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We've combed through our own reviews of 2-in-1 laptops along with the review ratings from major reputable sites and consumer feedback to determine our listing of the very best models you can buy.
All choices are independently made based on our combined 60+ years of reviewing experience and are not based on commercial relationships.
Read more detail on our methodology below.
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Dell's XPS 13 2-in-1 sits atop our recommendations for the best 2-in-1 laptop you can buy, and it's been there for some time. That's because it matches up a superb and very light design with the latest processors, meaning that it's also very powerful. Dell's battery management is also very good for an ultraportable, and being able to charge over USB C is super handy. That thin size does come with some port compromises, and it's not a graphics powerhouse, but if you need a 2-in-1 laptop for on-the-go work, this is the one to buy.
HP's Spectre x360 line runs neck and neck with Dell in the 2-in-1 stakes, and in some ways overtakes it in design and battery life depending on your model choices. The Spectre x360's design certainly stands out, and its nearly bezel-free screen is a delight. Less of a delight is HP's suite of preinstalled apps, which are just a pain to ferret out of your system.
Read our full HP Spectre x360 review
Microsoft's Surface Pro range has long been the star of its Surface range, bringing with it a design that has stood the test of time and optional keyboard and Surface Pen accessories to cover just about every need. We do still think the keyboard should be a standard inclusion, but if you're after a workhorse 2-in-1, it's hard to overlook the Surface Pro 7.
Read our full Surface Pro 7 review
Apple's been touting the iPad Pro as a laptop replacement for some years now, but the shift to using its own M1 processors within the new iPad Pro models makes it much more of a reality. The M1 is superb for running apps but also very good for battery conservation. Its onboard Liquid Retina XDR display is simply gorgeous, and a superb match for those doing photo or video work.
Combine that with the Apple Magic Keyboard and you've got yourself a very capable, very lightweight combination tablet and laptop system. There are some caveats here, however. Multitasking on iPadOS still isn't superb, and you're left with just the one USB C port for both power and peripherals. Apple also charges a lot for the iPad Pro 12.9 M1, especially if you want the higher storage models.
Read our full Apple iPad Pro 12.9 M1 review
The regular Surface Pro 7 brings plenty of power, but if you want something lighter in the bag and easier to carry around, the cheaper Surface Go 2 is worth considering as well. It's a smaller system with its own accessories – all of which, in classic Surface style are sold separately – with options for embedded LTE connectivity for absolute connectivity on the go.
Read our full Microsoft Surface Go 2 review
Google's Chromebook platform isn't one that you probably think of when pondering which 2-in-1 to buy, but Lenovo's Chromebook Duet stands out in several ways. It has excellent battery life, the security of ChromeOS and an included keyboard, all for an exceptionally low price. Its lower power processor enables that great battery life, but it does mean that this is a system best suited for lighter tasks like simple Google Docs work more than heavy duty tasks.
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6If you just want a laptop, there's no shortage of those at eminently affordable prices, but 2-in-1 buyers are looking for devices that can fill particular needs that an ordinary everyday notebook simply can't cover.
In coming up with our list of the six best 2-in-1 devices, we've considered the key factors that you should look for in any laptop as well as the specific features that 2-in-1 devices offer and how they compare across a number of different approaches. Here's what we've weighed up when making our choices, and they're factors you should consider when picking the best 2-in-1 for your needs:
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A very good choice for those who want power and portability – as long as you buy the right model.