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MagyarNotebookcheck's Top 10 Convertible Laptops
June 2019 Update. Here you will find the best convertibles reviewed by Notebookcheck in the last few months. Our list of top models is regularly updated, maintained and commented on and should assist in purchase decisions.
Convertibles, also known as two-in-one or multi-mode PCs, are hybrids that can be used as a tablet or a laptop. There are many different types: docking tablets with a keyboard base, slider solutions over a fixed keyboard unit or clamshell chassis with a 360-degree hinge. The following list contains notebook convertibles and 2-in-1 notebook convertibles, aka conventional notebooks with a special hinge that allows a 360 degree rotation of the display in order to be used in tablet mode. Windows tablets with extra keyboard or convertible notebooks with detachable display can now be found in a separate top 10 list here.
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The following table shows an overview over the past 12 months, and contains notebook convertibles reviewed by Notebookcheck that are still available. In case of identical scores newer models are listed first. The table can be filtered by clicking on the headings or by a text filter (for example “matte”).
Best Convertible Notebooks as of June 2019
| Pos. | Rating | Date | Image | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Screen | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92% | 02/2019 New! |  | HP Elitebook x360 1040 G5 Intel Core i7-8650U Intel UHD Graphics 620 16 GB Memory, 512 GB NVMe | 1.4 kg | 16.9 mm | 14" | 1920x1080 | matte | |
| 2 | 88% | 03/2019 |  | HP Spectre x360 15-df0126ng Intel Core i7-8750H NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q 16 GB Memory, 2048 GB SSD | 2.2 kg | 19.3 mm | 15.6" | 3840x2160 | glossy | |
| 3 | 87% | 03/2018 |  | Dell Latitude 7390 2-in-1 Intel Core i7-8650U Intel UHD Graphics 620 16 GB Memory, SSD | 1.4 kg | 20 mm | 13.3" | 1920x1080 | glossy | |
| 4 | 87% | 04/2018 |  | Dell XPS 15 9575 i5-8305G Intel Core i5-8305G AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 8 GB Memory, 256 GB SSD | 2 kg | 16 mm | 15.6" | 1920x1080 | glossy | |
| 5 | 87% | 10/2018 |  | Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Intel Core i5-8250U Intel UHD Graphics 620 8 GB Memory, 256 GB SSD | 1.4 kg | 14.9 mm | 13.9" | 1920x1080 | glossy | |
| 6 | 87% | 01/2019 |  | Dell Inspiron 7486 Chromebook 14 2-in-1 Intel Core i3-8130U Intel UHD Graphics 630 4 GB Memory, 128 GB eMMC | 1.8 kg | 17.7 mm | 14" | 1920x1080 | glossy | |
| 7 | 87% | 03/2018 |  | Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga 20LJS02W00 Intel Core i7-8550U Intel UHD Graphics 620 16 GB Memory, 512 GB NVMe | 1.4 kg | 18.2 mm | 13.3" | 1920x1080 | glossy | |
| 8 | 86% | 08/2018 |  | Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB Intel Core i7-8550U Intel UHD Graphics 620 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | 1.2 kg | 14.1 mm | 13.3" | 3840x2160 | glossy | |
| 9 | 86% | 02/2019 |  | Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga-20NT000XGE Intel Core i5-8265U Intel UHD Graphics 620 8 GB Memory, 256 GB NVMe | 1.5 kg | 1.8 mm | 13.3" | 1920x1080 | glossy | |
| 10 | 86% | 09/2018 |  | HP ProBook x360 440 G1 Intel Core i5-8250U Intel UHD Graphics 620 16 GB Memory, 256 GB SSD | 1.7 kg | 19.9 mm | 14" | 1920x1080 | glossy |
Top 10 of the previous 10 months at the time of writing - current articles are listed first
Link: all reviewed convertibles ordered by total rating
Editors' Comments
Convertibles combine the advantages of a tablet and a conventional laptop. There are numerous devices following this concept. The most important feature is a bright, and matte display to work without any limitations, even in challenging environments. The general system performance benefits significantly from Intel's modern SoCs, but the rather compact construction of these systems also suffer from thermal issues quite often. Modern Core i CPUs often throttle dramatically after 5 - 20 seconds. We cover this aspects comprehensively in every individual review. SSDs are pretty much standard; they are not just fast, but the modules are also very compact, which means there is more room for the battery.
1st - HP EliteBook x360 1040 G5
We really liked the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G5 in our review and the attractive 14-inch convertible can secure the top spot in our ranking. It is powered by an Intel Core i7-8650U in combination with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage.
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G5 is not just a good choice for business users with frequent travels, but also for home users looking for a new Ultrabook. Even the least expensive SKU offers everything you come to expect from a convertible and you can save a few hundred Euros if the performance of the Core i5 is sufficient. The system cannot utilize the full potential of the i7 due to the limited cooling capabilities anyway.
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G5 also manages very long battery runtimes, which makes it very versatile and it will easily last a full business day without recharging.
There is still some criticism, because you can hardly upgrade the device at all. The RAM is soldered and cannot be expanded. The fan noise is pretty high-pitched and a bit annoying under load. You will have to pay another 130 Euros for the HP Active Pen Stylus if you want to use an input pen.
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G5 is a very good convertible for business users. If you want a device capable of gaming as well, you should consider alternatives with a dedicated graphics card.
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2nd – HP Spectre x360 15
The HP Spectre x360 15 (review) is a well-made convertible that almost made it all the way to the top. Both case and build quality are state of the art, and the high-contrast display covered almost 100 % of sRGB and was a pleasure to look at.
It also features a well-made keyboard and touchpad, USB 3.0 Type-A, Thunderbolt, and a microSD card reader.
The device seemed overprice in regards to performance, however build quality and its modern design more than made up for it.
Our only gripe was the device’s subpar performance. That said CPU and GPU were still fast enough to play modern games smoothly, although they might require reduced details and a lowered resolution in order to achieve frame rates high enough for a smooth gaming experience. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q is simply not powerful enough for the Spectre’s native display resolution of 2160p.
If you do not expect too much the Spectre x360 15 will be a good-looking companion that can be used for much more than just work.
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3rd - Dell Latitude 7390
The Dell Latitude 7390 (here in review) is a premium convertible, which is primarily designed for business users. It combines very good performance figures with the versatility of a convertible. Our test model of the Dell was equipped with the Intel Core i7-8650U, which is currently the fastest ULV-chip from Intel. We were not fully convinced by the performance though, because it is not faster than the Core i7-8550U in multi-core applications.
The Latitude 7390 2-in-1 is a robust and well-designed notebook with very good input devices and a good system performance in general. However, there are some drawbacks, and the price is high as well. A look at the competition is therefore not a bad idea.
You cannot really make any mistakes with the Dell latitude 7390 if you are looking for a convertible. We still want to mention the very glossy screen since it will affect the outdoor usability quite significantly. Still, the Latitude 7390 performed well in our review. The design is always a matter of taste, but we liked it, and the convertible also collects points for the sturdy base unit and very good input devices.
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4th - Dell XPS 15 9575
The Dell XPS 15 9575 (here in review) is supposed to expand the regular XPS 15 9560 with the advantages of a convertible. This was a success, because both the quality and the stability are on the familiar high level. Our test model is based on the Intel Core i5-8305G with the discrete AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL/870 graphics card. The combination is convincing and the performance of the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL/870 is sitting between the GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.
This means our test sample of the Dell XPS 15 9575 is powerful enough for all modern titles, which expands the usage scenarios of the convertible even further.
Dell's new convertible introduces many new features, and almost all of them can convince us. The Kaby Lake-G usually competes with a GTX 1050 as well as a Core i7-7700HQ, but stays cooler compared to the XPS 15 9560. However, the Maglev keyboard leaves mixed impressions and the Toshiba NVMe-SSD is slower than Samsung's PM961. You should also carry a USB-C adapter; a cleaning cloth for the dark surfaces does not hurt, either.
The XPS 15 9575 is not a cheap devices, and you definitely pay a premium for the convertible features compared to conventional multimedia laptops.
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5th - Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB
The Lenovo Yoga C930 is the successor to the Lenovo Yoga 920. The case was completely revised and the placement of the speaker is still unique. Thanks to Dolby Atmos and four speakers, watching movies is very enjoyable. The 14-inch convertible is powered by an Intel Core i5-8250U, which performed well in multi-core scenarios during our review.
Lenovo unfortunately does not offer a dedicated GPU for the C930, which limits the 3D performance. This means the integrated Intel GPU takes care of all the graphics calculations.
The Lenovo Yoga C930 is a perfect working device for everyday business tasks. In addition, you can enjoy great multimedia qualities if you also want to use it for your free time. The C930 really shows its strengths during the playback of videos or music.
The Lenovo Yoga C930 is a great device. You get a convertible with solid performance figures and very good build quality. The highlight is the speaker system, which is a small sound bar inside the 360-degree hinge.
The device is shipped with an active pen, which can be stored inside the device and is charged at the same time. The display of the C930 is a minor drawback, because the average luminance of our test model could be a bit better. The quality of panel is still good with wide color gamut and the lack of PWM.
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6th – Dell Inspiron 7486
Dell’s Inspiron 7486 (review) is a high-quality Chromebook competing against Google’s Pixelbook. However, the latter is much more competitively priced compared to Dell’s asking price of more than $500.
That said we dare say the device is well worth the money considering that the Dell Inspiron 7486 Chromebook was the best Chromebook we have ever had in review. Intel’s Core i3-8310U offers plenty of oomph and sits at the sweet spot between performance, heat, and power consumption.
In addition, the device also offers a great display, a keyboard that was very pleasant to use, an included Stylus for quick and accurate input, and last but not least an excellent build quality as well as decent battery life.
Dell’s Inspiron 7486 Chromebook 14 2-in-1 is every Chrome poweruser’s dream. In addition to its amazing build quality, its reliable input devices, and its superb Stylus support it a high performance and a better display than Google’s own Pixelbook at half the price. A new Chrome OS star has been born.
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7th - Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
The ThinkPad X380 Yoga is the successor to the ThinkPad Yoga 370. The case has remained unchanged while the internal hardware has been brought up to date. In its fastest SKU, the ThinkPad X380 features an Intel Core i7-8550U - a true quad-core - as well as 16 GB of RAM and a fast PCIe SSD. The FHD IPS display also did very well in our tests. Being a business ThinkPad this convertible can be opened for maintenance. Among others, you can swap out the SSD or clean the fan. RAM, unfortunately, is soldered onto the motherboard.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X380 offers a robust case with decent input devices. Battery life and overall performance were also on a very high level.
Wits its runtime of 8 to 9 hours in our real-life tests (surfing the web, watching a movie) the ThinkPad X380 should easily last a full day on battery. Unfortunately, the X380 is offered with only a 1-year limited warranty. Extensions have to be purchased separately.
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8th – Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB
Lenovo’s Yoga 730-13IKB is a compact 13-inch convertible. The 4K touchscreen with a very good color space coverage is most certainly its highlight. Unfortunately, the highly reflective surface made it practically unusable outdoors.
The rest of the internal hardware was quite decent as well. The Yoga 730 features an Intel Core i7-8550U processor with a whopping 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB NVMe SSD.
If you don’t need the extra oomph and display prowess an entry-level SKU of Lenovo’s Yoga 730-13IKB equipped with a FHD display is also available. The devices price-performance ratio is certainly a deciding purchase criterion.
Drawbacks include the limited selection of ports, the soft and mushy keyboard, poor battery life, and CPU throttling on battery. In return, you get a solid convertible with a high-quality metal case and comfortable touchpad equipped with a 4K touch display with support for a digitizer pen that happens to be included in the box.
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9th - Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga
The Lenovo L390 Yoga (here in review) is equipped with a fast Whiskey Lake processor. Lenovo sticks with the excellent input devices, which are great for frequent writers. The 14-inch convertible also convinces with good performance figures. The materials are sophisticated, the convertible offers fast Wi-Fi and the ActivePen Pro can be stored inside the chassis.
All in all, the Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga does not offer any surprises. Very good build quality and materials meet excellent input devices, and the performance also corresponds with the price tag.
Drawbacks include the short warranty period of just 12 months and the missing WWAN option, which would have been great for a business device. The restrained fan control results in high surface temperatures under load and the limited color gamut of the display prevented a higher rating.
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10th - HP ProBook x360 440 G1
The HP ProBook x440 G1 is an affordable and at the same time well-equipped device. For about 1000 Euros you get a convertible with the Intel Core i5-8250U. It is a modern processor, which is also very efficient, so you get long battery runtimes.
HP offers the device with a number of different displays. Our test model convinced with a bright backlight and wide color gamut.
All in all, the HP ProBook 440 G1 offers good system performance, so it is a reliable office companion.
If you are looking for an affordable convertible, the HP ProBook x360 440 G1 convinces with good features and long battery runtimes.
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Measurement Results
| HP Elitebook x360 1040 G5 | HP Spectre x360 15-df0126ng | Dell Latitude 7390 2-in-1 | Dell XPS 15 9575 i5-8305G | Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB | Dell Inspiron 7486 Chromebook 14 2-in-1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga 20LJS02W00 | Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB | Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga-20NT000XGE | HP ProBook x360 440 G1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Response Times | ||||||||||
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 70.8 (34.8, 36) | 57 (26, 31) | 48.8 (23.6, 25.2) | 53.6 (26, 27.6) | 40.8 (20.4, 20.4) | 40.8 (22, 18.8) | 50 (24, 26) | 54 (24.4, 29.6) | 51.2 (26.8, 24.4) | 34 (16, 18) |
| Response Time Black / White * | 34.4 (18.8, 15.6) | 31 (16, 15) | 30.4 (16.4, 14) | 36.4 (19.2, 17.2) | 27.6 (15.6, 12) | 32 (17.2, 14.8) | 29 (15, 14) | 31.2 (16.4, 14.8) | 36.8 (19.2, 17.6) | 20 (11, 9) |
| PWM Frequency | 735.3 (100) | 1000 (25) | 1000 (90) | 1000 (99) | 26000 (50) | |||||
| Screen | ||||||||||
| Brightness middle | 416.3 | 330 | 318.2 | 418.5 | 316 | 348.1 | 314 | 310 | 313 | 408 |
| Brightness | 400 | 310 | 312 | 391 | 291 | 321 | 302 | 299 | 295 | 375 |
| Brightness Distribution | 89 | 87 | 83 | 87 | 83 | 85 | 84 | 93 | 90 | 87 |
| Black Level * | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.3 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.28 | 0.16 | 0.2 | 0.22 | 0.34 |
| Contrast | 1436 | 892 | 1061 | 1196 | 878 | 1243 | 1963 | 1550 | 1423 | 1200 |
| Colorchecker DeltaE2000 * | 2.69 | 4.03 | 4.25 | 3.5 | 5.9 | 1.75 | 5.73 | 4.2 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Colorchecker DeltaE2000 max. * | 4.95 | 6.74 | 9.49 | 7.57 | 12.9 | 4.74 | 10.43 | 8 | 10.7 | 2.44 |
| Colorchecker DeltaE2000 calibrated * | 2.13 | 1.96 | 4.38 | 2.51 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 0.67 | ||
| Greyscale DeltaE2000 * | 2.9 | 4.49 | 2.1 | 5.3 | 8.6 | 2.6 | 7.39 | 6.2 | 8 | 0.98 |
| Gamma | 2.4 92% | 2.57 86% | 2.311 95% | 2.2 100% | 2.1 105% | 2.206 100% | 2.14 103% | 2.1 105% | 2.38 92% | 2.32 95% |
| CCT | 6623 98% | 6744 96% | 6588 99% | 7500 87% | 6854 95% | 6441 101% | 6351 102% | 6983 93% | 7100 92% | 6485 100% |
| Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) | 60.1 | 61 | 56 | 57.9 | 60.7 | 61 | 62.8 | 59.1 | 62 | |
| Color Space (Percent of sRGB) | 94.5 | 94 | 85 | 92.1 | 94.5 | 96 | 97.6 | 90.6 | 98 | |
| Noise | ||||||||||
| off / environment * | 28.3 | 30.4 | 28.2 | 27.8 | 29.3 | 28.7 | 30.4 | 29.7 | 29.5 | 30.6 |
| Idle Minimum * | 28.3 | 30.4 | 28.2 | 27.8 | 29.3 | 28.7 | 30.4 | 29.7 | 29.5 | 30.6 |
| Idle Average * | 28.3 | 30.4 | 28.2 | 27.8 | 29.3 | 28.7 | 30.4 | 29.7 | 29.5 | 30.6 |
| Idle Maximum * | 28.3 | 31.6 | 28.2 | 27.8 | 29.7 | 28.7 | 30.4 | 30.7 | 29.5 | 32 |
| Load Average * | 32.6 | 43.2 | 32 | 35 | 31.8 | 29.8 | 34.2 | 39.3 | 30.6 | 36.7 |
| Load Maximum * | 36.6 | 38.3 | 41.6 | 44.2 | 32.7 | 29.8 | 35.2 | 39.3 | 30.6 | 36.7 |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 44.2 | |||||||||
| Heat | ||||||||||
| Maximum Upper Side * | 38.2 | 44.8 | 44 | 44.8 | 41.8 | 31.6 | 40.2 | 38 | 46.7 | 41.2 |
| Maximum Bottom * | 48 | 49 | 50.6 | 40 | 40.9 | 38.6 | 46 | 46.2 | 50.7 | 42.4 |
| Idle Upper Side * | 23.6 | 26.6 | 29.4 | 28 | 25.6 | 22.2 | 25.2 | 27.9 | 23.8 | 26.9 |
| Idle Bottom * | 26.6 | 26.6 | 34.4 | 29.4 | 24.5 | 24 | 25.8 | 28.6 | 25.6 | 28.4 |
| Battery Runtime | ||||||||||
| Reader / Idle | 1673 | 1127 | 663 | 1432 | 1250 | 679 | 949 | 1038 | ||
| WiFi v1.3 | 623 | 528 | 553 | 564 | 550 | 637 | 511 | 350 | 431 | 536 |
| Load | 187 | 135 | 135 | 78 | 124 | 138 | 99 | 89 | 163 | |
| Power Consumption | ||||||||||
| Idle Minimum * | 2.7 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 4 | 4.86 | 4 | 4.6 | |
| Idle Average * | 6.5 | 6.7 | 5.7 | 6.8 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 7.56 | 7.1 | 7.5 | |
| Idle Maximum * | 11.5 | 11.4 | 6 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 9.66 | 10.7 | 9.6 | |
| Load Average * | 38.7 | 77.7 | 29.2 | 40.8 | 8.1 | 36 | 45.7 | 33.8 | 37 | |
| Load Maximum * | 50.5 | 131.5 | 38.8 | 57 | 28.6 | 34.4 | 54 | 48.8 | 38.8 |
* ... smaller is better
