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MagyarThe Best Convertible Notebooks (2-in-1 Laptops)
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.
- The Best Windows Tablets (tablets and detachables running Windows)
- The Best Tablets (traditional tablets running Android or iOS)
- The Best Phablets (smartphones with particularly large display)
The Best Convertible Laptops
The table above contains an overview over the best convertible notebooks reviewed by Notebookcheck over the course of the past 12 months as well as still relevant and available older products. In cases of identical score the more recent device is listed first. All prices in above table and price comparisons are updated daily and can thus differ.
Link: all devices in this class reviewed
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 – Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 received a major update, and its 16:10 display is what many users are looking for right now. It comes with a Tiger Lake SoC, which offers not only a powerful and modern CPU but also a fast Intel Iris Xe iGPU. Its 14-inch display supports stylus input for ultimate creativity. The included stylus can be stored inside the case. All things considered the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 is a great convertible for productivity. It offers modern connectivity and long battery life. On the flip side, its keyboard is worse than it used to be.
The ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 is a high-quality premium convertible with great 16:10 display.
Availability is somewhat limited right now. Prices start at $1,400 for the base model, and the device can be purchased through Lenovo’s own webstore.
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2nd – Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G2
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G2 offers a fast Tiger Lake CPU and sits in Lenovo’s mid-range line-up. Its input devices remain excellent and very well suited for avid typists. In our review, the 13.3-inch convertible offered very good system performance, a high-quality case made of premium materials, fast Wi-Fi, and an easy-to-store ActivePen Pro stylus.
All things considered Lenovo’s ThinkPad X13 Yoga G2 performed as expected. Great craftsmanship and choice of material meet good input devices.
Prices start at $1,300, and all SKUs are available for next business day shipping according to Lenovo. The device can be purchased among others through Lenovo’s own webstore.
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3rd – HP EliteBook Dragonfly Max
HP’s EliteBook Dragonfly Max is a lightweight business convertible equipped with Intel’s Core i7-1185G7, 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a 13.3-inch touch display with support for stylus input. Its panel offers a decent contrast ratio and usable color gamut, and one of the device’s major strengths is its long battery life. It also comes with Wi-Fi 6, LTE, and various security features.
HP’s EliteBook Dragonfly Max is a very good business convertible with minor flaws that are easy to ignore.
Prices start at $2,300, and the device is currently only available through HP’s own website.
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4th – HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 left an excellent impression in our review and achieved a very high overall rating. The 14-inch convertible thus deserves its spot at the top of our top 10 list. It is powered by an Intel Core i7-10810U, 16 GB of RAM, and a spacious 512 GB SSD.
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 is aimed not just at business users on the go but also home users looking for a new Ultrabook. The most affordable low-end SKU already offers everything one might need in a convertible. If you are fine with Core i5 performance, you might be able to save another couple of hundred dollars. As with previous generations the system is incapable of fully utilizing a Core i7’s full performance potential.
In return, it offers very long battery life and thus utmost versatility and flexibility and should easily last all day long without requiring a recharge.
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 is a very good convertible for business purposes. If, however, you are looking for a gaming-capable device you might want to turn your attention to units with dedicated GPUs.
The device is fairly expensive, in part due to poor availability. Retail prices for unavailable SKUs start at around $1,800 while one available SKUs is listed on Amazon for over $2,000.
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5th – HP Spectre x360 14t
The HP Spectre x360 14t is a well-made convertible that easily managed to secure a spot in our top 10 list. Its case and build quality are without a doubt state-of-the-art. Its display offers 100% sRGB coverage and, thanks to OLED, a very high contrast ratio. Its pre-calibration is adequate for professional use, and the HP Spectre x360 14 comes with a comfortable keyboard and a well-made touchpad, USB A, and Thunderbolt 4 including Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Even a microSD card reader is available.
If you don’t expect too much and are looking for an up-to-date office device for home use the HP Spectre x360 14 is a great choice.
The price may not be justified by its performance metrics alone. However, its build quality and top modern design more than make up for it
The device is available on Amazon with prices starting at $1,700.
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6th – Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip
The Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip is a compact long-running 14-inch business convertible that weighs just 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) and offers long battery real-world battery life. It comes with a bright high-contrast 16:10 touch display, and it is powered by an Intel Core i7-1195G7, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. Thanks to its good input devices, its 5G modem, its modern connectivity, and last but not least its performance it managed to secure a spot on our top 10 list.
The Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip is a good premium business convertible that offers plenty of benefits.
The Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip is not available in North America.
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7th – Dell Latitude 9420
The Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 is an overall improvement over its namesake predecessor, the Latitude 9410 2-in-1. Its new 16:10 display is better suited for office work. It covers the entire sRGB color space and offers increased brightness and a higher resolution. The efficient Tiger Lake SoC ensures a higher performance than previously possible, and performance remained very consistent under sustained load. The new integrated GPU is also a significant improvement over its predecessor albeit its gaming capabilities are still rather limited.
The Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 is an overall improvement over the previous model. Its minor flaws shouldn’t cause any major issues for most users.
The device sells through Dell’s own online shop as well as the usual retail channels, such as for example Amazon where the i7 SKU is listed for slightly less than $3,300. Other more affordable SKUs are also available, such as for example the i5 SKU for a much more reasonable $1,500.
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8th – ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1
The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 was not updated for the 2022 model year, which means it continues to feature a Tiger Lake CPU instead of the newer Alder Lake generation. Our review unit, the Core i5-equipped SKU, secured a place in our top 10 of the best convertibles. Its high-quality thin case includes all that is necessary, including USB 4 and Thunderbolt 4. An optional LTE modem is also available.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is a well-made workhorse with good convertible features that make working so much easier.
The device is available among others through Lenovo with prices starting at just shy of $1,200.
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9th – Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 is made of premium high-quality material that not only feels great but also looks fantastic. A ThinkPad’s build quality is traditionally already at a very high level, and the ThinkPad X13 Yoga offers the same pros and cons as the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga, both of which are based on the same platform.
Under the hood of our review unit we find an Intel Core i5-1135G7 with minor fluctionations under sustained load resulting in a below average performance rating for the 2nd generation of Lenovo’s X13 Yoga.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 benefits from its new Tiger Lake processors. It also comes with Thunderbolt 4 making this a very interesting convertible proposition for business users.
Its main strengths are its plentiful connectivity including Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6 as well as its high-quality keyboard, TrackPoint, and touchpad.
The device can be purchased through Lenovo’s own webstore with various pre-configured SKUs as well as a configurator available. Prices start at around $1,200.
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10th – Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip
The Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip is a compact 13-inch convertible. For less than 1,000 Euros you get solid performance thanks to Intel’s Core i5-1135G7 as well as Intel’s Iris Xe GPU that was significantly improved over its own predecessor. Paired with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB large SSD the device is well-equipped to handle everyday tasks and challenges. The device is also available as education model for teachers and students in select markets.
The Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip is a fast and long-running convertible with two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
The ExpertBook B5 Flip offers modern connectivity and a low weight, which makes everyday use much more convenient.
The device is not available in North America.
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Top 10 Convertible-Notebooks im Vergleich
Test Results
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6-20Y0S00200 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G2 | HP Elite Dragonfly Max | HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7, i7-10810U | HP Spectre x360 14-ea0378ng | Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip B7402FEA | Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QB0016GE | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen2-20VK000VGE | Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | ||||||||||
| Display P3 Coverage | 69.8 | 68.3 | 66.1 | 99.9 | 68 | 80.7 | 66.8 | 68.5 | 66.3 | |
| sRGB Coverage | 97.1 | 99.1 | 95.5 | 100 | 98.9 | 100 | 98 | 99.4 | 98.9 | |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 72.2 | 70.3 | 68.1 | 96.1 | 69.3 | 79.7 | 68.6 | 70.7 | 68.5 | |
| Response Times | ||||||||||
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 49.2 ? | 52 ? | 44.8 ? | 52.4 ? | 2 ? | 50 ? | 54 ? | 64 ? | 44.4 ? | 36 ? |
| Response Time Black / White * | 22 ? | 32 ? | 32 ? | 32 ? | 2 ? | 28 ? | 32.8 ? | 44 ? | 31.2 ? | 23.6 ? |
| PWM Frequency | 250 ? | 25000 ? | 26600 ? | |||||||
| Screen | ||||||||||
| Brightness middle | 417 | 460 | 777.5 | 406.7 | 370 | 548 | 483.6 | 465 | 316 | 299 |
| Brightness | 404 | 423 | 727 | 382 | 374 | 515 | 465 | 451 | 299 | 286 |
| Brightness Distribution | 93 | 85 | 75 | 88 | 90 | 87 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Black Level * | 0.22 | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.28 | 0.01 | 0.17 | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.18 |
| Contrast | 1895 | 1394 | 1767 | 1453 | 37000 | 3224 | 1511 | 1661 | 1264 | 1661 |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.8 | 1 | 1.62 | 3.74 | 2.57 | 3.67 | 3.69 | 2 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 4.7 | 1.5 | 5.26 | 5.92 | 4.52 | 7.15 | 5.97 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.32 | 2.18 | 2.31 | 2.05 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 3.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 4.3 | 2.2 | 5.13 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 3 |
| Gamma | 2.08 106% | 2.26 97% | 2.2 100% | 2.19 100% | 2.36 93% | 2.46 89% | 2.04 108% | 2.09 105% | 2.25 98% | 2.16 102% |
| CCT | 6545 99% | 6652 98% | 6538 99% | 6781 96% | 6154 106% | 7703 84% | 6158 106% | 6181 105% | 6654 98% | 6944 94% |
| Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) | 65.9 | 64.4 | 72.3 | 61.6 | 85.8 | 64.5 | ||||
| Color Space (Percent of sRGB) | 96.6 | 99.12 | 94.8 | 95.1 | 100 | 99.4 | ||||
| Noise | ||||||||||
| off / environment * | 24.2 | 24 | 24.9 | 25.2 | 26 | 25 | 25.4 | 25.61 | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Idle Minimum * | 24.2 | 24 | 24.9 | 25.2 | 26 | 25 | 25.4 | 25.61 | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Idle Average * | 24.2 | 24 | 24.9 | 25.2 | 26 | 25 | 25.4 | 25.61 | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Idle Maximum * | 29.9 | 24 | 24.9 | 25.2 | 26 | 29 | 25.4 | 25.61 | 28.5 | 26 |
| Load Average * | 33.7 | 32.72 | 29.7 | 30 | 37.5 | 39.6 | 25.4 | 40.14 | 33.9 | 37.6 |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 33.7 | 31.3 | 41.3 | 36.9 | 39.8 | |||||
| Load Maximum * | 36.7 | 33.88 | 31.3 | 38.1 | 36.3 | 46.9 | 41.3 | 40.14 | 36.9 | 44.9 |
| Heat | ||||||||||
| Maximum Upper Side * | 44.1 | 47.2 | 39.4 | 36.6 | 37.1 | 38.7 | 43.4 | 46.3 | 43.3 | 42.6 |
| Maximum Bottom * | 47.3 | 51.5 | 50 | 46.2 | 43.1 | 45.3 | 48 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 45.1 |
| Idle Upper Side * | 25.5 | 30 | 31.6 | 25.8 | 29 | 25.9 | 29.8 | 26.8 | 26.6 | 24.6 |
| Idle Bottom * | 26.6 | 30.5 | 33.4 | 29.8 | 28.6 | 28 | 28 | 28.3 | 30.7 | 24.8 |
| Battery Runtime | ||||||||||
| Reader / Idle | 1723 | 3768 | 803 | 1721 | ||||||
| WiFi v1.3 | 717 | 555 | 659 | 1128 | 466 | 705 | 699 | 401 | 707 | |
| Load | 119 | 118 | 174 | 334 | 157 | 146 | 82 | 153 | ||
| Power Consumption | ||||||||||
| Idle Minimum * | 3.3 | 3.61 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 3.75 | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Idle Average * | 5.8 | 6.78 | 9.9 | 4.5 | 11.2 | 6.3 | 7.8 | 7.75 | 7.3 | 6 |
| Idle Maximum * | 9.6 | 7.45 | 10.4 | 5.2 | 13.3 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 8.69 | 10.2 | 6.6 |
| Load Average * | 47.2 | 48.85 | 37.1 | 41.7 | 32 | 35 | 47.9 | 33.12 | 32.3 | 25.7 |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 35.6 | 28.7 | 31.5 | 35.4 | 38.8 | 28.7 | 35 | 29.3 | ||
| Load Maximum * | 65.3 | 66.51 | 58.8 | 70.8 | 35.6 | 63 | 87.1 | 35.19 | 65.3 | 64.2 |
* ... smaller is better
