Convertible / 2-in-1

December 2025 update. Convertible laptops are different. They have a special hinge; thanks to that, they can be used as both a notebook and a tablet. 2-in-1s are suitable for numerous tasks and use cases, from private use in the living room and at the garden table to the education sector or professional environment, since convertibles are very suitable for presentations. The best convertibles Notebookcheck knows of are listed in this article.

Q2 2025 update. It isn't uncommon for a notebook to feature a touchscreen, but only select few support proper stylus input. This article highlights the best-rated convertibles and 2-in-1 tablets that are fully stylus-enabled.

Q4 2025 update. Current Windows tablets almost always come in combination with a keyboard, either as a cover or as a dockable housing part that can be used to transform the Windows tablet into a classic notebook. The advantage over laptop convertibles is that the detachable display allows much more convenient use as a tablet than would be the case with a notebook with a 360-degree hinge. Find the favorites from our tests here.