Combine the convenience of a tablet with the power of a desktop PC! A 2-in-1 laptop, sometimes called a convertible or hybrid, is a laptop that can be used as a tablet, or vice versa depending on your point of view. Just as laptops gave computer users flexibility over a desktop, the 2-in-1 adds even more flexibility. These powerful, affordable devices have the power of a laptop, so you can do professional level work without a problem. They are also small and light enough to function as a tablet, which is great for viewing Netflix or making presentations. Most of them have touch-screen abilities, for even more flexibility. These computers have a keyboard that is either detachable or can bend backward to turn the laptop into a tablet. There is a tremendous variety of price levels as well, to fit most budgets. The best ones on the market on sale now are the Samsung Notebook 9 Pro, Dell XPS 15, and Lenovo Flex 6. However, there are other touchscreen convertible laptops that are also on sale for incredible prices. Read on to find out more and see who is offering today's best deals.
The ASUS VivBook Flip 14, which can be found on Newegg for up to $200 off, is an ultra-lightweight laptop that features an advanced i8 processor, a 1TB hybrid hard drive, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, a 3.4-GHz processor and more. ASUS is one of the most reputable PC brands on the market, so you can buy this laptop knowing you're benefiting from top-quality parts and construction.
The Dell Inspiron is a convertible notebook with more advanced specs than other affordable laptops. Equipped with a fast i7 processor, this convertible laptop is great for more intensive applications. It features 8GB of memory, a backlit keyboard, 1TB of storage space, Windows 10, and more.
The Microsoft Surface is one of the leading models of 2-in-1 laptops. Leading the charge is the Microsoft Surface Pro 6, which can be found on sale from Newegg for as low as $899. Featuring an eighth-generation i5 processor, the Surface can easily be used as a laptop or a tablet. It's super lightweight and easy to carry, and its 12.3-inch screen is suitable for gaming, web apps, movies, and more. This Surface also features a 128 GB SSD for ultra-fast boot and load times.
The Lenovo Flex 6 has a lot of positive qualities and is on the market for around $300. It has a touchscreen display and a battery that can go for eight hours or more. It has only 64 GB of storage and 2 BG of Ram, but it has a sound Intel Celeron N4000 processor to give you impressive power. This is a great laptop for travel, or it is also a good step up from a tablet-only device.
Students on a budget will appreciate the Lenovo Flex 6, which goes for $300 or so. It has enough features that students need and does not have all the extras they may not need.
This 2-in-1 is at, or near the top, of most lists of the best of the best. It does not back down to the best of laptops, and still offers the flexibility of a tablet without compromise. It comes with a stylus, which is not often the case. It has Intel HD graphics, 256 GB of storage on an SSD drive. The device adds 8-16 BF of Ram. You can get a 13.3-inch screen or a 15.6-inch screen. It is not cheap, ranging from $1000 to $1500, but it is the Cadillac of hybrid computers.
The Samsung Notebook 9 Pro offers all you need for your artistic endeavors. The touchscreen is very responsive and you can adjust your art there as well. It has the power you need and quality graphics artists need to work.
This is another hybrid that refuses to compromise in either direction and tries to bring you the best of both worlds. It is a bit pricey at $1200, but it offers power in a small lightweight and thin package. This is one of the strongest ones out there, with an Intel Core i5 processor, Radeon Graphics, 8BG of memory and 512 BG of SSD storage. If you need power for professional level use, this one will be hard to beat.