supports a number of games…
Asus ROG Flow X16 GV601VV-NL007W Noir – QHD 240Hz Mini LED, RTX 4060
16″ Mini-LED 2560 * 1600 (16:10), Core i9-13900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, SSD 1 To, 2,0 Kg
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