2-in-1 laptops are awesome devices for business or creative professionals because they’re portable and versatile. These devices either have detachable keyboards or a 360-degree hinge, allowing you to swing the screen all the way around, to use in tablet or tent mode. Some of them even feature touchscreens, which is perfect for doodling or marking up documents. If you’re not sure where to begin your search, don’t worry about it. We’re here to help. The team at PCWorld assembled a list of the best 2-in-1 laptops available today. Not only are these picks great for professionals and students, but we also have hands-on experience with each one. Read on to learn more.
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Updated 02/28/2023: To include the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 as our new pick for best overall 2-in-1. Read more about this excellent laptop below.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 – Best 2-in-1 overall
Pros
- Stunning OLED upgrade in resolution, performance, more
- One of the first 13th-gen Core laptops
- Top-notch battery life
- Solid inking
- 1080p webcam and very good audio
Cons
- Good, not great, performance
- Webcam effects are iffy
With its premium design, stunning OLED display, and strong performance, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is a fantastic option for most people. It features a 13th-gen Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics, and marathon-length battery life. It also comes with great audio—a rarity in laptops—and has a great 1080p webcam. It brings a ton of great features to the table, to say the least.
While you might look at the price tag and think that the Pro 360 is expensive, for all of the best-of-class features and substantial upgrades over the previous versions that you’re getting, it’s honestly a steal. It offers significant value across a variety of fronts and you’ll find that it can perform just as well at home as it does in the office.
Acer Chromebook Spin 713 – Best budget option
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good build quality
- Nice selection of ports
- Beautiful display
- Solid battery life
Cons
- No privacy shutter on the webcam
- Boring design
- Fan noise is a bit loud
The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is a good option for the budget-conscious. This machine impressed us with its reasonable price point, vivid display, all-day battery life, and wide array of ports. It’s rocking an Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of PCIe SSD storage. It’s fast enough for general use tasks like checking e-email, browsing the web, watching Netflix, and so on. The build is also fairly robust, as the tester didn’t notice much flex in the keyboard tray. While the design is a little boring and fan noise can be a bit loud, the pros definitely outweigh the cons. It’s a solid convertible laptop that’s affordable and performs well. You can’t ask for much more than that.
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