Best 2-in-1 laptops 2022 | Windows Central

Best
2-in-1 Windows Laptop
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2022

Best overall: Dell XPS 13

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is a wonderful machine that knows how to do both tablet and laptop computing very well. Its 360-degree hinge makes it super easy to flip around and use as a tablet, or flipped back into a laptop for when you need to get some real work done. It’s rocking a 13.4-inch 1080p or 4K display with 11th Gen Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 processor options.

For the best Windows 10 convertible, check out the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1.

For RAM, you can get it configured with 8GB or 16GB of RAM if you need the extra memory for multitasking and intensive tasks. In regard to storage, the XPS 13 2-in-1 is available with a 256GB or 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD drive. These will offer great read and write speeds.

The display is Dolby Vision and HDR 4000 certified, with a 90% DCI P3 color gamut, and even has support for Dell’s Premium Active Pen, making it an excellent choice for artists looking to draw on the go. The display is available in both 1080p and 4K resolutions, with touch being standard on all models. We absolutely love this thing.

Featuring an incredible 13.5-inch 1080p or “3K2K” 3:2 display in either LCD or OLED technologies, 11th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, 8GB or 16GB RAM, and up to a 2TB SSD, you can’t go wrong with the HP Spectre x360 14 for all of your mobile computing needs. It’s also a great 2-in-1 for web browsing, light video editing, and productivity work thanks to its 360-degree hinge.

The Spectre x360 14 features Intel’s Xe Graphics, which provide up to 80% more GPU power in an Ultrabook. Paired with two Thunderbolt 4 with USB 4 Type-C ports, one USB-A port, and a headphone jack, you’ll have access to all the ports you need.

Sporting a great, 13-inch, 120Hz 3:2 display, 11th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, up to 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, you can’t go wrong with the Surface Pro 8 for photo editing and more. It’s also a great 2-in-1 for web browsing, light video editing, and productivity work if you buy the Microsoft Surface Type cover too.

The Surface Pro 8 uses the same flagship 2-in-1 form factor that was first popularized by Microsoft back in 2012. It features a kickstand around the back and a separate Type Cover accessory that adds a keyboard and trackpad, turning the Surface Pro into a convertible PC.

It even has support for the new Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 with haptic support. It can also be had with LTE, though no 5G model is available.

It also has two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, a Surface Connect port, a headphone jack, and an upgradable SSD. There’s also Windows Hello facial recognition and some of the best cameras on a Windows PC today, excellent for video calls while working from home.

If you’re looking for a 2-in-1 that also has power under the hood, the Surface Laptop Studio is the device for you. Featuring an Intel H35 series Intel core i5 or i7, up to 32GB RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, the Surface Laptop Studio can be your perfect on-the-go workhorse for video and photo editing, creativity work, and more.

Featuring a 14.4-inch 120Hz display, one of the best keyboards we’ve ever tested, and a haptic touchpad with adjustable levels of intensity, the Surface Laptop Studio is a one of a kind. The display can be pulled forward into stage mode, great for watching content on the couch or a place. It can also be laid flat, which Microsoft calls studio mode.

In studio mode, you can take advantage of the Microsoft Slim Pen 2, which also supports haptics. The laptop features two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, a Surface Connect port, and a headphone jack.

If you’re looking for something designed for the workplace in mind, Lenovo has you covered with the Yoga 9i. Available in either 14- or 15-inch configurations with Intel 11th-generation chips with Evo certification, this laptop can also be had with either 1080p or UHD display resolutions, and features a 360-degree hinge.

Additionally, this laptop can be configured with up to 1TB PCIe storage, 16GB RAM, and has a 4-cell 60Wh battery for all-day usage. It’s housed in a classy, metal chassis in the silver or black colorways too, which means it’ll look good on any desk at the office.

We’ve also got built-in Iris Xe Graphics, great for light graphics work in Photoshop for example.

Windows 10 on ARM is still in its infancy stages, meaning some apps might behave slower than usual or not run at all. Still, for the most part, your experience should be smooth if you’re just web browsing with Edge, checking email, listening to music, editing Office documents, and watching movies on Netflix on the Surface Pro X.

The Surface Pro X builds on the design that the Surface Pro 7 features, including the same kickstand and 2-in-1 form factor with an optional Type Cover accessory for a keyboard and mouse. The difference is Microsoft has made the screen bigger, 13 inches to be exact, and slimmed down the bezels too, which makes Surface Pro X look like it’s from the future.

Also, Microsoft has made the overall thickness of the device slimmer. It’s incredibly thin, so thin that there’s no room for a full-size USB-A port. It has two USB-C ports and a Surface Connect port, and LTE is built into every model. It’s the future of Surface Pro, and we think it looks great.

The 10.5-inch touch display on the Surface Go 3 is 1920×1280, and there’s a front-facing webcam tucked in at the top that’s great for video calls. Inside, get an Intel Pentium Gold Processor 6500Y with 4GB or 8GB RAM with 64GB or 128GB storage. Or, upgrade to an Intel Core m3 processor with 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage, with optional LTE.

The Surface Go 3 is perfect for students and businesses looking to get work done when out and about. Its small form factor makes it super convenient to carry around, in or out of a bag. Plus, it’s cheap, starting at just $400. For that price, you’re getting the same premium design found on the Surface Pro, including the same kickstand and Type Cover setup.

It has Windows Hello and excellent webcams. It features a USB-C port, Surface Connect, and a microSD card slot as well for expandable storage. We love the Surface Go, and think it’s the best $400 Windows PC you can buy.

Bottom line

We think the Dell XPS 13 9310 is the best 2-in-1 convertible PC out there right now. It’s an excellent laptop, a great tablet, and it’s all inside a beautiful premium piece of kit with the latest specifications, a high-quality display, and an excellent keyboard and trackpad set. It even has pen support and a 16:10 touch screen. There’s really not much we can fault here. Be sure to check out our best Windows 11-ready laptops too.

Credits — The team that worked on this guide

Zac Bowden is a senior editor at Windows Central, which means he covers a wide array of software and hardware here at Windows Central. Joining Mobile Nations in 2016, you can usually find him playing with new Windows 10 builds or secret unreleased prototype devices. Hit him up on Twitter: @zacbowden.

Daniel Rubino is the executive editor of Windows Central. He has been covering Microsoft since 2009, back when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, Surface, HoloLens, Xbox, and future computing visions. Follow him on Twitter: @daniel_rubino.