Convertible / 2-in-1

Best Buy has an Open-Box ASUS ROG Flow X16 convertible for US$234 off the price for the brand-new unit. The discounted configuration comes with an 8-core Ryzen 9 6900HS, a 125 W RTX 3060, 16 GB of DDR5-4800 memory, 1 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage, and a 16-inch, touch-capable 2560x1600 resolution IPS panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of peak brightness.

This model also packs 8 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, 512 GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD, 5 MP webcam with IR sensor, SD card reader and HP's rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen.

Asus and the apparel brand Acronym assert that their new version of 2023's ROG Flow Z13 is for creators and style icons as much as it is for gamers. Its heavy re-design adds a lot of extra metallic casing to the Core i9-13900H-powered 2-in-1's back-plate and kick-stand. The Z13-ACRNM RMT02 is also now the PC's highest-end SKU with RTX 4070 graphics, and is modded so as to act as its own bag at need.

The Yoga 9i 14 is Lenovo's most expensive consumer convertible and relies exclusively on Intel processors. However, the brand new Raptor Lake Core i7-1360P does not really live up to expectations in our review because it lags behind last year's AMD models, especially in regard to the integrated GPU and efficiency.

Lenovo has refreshed its Yoga 7 lineup to feature the latest AMD Ryzen 7000U processors. The Yoga 7 (14, 8) and the Yoga 7 (16, 8) feature largely the same specifications, but the Yoga 7 14 looks to offer more display choices compared to the Yoga 7 16. Both variants are slated to be available from May this year.

This year's Yoga 7i convertibles are slimmer than the previous gen and feature Intel's latest Raptor Lake-P/U processors. The 14-inch models include two OLED touchscreen options, but the 16-inchers only feature LCD IPS options. Both variants pack dual Thunderbolt 4 connectors, microSD card reader and fingerprint sensor.

Dell is introducing a whole range of refreshed Latitude 7x40 series laptops today. The new Latitude range is comprised of Latitude 7340, Latitude 7440, Latitude 7640, Latitude 7340 Ultralight, and Latitude 7440 Ultralight with the Latitude 7340 and 7440 also being available in 2-in-1 form factors. All models come with Intel 13th gen vPro CPUs up to the Core i7, 5 MP webcams, quad-speakers, and Dell's suite of business and privacy protection apps.

Dell's Latitude 5430 Chromebook is a business-focused Chromebook that features 12th-Gen Intel CPUs, either a clamshell or 2-in-1 form factor, and security features like automatic enterprise enrollment upon booting the laptop for the first time.

Dell's latest Latitude 5000-series laptops boast 13th Gen Intel processors. Additionally, Dell focused on sustainability with the manufacture of these machines, increasing its use of recyclable plastics by up to 64%.

Dell is introducing a new design with the Latitude 9440 2-in-1 with a mini-LED backlit zero-lattice keyboard, a larger touchpad with haptic conference keys, and a fully Thunderbolt 4 interface. The Latitude 9440 2-in-1 conforms to Intel Evo standards and comes with a host of security and AI features to enhance collaboration.

Introduced in early 2021, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is a professional laptop with a 13-inch touchscreen display, Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor alongside Iris Xe graphics, 32 GB of memory, and a 1 TB NVMe SSD. Running Windows 10 Pro out of the box, this machine is now down from US$1,799 to US$1,399 thanks to a 22% discount.

The new CPU options include i3-1315U, i5-1335U, and i7-1355U without any Pentium entry-level models. The 4 GB RAM option also got ditched, leaving only 8 GB and 16 GB options. Otherwise, the design appears to be the same, with detachable keyboard and included stylus pen, plus a slightly larger 12.4-inch 2560 x 16000 touchscreen.

Best Buy has put the 16-inch Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 7 on sale for 33.33% and 40% off the list price for the Core i7-1260P and Core i5-1240P configurations respectively. Both models are highly rated with an average consumer rating of 4.7 for the Core i5 model and 4.6 for the Core i7 model as a result of more than 300 reviews.

Although the ARM-based Microsoft Surface Pro X may not be the most successful device the software behemoth's lineup, the good-looking 4G LTE Windows tablet may be worth consideration for some users as it is currently sold at a huge discount.

Those looking for an affordable yet reliable and reasonably fast charger that works with multiple devices can choose the new Novoo RG67. Released earlier this week, this is a SuperVOOC 67 W GaN charger with a price tag of US$31.99 that works with smartphones, tablets, the Nintendo Switch console, and even the Macbook Air or Microsoft Surface Book 2.

Lenovo US has announced the start of its annual sale today (March 3, 2023), an event with savings of up to 75% on a range of ThinkPads, reducing one model in particular to just under US$250 in price. However, despite this attractive prospects a potential customer might be advised to consider whether the PC in question is really the best new machine for the home or office. Then again, there are others on offer that might be.

Lenovo launched the ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 and ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 at MWC 2023 today. The L13 and L13 Yoga now feature upgraded internals to Intel 13th gen Raptor Lake and AMD Ryzen 7000 along with a few added display options including ones with low blue light emissions. Memory comes soldered on both Intel and AMD variants.

Lenovo asserts that its new IdeaPad Duet 3i is an ideal student 2-in-1 PC, with its light chassis that packs a generationally-upgraded display and a battery rated for up to 8.5 hours of battery life with fast USB type-C charging. It boasts the latest Intel platforms for its form-factor, with support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.

The ThinkPads of the X series are the smallest, most mobile ThinkPad laptops for the enterprise market. In 2023, Lenovo is completely redesigning the X13 and its convertible counterpart ThinkPad X13 Yoga.

Samsung has now released its new top-end, Dynamic AMOLED 2X-equipped Galaxy Book3 Ultra laptop to pre-order in the US. The new 6-inch PC has landed alongside its Book3 360, Pro and Pro 360 siblings, with special offers such as complimentary storage upgrades and trade-in offers. It allows 1TB SKUs series to debut for just under US$1,100 in their new market.

The powerful 13-inch convertible is a pretty unique device which may be particularly interesting for gamers who are in the market for an extremely versatile and portable gaming laptop that can also be used as a tablet.

The 2023 VivoBook 13 Slate comes with the same premium 13.3-inch OLED touchscreen from the 2021 model, but gets new Alder Lake-N options like the Intel N200 and Core i3-N300 processors, along with faster LPDDR5 memory, up to 512 GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD storage and improved wireless connectivity.

The Surface Pro is Microsoft's flagship convertible, and the ninth generation now offers Wi-Fi 6E and a leap in performance thanks to the Alder Lake CPU, but other features such as the optional LTE modem or the audio jack have been omitted. This doesn't make the device any better.

Lenovo has announced a refresh of the Yoga 13w Gen 2, a 13.3-inch convertible laptop that will be soon available with AMD Ryzen 7000 APUs. The Yoga 13w Gen 2 also has a 51 Wh battery, plenty of ports and a 16:10 aspect ratio, among other features.

Amazon US has reduced the price of the LG Gram 16T90Q, a 16-inch 2-in-1 laptop that LG released last year. Currently available at a 33% discount, the model combines a 2.5K display with an Intel Core i7-1260P processor, 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 2 TB SSD.

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 specifications have been leaked, as have the screen sizes for the numerous laptops that will be joining the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 at the ironically packed Unpacked event. The Galaxy Book3, Galaxy Book3 Pro, Galaxy Book3 360, and Galaxy Book3 Ultra are all expected to make an appearance.

If you view the ExpertBook B6 Flip as a convertible, you probably have the heaviest device in its class. Even as a workstation, the device is large and incredibly powerful. This is primarily due to the extreme cooling that takes up a lot of space in the large case.

HP's 2-in-1 device offers an Alder Lake CPU, two Thunderbolt 4 slots, and a 3k touchscreen display (16 inches) in the more work-friendly 16:10 format. The touchscreen can be operated with the fingers as well as with the included HP Tilt Pen.

ASUS has presented the Chromebook CM14 series, which consists of the Chromebook CM14 and Chromebook CM14 Flip. Both powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 520 chipset, the pair also have a 14-inch displays and numerous ports, among other features.

Lenovo has refreshed the Yoga 9i convertible at CES 2023. The new Yoga 9i (14", 8) now features an Intel Raptor Lake-U Core i7-1360P processor, but there's no dGPU option available. Lenovo continues to offer Dolby Vision HDR OLED panels with the Yoga 9i including 4K and 2.8K options.

Lenovo has introduced the Yoga 6 Gen 8, a 13-inch convertible powered by AMD Ryzen 7000 APUs. The Yoga 6 Gen 8 also has a 16:10 display, a 59 Wh battery and plenty of ports considering its form factor.

The ThinkBook Plus Twist is a convertible with a difference. Not only can its 13.3-inch OLED display be used in multiple modes, but so can its secondary E-Ink display. The ThinkBook Plus Twist will be available this summer with a choice of Intel Raptor Lake U-series processors, plus up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage.

Lenovo is equipping the Yoga Book 9i thin and light convertibles with dual-13-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreens, up to an i7-1355U Intel Raptor Lake ULV processor, 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to 1 TB NVMe SSD storage and no less than three Thunderbolt 4 ports.

LG has announced its laptop lineup for 2023, with the new LG gram Ultraslim and LG gram Style devices coming with OLED panels. Joining the gram Ultraslim laptop and the pair of gram Style notebooks is LG’s refreshed lineup of gram 17, 16, 15, and 14 devices and new 2-in-1 machines. All of LG’s new releases come with 13th Gen Intel Core processors.

ASUS has announced the Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip, a 14-inch convertible Chromebook marketed for cloud gaming. Available later this year from €799 in the Eurozone, the Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip has a 144 Hz display and up to 10 hours of battery life, among other features.

ASUS has upgraded the ROG Flow Z13, its 13.4-inch gaming 2-in-1. Now available with up to an Intel Core i9-13900H, the ROG Flow Z13 (2023) also contains an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU and a 2.5K display with a 165 Hz refresh rate, which are all powered by a 56 Wh battery.

Samsung is expected to introduce a refreshed Galaxy Book 3 lineup alongside the Galaxy S23 series in early February. The first leaked images of the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra, Galaxy Book 3 Pro, and the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 indicate an all-metal chassis and USB Type-C connectivity. Specifications are not fully clear, but an upgrade to Intel Raptor Lake processors is likely in tow.

Powered by the Intel Core M3-8100Y processor and equipped with 8 GB of memory and 64 GB of rather slow eMMC storage, the Asus Chromebook Flip C434 also sports a 14-inch FHD touchscreen display. The Amazon list price of US$539.99 is now down by 52%, so those interested can grab this Chrome OS convertible for US$259.99.