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The Best 2-in-1 Laptops of 2026
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Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 (2023)
Pros
- Phenomenal touchscreen display
- Dynamic audio
- Included stylus and case
Cons
- Slightly underpowered
- Short battery life
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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i (2023)
Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 5i wrings plenty of performance out of its Intel Core i5-1335U—and its responsive touchscreen makes it a great "budget" 2-in-1. Read More
Pros
- Good performance for the price
- Responsive touchscreen
- Higher-end look than the price suggests
Cons
- Screen isn’t the brightest or most colorful
- Heavy
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Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2022)
With a discrete graphics card, a top-tier processor, and an eye-catching design, the ROG Flow Z13 is the best Windows tablet you can buy for everything. Read More
Pros
- Stunning design
- Excellent performance
- Stylus support
Cons
- Power-hungry
- Weak battery life
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Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (2023)
Two OLED displays, included physical keyboard and mouse, and stylus, multiple reading and typing modes—there’s nothing the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i can’t do. Read More
Pros
- Literally transforms
- Compact and portable
- Versatility
Cons
- Finicky touch gestures
- Takes some getting used to
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HP Spectre x360 (2022)
The HP Spectre x360 14 2-in-1 laptop excels as both a tablet and a laptop, with comfortable ergonomics. It's one of the best 2-in-1s around. Read More
Pros
- Excellent stylus included
- Responsive touchscreen display
- Comfortable keyboard and trackpad
Cons
- OK battery life
- Performance could be better
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Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 (2023)
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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i (2023)
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Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2022)
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Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (2023)
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Other 2-in-1 Laptops We Tested
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How We Test 2-in-1 Laptops
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How to Choose a 2-in-1 Laptop
- Best Overall Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 (2023)
- Best Value Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i (2023)
- Best Gaming Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2022)
- Most Versatile Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (2023)
- Other 2-in-1 Laptops We Tested
- How We Test 2-in-1 Laptops
- How to Choose a 2-in-1 Laptop
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The Rundown
- Our favorite 2-in-1 laptops are the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (2023) and the MSI Summit E16 Flip (2022).
- 2-in-1 laptops offer the utility of a traditional laptop with the versatility of a tablet, ideal for various tasks like drawing, writing, and browsing.
- Key considerations include processor, graphics, RAM, and storage for performance, along with sturdy build quality and a comfortable screen size for portability and stylus use.
The best 2-in-1 laptops give you the utility of a traditional laptop plus the versatility of a tablet—one machine for homework, writing emails, drawing, reading, and so much more.
Our top pick is the Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 . We love its touchscreen display, color gamut coverage, and price for the performance. But not all two-in-ones are created equal. From bright screens to portability, or a diverse selection of ports, it has something for everyone.
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Pencil artists should appreciate the stylus' textured rubber tip the most.
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Asus' ROG Flow Z13 is an incredible jack-of-all-trades gaming tablet.
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The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i's "waterfall" mode turns the laptop into one big display. It's fantastic for scrolling through spreadsheets and long articles.
Other 2-in-1 Laptops We Tested
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Pros
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Excellent stylus included
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Responsive touchscreen display
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Comfortable keyboard and trackpad
Cons
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OK battery life
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Performance could be better
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Pros
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Phenomenal HDR display
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Excellent stylus included
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Sleek form factor
Cons
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Poor battery life
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Fingerprint magnet
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Pros
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Sturdy, stylish chassis
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Good performance
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Good battery life
Cons
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Mediocre display
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Bloatware
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Pros
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Pressure-sensitive tablet mode
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Quiet keyboard
Cons
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Uncomfortable laptop mode
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Chunky design
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Poor heat management
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Pros
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Sturdy build
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Comfortable keyboard
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Stays cool
Cons
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Dim display
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Tinny audio
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Mediocre battery life
How We Test 2-in-1 Laptops
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We test laptops for their processing capability, graphics, battery life, and screen brightness.
At Reviewed, we use a series of standardized benchmark tests for laptops to measure their processing capability, graphics, battery life, and screen brightness. Those benchmarks include standard tests like Geekbench and 3DMark to gauge how well the laptop multitasks, runs games, and handles day-to-day computing.
To test battery life, we set up our laptops to continuously cycle through various websites at a brightness of 200 nits—around 60% brightness for many of these 2-in-1 models—until they run out of power, estimating how much work you can get done on a single charge. Our tech experts also personally use each laptop for an extended time, rating each on factors like build quality, price, portability, and design.
How to Choose a 2-in-1 Laptop
2-in-1 or convertible laptops tend to be more expensive than their traditional counterparts, so there aren’t a lot of great budget models in this space. When we look at 2-in-1 laptops, we analyze their performance for most everyday tasks and build quality that will last more than a year or two of use. Still, you’ll likely have to make some choices about what’s most important to you. You’ll need to consider:
Performance
The processor, graphics chip, RAM, and storage all affect your laptop’s capabilities. If you’re doing anything remotely taxing, a midrange chip like the Intel i5 is a solid choice. We’d also recommend at least 8GB of RAM. You could maybe get away with 4GB on a 2-in-1 Chromebook, but with the modern possibilities of extra tabs and browser extensions, even the Internet can take a lot of RAM.
For more intense work (or play) like photo/video editing or keeping up with new games, you’ll want a little more juice. Intel’s higher-end i7 processors make for noticeably faster video rendering, a dedicated graphics card will help you get the most out of AAA games.
No matter who you are, we recommend loading up on storage. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a heavy computer user, your photos, videos, and music can eat up a lot of space over time. You can definitely pay a lot for a high-end solid-state drive, but you can also just look for a 2-in-1 with an SD card slot and give yourself an option for affordable expansion later.
Build
Most 2-in-1 laptops have a 360-degree hinge so that the keyboard cover can fold to prop up the screen, or even fold back for tablet functionality. Other models have a separate keyboard/dock that detaches from the screen/tablet. Ultimately, the difference between the two is less important than build quality.
You want a laptop that can take a beating as it rides around in your bag all day. You also want one with a sturdy trackpad and keyboard. After all, a variety of inputs is your whole reason for seeking a 2-in-1 machine.
Display Size
When looking at 2-in-1s, the screen size conversation feels a little different. The balance between having an easy-to-read screen vs. portability is always important, but when your computer doubles as a tablet, new factors come up. You need to consider what you can comfortably hold, as well as how much space you need to comfortably use your stylus.
Most screen sizes for 2-in-1s fall between 13 and 17 inches. It’s not uncommon to find thin bezels here that make 2-in-1s smaller than traditional laptops. Bear in mind that small laptops tend to be less powerful. In turn, if you do find a small, powerful 2-in-1, it’ll usually cost more than choosing one or the other.
Upgrading
Many modern laptops (especially tablets) feature components that are soldered onto the motherboard. That means that if you want more RAM or bigger storage later on, you’re out of luck. As you shop, either look for a laptop that allows you to swap out parts, or plan to spend more upfront to future-proof your purchase a little.
Meet the testers
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Adrien has over 4 years of experience covering laptops, desktops, software, games, and more.
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Michael Garrett Steele has been writing and editing professionally since 2013, and has been a part of Reviewed since 2020. An MFA in music composition, Garrett has lent audio expertise to everyone from Independence Community College to Bethesda Softworks, informing reviews of audio equipment and services. Garrett also covers tech, drawing on experience working everywhere from IT helpdesks to enterprise architecture sales. Steele has also become a go-to reviewer for minor plumbing fixtures since covering bidets for Reviewed in early 2020.
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Joanna specializes in anything and everything gaming-related and loves nerding out over graphics cards, processors, and chip architecture. Previously she was a staff writer for Gizmodo, PC Gamer, and Maximum PC.
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