12 Best 2-in-1 Laptops To Buy in 2020

There’s no question that the Microsoft Surface Book 2 was built for performance. Power professional-grade software all day with the latest quad-core Intel processors and the best graphics performance yet with the latest NVIDIA GeForce GPUs.

The new Surface Book 2 is a versatile laptop, powerful tablet, and portable studio in one. With the several modes of use, you can easily adapt the Surface to meet any and every need.

Lightweight and powerful with unprecedented performance in a laptop of this size. Get ideas down fast with a backlit keyboard and a display designed for touch and Surface Pen.

The Microsoft Surface Book 2 offers 3D experience on top of regular viewing to truly take it above and beyond the expected.

Surface Book 2 is a sleek, portable powerhouse. Use demanding apps and tackle tasks on the go with up to 17 hours of battery life. Get productive with a full keyboard and large trackpad, or use the interactive touchscreen.

Specs:

• 13.5-inch or 15-inch screen
• IntelCore i7 and i5
• 8GB or 16GB RAM
• 1TB, 512GB, or 256GB SSD

The Notebook 7 Spin is a dramatic improvement over the classic Notebook 7. With new fast charging capabilities, it can fully charge in just 90 minutes, and even add 2 hours to a partially depleted battery in just 20 minutes. It comes with Windows 10 OS pre-installed to give you the best operating system available for this type of tech.

Samsung Notebook 7 Spin is packed with some pretty powerful guts that are designed for gamers and workers alike, but still only weighs in at 5 lbs. including the battery! Inside are 16 GB of RAM, over 1T of storage space, an Intel Core i7 processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce 940MX. All of this is bundled up in a beautiful 15.6 inch LCD package, just waiting for you to play with it.

Specs:

• 15.6 inch 1920 x 1080 (FHD) LED Backlit Touchscreen
• 2GB Nvidia GeForce 940MX
• 16GB DDR4
• Intel Dual-Core i7-7500U 2.7 GHz
• 512GB SSD

The Lenovo Flex 14 is a very interesting beast, as it’s powered by the latest-gen AMD Ryzen 5 3500U (as in ultra-low voltage) CPU and comes with plenty of RAM, 12 GB of DDR4 respectively, along with a fast 256GB NVMe SSD. Obviously, you’ll get a 14’’ full HD 1080p touchscreen display to complement the Windows 10 OS and the active pen included in the retail package.

Considering the hardware inside/outside and the attractive price tag, which is quite affordable all things considered, the Lenovo Flex 14 is an excellent choice for office work, live-streams when on the go and even some light gaming, if that’s your cup of tea. And yes, we’re speaking about gaming due to the laptop’s Radeon Vega 8 GPU, which is literally an overkill if you’re into fast photo/video editing. Connectivity-wise, the Lenovo Flex 14 comes with HDMI, USB-C, and USB 3.1 inputs, plus Bluetooth, while the battery if potent enough to deliver approximately 10 hours of autonomy on a single charge.

Security-wise, you’ll get a fingerprint scanner and a webcam shutter, which are pretty much standard features in business-oriented laptops.

Basically, this 2-in-1 laptop built by one of the world’s top IT manufacturers brings on the ultimate power of Ryzen in a budget-conscious form factor, which is nothing short of amazing.

The HP Spectre x360 Gemcut 15t is a premium 2-in-1 laptop, and the price pretty much tells the story from the beginning, as the 2019 version comes with all the technological bells required to make the Geek Party happy. This baby has it all: a high quality UHD 4K touchscreen display, Intel’s top I7-8750H CPU (a hexacore variety obviously), a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti GPU (yes, you can engage in binge gaming on this monster), 16 GB of RAM (DDR4 baby), a stellar 512GB SSD plus software goodies, such as Win 10 Pro Pre-Installed by HP (bloatware is a bonus), and even 3 years of McAffee’s antivirus solution, provided there are still people still using that.

But wait, there’s something extra for audiophiles and gamers: this literal gem of a laptop boasts a B&O sound system, i.e. the Spectre x360 Gemcut 15t not only looks awesome, but it also sounds extremely well.

So, who’s it for? Well, the answer is: pretty much anyone looking for premium build quality and top notch performance. You can use this laptop for anything, ranging from gaming to Power Point presentations to Autocad, coding, listening to your favorite tracks, watching movies and anything in between.

The Asus Chromebook has already achieved legendary status in certain circles, and the 2019 version of their Flip C434 makes for an excellent choice if you’re shopping for a budget-friendly 2-in-1 laptop. Featuring a 14 inches wide touchscreen, 4 GB of RAM and 64GB eMMC Storage, this Asus Chromebook is no spaceship, i.e. you can’t use it for hardcore tasks, but when it comes to office and multimedia, it performs rather well despite its relatively humble innards due to the excellent implementation of Chrome OS.

Basically, if you’re on a tight budget and you’re ok with Chrome OS, the Flip C434 has a lot to offer: decent hardware inside, which is more than enough to run flawlessly the very-light-on-resources OS, a premium design, and, very important for productivity-oriented users, amazing battery life, which will last you all day long, and we’re not kidding either. The full HD 1080p display is pretty good considering the price asked, and to make a long story short, this baby is a proud successor of the highly popular Chromebook Flip C302CA, but what we’re dealing here is a big improvement from all points of view: battery life, hardware inside and design, as the C434 boasts a sleek aluminum chassis and top-notch build quality.

Finally, we must mention that Chrome OS has aged like wine, i.e. it’s pretty much a viable alternative to Windows/Mac OS for everyday users.

ASUS is known for making affordable tech, including 2-in-1 laptops. The ZenBook Flip 14 is an ideal choice for students on the go or professionals that need a portable PC that can do a little something extra.

This 14-inch laptop has an FHD panel with a touchscreen display and an Intel Core–i7-8565U processor under the hood. It’s light at only 3.1 pounds and well-built thanks to an aluminum shell. ASUS went with 16GB of RAM in this build, and you’ll get a 512GB solid-state drive as well. The Flip UX461FN is rated for 13 hours of battery life, which is actually more like 7 – 9 hours depending on your usage (and charges up to 60% capacity in just 49 minutes).

All the connectivity options you’d expect from a modern laptop are present, but there are a few cool perks on the Flip 14. It has an SD card reader and USB Type-C port along with a built-in fingerprint scanner. The UX461FN also has an HDMI port and two additional USB 3.0 ports, so the connectivity options are strong on this one.

This versatile laptop converts in seconds and is an excellent option if you need something powerful and slick. Battery life is solid, even if not quite as long as advertised and it’s definitely portable.

AWe’ve always been fans of the HP X360 lineup but, they tend to be pricey at the top end. Well, their latest is a slick budget-friendly convertible that won’t break the bank and takes advantage of Intel’s Optane memory system.

The X360 is one of HP’s better-looking systems with clean lines and thin bezels on the side. It has a large 15.6-inch touchscreen panel with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 which is a steal given the price. We’re also fans of the 1TB hard drive. Unfortunately, the processor is underwhelming with an Intel Core-i3 although it is from the 8th generation.

Another minor drawback would be the memory as it only has 4GB of DDR4, but gets a boost from 16GB of Optane memory. The usual array of ports are present on the HP X360 as well along with stereo speakers from Bang & Olufsen. This model also comes with a digital stylus, a nice perk if you’re looking for a convertible laptop for design or artwork.

While an i5 processor would have been nice, this laptop is affordable and gets respectable battery life at around 7 hours. It’s not the type of machine you’ll want to buy for gaming or any multitasking if you use memory-hungry apps, but it’s an excellent choice for students and consumers that need a reliable laptop with a large display.

Lenovo Yoga is yet another household name for people looking for the ultimate productivity gadget, and yes, the next contender on our list is the C630, the 2019 model respectively. Since we’re talking about Lenovo, a Chinese company, the C630 makes for a budget-friendly 15.6’’ full HD 1080p IPS multi-touch screen machine which runs on Google’s Chrome OS. Unlike the Flip C434, the Yoga 630 has a lot of power under the hood, as it features an 8th gen Intel Quad Core i5-8250U, which is arguably better than an i7-7500U, as well as 8 GB of RAM (DDR4) and a 128GB eMMC.

Considering the fact that the C630 runs on Chrome OS, what we’re dealing with here is a true-blue productivity beast; some may say this Yoga’s hardware is overkill considering the light-on-resources OS, but never mind that. Besides top-notch performance, this laptop boasts a super slim and flexible design and a sleek aluminum chassis. On top of that, you’ll get a decent keyboard and even LTE connectivity; yet arguably, the best thing about the Yoga C630 is its battery life, which is nothing short of amazing in its class. Besides Chrome OS, which is pretty good in the current year, the Yoga can also run Android apps and even Linux, so yeah, this little chromebook will deliver a lot of bang for the buck asked.

The Dell XPS 15 is the company’s most powerful 15’’ 2-in-1 laptop to date. If you can live with the price tag, which is ample, the XPS 15 offers quite a lot for the money asked: an 8th gen Intel CPU and a Radeon™ Vega M discrete graphics, everything on a single chip. There are many configurations to choose from, ranging from Intel® Core™ i5-8305G to Intel® Core™ i7-8705G, while the RAM amount varies from 8GB DDR4-2400MHz to 32GB DDR4-2400MHz.

The “stock” GPU department consists of Radeon™’s RX Vega M GL Graphics with 4GB HMB2 Graphics Memory, while the storage capacity ranges from 128GB M.2 2280 SATA Solid State Drive to 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD or even a 1TB m.2 NVMe PCIe SSD on the most expensive machine, which will drain more than $2k from your bank account. It’s worth mentioning that the highest-end Dell XPS 15 boasts a stellar 4K Ultra HD resolution display (OLED baby), which is a nice touch from Dell.

The Google Pixelbook is the high-performance brother of the older Chromebook series.

The Google Pixelbook is the first 2-in-1 laptop with the Google Assistant built in. Simply press the Google Assistant key on your keyboard or say “Ok Google” to get started. The Google Assistant is always ready to help. charges up to 60% capacity in just 49 minutes).

Featuring a 7th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, you will be able to accomplish a lot on this tiny Google Pixelbook.

The long-lasting battery delivers up to 10 hours of use and is charging so fast that you can get 2 hours of use in 15 minutes.

The innovative 4-in-1 design adapts to whatever you’re doing with the laptop, tablet, tent, and entertainment modes. You can easily access all your favorite apps including Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, YouTube and more.

The Google Pixelbook’s design measures 10.3 mm and weighs 2.45lbs. Features a 12.3” 360° touchscreen display, a sleek aluminum body, and a backlit keyboard. Powered by Chrome OS with automatic software updates so you’ll always have the latest virus protection.

Specs:

• 7th Gen Intel Core i5 3.3 GHz
• 8GB RAM
• 128GB SSD
• 12.3″ Display with 2400 x 1600 resolution

Some devices are full-blown 2-in-1’s while others are a bit more tablet than a laptop. That’s the case with the Microsoft Surface Go, a premium PC that has the distinction of being the lightest machine on our list at only 1.15 pounds.

This hybrid has a sharp 10-inch PixelSense display with a resolution of 1,800 x 1,200 which detaches from the keyboard cover with ease. The tablet itself weighs around 1.15 pounds, and the specs are impressive on this particular model. While other variants are available, this version has 8GB of RAM and a 128GB solid-state drive along with a dual-core Pentium chip.

Due to the design, ports are limited on the Surface Go. You’ll still get a USB-C port, SDXC card reader, headphone jack, and a Surface connect port but no HDMI out or any other extras. Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi are present along with an 8MP/5MP camera combo. It has Windows Hello integration, and you can get around 8 – 9 hours of juice during normal usage

Obviously, this one is going to be an acquired taste as it’s essentially a Windows tablet with a thin detachable keyboard. It’s quite capable however with 8GB of RAM, and there are a lot of configurations available depending on your needs and budget.

Our second option from Microsoft shares a few similarities with our first. The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 is another laptop hybrid with a detachable keyboard, but this one gives you more powerful options for consumers that need a Pro level machine.

The Surface Pro 6 is Microsoft’s flagship slate, which means it’s basically a high-end laptop in a thin, portable package. It has a 12.3-inch PixelSense display with a resolution of 2,736 x 1,824. This variant has a whopping 16GB of RAM and the Intel UHD graphics 620 chip along with a large 512 solid-state drive. It also has an 8th gen Core i7, so you won’t have to worry about power or need to upgrade anytime soon.

This 2-in-1 has the same cameras found on the Surface Go, and a similar set of connectivity options. There’s a full-size USB 3.0 port, headphone jack, and card reader, but you also get a mini DisplayPort on the Pro. Another advantage of this system are the wealth of accessories with the Surface Dial, Pen Arc Mouse, and Signature Type Cover just to name a few.

Microsoft proved you could make a powerful tablet for productivity with the Surface series, and this version is the meanest machine on our list. There are 8GB and i5 variants of the Surface Pro 6 as well however if you’re budget is tight, but you want something more powerful than the Go.